ONE of our neighbors, a senior citizen, finally got her jab of a vaccine yesterday. Health authorities here used the one-dose Johnson and Johnson variety. She held out when I was vaccinated weeks ago because of after-effect talk. But as more and more people in the neighborhood got their doses, she was able to gather […]
Tag: more
5 art projects for a positive mindset
WITH today’s challenges and difficulties, art remains an easily accessible form of therapy. It helps explore emotions, increase self-awareness, and deal with life trials. Art-making engages both the right and left hemispheres of the brain and activates the same parts used during real-life problem-solving. Scrapbooking, doodling, sketching, knitting, and sculpting can make a way for […]
RE generators say industry competitive, market abuse unlikely
RENEWABLE ENERGY (RE) developers said there is sufficient competition in the industry to make market abuse unlikely, noting that any pricing issues that have emerged are due largely to capacity constraints. The Developers of Renewable Energy for AdvanceMent, Inc. (DREAM) industry association made the remarks at a forum organized by the competition regulator. “We have enough […]
Premier of South Australia Launches $1.5m Vaccine and Immunobiology State-of-the art Laboratory for APAC Clinical Trials
ADELAIDE, AUS, July 14, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Agilex Biolabs, Australia’s largest and most technologically advanced regulated bioanalytical laboratory for clinical trials today announced that the Premier of South Australia the Hon Steven Marshall MP has launched its new $1.5m vaccine and immuno-biology laboratory. The facility, the most sophisticated in APAC, will attract biotechs and pharma from around […]
Google faces cyber-crime cases in Philippines
A Philippine senator has filed cyber-crime charges against Google Philippines and the owners of two YouTube channels at the Justice department for showing videos alleging domestic violence and adultery in his family. “Social media sites need to step up and be more responsive to reports and more especially to legal complaints,” Senator Francis N. Pangilinan said in a statement on Friday. “These are harmful to individuals and to families.” Mr. […]
OWNR Wallet Expands its All-In-One Cryptocurrency Platform Worldwide, Bringing Crypto to More People and Businesses
OWNR Wallet’s cryptocurrency system aims to provide the best tools on the market for using crypto. Tallinn, Estonia / SEAPRWire / July 13, 2021 / – Cryptocurrency ecosystem OWNR Wallet announces its expansion to 216 countries, bringing its crypto-platform to more people all over the world. OWNR Wallet provides a range of ways for customers to receive […]
Shipping chaos here to stay with most seafarers unvaccinated
GLOBAL VACCINATIONS of seafarers are going too slowly to prevent outbreaks on ships from causing more trade disruptions, endangering maritime workers and potentially slowing economies trying to pull out of pandemic slowdowns. Infections on vessels could further harm already strained global supply chains, just as the US and Europe recover and companies start stocking up […]
Peso extends decline as more countries tighten restrictions due to surge
THE PESO weakened further versus the greenback on Monday as more countries imposed lockdowns due to a fresh surge in infections and following China’s unexpected monetary easing. The local unit closed at P50.12 per dollar, depreciating by four centavos from its P50.08 finish on Friday, based on data from the Bankers Association of the Philippines. […]
Telcos expand 5G roaming services with new partnerships
The country’s telecommunications giants are teaming up with more international networks to roll out fifth generation (5G) roaming services to their subscribers. PLDT Inc. and its wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc. partnered with Vodafone to launch 5G roaming services in Germany, Qatar, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. The company is continuing to roll out 5G […]
‘Golden age’ looms for China’s consumer brands
China’s intensifying crackdown on technology companies is proving to be a cautionary tale for investors in the nation’s startups, with one notable exception: consumer brands. From cosmetics to bubble tea, Chinese ventures making waves among a new generation of shoppers are becoming a magnet for funds hunting for their next big hit. Investors may see […]
Wenceslao: Be careful what you ask for
President Duterte, in a fit of pique at Manny Pacquiao describing his administration as more corrupt than that of his predecessor, dared him to provide proof of his allegation or he would go after him and call him a liar. Pacquiao, a legendary international boxing champ, responded with a counter and has started lining up […]
Pokwang joins GMA
GMA Network is delighted to announce that well-loved comedian and award-winning actress Pokwang is now a certified Kapuso after signing a contract on June 18, Friday. Pokwang is known for her versatility on screen as seen on various TV programs and movies she starred in throughout the years. Her decision to become a Kapuso was […]
Stocks may take cue from govt’s vaccine rollout
PHILIPPINE shares would probably take their cue this week from the government’s continued rollout of coronavirus vaccines and further lockdown easing, analysts said at the weekend. Stocks may also move based on expectations of easing inflation, they said. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) could breach 7,000 points with “more positive news in both the […]
SC seeks to unclog dockets
The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday released an order amending its rules to unclog case dockets and speed up the judicial system. Under the order dated May 4, the fully court will now act only on administrative cases penalized with more than two years of suspension or a fine of more than P100,000. It used […]
COVID-19 deaths top 23,000; two cities flagged
By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter THE HEALTH department on Wednesday flagged hospitals in two cities near the Philippine capital that are near their breaking point, as coronavirus deaths nationwide breached 23,000. The cities of Makati and Muntinlupa have been overwhelmed by COVID-19 infections despite falling healthcare use rate in the capital region, Health Undersecretary […]
Net metering cap eyed for removal to boost RE investment
COMPANY HANDOUT SENATOR Sherwin T. Gatchalian, who chairs the chamber’s energy committee, has filed a bill seeking to remove the 100-kilowatt (kW) ceiling on generation facilities which can participate in the net metering program, in a bid to encourage more investment in renewable energy (RE). Net metering is authorized by the RE Act of 2008, […]
Dumaguete City to tap more schools as isolation facilities as COVID-19 cases increase
DUMAGUETE City’s local team managing the coronavirus pandemic has asked the Education department to allow more schools to be used as isolation facilities as cases continue to increase. The local government said it has also asked the city’s coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) task force to plan additional measures “to regulate the entry of non-residents… with […]
Mendoza: Absurd but Osaka’s OK to leave
Naomi Osaka got depressed when she won the US Open in 2018. What? So why compete there at all? In victory, she won no less than $1 million. And she got depressed. What? She’d be fine if she had lost? Now, look at this. After her US Open triumph, she’d win three more majors. Was […]
Discounts for vaccinated residents
OWING to its “slow” vaccine rollout, Mandaue City has thought of a way to lure the city’s residents to get their Covid-19 jabs — business establishments will offer discounts and promos to vaccinated individuals. Mayor Jonas Cortes has tapped the Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) to help encourage businesses to offer discounts and […]
Espina: Beauty, grace and charm
There have been so many issues about the Miss Universe pageant. This happens every pageant. It is really difficult to judge how beautiful a woman is despite the criteria set for selection. On YouTube, I came across a list citing a few beautiful women in the local movielandia. The list had Amalia Fuentes, Gloria Romero, […]