A 42-year-old man died after being knocked down and run over by a tram in Sheung Wan on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred around 1 pm today when the Sai Wan-bound tram was traveling along Des Voeux Road Central opposite Infinitus Plaza. Paramedics soon came to rescue the man from underneath the tram. They resuscitated the man who had fallen into a coma. The man was rushed to Ruttonjee Hospital but was eventually pronounced dead at 2.12 pm.
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered on Saturday the suspension of work in government offices and classes in public schools at all levels on July 24 in Metro Manila due to inclement weather and the scheduled transport strike. He said the suspension of work in private companies and classes in private schools would be left to the discretion of their respective heads. Several transport groups will stage a three-day transport strike starting on Monday to protest the government’s Public Utility Vehicle modernization program. Marcos will have an unwanted guest on his second Sona as Tropical Cyclone Egay will strengthen into a typhoon on Monday, the weather bureau said on Saturday. Egay has maximum sustained winds of 75 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 90 kph.
Marcos ordered all agencies to ensure that their policies, rules, and regulations will take into consideration the lifting of the state of public health emergency and amend existing rules or promulgate new ones. Rep. Angelica Natasha Co, vice chair of the health committee of the House of Representatives, said the government must keep pushing hard to give the jabs to the vulnerable, unvaccinated, and unboosted Filipinos even after the public health emergency had been lifted. Duterte declared a nationwide public health emergency on March 8, 2020. Healthcare workers had expressed concerns that the distribution of health emergency allowance might be halted with the lifting of the public health emergency. The grant of these benefits applies only during a public health emergency, but health workers are saying that the government should still give them the allowances that had not been paid during the pandemic.
The drills held off Northern Luzon were designed primarily to enhance the maritime security capabilities of both countries. The most significant was the commencement of Navy-to-Navy strategic-level talks in March 2017, co-chaired by the Deputy Chief of the Royal Australian Navy and the Vice Commander of the Philippine Navy. The current phase of the Armed Forces of the Philippines' modernization program, or Horizon 3, is primarily focused on the acquisition of equipment for its navy. Currently, the PN has seven operational commands: Naval Forces Northern Luzon, Southern Luzon, Central, West, Western Mindanao, Eastern Mindanao and Fleet-Marine Ready Force. The Navy currently has a total strength of around 27,000 officers, enlisted personnel and candidate soldiers, supported by roughly 1,500 civilian employees.
(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has lifted the state of public health emergency nationwide, more than three years after his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte declared it because of the Covid-19 pandemic. "While Covid-19 remains to be a serious concern for certain subpopulations and requires continued public health response, the country has maintained sufficient health care system capacity and low hospital bed utilization rates even after the liberalization of Covid-19 health protocols," he said. Duterte issued Proclamation 922, declaring a state of public health emergency all over the country amid the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020. Proclamation 922 also stated that the public health emergency declaration would remain in force until lifted or withdrawn by the President. Despite the lifting of the public health emergency, Herbosa advised the public to remain vigilant and proactive in their approach to health and safety.
A female security guard at a Tseung Kwan O residence has been suspended from duty after she refused to open the gate for an ambulance on Wednesday, told paramedics to use another entrance, and cursed at residents who urged her to make way for the ambulance. The male guard then called the control room and told the paramedics to use the entrance by the roundabout near Hang Hau Village. “The paramedics then said the traffic by the roundabout was jammed and would delay their rescue. Chan, on Friday, uploaded the reply from the property management office that said they had already instructed all guards to open the gate for emergency vehicles. The office also said the female guard’s poor attitude that night would be officially on the record and dealt with internally, apart from a verbal reprimand.
It brings the ample resources of US diplomacy to convince nations and companies to adopt only “clean” hardware to build their information networks. This is because the hardware is cheaper and in many aspects superior to rival technologies from western countries. It involves restricting open social media apps such as TikTok as well as convincing countries to begin shifting away from reliance on Chinese hardware providers, specifically Huawei and ZTE. Despite the higher costs of keeping to “clean” hardware instead of patronizing Chinese suppliers, many countries and hundreds of companies have aligned with the Clean Network initiative. Whether or not Beijing nurses a strategy for dominating the 5G world through the pervasive use of Chinese hardware, the US initiative is simply bad for business.
(UPDATE) THE Philippines lost to Switzerland, 2-0, in its historic debut in the FIFA Women's World Cup at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in New Zealand on Friday. The game started on what looked like a bright note for the Filipinas when Katrina Guillou scored a goal in the 19th minute. 20 Switzerland would prove to be a juggernaut the rest of the way, seizing more ball possessions and putting immense pressure on World No. Switzerland remained in control for the remainder of the Group A contest, foiling every rally attempt by the Filipinas. The Filipinas only had three goal attempts, none of which were on target, except for the waived goal.
Police were alerted to North Point after a man was caught allegedly taking an upskirt photo of a woman. Shortly before 10 am today, a 30-year-old woman reported that she suspected someone was taking photos under her skirt at Tong Chong Street. The police arrived, and after a preliminary investigation, the 34-year-old man, surnamed Chan, was arrested on suspicion of "unlawful recording or observation of intimate parts." The case was handed over to the Eastern police district, and the man was taken into police custody. After a preliminary investigation, the case was later changed to be listed as a "loitering" incident.
A 16-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital after tripping on a staircase and injuring his head in Tai Po Thursday night. Around 11 pm yesterday (Jul 20), a teen went to find his friend in Tai Po Tai Tak House to return a borrowed video game console. And while they were traversing the staircase, the 16-year-old boy lost his footing and tripped, losing consciousness after hitting his head on the floor. The paramedics arrived and checked on the unconscious teen, rushing him to the Prince of Wales Hospital. After receiving medical attention in the hospital, he regained consciousness and is currently being monitored in the intensive care unit.
(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Friday that the Philippines is done dealing with the International Criminal Court (ICC), which is investigating his predecessor's controversial drug war. Kagaya ng sinasabi namin mula sa simula (Everything is over and done with as far as the ICC is concerned. So, I suppose that puts an end to our dealings with the ICC," Marcos said. Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra has said the engagement of the Philippines with the ICC ended with the rendition of judgment by the ICC Appeals Chambers. The pre-trial chamber of the ICC resumed its probe last January, saying the government's own investigation was not reaping results.
GCash Stories launches latest short film empowering LGBTQIA+ entrepreneursMANILA, Philippines — GCash Stories returns with a powerful new release featuring Turing Quinto, as the face of GCash’s “Werk With Pride” advocacy for Pride Month. The short film delves into Turing's aspirations and determination to succeed in life while showing the challenges faced by breadwinners striving to make ends meet. Just like anyone else chasing a brighter future, Turing works with pride, thanks to GCash. “Sobrang proud ako sa film na ‘to, kasi it really showed how GCash was there during some of my most challenging times,” shares Turing. Watch the full "Turing" short film on YouTube.
HKBN Enterprise Solutions has launched a one-stop connectivity solution for medium to large enterprises to provide a secure network. Called AegisConnect, the service is designed to relieve firms from the many information technology challenges that come with legacy-ridden infrastructures - all while enhancing business resilience and efficiency, the HKBN (1310) unit said. It leverages technology to create an adaptive intelligent network that responds to different workloads and disruptions, enabling firms to visualize and solve network problems before they occur, HKBNES said. Customers can also subscribe to additional value-added services - such as volumetric DDoS mitigation as well as multi-angle cyber defense, including next-gen managed firewall and DNS security - to fit their business's unique needs, it added.
Amami-Oshima is an island in the far south of Japan famed for its natural environment, home to many rare species only found here and on islands nearby. The island's biodiversity, having over 700 native species, led to it being listed as a part of UNESCO's World Natural Heritage site in 2021. On this small island, rare animals and people live so close that accidents harming the wildlife has been happening frequently. However, thanks to the efforts of the islanders and their local veterinarian, measures to protect this biodiversity are succeeding. VIDEO BY MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF JAPAN
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday challenged the new leadership of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to recalibrate the military's internal operations to "ensure the smooth delivery of public services in geographically challenged and disadvantaged communities." "Given your extensive experience in safeguarding peace in conflict affected areas, I urge you to recalibrate our internal security operations so that we can deliver public services in geographically isolated and disadvantaged communities," he said. At this juncture allow me to urge you all to work towards an armed forces that is agile and prepared for any contingency," he added. "As you enter your well-deserved retirement, I hope that you will continue to pursue endeavors that will benefit our fellow Filipinos and our entire nation," he said. Centino, who wraps up 39 years of active duty, will continue his service to the government as the new presidential adviser for the West Philippine Sea.
