MANILA, Philippines — Bad weather brought by the southwest monsoon has now affected more than 200,000 people nationwide, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported Tuesday. In a July 16 situational report released at 8 a.m., the agency said 93,743 families, consisting of 221,435 individuals, in 363 barangays have recently experienced heavy rain, floods, and other effects of the southwest monsoon, locally called habagat. READ: NDRRMC: 2 reported dead in Mindanao due to southwest monsoonThe NDRRMC said floods hit the Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Davao Region, Soccsksargen, and Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao in the past few days. Moreover, the NDRRMC said the southwest monsoon ruined P17,879,687 in crops and affected 238 farmers and fisherfolk as of July 16. Earlier Tuesday, the state weather agency said the southwest monsoon and a low-pressure area off Davao City are expected to bring overcast skies and rains to various parts of the country.

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday announced that it would roll out African Swine Fever (ASF) vaccines by September—but it would only be for government use first. DA Secretary Francisco Laurel made the pronouncement after the Food and Drug Administration had already approved the use of the ASF vaccine. ADVERTISEMENTREAD: ASF vaccine out in two weeks, says DA“The DA [now] has to bid it out. “After that, hopefully, if everything passed and everything is okay, it will be for commercial use,” he added. Laurel previously said that the availability of the vaccine will be able to address the spread of ASF in the country.

Marcos to issue EO on 'nomad visas'Philippine President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. presides over a meeting with the Presidential Legislative Liaison Office, as seen in this Jan. 24, 2023 photo release. MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to issue an executive order (EO) for the immediate implementation of “nomad visas” without tax incentives, a permit that allows a person to work remotely in a foreign country that is popular with freelancers. Marcos has directed the Office of the Executive Secretary to draft the EO and select a pilot country for the initiative, PSAC-Tourism said in a statement. The issuance of nomad visas aims to attract long-term foreign visitors, PSAC-Tourism official Lucio Tan III said in a press release. “We need to issue nomad visas quickly to attract long-stay tourists.

A district councilor called on the police to install more CCTV cameras in the Tseung Kwan O district after surveillance footage was said to have played a part in solving a kidnapping case of a three-year-old boy in the area. Read more: Kidnapped boy rescuedSai Kung district councilor Christine Fong Kwok-shan told a radio program this morning that the police force should expedite the plan to install CCTV cameras in Tseung Kwan O. She was referring to authorities’ plan of installing 2,000 cameras across the territory each year, with cameras in Tseung Kwan O to be installed in the fourth quarter of this year. She said the unique feature of Tseung Kwan O is its connection between shopping malls with footbridges, with approximately one CCTV camera installed every 10 meters inside the malls. The fact police were able to quickly solve the case reflected the effectiveness of these CCTV cameras, she said.

Kwun Tong police conducted an operation from July 16 to 29 to combat fraud and money laundering cases, arresting 21 men and nine women aged between 19 and 73 on suspicion of money laundering. Among the victims, the youngest one was a 15-year-old teen who was tricked into a job-hunting scam. Most of the 21 men and 9 women arrested were stooge account holders and some even admitted that they had lent their accounts to others. Police warned the public that anyone who borrows their bank accounts for money laundering will face criminal liability regradless of their age. Citizens are advised to contact the police anti-scam hotline 18222 if they encounter any suspicion fraudulent activities.

I called them discomfort rooms. Running water in restrooms is no trivial matter, especially for us women who can’t simply pee by the wall, lamppost or bush. Sadly for our country, to this day we still have public schools that lack running water in their restrooms. Their problem is worsened if the teacher herself suffers from undernourishment, lacks sufficient training, endures the discomfort of restrooms without running water, and whose fondest dream is to find a job outside the Philippines. This is a tall order, considering the state of public education, but modest goals can be set.

The Avinox system, making its debut at Eurobike 2024 and honored by the Eurobike 2024 jury with the "Winner" award in the category of Components, is another milestone of DJI's renowned technological advancement, offering riders unparalleled power, endurance and intelligent features. It not only validates the technological prowess of the Avinox Drive System but also solidifies DJI's vision of bringing innovation to the e-bike market. The Avinox Drive System debuts at Eurobike 2024 with the all-new Amflow PL , the world's first all-around electric mountain bike to feature this revolutionary technology. The Amflow PL, with its lightweight design and powerful performance, further exemplifies the potential of the Avinox system to redefine eMTB capabilities. Amflow PL: World's First All-Around Electric Assist Mountain Bike Equipped with DJI AvinoxAdvertisementThe Amflow PL is the world's first all-around electric mountain bike equipped with the DJI Avinox e-bike drive system.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines' military chief said Thursday he hoped a key defense pact with Japan allowing for the deployment of troops on each other's territory will be signed at security talks next week. "We are hoping that during that meeting, the RAA, or the reciprocal access agreement, will be signed," military chief General Romeo Brawner told reporters. The Philippines and Japan began negotiating the pact in November. The Philippines has equivalent pacts with the United States and Australia and plans to pursue one with France. Leaders from Japan, the Philippines and the United States held their first trilateral summit in April aimed at boosting defense ties in Washington.

Mayor Guo should tell all — GatchalianA photo of Mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, Tarlac posted on Feb. 24, 2024 on Facebook which was taken during the 2024 League of Municipality of the Philippines LMP General Assembly. MANILA, Philippines — Embattled Mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, Tarlac could be considered a state witness in unearthing illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO). “If there is information that will help in the investigation of those related to POGO hubs,” Gatchalian said on Wednesday over TV5 when asked if Guo could be a state witness in the case buildup against POGOs. Based on the documents, she also had some connections with some personalities related to the POGO hub in Porac,” Gatchalian added. The Anti-Money Laundering Council and the Bureau of Internal Revenue, he added, are also expected to file cases against the suspended mayor.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, July 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EQT AB's Half-year Report 2024 will be published on Thursday 18 July 2024 at approximately 07:00 CEST. EQT will host a conference call at 08:30 CEST to present the report, followed by a Q&A session. The presentation and a video link for the webcast will be available here from the time of the publication of the Half-year Report. The Group operates in a market driven by long-term trends and thus believes quarterly financial statements are less relevant for investors. In addition, a half-year report and a year-end report including financial statements and further information relevant for investors is published.

West Kowloon police have arrested three men for possessing and using counterfeit banknotes as officers believe they have successfully stopped the fake money from entering the market. After intelligence analysis, police intercepted two suspicious men in a Tsim Sha Tsui hotel on Tuesday night and found a total of 4,577 fake HK$1,000 banknotes in one of the men’s luggage. The two local men, aged 37 and 43, were arrested for possessing counterfeit notes. On Wednesday afternoon, police also arrested a 43-year-old man in Mong Kok who suspectedly used counterfeit HK$100 and HK$500 banknotes for three taxi rides in the district. All three are currently remanded in custody for further questioning.

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Philippines, China to improve maritime communicationRepresentatives of the two countries arrived at the consensus during the 9th Meeting of their Bilateral Consultation Mechanism on the South China Sea in Manila on Tuesday. MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and China have discussed improving maritime communication mechanisms and promoting dialogue between their coast guards, according to Beijing’s foreign ministry. Representatives of the two countries arrived at the consensus during the 9th Meeting of their Bilateral Consultation Mechanism on the South China Sea in Manila on Tuesday. China’s foreign ministry said the two sides had a candid and constructive exchange of views on the situation in the South China Sea, particularly on handling the situation in Ayungin Shoal. On Tuesday, Beijing deployed its massive coast guard vessel with body number 5901 – called “The Monster” – to Ayungin Shoal.

Theresa Lazaro had “frank and constructive” discussions at a regular bilateral meeting on the South China Sea in Manila on Tuesday, according to the Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs. Philippines and Chinese vessels clashed in recent months despite a January agreement to ease conflict, casting doubts on the effectiveness of the bilateral mechanism to defuse tensions in one of the region’s flashpoints. Chinese vessels used water cannons on Philippine ships in the past months, damaging them and hurting their crew, while Beijing has maintained that its actions were lawful and professional. Tuesday’s talks come weeks after a June 17 South China Sea encounter between Chinese and Philippine vessels that led to a Filipino sailor losing a finger. During the meeting, the Philippines said it underscored to China that it will be “relentless in protecting its interests” and upholding its rights in the South China Sea.

Stocks bounce back on improved investor sentimentThe Philippine Stock Exchange index snapped a two-day losing streak, surging by 1.43 percent or 91.07 percent to end at 6,450.03. MANILA, Philippines — The stock market returned to its winning ways yesterday after a brief slump as positive developments abroad buoyed investor sentiment. The Philippine Stock Exchange index snapped a two-day losing streak, surging by 1.43 percent or 91.07 percent to end at 6,450.03. Also finishing in the positive territory was the broader All Shares index, which grew by 0.94 percent to 32.46 points at 3,495.13. However, he said net market value turnover was tepid at P3.56 billion, lower than the year-to-date average of P4.99 billion.