COC filings: Lacson, Marcos make Palace run official
Former Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. also filed his candidacy for the top post, having formalized speculation that he would seek the presidency only a day earlier. I just asked him, ‘Don’t leave me behind,’” quipped Lacson, who, unlike Sotto, did not rank high in the latest Pulse Asia survey of potential presidential and vice presidential candidates. He said he had planned to team up with President Duterte had the latter pushed through with his declared intention to run for vice president. Asked if he would settle for Sen. Bong Go, who filed his own COC for vice president on Saturday in Mr. Duterte’s stead, Marcos Jr. replied: “How will that go? Only Sotto filed a COC for vice president, bringing the total vice presidential aspirants to nine.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 06, 2021 21:33 UTC
Phivolcs: Taal’s sulfur dioxide emission ‘anomalously high’
Taal Volcano’s sulfur dioxide (SO2) gas emissions reached a new record-high on Tuesday, as volcanologists cautioned the public to refrain from entering the volcano’s permanent danger zone. “Recent degassing at the Taal main crater has been visibly moderate to strong and generated steam-laden plumes as tall as 3,000 meters above the Taal Volcano Island,” volcanologists said. “Current SO2 parameters indicate high levels of magmatic degassing from the main crater that could drive explosive activity,” the advisory warned. Alert level 2In August, Phivolcs detected a sudden inflation of the volcano island through its GPS monitoring, which it said might indicate renewed pressurization of the “subsurface hydrothermal system” due to the continuous degassing of magma. Phivolcs recommends that entry into the volcano island and Taal’s permanent danger zone, especially the vicinity of the main crater and the Daang Kastila fissure, as well as human activities on Taal Lake, must be prohibited.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 06, 2021 21:00 UTC
Duterte explains reason for weekend mall visit: To meet ex-girlfriend
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte explained on Wednesday why he went to a posh mall in Makati last Saturday: He wanted to meet with an ex-girlfriend. Gordon questioned the propriety of looking at luxury watches in the middle of a pandemic. After Congress [work], I would pass by [the watch stores] and look around. “Now, the problem is: If you have money, like you who had P86 million, how many watches can you buy? READ: Duterte just ‘bought cookies’ not luxury watch in weekend mall visitATMSubscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 06, 2021 20:03 UTC
Tugade’s offshore investments are legal and declared in SALN – Larry Gadon
“First of all, this offshore investment is just normal for businessmen who have money that they want to invest,” Gadon said in Filipino. Gadon added that Tugade, whom he said is a friend, has been declaring his offshore investment in his SALNs since 2012. “Secretary Art Tugade has long been rich. This is the one on logistics and a variety of others.”“I know Secretary Art Tugade personally. “[It] has consistently been disclosed in my sworn SALN under ‘Personal Properties – Intangible’, particularly, as ‘Offshore Investments’ from 2012 to 2020.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 06, 2021 18:00 UTC
Bicol International Airport begins operation
The Bicol International Airport in Daraga, Albay opens its door for domestic flights on Friday. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOAFTER 11 years of delay, the Bicol International Airport (BIA) in Daraga, Albay is ready to start operations and receive commercial domestic flights on Friday, October 8, the Department of Transportation and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) assured. Tugade explained the airport went through three groundbreaking ceremonies, but the nonstop construction works only began under the Duterte administration's Build, Build, Build program. Construction of the airport also created 755 jobs with 1,100 more indirect jobs expected to become available once the airport begins commercial operations. "We tapped the service provider of the Clark International Airport (CRK) in Pampanga to maximize the same high-technology features as the CRK, which is equipped for contactless baggage handling and food ordering system," Lucas said.
Source:Manila Times
October 06, 2021 16:41 UTC
6 domestic destinations have simplified travel requirements
CEBUPACIFICCebu Pacific announces there are now six destinations in its network that have simplified their travel requirements. According to the airline, Cebu, Pagadian, Negros Occidental, Guimaras, Tacloban and Butuan no longer require reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction or antigen test to travelers. The four other destinations — Negros Occidental (except Bacolod City), Guimaras, Tacloban and Butuan — accept vaccination cards of fully vaccinated persons as travel requirement for entry. "We are encouraged by the efforts of these LGUs (local government units) to open up their borders and simplify travel requirements. Cebu Pacific has been rated 7/7 stars by airlineratings.com for its Covid-19 compliance as it continues to implement a multilayered approach to safety, in accordance with global aviation standards.
Source:Manila Times
October 06, 2021 16:39 UTC
Malabon's Sandoval couple files CoC
Photo from Jeannie Sandoval FB pageRead this in The Manila Times digital edition. Former Malabon City representative Ricky Sandoval and his wife, former vice mayor Jeannie Sandoval, on Wednesday filed their certificates of candidacy (CoCs) for congressman and mayor, respectively. Former Malabon vice mayor Undersecretary Mark Allan "Jayjay" Yambao of the Department of Social Welfare and Development also filed his CoC under the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas. With him is his sister Councilor Leslie Yambao who filed her CoC for reelection. The 2022 polls will be a battle between Sandoval (Ricky) and incumbent Rep. Jaye Lacson-Noel who slugged it out in 2019.
Source:Manila Times
October 06, 2021 16:35 UTC
Las Piñas mayor, vice mayor seek fresh terms
Las Piñas City Mayor Imelda "Mel" Aguilar, who is seeking a third term as local chief executive, filed her certificate of candidacy (CoC) at the local Commission on Elections office on Wednesday. She was joined by her daughter, April Aguilar-Nery, who is vying for her second term as vice mayor. Aguilar said "Tuloy ang Serbisyo'' embodies the testament that reflects the desire of every Las Piñeros for a better life. She added that the pandemic will not be a hindrance for her team to continue providing more accessible services to residents. Team "Tuloy ang Serbisyo" will run under the banner of the Nacionalista Party.
Source:Manila Times
October 06, 2021 16:30 UTC
San Miguel gets back at TNT in Game 2
GAME WINNER Marcio Lassiter scored on a putback from underneath the basket to give San Miguel a 98-96 victory over TNT in Game 2 of their PBA Philippine Cup semifinals series on Wednesday at the Don Honorio Ventura State University gym in Bacolor, Pampanga. Games on Friday (DHVSU gym, Bacolor Pampanga)3 p.m. Meralco vs Magnolia 6 p.m. TNT vs San MiguelTHIS time, San Miguel Beer made sure it will get the job done. San Miguel now has the momentum ahead of Friday's pivotal Game 3. But for San Miguel Beer coach Leo Austria, the victory was more of a sigh of relief. For the second straight game, the Beermen saw themselves dominated by the Tropang Giga, the No.1 team in the elimination round.
Source:Manila Times
October 06, 2021 16:30 UTC
Lucio Tan cuts ties with son-in-law
Lucio Tan cuts ties with son-in-lawMANILA, Philippines — Taipan Lucio Tan has issued a public advisory, saying that his son-in-law Joseph Chua is not authorized to represent the Tan Group of companies and the family itself. “The public is hereby notified that Mr. Joseph Chua has no authority to represent Dr. Lucio C. Tan, the Tan Family and Lucio Tan Group of Companies. Any prior authority of representation given to Mr. Joseph Chua are deemed void and or revoked,” said a newspaper advertisement published yesterday. Chua, the husband of Tan’s eldest daughter Rowena, was said to have enjoyed the support of Lucio “Bong” Tan Jr. until his death in November 2019. Pascual was named Eton president and CEO in November 2019, taking the role of Tan Jr.Another Tan daughter Karlu Say is Eton COO.
Source:Philippine Star
October 06, 2021 16:30 UTC
China intensifies drive vs 'false idols'
Fans power China's lucrative idol economy, boosting stars on social media and buying merchandise that they promote at shops like this. But many fans say they derive pleasure from seeing their idols flourish and have found a sense of community from the shared online space. "Chinese youth lack other types of idols," said Fang Kecheng, communications professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. China's broadcast regulator last month banned performers with "lapsed morals" and "incorrect political views" as well as what it termed "sissy men" — an androgynous aesthetic popularized by Korean boy bands, and imitated by male Chinese idols like Xiao. Chinese entertainers wanting mainstream success have little choice but to agree with the state, whose disapproval can ultimately sink their careers.
Source:Manila Times
October 06, 2021 16:26 UTC
Zubiri, Mark Villar file CoCs
Noong 2016, ako rin ay nag-file bilang isang independent candidate, nanalo po tayo bilang isang independiente. Ang loyalty ko po ay nasa taumbayan, hindi lamang sa isang partido. Meanwhile, newly resigned Public Works and Highways secretary Mark Villar also formalized his senatorial bid by filing his CoC. In 2016, Villar gave up his congressional seat as representative of Las Piñas City to join President Rodrigo Duterte's Cabinet. He is the son of former Senate president Manuel "Manny" Villar Jr. and Sen. Cynthia Villar.
Source:Manila Times
October 06, 2021 16:25 UTC
Duo wins Nobel Chemistry Prize for work on catalysts
Co-winner of the 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, Germany's Benjamin List poses for a picture next to a poster of the Nobel Prize prior to a press conference at the Max Planck Institute in Muehlheim, western Germany on October 6, 2021. Germany's Benjamin List and David MacMillan of the United States on October 6, 2021 won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their development of a precise new tool for molecular construction, the jury said. This has had a great impact on pharmaceutical research, and has made chemistry greener," the Nobel Committee said. Ina Fassbender / AFPSTOCKHOLM: Germany's Benjamin List and US-based David MacMillan on Wednesday won the Nobel Chemistry Prize for developing a tool to build molecules which has helped make chemistry more environmentally friendly. The medicine prize kicked off the 2021 Nobel season on Monday, going to David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian for breakthroughs that paved the way for the treatment of chronic pain.
Source:Manila Times
October 06, 2021 16:18 UTC
India rebrands iconic jute product
Today, India is trying to promote jute as a fabric for a sustainable future with the government issuing a mandate that all grains and 20 percent of sugar should be packed in jute sacks. Leading homegrown designers, such as Ashish Soni and Pawan Aswani, also use jute blends for their fashion lines. At Meghna Jute Mills, hundreds of barefoot workers labor in a vast dingy hall covered in fine, fibrous dust across eight-hour shifts, 24 hours a day. "Jute has a potentially huge international market," said company president Supriya Das, as noisy machines rolled out long strands of shimmery yarn behind him. Nearly all the world's jute is grown in this region or in Bangladesh because of the conducive humid climate and availability of cheap labor.
Source:Manila Times
October 06, 2021 16:17 UTC
Oil shock
Oil shockAs if the pandemic were not enough, now comes higher crude oil prices. Whether OPEC+ will allow oil to breach the $100 per barrel mark will only be determined by considering that an oil shock too severe for the world could backfire on its long-term plans. These interventions, however, are not expected to hold when the impact of higher crude prices is felt. Shifting energy landscapeThe current oil shock that the world is confronting brings back memories of the 1970s when OPEC, led by Saudi Arabia, imposed an oil embargo on countries that supported Israel in the Yom Kippur War. For many, a deliberate reduction of coal use is compounded by lower energy availability from wind and solar farms.
Source:Philippine Star
October 06, 2021 16:12 UTC