Pogo probe digs up how Duterte ‘encroached’ on Congress power
Former President Rodrigo Duterte “encroached” upon the legislative powers of Congress when he issued an order that essentially allowed the now-banned Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos) to set up shop and thrive in the country. 13 during a hearing of the House committee on public order and safety on Wednesday. READ: Pogo probe spotlight on Duterte possible, says HontiverosBoth laws make no mention of online gambling, Luistro noted, and the phrase was used for the first time in relation to Pagcor’s functions in EO 13, which Duterte signed in February 2017. Luistro on Wednesday said: “There is a principle in law: when the law does not provide, we should not provide. “Don’t you think the President encroached upon the power of Congress when he issued EO 13?” Luistro, also a lawyer and former professor at Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas, asked Roque.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
August 08, 2024 21:56 UTC
Utang na loob vs gratitude
Utang na loob vs gratitudeI looked up the meaning of utang na loob on the internet and to no avail did I get a good answer – or a literal translation at the very least. I do think, however, that utang na loob is a valuable trait we Filipinos have but must however be taken in its proper context. The sense of entitlement by such parents is seen as utang na loob for the people that raised them, fed them and sent them to school. I am certain that my siblings will have the same kind of gratitude for everything our parents have given us. I believe that when our acts of love and service to our family is processed properly, then we can apply the value of utang na loob to its full potential.
Source:Philippine Star
August 08, 2024 20:55 UTC
CHP warns of three skin whitening creams containing excessive mercury
Citizens were urged to stop using three types of unsafe whitening products as they were found to contain excessive levels of mercury, which can be harmful to health. The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health was notified by the Hospital Authority about a case of mercury poisoning involving a 43-year-old female patient. She was diagnosed with proteinuria after using two skin-whitening cream products for a few weeks, and her urine and blood samples were found to have mercury levels exceeding the reference ranges. The Government Laboratory tested one of the products -- labeled as "Goree Beauty Cream" -- the patient used and found that the mercury level in the product exceeded the maximum permitted limit by 23,000 times. A total of 352 boxes of the three types of whitening creams were seized from a retailer in Central, where a 40-year-old man-in-charge and a 45-year-old saleswoman were arrested in a follow-up investigation.
Source:The Standard
August 08, 2024 16:39 UTC
Paris 2024 Olympics: The power of youth on the arena
BEIJING, Aug. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from China.org.cn on the young athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games: Paris 2024 Olympics: The power of youth on the arenaDo you remember what you did on the summer break after you finished elementary school? Zheng Haohao, a girl from southern China's Guangdong Province, wrote in her summer schedule: Compete in the Olympics. As the youngest athlete at the Paris 2024, she competed for Team China in the women's Park Skateboarding event. With professional training, Zheng Haohao gradually grew into a front-ranking skateboarder in China, and began to "skate" into larger arenas. AdvertisementChina Mosaichttp://www.china.org.cn/video/node_7230027.htmParis 2024 Olympics: The power of youth on the arenahttp://www.china.org.cn/video/2024-08/08/content_117356359.htmAdvertisement
Source:Manila Times
August 08, 2024 13:46 UTC
Snap, share, and win: Trip.com unveils "100 Ways of Travel" with Trip Moments campaign
Launching on 8 August, this global campaign invites travellers to share their travel moments using specific hashtags. Download Trip.com ( http://trip.com/ ) APP and search "100 Ways of Travel" for full campaign details. Trip.com invites you to embark on an extraordinary journey with its first-ever global campaign, "100 Ways of Travel", on its social platform Trip Moments. The "100 Ways of Travel" campaign is all about bringing these stories to life. Download Trip.com ( http://trip.com/ ) APP and search "100 Ways of Travel" for full campaign details.
Source:Manila Times
August 08, 2024 12:58 UTC
Hong Kong man found dead in Cotai hotel room after winning big in casino
A Hong Kong man who was involved in the illegal money exchange business in Macau was found dead in a hotel room in Cotai on Wednesday, according to Macau police. After a thorough investigation, the Macau police apprehend a Hong Kong woman and a mainland Chinese man within a few hours. The 40-year-old mainland man, surnamed Yang, is suspected of murdering the victim in a robbery attempt after becoming jealous of the victim's winnings. The 48-year-old Hong Kong woman, surnamed Tang, is accused of assisting in the crime money transfer. Both reported being involved in the illegal money exchange business in Macau.
Source:The Standard
August 08, 2024 11:31 UTC
CIDG seizes over P26.6M worth of illegal LPG products, nabs 8
MANILA, Philippines — Eight individuals were arrested, and over P26.6 million worth of illegal liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) equipment and materials were seized by authorities in Baler, Aurora, from August 5 to 6, according to Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) of the Philippine National Police. In a statement on Wednesday, CIDG said it implemented a search warrant along Barangay Suklayin against incorporators, owners, officers, and occupants of Aurora Gas Corporation who were reportedly engaged in unauthorized refilling and distribution of LPG products. ADVERTISEMENTREAD: 2 ‘illegal’ sellers of LPG held in BulacanAlthough none of the incorporators and owners were present, police said they arrested eight people who served as cashiers, accountants, refillers, and drivers, openly accepting walk-in clients for LPG refilling. Other evidence, such as the LPG tank storage, was sealed and padlocked. Meanwhile, the electric motor, compressors, and pumps were dismantled to avoid siphoning off the content of liquefied petroleum gas.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
August 08, 2024 10:26 UTC
Marcos: PUVMP to push through
Marcos: PUVMP to push throughPhotos show modern jeepneys and traditional jeepneys as they wait for passengers along Escoda Street in Manila on April 13, 2024. MASANTOL, Pampanga, Philippines — Refuting claims that it was rushed, President Marcos stood firm on his decision to implement the public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP), now known as the public transport modernization program (PTMP). “I disagree with them (senators) because they say it was rushed,” Marcos told reporters yesterday when asked to comment on Senate Resolution 1096. Marcos noted that most of the public utility jeepneys have consolidated, which is the first step of the modernization program. For its part, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) thanked President Marcos for choosing to continue the government’s modernization program despite the calls for its suspension.
Source:Philippine Star
August 08, 2024 04:24 UTC
Concord Medical Regains Compliance with NYSE Minimum Price Requirement
Following the receipt of the Compliance Notice, the Company is no longer considered below the NYSE Minimum Price Requirement, and has regained compliance regarding this matter. About Concord MedicalConcord Medical Services Holdings Limited is a healthcare provider featuring a full cycle of premium oncology services including cancer diagnosis, treatment, education and prevention. Concord Healthcare serves both cancer patients through self-owned medical institutions and third-party medical institutions through medical equipment, software and related services. In its self-owned medical institutions, Concord Healthcare provides a full spectrum of oncology healthcare services to cancer patients across the entire care continuum, leveraging its multidisciplinary team specialists and diagnosis and treatment capabilities featuring precision radiation therapy. Through its medical equipment, software and related services, Concord Healthcare serves a widespread network of enterprise customers, primarily hospitals, with integrated oncology-related services, including primarily sales and installing of medical equipment and software, management and technical support, and operating lease.
Source:Manila Times
August 07, 2024 18:57 UTC
House mega-panel to probe links of Duterte’s drug war to POGOs
House mega-panel to probe links of Duterte’s drug war to POGOsFormer President Rodrigo Duterte during an event of the Young Mens’ Christian Association of Manila on Oct. 28, 2023. Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (Surigao del Norte, 2nd District), chair of the House dangerous drugs panel, summarized the interconnectedness of the issues in a sentence. House Speaker Martin Romualdez supported the creation of the mega-panel, Fernandez said. Duterte to be invitedThe lawmakers also said that the mega-panel will invite former President Rodrigo Duterte to address the issues under his term. Rep. Bienvenido Abante (Manila, 6th District), chair of the House human rights committee noted that the investigation will touch on issues that only the former president can shed light on.
Source:Philippine Star
August 07, 2024 17:33 UTC
Results of Annual General Meeting Held on August 7, 2024
SINGAPORE, Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- China Yuchai International Limited (NYSE: CYD) wishes to announce that all the resolutions as set out in its Notice of Annual General Meeting dated July 8, 2024 were duly passed at its Annual General Meeting held in Singapore today. About usChina Yuchai International Limited, through its subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited ("Yuchai"), engages in the manufacture, assembly, and sale of a wide variety of light-, medium- and heavy-duty engines for trucks, buses, passenger vehicles, construction equipment, marine and agriculture applications in China. The engines produced by Yuchai range from diesel to natural gas and hybrid engines. Through its regional sales offices and authorized customer service centers, Yuchai distributes its engines directly to auto OEMs and retailers and provides maintenance and retrofitting services throughout China. In 2023, Yuchai sold 313,493 engines and is recognized as a leading manufacturer and distributor of engines in China.
Source:Manila Times
August 07, 2024 16:28 UTC
China arrests woman suspected of 'defaming' Olympic table tennis players
Paris 2024 Olympics - Table Tennis - Women's Singles Gold Medal Match - South Paris Arena 4, Paris, France - August 03, 2024. Meng Chen of China and Yingsha Sun of China pose with the flag of China after winning their gold medal match. (Pool via REUTERS/Antonin Thuillier/File Photo)Beijing police have arrested a woman suspected of posting defamatory comments on social media about Chinese athletes and coaches following the table tennis women's singles final at the Paris Olympics, the police said. The case was being investigated, the police said, although specific details about the defamatory comments were not disclosed. After the game, many people took to social media to criticize the crowd's behavior.
Source:The Standard
August 07, 2024 16:22 UTC
CNOOC Limited Adds over 100 Billion Cubic Meters of Proved Gas In-place
HONG KONGAug. 7, 2024/PRNewswire/ -- CNOOC Limited (the "Company", SEHK: 00883 (HKD Counter) and 80883 (RMB Counter), SSE: 600938) announces today that Chinese governmental authorities have approved the proved gas in-place of Lingshui 36-1 gas field, which stands at over 100 billion cubic meters. It is the first large-size ultra-shallow gas field in ultra-deep water in the world, which opens up a new area of exploration in deep waters. Lingshui 36-1 gas field is located in the southern portion of the Central Sag, Qiongdongnan Basin. The average water depth of the gas field is approximately 1,500 meters, and the burial depth is 210 meters, making it a typical ultra-deep-water ultra-shallow gas field. Mr. Xu Changgui, Chief Geologist of the Company, said, "Ultra-shallow gas reservoirs are important sources of hydrocarbon in deep waters.
Source:Manila Times
August 07, 2024 10:29 UTC
As Pogos exit, ‘e-sabong’ revival raised at House
ADVERTISEMENTREAD: Tulfo presses Pagcor to shut down remaining 789 e-sabong ops nationwideE-sabong, or online cockfight gambling, was banned by former President Rodrigo Duterte in May 2022 following the disappearance of 30 cockfighters involved in e-sabong operations. Pagcor estimated that the government stood to lose P7 billion to P7.5 billion in revenues from the blanket Pogo ban. Tengco, however, reminded the panel that until the Philippines decides to legalize e-sabong for good, the agency’s hands were tied. “Only if there is an enabling law allowing it to come back, then that’s the only time we can exercise our jurisdiction (over e-sabong),” he said. Deputy Speaker and Quezon Rep. David Suarez raised the possibility of the government managing, monitoring, and regulating cockfight operations, including e-sabong, to offset or cushion revenue losses and labor displacement from the total ban on Pogos.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
August 07, 2024 09:40 UTC
SparkToro Partners with Sinch to Build a Cost-Effective and Reliable Email System Using Sinch Mailgun
This collaboration has enabled SparkToro to achieve high email deliverability while minimizing costs, ensuring smooth and seamless communication with their growing customer base. A crucial component of their platform's success was finding a flexible and scalable email service that fit their startup budget. Using webhooks and the Send API, SparkToro created an internal preference system that allows customers to control the types of emails they receive. As SparkToro's customer base and email volume grow, the robustness and scalability of Mailgun's platform ensures that their communication infrastructure will remain seamless and effective. By providing affordable audience research tools, SparkToro helps companies of all sizes understand and reach their target markets effectively.
Source:Manila Times
August 07, 2024 09:04 UTC