Cop pulling gun on driver after he escaped police chase
Two people were injured after a car chase in Cheung Sha Wan on Monday morning, in which a police officer pulled a gun on a driver before he escaped pursuit in a sedan. The chase continued until they reached the junction of Castle Peak Road and Tai Nan West Street, where the driver had to stop due to the traffic. Officers got out of the police vehicle, with one pointing his gun at the sedan driver to warn and order the man to surrender. The driver instead chose to take a U-turn, ramming into two taxis, one sedan and a passerby before fleeing the scene. After a preliminary investigation, the police believed the driver was a drug dealer and are currently tracking him down.
Source:The Standard
October 02, 2023 14:11 UTC
WATCH: A paper revolution
Worldwide, new technologies are being developed to conserve global resources, and Japan's latest contribution is innovative methods for reducing the environmental burden of papermaking. We'll see a system already in use in offices, which - in a world first - turns used paper into new, erasing all the printing, and best of all requiring virtually no water. Another revolutionary paper technology uses limestone, a very common rock, as raw material. This gives a paper that's highly liquid- and tear-resistant, and can also replace plastic in many products. VIDEO BY MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF JAPANGet the latest newsdelivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
Source:Manila Times
October 02, 2023 14:07 UTC
LTFRB posts anti-harassment stickers on public transport
LTFRB Technical Division Chief Joel Bolano led the posting of the stickers on Public Utility Buses (PUB), Public Utility Jeepney (PUJ) and taxis at the terminal. The stickers carry the 24/7 hotline of LTFRB, 1342, and the agency's email [email protected] where incidents of harassment inside public utility vehicles (PUVs) can be reported. LTFRB Chairman Teofilo Guadiz 3rd earlier led the launching of the memorandum circular for posting the stickers. "Whether modernized or not, there is no place for any form of violence in our public vehicles," Guadiz said. The LTFRB reminded everyone that anyone who violates the memorandum and the Safe Spaces Act may be fined or penalized.
Source:Manila Times
October 02, 2023 13:34 UTC
China hopes US will 'do more things' conducive to dialogue
China hopes the United States will "do more things" conducive to Sino-U.S. dialogue, the foreign ministry said on Monday, days after Washington angered Beijing with accusations of information manipulation. Communication between officials of both sides has increased in recent months, bringing some improvement in ties strained for years over issues such as Taiwan, the origins of COVID-19 and accusations of Chinese spying. "We hope the United States will meet (us) half way, do more things that are conducive to Sino-U.S. dialogue," the ministry said in a statement. China has always viewed two-way ties along the lines of mutual respect, peaceful co-existence and win-win cooperation, the ministry added. Monday's ministry statement made no mention of the earlier state department report, however.
Source:The Standard
October 02, 2023 11:41 UTC
Austria's OeBB unveils new sleeper trains
Austrian rail operator OeBB on Saturday unveiled its latest generation of night trains, as demand for climate-friendly modes of transport is soaring. OeBB — a pioneer in the sector — has Europe’s biggest fleet of night trains, serving 1.5 million passengers in carriages, including bed compartments. The company has Europe's largest fleet of sleeper trains and hopes to double the number of its overnight passengers from 1.5 million to three million by 2030. Compared to the old sleeper trains, "this is crazy — pure luxury," she laughed. OeBB's Berlin-Paris night train service is to return on December 11, nine years after it was canceled.
Source:Manila Times
October 02, 2023 07:29 UTC
UN: Remove all barriers to right to information
UN: Remove all barriers to right to informationMany states have reportedly adopted laws on access to information, with some even recognizing access to the internet as a legal right, but these laws are often not implemented effectively, UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan revealed. MANILA, Philippines — The United Nations has called on governments to remove all barriers to the right to information, which it described as “the oxygen” that would make democracy and development flourish. She noted that various tactics are used to restrict or deny access to information, both online and offline, to investigative journalists, human rights defenders and other civil society representatives. These measures affected access to information and disrupted health, education and other essential services. In the Philippines, the passage of a Freedom of Information Law is crucial for Filipinos to exercise their right to access government-held information.
Source:Philippine Star
October 01, 2023 22:19 UTC
Girl, 13, hit by stray bullet
Girl, 13, hit by stray bulletThe incident occurred amid a gun ban imposed by the Commision on Elections in connection with the holding of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections this month. CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna, Philippines — A 13-year-old girl was wounded after she was hit by a stray bullet in San Juan, Batangas on Saturday night. The incident occurred amid a gun ban imposed by the Commision on Elections in connection with the holding of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections this month. The victim was rushed to the San Juan District Hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound in the arm. The girl and her brother were walking along the road when she felt pain in her left arm.
Source:Philippine Star
October 01, 2023 21:59 UTC
Indian spacecraft heads towards center of solar system
The Aditya-L1 mission, which started its four-month journey towards the center of the solar system on September 2, carries instruments to observe the Sun’s outermost layers. ADVERTISEMENT“The spacecraft has escaped the sphere of Earth’s influence,” the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) said in a statement late Saturday. Aditya, named after the Hindu Sun deity, has traveled 920,000 kilometers (570,000 miles), just over half the journey’s total distance. The United States and the European Space Agency have sent numerous probes to the centre of the solar system, beginning with NASA’s Pioneer program in the 1960s. Japan and China have both launched their own solar observatory missions into Earth orbit.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 01, 2023 17:57 UTC
(Video) 13 year-old cyclist hospitalized after being hit by sedan in Tuen Mun
An online video showed a cyclist getting injured after being struck by a sedan in Tuen Mun. The video ends as a man and woman get out of the vehicle to check up on the injured youngster. According to the police, they received a report from the driver of the white sedan around 4 pm yesterday stating that he had struck a 13-year-old cyclist near Tai Hing Estate. The injured boy was taken to the hospital for medical attention. This video has led to discussion online, with some people stating that the cyclist was selfish and the driver was slow to react.
Source:The Standard
October 01, 2023 17:08 UTC
US weaponized global information space – China
CHINA, through its foreign ministry, on Sunday claimed that it was the United States that "invented" how to weaponize the global information space. The spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs made the remark in reaction to the US State Department report claiming that China invested billions of dollars to "spread disinformation globally." The report said that China seeks to reshape the global information environment to its advantage. Beijing has "invested billions of dollars to construct a global information ecosystem that promotes its propaganda and facilitates censorship and the spread of disinformation," the same report read. The MoFA said the US was involved in Operation Mockingbird "which bribed and manipulated news media for propaganda purposes in the Cold War era."
Source:Manila Times
October 01, 2023 16:44 UTC
Eala-Alcantara tandem praised for winning medal in Asian Games
Alex Eala and the Cebuana Lhuillier-backed Francis Alcantara fought hard but settled for the bronze medal in mixed doubles tennis at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Alex Eala and Francis Alcantara bagged the bronze medal in mixed doubles tennis at the Asian Games. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOThe pair of an 18-year-old Women's Tennis Association campaigner and a Cebuana Lhuillier tennis ambassador had an amazing run to start the tournament, defeating serious contenders from Nepal, India, and Thailand. Despite the setback against the higher-seeded Taiwanese tandem, Cebuana Lhuillier president and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier was ecstatic with the bronze medal achievement of Eala and Alcantara. "Seeing the duo achieve success at the Asian Games fills my heart with immense pride and joy.
Source:Manila Times
October 01, 2023 16:07 UTC
Kristina Knott secures spot in women's 200m final
Sprinter Kristina Knott advanced to the women's 200m final of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China on Sunday, October 1. Speeding at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium, Knott timed 24.02 seconds to place second in heat 2 and eighth overall in the heats. Kristina Knott AFP FILE PHOTOThe top two in each of the three heats and the next two fastest overall progressed to the final. Knott competes in the medal round on Monday at 7:45 p.m.
Source:Manila Times
October 01, 2023 13:47 UTC
Customs files complaints vs alleged rice smugglers
Customs files complaints vs alleged rice smugglersPhoto from the Bureau of Customs shows the rice confiscated by the BOC during a raid on a warehouse in Las Piñas on Sept. 14, 2023MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs filed four smuggling complaints against alleged rice importers connected to a raided warehouse in Bulacan, the Presidential Communications Office said Sunday. The BOC filed three charges of economic sabotage against three rice importers, while one was for the violation of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act under agricultural product smuggling. In August, the BOC discovered sacks of imported rice and local palay sitting in warehouses in Bulacan province. A case build-up is also underway for the purpose of filing charges against alleged smugglers in Zamboanga City. The government began imposing a cap on rice prices in September to reduce the retail prices of the staple item and penalize hoarding.
Source:Philippine Star
October 01, 2023 11:01 UTC
Things to know about the Nobel Prizes
READ: Svante Paabo wins 2022 Nobel Prize in MedicineHere are some things to know about the Nobel Prizes:ADVERTISEMENTAN IDEA MORE POWERFUL THAN DYNAMITEThe Nobel Prizes were created by Alfred Nobel, a 19th-century businessman and chemist from Sweden. Though Nobel purists stress that the economics prize is technically not a Nobel Prize, it’s always presented together with the others. READ: Five things to know about the Nobel PrizesPEACE IN NORWAYFor reasons that are not entirely clear, Nobel decided that the peace prize should be awarded in Norway and the other prizes in Sweden. The Norwegian Nobel Committee is an independent body that insists its only mission is to carry out the will of Alfred Nobel. READ: 176 world leaders, Nobel laureates urge Bangladesh to halt legal cases against Peace Prize winnerLACK OF DIVERSITYHistorically, the vast majority of Nobel Prize winners have been white men.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 01, 2023 02:44 UTC
WATCH: Manga – Unleashing your inner artist
Manga is a very famous part of Japan's pop culture. Drawing manga is incredibly popular here, but until recently even professionals were mostly self taught. That's changing, with schools springing up to teach manga techniques, and in another major change, social media now provides an easily accessible alternative to print. We'll visit the largest manga posting site, and meet a young artist who gained an audience online so big she turned pro in high school. The world of manga today makes it easier than ever for anyone to express themselves artistically.
Source:Manila Times
October 01, 2023 02:31 UTC