TikTokers invade realm of beauty
TIKTOKERS are a dime a dozen as are skin care products in the market they are handpicked to endorse. Take the case of mother and daughter tandem of TikTokers Russel and Kianna Duntugan who are making waves on the net. Shed is the CEO of Perfect Formula, a skin care product launched July last year. Shed of Perfect Formula for treating them like family as they look forward to helping its owner grow by leaps and bounds. Mary Ann Cabiao, a user of Perfect Formula product, attests, "No worries kahit sobrang init dahil may sun shield gel-cream naman ang Perfect Formula.
Source:Manila Times
June 20, 2022 23:56 UTC
Doctors file complaint to suspend, revoke Badoy’s medical license
MANILA, Philippines — Another group of doctors on Monday filed a complaint with the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) to suspend or even revoke Undersecretary Lorraine Badoy’s medical license for her red-tagging of doctors and fellow physicians. ADVERTISEMENT“As a physician who works for the government, Respondent Badoy carries with her the responsibilities that attach to both. The Alliance of Health Workers (AHW) first asked the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) to revoke her physician certificate for repeated red-tagging of the organization. AHW also likewise filed administrative complaints against Badoy at the Office of the Ombudsman for the same reason. Several progressive organizations had also lodged complaints against Badoy last March for linking vice president Leni Robredo to the CPP-NPA-NDF.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
June 20, 2022 22:42 UTC
New international grocery experience await shoppers
This is after Shopwise, through its renovated branch in Antipolo, unveils its updated look and assortment, highlighting a curated selection of imported goods and exclusive international brands. Shopwise Antipolo unveils its updated look and assortment. The grocery shopping center now features curated imported goods and exclusive international brands. Moreover, Shopwise Antipolo houses Project Pie of the Shakey's Group, which was one of the pioneers of the 'build-your-own' pizza service. Shopwise hopes to put up more international grocery shopping like this for every Filipino to experience throughout the country in the near future.
Source:Manila Times
June 20, 2022 20:09 UTC
Random manual audit yields nearly 100% accuracy, says poll watchdog
MANILA, Philippines — The random manual audit (RMA) of votes cast for the May 9 polls has so far yielded a nearly 100-percent accuracy rate, an election watchdog said. Preliminary pa lang po ‘yan [That’s only preliminary] but we will release a final report for the record,” Legal Network for Truthful Elections (Lente) representative Atty. ADVERTISEMENT“The purpose of RMA is really to check the accuracy of the machine. “Napakaimportante dahil yung makina po siya po yung nagka-capture kung ano yung will ng voters natin. RELATED STORY:Comelec: Random manual audit of votes matches 99.9% of ERsEDV/abcSubscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
June 20, 2022 17:41 UTC
Pagdanganan finishes at joint 49th in Meijer LPGA Classic
Bianca Pagdanganan shot a closing two-under-par 70 to finish tied at 49th place in the Meijers LPGA Classic For Simply Give in Belmont, Michigan Sunday (Monday in Manila). Photo from AFPThe Tokyo Olympian carded four birdies marred by two bogeys to finish with a four-round total of 281, 11 strokes behind eventual champion Jennifer Kupcho. She fumbled with an opening-round bogey but managed three birdies on the next five holes. She birdied the par-5 14th hole before bogeying the last hole. Pagdanganan, who had earlier rounds of 67, 72 and 72, went home with $8,263 (around P400,000) in the $2.5 million tournament.
Source:Manila Times
June 20, 2022 13:55 UTC
Alex Eala settles for runner-up honors in W60 Madrid
Alex Eala fell short on her bid of a third pro title after bowing to hometown bet Marina Bassols Ribera, 6-4, 7-5, in the W60 Madrid International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournament in Spain Sunday. Photo from Rafa Nadal AcademyEala, 17, couldn’t find the right combination to upset the 14th seed Ribera to settle for the runner-up honors. Even the Rafa Nadal Academy, where she has been a scholar for the past years, congratulated Eala’s feat. “Congrats on your amazing week, Alex Eala!” the academy’s social media page wrote. Her earlier wins came from Bulgaria’s Lia Karatancheva, 6-4, 6-4; Chile’s Daniela Seguel, 6-1, 6-2; Spain’s Yvonne Cavalles-Reimers, 0-6, 6-2, 7-5; Australia’s Jaimee Fourlis, 6-1, 6-4; and Canada’s Katherine Sebov, 6-2, 6-1.
Source:Manila Times
June 20, 2022 13:55 UTC
PH transport crisis: Complex problem requiring comprehensive solutions
ADVERTISEMENTWhile Duterte was not given special powers, he had the six-year Build, Build, Build (BBB) program, which cost P8 trillion. READ: Targets missed in Duterte’s ‘Build, Build, Build’: What’s next? For Move As One, the government should invest in more immediate mobility demands by prioritizing road-based public transportation. BBB ‘not the only way out’It stressed that “we need to learn from the past decade’s mistakes and work together to get out of this,” saying that the government cannot merely Build, Build, Build its way out of the crisis. Move As One stressed that with the public transportation system on the brink of collapse, the legalization of motorcycle taxis would have released additional public transportation supply at a time when there is a large deficit.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
June 20, 2022 11:52 UTC
Cash subsidy boost for elderly set for September
Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said on Monday that the move to combine the city’s two old-age allowance payments into one to allow elderly residents to benefit from a higher welfare cash subsidy will come in September. With the Normal Old Age Living Allowance and the Higher Old Age Living Allowance combined into one subsidy, as well as applicants assessed under more lenient eligibility criteria, elderly residents currently missing out on a higher subsidy rate under the Old Age Living Allowance scheme will get a HK$990 boost every month. The Normal and the Higher Old Age Living Allowance are currently pitched at HK$2,920 and HK$3,915 per month respectively. Speaking on a radio program on Monday, the outgoing Hong Kong leader said the new measure is set to benefit some 50,000 elderly residents receiving the Normal Old Age Living Allowance in September. Meanwhile, commenting on her administration’s performance under her term, Lam said she had delivered a “decent report card” on livelihood issues.
Source:The Standard
June 20, 2022 11:40 UTC
Apple workers vote to form first US union
UNIONIZED In this file photo taken on Sept. 19, 2019, the new iPhone 11 are displayed inside the newly renovated Apple Store at Fifth Avenue in New York City. AFP PHOTOSAN FRANCISCO: A majority of employees at a US Apple store have voted to form a union, a first for the tech giant, which has so far tried to discourage unionization attempts. We won our union vote! "They made a huge sacrifice for thousands of Apple employees across the nation who had all eyes on this election. It was not the first time employees at an Apple store have tried to unionize, but it was the first attempt that resulted in a vote.
Source:Manila Times
June 20, 2022 08:24 UTC
Watch for the rising stars in boxing and MMA at SM Southmall this weekend
The UFC Gym, in partnership with SM Supermalls and SM Game Park, showcases the country's up-and-coming fighters at Musclecontest Philippines' 'King of the Fight 9,' an exhibition match to be held at the SM Southmall Events Center from June 18 to 19, 2022. Since debuting in 2009, UFC Gym has opened over 150 locations across the US, Australia, Canada, South America, and Asia. The fitness franchise offers a full range of functional fitness classes, group and private MMA training, group fitness, and personal and group dynamic performance-based training fit for all ages and fitness levels. And on June 18, history will be made as SM Supermalls opens its doors to a UFC Gym in the south of Metro Manila. To know more about SM Supermalls, check out www.smsupermalls.com or like and follow @smsupermalls on all social media platforms.
Source:Manila Times
June 20, 2022 05:16 UTC
Policymakers should rethink entrepreneurship
But more than helping them recover from the pandemic, policymakers should rethink or reimagine entrepreneurship in order to realize the full potential of MSMEs. The paperwork and collateral required may be stumbling blocks to compliance with the magna carta, but that has to be studied. Worse, that magna carta provision also conflicts with existing procurement laws that require bulk orders to realize economies of scale. For this, policymakers should study Israel, which is known as the "start-up nation" because of the success of its MSMEs. Clearly, Filipinos should develop a more sophisticated handle on entrepreneurship and MSMEs.
Source:Manila Times
June 20, 2022 04:11 UTC
Expert warns of significant rebound after Father’s Day
Government medical adviser David Hui Shu-cheong has expressed concern that public gatherings during Father’s Day on Sunday will cause a significant rebound in Covid infections. Speaking on a radio program on Monday, the health expert said the risk of Covid transmission within the city is higher with families gathered during Father’s Day. Meanwhile, the Chinese University professor said the current epidemic situation in Hong Kong is similar to that in Singapore, with both places emphasizing on pushing further up the vaccination rate to create a “protection barrier”. He said the SAR government will have to seek clarification from health authorities on the mainland on whether Hong Kong must achieve dynamic "zero infection" before the borders are to be reopened. Read more: Restaurants fill with citizens celebrating Father's Day despite Covid rebound
Source:The Standard
June 20, 2022 03:27 UTC
SM serves communities for a sustainable future
In 2014, SM Prime achieved an important milestone in the country with SM City North EDSA becoming then the world's largest solar-powered mall. Today, SM Prime is adding eleven more malls with solar roof decks. "As a private enterprise, SM Prime will continue to do its share in addressing climate change for the benefit of communities," he added. Sustainability at SM Prime is at the core of its corporate identity. SM Prime spearheads sustainable practices as well as set records in pioneering programs to consciously protect the environment and strongly focus on resilience in its developments.
Source:Manila Times
June 19, 2022 22:44 UTC
Duterte's daughter sworn in as Philippines vice president
Sara Duterte-Carpio, daughter of outgoing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, was sworn in as the country's 15th vice president on Sunday, calling for national unity following a divisive election campaign. Marcos also took part in the inauguration ceremony attended by Duterte-Carpio's relatives, allies and supporters. Like her father, Duterte-Carpio trained as a lawyer before entering politics in 2007 when she was voted in as her father's vice mayor in Davao, 1,000 km from the capital Manila. "If we all take a moment to listen to the call to serve and decide to heed the call ... I believe the country will be heading toward a future of hope, security, strength, stability, and progress," said Duterte-Carpio, who will also serve as Marcos' education secretary.
Source:The Standard
June 19, 2022 18:21 UTC
Sara Duterte takes oath as 15th vice president
MANILA, Philippines — Sara Duterte took her oath as the Philippines’ 15th vice president on Sunday, June 19. Aside from being vice president, Duterte will also serve as education secretary under the incoming administration of Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., her running mate. The incoming vice president will hold office at the Quezon City Reception House — where outgoing Vice President Leni Robredo held office — and at the Department of Education Central Office in Pasig City. READ: Sara Duterte to hold office at Quezon City Reception HouseADVERTISEMENTDuterte won as vice president after receiving over 32 million votes in the May 9 elections. READ: Sara Duterte is proclaimed as PH’s 15th vice presidentjeSubscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
June 19, 2022 14:25 UTC