Bongbong eyes Bong as VP bet
PRESIDENTIAL candidate Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said that his running mate could be Sen. Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go or someone from the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP). Go is the vice presidential bet of the Partido Demokratikong Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban). Asked if he was comfortable with Go as his running mate, he replied "maari' (yes). Go then filed his CoC as PDP-Laban's bet for vice president. 'Working VP'Go said he can work with anyone if elected as vice president.
Source:Manila Times
October 07, 2021 16:52 UTC
Russia fires 5 jail execs over rape videos
MOSCOW: Russia's prison service said on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) it had sacked five officers, including the head of an infirmary and a regional chief, after harrowing videos emerged of alleged rape in a jail hospital. Videos of alleged rape and torture at a prison infirmary treating inmates with tuberculosis in the central city of Saratov were published this week by Gulagu.net, a rights group aiming to expose abuses in Russia's vast prison system. One video shows a man shoving a broom handle up the rectum of a screaming inmate tied to his bed.
Source:Manila Times
October 07, 2021 16:48 UTC
Reelectionists, movie stars among 2022 Bulacan bets
Daniel FernandoTop bets in the province of Bulacan, including film and television personalities, have filed their certificates of candidacy (CoCs) for the May 2022 national and local elections. Comedian Long Mejia also filed his candidacy for board member in the First District of Bulacan as an independent candidate. In 2010, he started his own foundation known as Samahang Kapwa Tao Foundation Inc. and in 2016 he became the chief security officer of then Vice Gov. The Fernando-Castro tandem will battle incumbent Vice Gov. Pandi Vice Mayor Patrick Meneses also wants to return as mayor, with incumbent Councilor Oya Mendoza as his running mate also under the NUP.
Source:Manila Times
October 07, 2021 16:39 UTC
Cotabato jail officer: Vaccinate detainees
MIDSAYAP, North Cotabato: The Cotabato District Jail in Kidapawan City, North Cotabato, has pleaded to the Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) to inoculate detained persons deprived of liberty here. In the entire Soccsksargen Region, only inmates at the Cotabato District Jail have not been vaccinated. Soccsksargen groups South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and General Santos City. One inmate in the district jail has already tested positive in a rapid antigen test and was subsequently quarantined in order to avoid further infections in the jail. Personnel of the district jail are on a 21-day duty scheme wherein they are not allowed to go outside within the period.
Source:Manila Times
October 07, 2021 16:39 UTC
Eleazar to PNP: Prepare for election violence
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Guillermo Lorenzo Eleazar on Thursday ordered all unit commanders to come up with a security plan to address violence resulting from intense political rivalries in next year's national poll. "Now that it is clear who will fight for the local elective positions, we expect heated political rivalries that could lead to violence [and] that is why I ordered the [police] unit commanders to begin their preparations to make sure no violence would ensue in their respective areas of responsibility," Eleazar said in a statement. "I also ordered our Intelligence Group to start the monitoring and background check on all the candidates who have the history, the potential and the means to sow violence as part of our aggressive efforts to ensure an honest and peaceful elections next year," he added. Eleazar said he was satisfied with the security measures enforced by the PNP since the beginning of the filing of the certificates of candidacy on October 1. "We assure our fellow Filipinos that their Philippine National Police will do everything in its power to ensure that this entire democratic process will be protected," he said.
Source:Manila Times
October 07, 2021 16:36 UTC
Magnolia aims for 3-0 lead vs Meralco
Games Today (DHVSU Gym) 3 p.m. Magnolia vs Meralco 6 p.m. TNT vs San MiguelTWO wins away from making the championship round of the PBA Philippine Cup, the Magnolia Hotshots are sensing they have taken control of their best-of-seven semifinals series against the Meralco Bolts. For the second straight game, the Hotshots were able to dominate the Bolts in rebounding. In Game 2, Magnolia grabbed 53 rebounds compared to only 39 for Meralco and also scored 44 points inside the shaded lane, twice as many as what the Bolts had made. That Game 2 win gave us a little bit of confidence." TNT, the number one team in the elimination round, edged San Miguel in Game 1, 89-88.
Source:Manila Times
October 07, 2021 16:30 UTC
Negros' new mass testing to check Covid spread
Negros Occidental Gov. Provincial Government of Negros Occidental PhotoBACOLOD CITY: The provincial government of Negros Occidental will conduct a mass testing of residents as part of its efforts to stop the spread of Covid-19 in the province. Lacson told PNV Media the mass testing will be conducted after the filing of candidacies ends on October 8. Capitol consultant Alfredo Benitez said the mass testing aims to "catch those who are asymptomatic." As of October 5, Negros Occidental had 4,019 active cases and 11 deaths, records from the provincial incident management team showed.
Source:Manila Times
October 07, 2021 16:30 UTC
Digital certificates to ease foreign trips
Photo by Marna Del Rosario - via PNARead this in The Manila Times digital edition. VaxCertPH is the official Covid-19 digital vaccination certificate for Filipinos inoculated in the Philippines that aims to make travel smooth for the OFWs and the international passengers as they enter their ports of destination. He noted the importance of having vaccination certificates and making sure that before leaving vaccination sites, travelers should tell their local government units (LGUs) to upload their data properly to get the certificates immediately without the need to request data rectification. Malaya said the VaxCertPH portal is for individuals who do not have a cellphone, cannot download a digital certificate, need help printing a digital certificate or also need help in correcting their data. OFWs and international passengers who need their vaccine certificates can visit www.vaxcert.doh.gov.ph for more information.
Source:Manila Times
October 07, 2021 16:30 UTC
PH lifters haul medals at Youth World Championships
Photos courtesy from IWF FacebookFILIPINO weightlifters Rose Jean Ramos and Jeaneth Hipolito bagged medals at the International Weightlifting Federation Youth World Championships in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Ramos, 16, took home two golds and one silver, as she topped the snatch department and total lift. She, however, placed second in the clean and jerk in the women's 45-kilogram (kg) division. Ramos lifted 67 kilograms in snatch and 147 kgs in total after hoisting 80 kgs in the clean and jerk. Hipolito lifted 60 kgs in the clean and jerk for a total of 114 kgs, good for fifth place in the division.
Source:Manila Times
October 07, 2021 16:30 UTC
UK group partners with Searca on youth programs
Providing free educational content about the causes, consequences and solutions to climate change, ClimateScience aims to make learning fun, accessible and science-backed. Eric Steinberger, ClimateScience co-founder, said this volunteer-driven team has become the leading provider of accessible educational resources on solutions to climate change globally. In turn, solving climate change will always be part of agricultural innovations and agricultural education," Steinberger added. "Guided by the principle of 'by the youth, for the youth, and with the once youth,' the program aims to nurture young people like learners as partners and leaders for agricultural innovation," according to Gregorio. Searca also launched the second edition of its Youth Covideo Contest to feature personal experience, practice or advocacy of Southeast Asian youth ages 15 to 35 to contribute to sustainable food consumption and food waste management.
Source:Manila Times
October 07, 2021 16:18 UTC
Las Piñas nearing herd immunity
Her daughters (from left) April Aguilar Neri, Alelee A. Andanar, Dr. Aivee A. Teo (not in photo) and Ann Virgil joined her at the Comelec Las Piñas office. PHOTO COURTESY FROM LAS PINAS WEBSITE/FILE PHOTOLAS Piñas City Mayor Imelda Aguilar said on Thursday that her city is close to reaching herd immunity against Covid-19. The threshold for herd immunity is the proportion of a community that has become immune to a disease, either through immunization or natural infection. "I hope Las Piñeros would have a happy Christmas so I call on everyone to get vaccinated against Covid-19 so that we can achieve herd immunity by Christmas," she said. A 2020 Philippine Statistics Authority census said Las Piñas has a population of 606,293.
Source:Manila Times
October 07, 2021 16:18 UTC
FDA grants EUA for COVID-19 drug Ronapreve
FDA grants EUA for COVID-19 drug RonapreveMANILA, Philippines — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted emergency use authorization or EUA for Ronapreve as a treatment against COVID 19. FDA chief Eric Domingo said the agency approved the use of Ronapreve for mild and moderate COVID-19 cases. Ronapreve can be given only for COVID patients aged 12 and above, according to Domingo. Ronapreve is the first monoclonal antibody treatment for the prevention of COVID 19. Japan was the first country to approve Ronapreve as a treatment against COVID-19.
Source:Philippine Star
October 07, 2021 16:13 UTC
Will Wilder feel Tyson's fury again?
Wilder did floor Fury in the final round, but by some miracle Fury regained equal footing and finished the fight. With the fight ending in a draw, Wilder retained his WBC heavyweight crown. In the rematch held in February 2020, Fury left no doubt by bamboozling Wilder in seven rounds to win the WBC title. Wilder claimed Fury had a hard object concealed within his gloves. Wilder claimed Fury's "doctored" gloves allowed the Briton's fingernails to scratch and injure his ear.
Source:Manila Times
October 07, 2021 16:07 UTC
China playing brinkmanship game again
Not long after, Taiwan's military submitted for legislation an $8.8-billion special budget to modernize its aging arsenal. Beijing has mastered the game of brinkmanship, and is apparently playing it again. It has constantly threatened to use military force in its stand-off with Taiwan, but stops short of starting a shooting war. Trade between the Philippines and Taiwan totaled $8.25 billion in 2019, making us Taiwan's 14th largest trading partner. Biden was referring to the Nixonian one-China doctrine, in which Washington diplomatically recognizes Beijing as long as China leaves Taiwan alone.
Source:Manila Times
October 07, 2021 16:07 UTC
Rollout schedule announced for vaccination of minors
Rollout schedule announced for vaccination of minorsA health worker prepares a vial of Chinese Sinovac vaccine against COVID-19 inside a movie theatre turned into a vaccination center in Taguig City suburban Manila on June 14, 2021. ‘Twindemic’ warningTo minimize the risk of getting severe COVID-19 and dying from the infection, doctors are pushing for flu vaccination for senior citizens. De Belen said his group is undertaking efforts to increase awareness and encourage senior citizens to get these shots. Vaccination advocate Dr. Lulu Bravo said senior citizens, especially indigents, should avail themselves of free immunization from government health facilities. “Get the flu vaccine because senior citizens are at higher risk of complications from the flu infection just like COVID,” she said.
Source:Philippine Star
October 07, 2021 15:56 UTC