Quick Polls: How some Filipinos react to the new PAGCOR logoMANILA, Philippines — The new logo of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) unveiled during its 40th anniversary celebration has sparked controversy and raised concerns among netizens. Several House lawmakers even called for an investigation into the procurement process behind the logo, which reportedly cost P3 million. Philstar.com interns hit the streets of Bonifacio Global City to gather the opinions of Filipinos about the newly unveiled logo of PAGCOR. Check out what some of them had to say in this second episode of Philstar.com's "Quick Polls". Produced by Chelsea Costales and Sheila Balagan; Video edited by Kurt LoretoRELATED STORIES:https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/07/14/2281028/house-panel-probe-possible-anomalies-behind-pagcors-p3m-logo-soughthttps://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/bansa/2023/07/12/2280529/parang-gasolinahan-noodles-p3-m-bagong-logo-ng-pagcor-inulan-ng-batikoshttps://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2023/07/12/255559/pagcor-new-logo-petron-criticisms/

'Dodong' to intensify into tropical storm before it exists PARThe center of Dodong was last observed at around 270 kilometers west of Sinait, Ilocos Sur, according to a forecast of PAGASA released Saturday morning. The center of Dodong was last observed at around 270 kilometers west of Sinait, Ilocos Sur, according to a forecast of PAGASA released Saturday morning. It may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) between this afternoon and tomorrow early morning," said PAGASA. "Dodong is forecast to intensify while over the West Philippine Sea. It may reach tropical storm category today near the northwestern limit of the PAR region and may peak at typhoon category on Monday," it added.

The appellate court directed the National Bureau of Investigation to serve its order to AFP chief Gen. Andres Centino, PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr., PNP Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) chief Police Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan and PNP spokesperson Police Col. Jean Fajardo for comment, but neither of them responded as of this writing. They also did not confirm the PNP lawyers’ statement to the court that they did not receive a copy of the CA resolution for the Friday hearing. The Inquirer also asked whether PNP still stood by Fajardo’s statement, quoting the CIDG chief, who “categorically denied” any knowledge of the disappearance of the two activists. —WITH A REPORT FROM DEXTER CABALZARELATED STORY:Court to AFP, PNP: Present 2 missing activists todayYour subscription could not be saved.

The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) announced on Friday the release of their English online learning platform, which provides primary school teachers and students with free learning resources such as videos, e-books, lesson plans and worksheets. The "Learning English with Little Leaf" project is developed by the university's Department of English Language Education together with their partner schools, and aims to create engaging materials for students to learn at school or at home. The project was piloted in five local primary schools, with the EdUHK academic team working closely with local teachers to gather feedback for enhancement. Today’s release includes six units of content, each covering a topic from the Education Bureau's primary English curriculum. The topics are taught through the lives and experiences of Leo the Little Leaf and his sister Lina.

(UPDATE) THE world's largest coast guard ship has joined other Chinese vessels that have been swarming near the Ayungin Shoal, which is inside the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ). According to United States-based national security expert Ray Powell, the CCG (China Coast Guard) 5901, nicknamed "the monster" because of its size, joined another CCG vessel, 4203, and the "still-growing swarm" of 32 Chinese maritime vessels in Ayungin, identified in international maritime maps as the Second Thomas Shoal. In the past, China has used its coast guard vessels and Chinese maritime militia to harass, intimidate and shadow Philippine vessels in the West Philippine Sea. Philippine security officials have not confirmed the latest massing of Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea. There have been numerous documented instances of Chinese vessels gathering in huge numbers inside the country's EEZ.

To understand more about these treatment options, in this article, INQUIRER.net will detail the difference between traditional chemotherapy and targeted therapy. “Most people getting targeted therapy also need surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or hormone therapy,” it added. READ: Targeted therapy makes waves as brightest hope for cancer treatmentSome examples of targeted therapy drugs are trastuzumab for breast cancer, osimertinib for lung cancer, and rituximab for lymphoma. According to experts, the difference between traditional chemotherapy and targeted therapy is mainly based on how the two treatments work against cancer cells. Aside from killing cancer cells, targeted therapy drugs are also known to block cancer cells from dividing themselves.

DOT flagged over P6.1 million ‘irregular, unnecessary’ expensesIn its 2022 audit report on the DOT, state auditors said several transactions made by the office of the secretary and several regional offices contravened or deviated from existing government rules and proper standard procedures on disbursements. MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the Department of Tourism (DOT) over irregular, unnecessary and excessive expenses worth over P6.1 million last year. In response, the DOT Region 4-A said the giveaways were provided to attract attendees to the seminar. State auditors recommended the full refund of the amounts considered as irregular, unnecessary and excessive in nature. It also found that the DOT office of the secretary remained non-compliant with policies on the procurement of hotel accommodations or lodging.

London: Lyudmyla Kichenok received a lengthy standing ovation after dedicating her Wimbledon mixed doubles title to the people of Ukraine "fighting for their freedom". The 30-year-old Kichenok and her Croatian partner Mate Pavic defeated Belgium's Joran Vliegen and Xu Yifan of China 6-4, 6-7 (9/11), 6-3 in the final on Thursday (Friday in Manila). PHOTO BY SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP"I really hope this helps the people of Ukraine because they are fighting for their freedom," said Kichenok. Former men's doubles world number one Pavic now has three Grand Slam mixed doubles titles to go with his three men's doubles trophies at the majors. His previous mixed doubles major titles came at the 2016 US Open, with Laura Siegemund, and the 2018 Australian Open, with Gabriela Dabrowski.

Some 13 million travelers visited Hong Kong in the first half of 2023, according to latest data released by the city’s tourism board on Friday. Last month (Jun), the SAR played host to some 2.75 million travelers, and some 2.15 million were from the mainland. The board expected that the city’s tourism sector will recover steadily in the second half of 2023. The board said it will continue to enhance the promotions in various source markets by deepeningthe “Hello Hong Kong” campaign. The city will also continue to stage mega events such as the Hong Kong Cyclothon, Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival, Hong Kong WinterFest, and the Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations.

A male tenant was arrested after he violently beat up a security guard in North Point on Friday morning. The security guard bled from his head following the assault, which was reported to police by his colleagues. The 60-year-old guard was then taken to Eastern Hospital in a conscious state. The tenant, with blood stains on his T-shirt, was arrested by police for assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The tenant was also taken to the Eastern Hospital for medical attention after he claimed he had his back injured.

Seven years after our dramatic victory before the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, do we feel like winners? The unique setup allows CCG ships to swarm the South China Sea without its description (at least by Beijing) as militarization. Unfortunately, the harsh reality in geopolitics is that possession is nine-tenths of the law, might makes right and size does matter. On the seventh anniversary of the arbitral ruling that invalidated China’s nine-dash-line claim over nearly the entire South China Sea, we don’t look any closer to making Beijing bow to the ruling. * * *Looking on the bright side, the past few years have seen growing international support for the arbitral ruling and the Philippines.

It is estimated that more than 2,000 Japanese restaurants are operating in Hong Kong. In 2022, the city bought HK$4.18 billion worth of seafood from Japan to become the second-largest market for fishery exports after the mainland. As of now, it seems inevitable that local Japanese restaurants will bear the blunt of the wastewater discharge row. Second, the ban on imports could deal them a direct blow. Having survived the Covid pandemic, many restaurants may fail to survive this time.

Eunice Lam and Stacy ShiThe first batch of imported construction workers are expected to start working in the last quarter of the year, says Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho. "The imported labor will mostly work in public projects," she said. The cap on imported construction workers is 12,000. Lee said while priority will be given to local workers, the government will also strengthen their training. But other welfare benefits or training ... will definitely be tilted in favor of local workers."

Firetrucks are seen outside The Manila Hotel on Thursday, July 13, 2023, after fire broke out from its Wellness Center. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTOFiretrucks are seen outside The Manila Hotel on Thursday, July 13, 2023, after fire broke out from its Wellness Center. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTOFiretrucks are seen outside The Manila Hotel on Thursday, July 13, 2023, after fire broke out from its Wellness Center. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTOFiretrucks are seen outside The Manila Hotel on Thursday, July 13, 2023, after fire broke out from its Wellness Center. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTOFiretrucks are seen outside The Manila Hotel on Thursday, July 13, 2023, after fire broke out from its Wellness Center.

French shipbuilder offers to develop Philippine submarine force, enhance maritime protectionMANILA, Philippines — French defense company Naval Group is eyeing to build a naval base handling submarine operations in the Philippines to safeguard its maritime territory, particularly in the West Philippine Sea. Negotiations with the Philippine government regarding the French defense company's submarine creation project are ongoing and yet to be finalized. Last May 26, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed his plans to acquire the Philippines' first-ever submarine to keep up with Southeast Asian neighbors. Aside from developing a submarine force to acquire technical superiority in its maritime zones, the Naval Group has also committed to protecting the Philippine submarine force's autonomy. The Naval Group opened its Manila office on Wednesday since its inception in 2020, as a first step in its long-term commitment to cooperation and partnership in strengthening Philippine naval capabilities.