G20 leaders led by Narendra Modi , fifth left,and Joe Biden, fourth right, pay their respects at the Rajghat, a Mahatma Gandhi memorial, in New Delhi. With those major items cleared, leaders posed for photographs with Modi at the Rajghat memorial site in New Delhi. Some leaders, including British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and last year's G20 host President Joko Widodo of Indonesia, walked to the memorial barefoot in a show of respect. Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva took over the G20 rotating presidency at the summit's end. Western leaders - who have pushed for a stronger rebuke of Russia's actions in past G20 meetings - still called the consensus a success.

September 11, 2023MANILA, Philippines — Palay and rice prices are expected to stabilize this September and October as farmers harvest the crop, which is expected to reach about five million metric tons (MT), the Department of Agriculture (DA) assured on Sunday. Of the 5 million MT of harvested rice, DA projected that about two million MT will be harvested in September and approximately three million MT in October based on estimates done by the Philippine Rice Information System (PRISM) using satellite data last August 14. “In all, for the second semester, or July to December, we estimate to produce more than 11 million metric tons, and barring strong typhoons in the remaining months of the year, we hope to hit the 20-million MT level for 2023 national palay output,” DA Undersecretary for Rice Industry Development Leo Sebastian said in a report to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.Based PRISM data, harvest for September and October would come from the following provinces:September (2.3 million MT).Isabela (419,000+ MT).Cagayan (172,000+ MT).Iloilo (148,000+ MT).Nueva Ecija (137,000+ MT).North Cotabato (95,000+ MT).Leyte (91,000+ MT).Oriental Mindoro (77,000+ MT).Camarines Sur (76,000+ MT).Palawan (73,000+ MT).Bukidnon (61,000+ MT).Zamboanga del Sur (55,000+ MT).Davao del Norte (52,000+ MT).October (2.9 million MT).Nueva Ecija (440,000+ MT).Pangasinan (258,000+ MT).Tarlac (172,000+ MT).Isabela (163,000+ MT).Occidental Mindoro (153,000+ MT).Cagayan (151,000+ MT).Oriental Mindoro (110,000+ MT).Palawan (90,000+ MT).Bulacan (74,000+ MT).Iloilo (74,000+ MT).Bukidnon (69,000+ MT).Agusan del Sur (61,000+ MT).Ilocos Sur (59,000+ MT).Leyte (55,000+ MT).Camarines Sur (53,000+ MT)To aid farmers during the dry season, Sebastian said the agency, under its Masagana Rice Industry Development Program, will roll out “seeds, fertilizers, biofertilizers, soil ameliorants, farm machinery, and extension, financial, and marketing support.”“Initially, we will focus on fully irrigated clustered farms to optimize palay yield, where farmers would plant high-yielding hybrid rice varieties, to at least one million hectares, and we expect them to produce an average of six to eight MT per hectare, for a total of 6 to 8 million MT,” he said. Read more: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1829490/palay-rice-prices-to-stabilize-during-harvest-season-this-september-da-assures#ixzz8Cyyagd6LFollow us: @inquirerdotnet on Twitter | inquirerdotnet on Facebook

The two ships were the last two of the US Navy's 14 Cyclone-class ships used in littoral or shallow-water operations. A flotilla of Chinese coast guard and maritime militia vessels has been trying to prevent the resupply of the Ayungin station. Last week, the resupply boats slipped past the blockade after the pursuing Chinese vessels reportedly got stuck in coral reefs near the entrance to the shoal. The number of Chinese vessels has dramatically increased in the past weeks, defense officials said. Aside from the station in Ayungin, the Philippines maintains troops in eight other features in the West Philippine Sea.

CHOT Reyes may no longer be the Gilas Pilipinas head coach, but the fiery Filipino mentor said he's very much willing to help interim national bench tactician Tim Cone in preparing for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Reyes has officially stepped down from Gilas coaching, just eight days after the Philippines closed its 2023 FIBA World Cup campaign with a 96-75 rout of China. Gilas Pilipinas’ Rhenz Abando blocks an Italian player during the FIBA World Cup group stage on Aug. 29, 2023, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. "I gave my inputs a couple of days ago, not only on who we are going to play but also on who our potential opponents are in the Asian Games. "I don't need a title or any official designation, but in any manner or capacity I'm willing to help out."

‘Satisfaction rating shows House on right track’This Aug. 10, 2023 shows the House of Representatives Plenary Hall before the deliberation of the 2024 national budget. His heart is definitely on the right place,” Cavite 4th District Rep. Elpidio Barzaga Jr., who chairs the House committee on environment and natural resources, said following the lower chamber’s latest 54 percent satisfaction rating. Co said contract-growing would benefit both the consumers and farmers because while it would result in steady rice prices, as such an approach would also ensure a profitable market for farmers. “I thank our people for recognizing the work we do at the House for them and the nation under the Marcos administration. That will inspire us to push on and even work harder to remain worthy of their trust,” Romualdez said.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi captured attention at least three times during the Group of 20 summit. Modi managed to get MBS and US President Joe Biden to shake hands, with himself forming the third part of a triangle, in front of a Reuters photographer. Will MBS soften his hard-line position on oil production and work to ease global oil prices following the handshake? And the Reuters photo of MBS, Biden and Modi forming a triangle was the most powerful illustration of all. Nonetheless, the limelight of the summit declaration was later stolen by the sideshow of a multinational rail and ports deal to link up the Middle East and South Asia.

International Master (IM) Angelo Young edged National Master Henry Roger Lopez in the tie-break to rule the "Dear Lola, Lolo and Apo" Grandparents Day Open Rapid Chess Tournament in Cubao, Quezon City on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Standing from left are third placer International Master Jose Efren Bagamasbad, National Chess Federation of the Philippines director and tournament organizer Martin "Binky" Gaticales, International Master Angelo Abundo Young and seated, runner-up National Master Henry Roger Lopez. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOYoung finished the seven-round Swiss system event with 6.5 points in the rapid tournament sponsored by Araneta City and organized by National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) director Martin "Binky" Gaticales. The other six-pointers were International Master Barlo Nadera (4th), Noel Azuela (5th), FIDE Master David Elorta (6th), Jerry Areque (7th) and Richard Villaseran (8th). A total of 157 players competed in the one-day chess tournament.

El Niño's hot weather makes Filipinos more vulnerable to heart attacks, strokeRecent data from the Philippine Statistics Authority placed coronary heart diseases as the top cause of death last year despite the coronavirus pandemic. Recent data from the Philippine Statistics Authority placed coronary heart diseases as the top cause of death last year despite the coronavirus pandemic. Risk factors and precautionsThe leading risk factors to develop heart diseases are high blood pressure, high low density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol), diabetes, smoking, obesity and physical inactivity. "What's more, though heart diseases are more common in the elderly but we see a rising trend of relatively young individuals afflicted with heart problems. Stay heart-healthyDr. Antonio said Filipinos with coronary heart disease should be aware of the ill effects on their body of this weather pattern.

Philippines, Australia establish 'work and holiday' visa schemeThe Sydney Opera House and boats are illuminated with projections and lights at the start of the Vivid Sydney festival in Sydney on May 26, 2023. MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Australia agreed to issue multiple-entry visas that will allow citizens of both countries to seek short-term employment while on vacation to help fund their trips. The Presidential Communications Office said Sunday that Manila and Canberra signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a “work and holiday” visa arrangement, which will allow eligible Filipino and Australian nationals to stay and work in the host country for a non-extendable period of 12 months. Requirements for eligibility, conditionsThe visa arrangement is available to Filipinos and Australians aged 18 to 31 at the time of the application. Australia currently has reciprocal work and holiday arrangements with 26 countries, including the United States of America, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.

Because of her promptitude, she became the third small rice retailer to get the P15,000 cash aid the government started distributing over the weekend. She was among the 589 micro rice retailers who were among to receive the cash aid. Of the total, 405 beneficiaries are in Quezon City, 136 in Caloocan City, and 48 in San Juan City. While the dole began with registered rice retailers, Gatchalian said unregistered rice retailers will also receive P15,000 and sari-sari store owners will get P5,000. 39 is designed to help small consumers, the government also realizes that small retailers should also have their own safety net.

Chief executive John Lee Ka-chiu on Saturday activated the mobilization protocol for civil servants to conduct the relief work at full steam following extensive flooding caused by torrential rain. They also assisted residents at Luen Wo Hui, Fanling temporary shelters. Lee on Saturday inspected Shek O and Ma Mei Ha Tsuen to learn about the progress of relief work. He then visited people staying at the temporary shelter in the Luen Wo Hui Community Hall. He also instructed all departments to make all-out efforts to assist members of the public in need and stressed that the government will continue to strive to handle relief work with every effort possible.

Updated interior ministry figures on Saturday showed the quake killed 632 people, more than half of them in Al-Haouz and Taroudant provinces. Frenchman Michael Bizet, 43, who owns three traditional riad houses in Marrakesh's old town, told AFP that he was in bed when the quake struck. Houda Outassaf, a local resident, told AFP he was walking around the square when the ground began to shake. Fayssal Badour, another Marrakesh resident, told AFP the earthquake hit while he was driving. Significant damage likely"We heard screams at the time of the tremor," a resident of Essaouira, 200 kilometers west of Marrakesh, told AFP.

Japan's traditional costume, the kimono, dates back to the 8th century, although it has changed considerably over the years. With a huge variety of designs, the kimono expresses the unique Japanese approach to beauty. Almost 70 percent of Japanese silk kimono fabric is made in the Tango region, in northern Kyoto Prefecture. Tango Chirimen silk crepe has a finely wrinkled surface that reflects light randomly, adding unique depth and richness to the colors. Today, we even see kimonos using overseas motifs, influenced by cultures and styles from around the world.

2 Indians held for robberyMANILA, Philippines — Police arrested two Indian men tagged in a robbery in Quezon City on Thursday. The suspects are Dewinder Pal Singh Dhaliwal, 39, and Manjeet Singh Hansra, 41, who are residents of Caloocan City. A manhunt is underway for the suspects’ alleged accomplice, Randoj Singh Bhullar, Quezon City Police District director Brig. The suspects allegedly robbed two people riding a motorcycle along Air Force Road in Barangay Holy Spirit at around 11:30 a.m. on Thursday. Dhaliwal and Hansra face charges of robbery, illegal possession of firearms, possession of explosives and violation of Republic Act 11235, the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act.

Authorities have activated the government-wide mobilization protocol, with 250 civil servants deployed to four locations in the North District to help clear up the aftermath of the torrential downpour that hit Hong Kong late on Thursday and Friday. The civil servants joining in on the relief work on Saturday were from the Judiciary, ICAC, Education Bureau, Inland Revenue Department, Marine Department, Department of Health, and the Environmental Protection Department. At Ma Mei Ha Tsuen in Fanling, the civil servants were seen helping the villagers remove fallen branches from the roads and pavements. Yeung added that it could be difficult to immediately mobilize civil servants through the protocol to respond to major events. The government-wide mobilization protocol was introduced in Chief Executive John Lee's 2022 policy address, where the protocol goes into effect when major incidents occur.