Marcos: PUVMP to push throughPhotos show modern jeepneys and traditional jeepneys as they wait for passengers along Escoda Street in Manila on April 13, 2024. MASANTOL, Pampanga, Philippines — Refuting claims that it was rushed, President Marcos stood firm on his decision to implement the public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP), now known as the public transport modernization program (PTMP). “I disagree with them (senators) because they say it was rushed,” Marcos told reporters yesterday when asked to comment on Senate Resolution 1096. Marcos noted that most of the public utility jeepneys have consolidated, which is the first step of the modernization program. For its part, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) thanked President Marcos for choosing to continue the government’s modernization program despite the calls for its suspension.

Following the receipt of the Compliance Notice, the Company is no longer considered below the NYSE Minimum Price Requirement, and has regained compliance regarding this matter. About Concord MedicalConcord Medical Services Holdings Limited is a healthcare provider featuring a full cycle of premium oncology services including cancer diagnosis, treatment, education and prevention. Concord Healthcare serves both cancer patients through self-owned medical institutions and third-party medical institutions through medical equipment, software and related services. In its self-owned medical institutions, Concord Healthcare provides a full spectrum of oncology healthcare services to cancer patients across the entire care continuum, leveraging its multidisciplinary team specialists and diagnosis and treatment capabilities featuring precision radiation therapy. Through its medical equipment, software and related services, Concord Healthcare serves a widespread network of enterprise customers, primarily hospitals, with integrated oncology-related services, including primarily sales and installing of medical equipment and software, management and technical support, and operating lease.

House mega-panel to probe links of Duterte’s drug war to POGOsFormer President Rodrigo Duterte during an event of the Young Mens’ Christian Association of Manila on Oct. 28, 2023. Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (Surigao del Norte, 2nd District), chair of the House dangerous drugs panel, summarized the interconnectedness of the issues in a sentence. House Speaker Martin Romualdez supported the creation of the mega-panel, Fernandez said. Duterte to be invitedThe lawmakers also said that the mega-panel will invite former President Rodrigo Duterte to address the issues under his term. Rep. Bienvenido Abante (Manila, 6th District), chair of the House human rights committee noted that the investigation will touch on issues that only the former president can shed light on.

SINGAPORE, Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- China Yuchai International Limited (NYSE: CYD) wishes to announce that all the resolutions as set out in its Notice of Annual General Meeting dated July 8, 2024 were duly passed at its Annual General Meeting held in Singapore today. About usChina Yuchai International Limited, through its subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited ("Yuchai"), engages in the manufacture, assembly, and sale of a wide variety of light-, medium- and heavy-duty engines for trucks, buses, passenger vehicles, construction equipment, marine and agriculture applications in China. The engines produced by Yuchai range from diesel to natural gas and hybrid engines. Through its regional sales offices and authorized customer service centers, Yuchai distributes its engines directly to auto OEMs and retailers and provides maintenance and retrofitting services throughout China. In 2023, Yuchai sold 313,493 engines and is recognized as a leading manufacturer and distributor of engines in China.

Paris 2024 Olympics - Table Tennis - Women's Singles Gold Medal Match - South Paris Arena 4, Paris, France - August 03, 2024. Meng Chen of China and Yingsha Sun of China pose with the flag of China after winning their gold medal match. (Pool via REUTERS/Antonin Thuillier/File Photo)Beijing police have arrested a woman suspected of posting defamatory comments on social media about Chinese athletes and coaches following the table tennis women's singles final at the Paris Olympics, the police said. The case was being investigated, the police said, although specific details about the defamatory comments were not disclosed. After the game, many people took to social media to criticize the crowd's behavior.

HONG KONGAug. 7, 2024/PRNewswire/ -- CNOOC Limited (the "Company", SEHK: 00883 (HKD Counter) and 80883 (RMB Counter), SSE: 600938) announces today that Chinese governmental authorities have approved the proved gas in-place of Lingshui 36-1 gas field, which stands at over 100 billion cubic meters. It is the first large-size ultra-shallow gas field in ultra-deep water in the world, which opens up a new area of exploration in deep waters. Lingshui 36-1 gas field is located in the southern portion of the Central Sag, Qiongdongnan Basin. The average water depth of the gas field is approximately 1,500 meters, and the burial depth is 210 meters, making it a typical ultra-deep-water ultra-shallow gas field. Mr. Xu Changgui, Chief Geologist of the Company, said, "Ultra-shallow gas reservoirs are important sources of hydrocarbon in deep waters.

ADVERTISEMENTREAD: Tulfo presses Pagcor to shut down remaining 789 e-sabong ops nationwideE-sabong, or online cockfight gambling, was banned by former President Rodrigo Duterte in May 2022 following the disappearance of 30 cockfighters involved in e-sabong operations. Pagcor estimated that the government stood to lose P7 billion to P7.5 billion in revenues from the blanket Pogo ban. Tengco, however, reminded the panel that until the Philippines decides to legalize e-sabong for good, the agency’s hands were tied. “Only if there is an enabling law allowing it to come back, then that’s the only time we can exercise our jurisdiction (over e-sabong),” he said. Deputy Speaker and Quezon Rep. David Suarez raised the possibility of the government managing, monitoring, and regulating cockfight operations, including e-sabong, to offset or cushion revenue losses and labor displacement from the total ban on Pogos.

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Manila ranks 93rd in list of 100 most sustainable citiesPhotos show an aerial shot of Quezon City on February 10, 2024. MANILA, Philippines — The nation's capital, Manila, placed 93rd out of 100 cities in the Sustainable Cities Index 2024. Global consultancy firm Arcadis ranks countries with four main pillars, namely Planet, People, Profit and Progress. “In the 2024 index, Metro Manila ranked 93rd out of 100 cities,” Arcadis said in a statement. Here are the top 10 most sustainable cities, according to Arcadis:1.)

MANILA, Philippines — A fraudulent website posing as INQUIRER.net has circulated a false story claiming a scandal involving Vice President Sara Duterte and Apollo C. Quiboloy during a live broadcast on SMNI. The fake report, found here, alleges that a heated exchange occurred between Duterte and the fugitive televangelist, resulting in controversial statements about wealth and passive income. The report includes fabricated quotes and scenarios designed to mislead readers. ADVERTISEMENTINQUIRER.net categorically denies that this story exists on its official platforms.The URL used by the bogus site does not match INQUIRER.net’s authentic structure, proving its inauthenticity. Stay vigilant and ensure your news comes from legitimate sources.

Stacy ShiCitybus has announced a 3.6-percent pay rise for all its staff. Additionally, full-time drivers and maintenance personnel will see a minimum salary increase of HK$810 per month, resulting in an average 3.86-percent pay rise among all employees. Its management said Citybus recognizes staff as the company's most valuable asset and has decided to enhance the overall remuneration package. The pay increase for frontline staff will take effect on September 1, while other employees will receive the raise starting January, based on their annual performance reviews. Citybus Limited Employees Union had initially proposed a 4.25-percent pay rise, but the company rejected this and offered a 3.5-percent increase.

Spanish football club Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann will not feature against Kitchee on Wednesday for the friendly match in Hong Kong, citing medical issues. You can now learn about the features of the thrilling racetrack in a 45-minute bus tour from professional tour guides. Atletico will play against the Hong Kong club in their pre-season friendly fixtures at 8 pm tomorrow at the Hong Kong Stadium. However, Diego Simeone's side announced recently that some stars, including Griezmann, Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul, and Slovenian goalkeeper Jan Oblak, were not coming with the team to Hong Kong. The club also announced at yesterday's pre-match press conference that it would donate US$150,000 (around HK$1.17 million) to the "Hong Kong Premier League Committee Youth Development Fund" to support Hong Kong football youth training.

Devexa, the virtual assistant for support and sales departments, is available to all brokers using the DXtrade platform, at no extra costDevexperts launches free three-month trial of PRO version of DevexaLONDONAug. 6, 2024/PRNewswire/ -- Devexa , the AI-powered virtual assistant and chatbot from global software developer for the capital markets industry, Devexperts, is now available, free of charge, to all clients of Devexpert's flagship white label trading platform product, DXtrade - alongside a free three-month trial of Devexa's more advanced iteration, Devexa PRO. DXtrade clients can now also access a free three-month trial of Devexa PRO. For first time subscribers, the request triggers the onset of an initial three-month trial period where additional benefits and full capabilities of Devexa can be accessed for free. Jon Light, Head of OTC Platform, says: "Devexa has already enabled subscribing clients to base their marketing campaigns on user data collected. We are happy to be offering our clients the opportunity to experience the additional advantages of Devexa PRO - and hope that this initial free trial will showcase her value."

As previously disclosed, the Company launched a share repurchase program (the "Share Repurchase Program") whereby the Company was authorized to repurchase up to US$400 million of the Company's ADSs and/or common shares during the period from July 28, 2022 through May 31, 2023. The Share Repurchase Program was extended by two years through May 31, 2025. The Company's board of directors has approved an adjustment to the Share Repurchase Program, pursuant to which the aggregate value of shares that the Company is authorized to repurchase under the Share Repurchase Program is increased from US$400 million to US$700 million. The upsized Share Repurchase Program is effective through May 31, 2025. The Company's board of directors will review the Share Repurchase Program periodically, and may further authorize adjustment of its terms and size.

PALO ALTO, Calif.Aug. 6, 2024August 2/PRNewswire/ -- Mega Matrix Corp. ("MPU" or the "Company") (NYSE American: MPU), today announced that it launched its heartwarming short drama "Stitches of Regret: The Mistaken Heartbeat" onat FlexTV. On FlexTV, we cordially invite you to explore the essence of love in "Stitches of Regret: The Mistaken Heartbeat". Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements in this press release other than statements that are purely historical are forward looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.