Residents within Mayon danger zone evacuatedThis handout photo made available by Kristin Moral shows Mount Mayon spewing white smoke as seen from Camalig on June 8, 2023. MANILA, Philippines — The mandatory evacuation of residents within Mayon Volcano’s six-kilometer-radius permanent danger zone due to the threat of a “hazardous” eruption is ongoing, the provincial government of Albay said. Around 10,578 people living within the six-kilometer PDZ were evacuated Friday morning, according to the Albay Provincial Information Office. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology placed Mayon under Alert Level 3 Thursday, which indicates the volcano is exhibiting an “increased tendency toward a hazardous eruption.”In the event Phivolcs raises Mayon’s status to Alert Level 4, around 16,000 residents living within the extended seven-kilometer danger zone will be evacuated. PDCs are mixtures of volcanic rock, volcanic ash (pulverized rock, glass, and crystals), and gas that can travel at great speeds.

A 14-year-old boy who was charged with molesting a female classmate pleaded not guilty to his charges Friday morning. He was granted bail with his trial adjourned to June 16 upon the prosecution’s request. The defendant appeared at the Tuen Mun juvenile court this morning, where he pleaded not guilty to two charges of indecent assault and attempted indecent assault, along with another two counts of common assault. The boy was also charged with allegedly attacking the girl outside a toilet at the school in July or August of the same year. On or around August 8, 2022, the teenager was said to have molested his classmate near a staircase on the school’s seventh floor before assaulting her again near the campus entrance.

‘Job reskilling needed amid AI threat’CEBU, Philippines — The country’s largest private sector employer has vowed to upskill and reskill its workers to save them from getting replaced by cheap and efficient artificial intelligence. Concentrix Philippines country leader Amit Jagga told reporters their company is carrying out programs to expand and improve the skills set of customer service representatives. Meanwhile, the Philippine Institute of Cybersecurity Professionals (PICSPro) warned that using generative AI may be detrimental to several industries. Generative AI refers to programs that can create images, texts and videos based on available data. The letter warned that allowing developers to expand the knowledge of AI may lead to a swamp of misinformation online and replace jobs with automation.

One of the workshops, scheduled to start on June 15, 2023, is an online Nihongo Language Workshop for kids ages 9 to 13. The workshop will have 15 sessions conducted on Mondays and Thursdays, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.Learning a new language is good for a child’s brain development so enroll now in the online Nihongo language workshop. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Learning a new language is good for a child's brain development so enroll now in the online Nihongo language workshop. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOPauline Toledo, who has been teaching Nihongo for over four years, both online and in-person, will conduct the workshop. Get the latest newsdelivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times’ daily newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy PolicyTo enroll and for further details, visit http://www.sunshineplaceph.com/ and email [email protected] Follow Sunshine Place online: Facebook (@SunshinePlace56Jupiter), Instagram (@sunshineplaceph), and YouTube (Sunshine Place: Senior Recreation Center).

(UPDATE) ABOUT P141 billion will be needed to upgrade and modernize the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). NAIA can handle around 33 million passengers annually. In 2019, before the Covid-19 pandemic, nearly 48 million passengers passed through NAIA. Lim clarified that privatizing NAIA does not mean that the government is selling it. The airport is managed by the Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority and operated by the GMR-Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation.

Israel awaits cues from Philippines’ Horizon 3 in defense assistanceMANILA, Philippines — Israel said they are ready to help the Philippines to modernize its military—from the armed forces, to the navy, and the airforce—but Tel Aviv is still waiting for Manila's priorities for the Horizon 3 part of its military modernization program. Manila is in the process of modernizing the capabilities of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The project is now into Horizon 3 until 2028, which focuses on procuring defense equipment such as missile systems, submarines, and multi-role fighters. READ: Enhancing defense relations, Israel shares anti-drone expertise with PHLThe Philippine Navy recently acquired two new missile-capable Shaldag Mk. During Cohen’s visit, the Philippines and Israel agreed to collaborate more on areas such as water management, agriculture, and environmental protection.

Previous NextA mall in Tsim Sha Tsui has rented three floors to a dining and entertainment group for about HK$7 million per month - the biggest lease by size and value since the pandemic ended, according to a report. Visitor numbers increased from fewer than one million in January to almost 3 million in April, according to the Hong Kong Tourism Board. Leases in Tsim Sha Tsui fell 41 percent between 2019 and 2022, according to a survey by commercial property firm Cushman & Wakefield. Tsim Sha Tsui has overtaken Causeway Bay as the city's most-expensive retail district, the survey showed. The French fashion house has committed to a three-year lease for the ground-level retail space at Capitol Centre, according to government records.

The government is 'ready to prohibit the import' of food products such as seafood and fruit 'if Japan endangers the ocean.' Tse went on to say that any discharge of nuclear wastewater would mean Japan was failing in its responsibilities under international law. And authorities have formed a task force to conduct stepped-up tests for signs of radiation on food imported from various regions in Japan. And with Hong Kong far from Japan, Tse sees the city facing a low risk of its water quality being affected by Fukushima wastewater from Japan's east coast. But the trade would need to watch for customers eating less Japanese food if Tokyo insists on discharging the nuclear wastewater.

Chedeng intensifies into typhoonThe Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that Chedeng (international name Guchol) could further intensify and reach peak intensity by tomorrow. MANILA, Philippines — Tropical cyclone Chedeng intensified into a typhoon yesterday afternoon, but it is still not seen to directly bring heavy rainfall although it may enhance the southwest monsoon or habagat. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that Chedeng (international name Guchol) could further intensify and reach peak intensity by tomorrow. The hoisting of tropical cyclone wind signals is unlikely, but Chedeng may result in the enhancement of the monsoon. The timing and intensity of monsoon rains over the country may still change depending on the movement and intensity of Chedeng and its interaction with other weather systems.

June 8, 2023 – 05:14 PMMTropical Cyclone Chedeng intensified into a typhoon on Thursday, according to state meteorologists. ADVERTISEMENTThe eye of the storm was last sighted 1,220 kilometers east of Southeastern Luzon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). June 7, 2023 – 5:34PMTropical storm Chedeng (International name: Guchol) has picked up strength while heading west-northwestward over the Philippine Sea on Wednesday afternoon, said the state weather bureau. June 7, 2023 – 12:08 PMTropical storm ‘Chedeng’ (international name ‘Guchol’) has maintained its strength as it moves northward of the Philippine Sea, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Administration (Pagasa) said on Wednesday. Read moreJune 7, 2023 – 07:45 AMTropical storm ‘Chedeng’ (international name ‘Guchol’) further intensified on Wednesday, but is still not expected to affect the country directly, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Administration (Pagasa).

Former district councilor Wong Chun-yeung was remanded in custody on Thursday after appearing in court over a fraud case where he allegedly cheated elderly women out of HK$970,000 in nine "guess who" telephone scams. The magistrate adjourned the case to September 28 upon the prosecution’s request, with Wong required to be remanded in custody. A police spokesman said yesterday that the woman filed a police report on May 30, with the arrest made in Tseung Kwan O on Monday. Wong won the district council election in 2019 and served Islands district as an independent. But in October 2021, he was among 16 district councillors who were disqualified when authorities invalidated their oaths.

Just this Monday, the institute placed Mayon under Alert Level 2 due to increasing unrest. Pilots are also advised to avoid flying close to the summit as ash from any sudden eruption can be hazardous to aircraft. What happenedRepeated collapse of the growing summit dome of Mayon has generated an increasing number and volume of rockfall events since the volcano was placed under Alert Level 2, according to Phivolcs. A total of 267 rockfall events and two volcanic earthquakes were recorded from Monday to Thursday. Only 54 rockfall events were logged from June 1 to 4.

(UPDATE) MIAMI: Erik Spoelstra has preached about the value of adversity for months, not shying away from saying that it helped the Miami Heat get to these NBA Finals. Game 3 of the NBA Finals is on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) in Miami, the series between the eighth-seeded Heat and top-seeded Nuggets knotted at a game apiece. Wednesday's winner obviously gets the upper hand with a 2-1 series lead, and history will tip in that team's favor as well. The Nuggets have outscored Miami, 167-138, in those periods, outshooting the Heat 53 percent to 39 percent. One of the teams — either the big pre-finals favorite Nuggets, or the eighth-seeded, nothing-to-lose Heat — is going to be two wins away from a title.

The Junior Police Call (JPC) Summer Internship Program is now taking applications to offer members over 300 internship placements across a wide variety of industries. The program is open for JPC members aged 18 or above, aiming to help the young adults experience the actual working environment and strengthen their leadership and communication skills while exploring career options in the job market through self-understanding. Applicants could choose from working at the theme park, participating in aviation-related projects or being a trainee journalist etc., as the program received enthusiastic support from various large corporate. For the post of program assistant at different police stations, the Internship Program also welcomes applicants aged 16 or above. The employment period will start from two weeks, depending on the internship positions.

D-League semis on todayMANILA, Philippines — Marinerong Pilipino-San Beda rekindles old tale with Wangs Basketball @27 Strikers-Letran while reigning champion EcoOil-La Salle meets University of Perpetual Help System Dalta today in the opener of the PBA D-League Aspirants’ Cup Final Four best-of-three series at the Ynares Sports Arena. The Red Lions and Knights, perennial NCAA rivals, lock horns at 2 p.m. followed by an interesting battle between the Altas and title holder Green Archers at 4 p.m.