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An ideal space and pace

April 30, 2021

THE year 2013 marked Rockwell Land's first foray into regional expansion, with Cebu as its province of choice. Much like the communities it has created for its discerning market in Metro Manila, 32 Sanson by Rockwell, its first development in the Queen City of the South, is tucked in a quiet neighborhood.

32 Sanson is unique in offering safety and exclusivity like no other residence in the city. Its central and accessible location in Lahug allows for convenience as it's a stone's throw away from business and commercial districts, notable schools and essential establishments. Envisioned to be a unique ...

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Russell says Wolff relationship stronger since Imola crash

April 29, 2021

Williams driver George Russell said his relationship with Mercedes Formula One boss Toto Wolff remained strong despite a costly collision with Valtteri Bottas at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

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Lunascapeがイーサリアムウォレットを公開、Chrome向けの拡張機能で/将来的には「Lunascape Phoebe」、「Firefox」、「Microsoft Edge」などにも対応

April 29, 2021

 G.U.Labs(株)は4月30日、DAppsに対応したGoogle Chrome向けのEthereumウォレット拡張機能「Lunascape Wallet for Chrome」を発表した。現在、「Chrome ウェブストア」からベータ版を無償でダウンロードできる。

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Solskjaer backing up claim that he's right for Man United

April 29, 2021

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists he's the man to lead Man United long term. It will be hard to argue if he continues the Red Devils' impressive run.

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Solskjaer backing up claim that he's right for Man United

April 29, 2021

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists he's the man to lead Man United long term. It will be hard to argue if he continues the Red Devils' impressive run.

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Side Boobs just hit different- in a GREAT way! (40 Photos)

April 29, 2021

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Side Boobs just hit different- in a GREAT way! (40 Photos)

April 29, 2021

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Bill to delay Fla. NIL irks players, administrators

April 29, 2021

Football players, coaches and athletic directors in the state of Florida spoke out Thursday in opposition to a bill that would delay for a year the state's plans to allow college athletes to make money from endorsements.

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Expectation, meet Reality…you won't get along (40 Photos)

April 29, 2021

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Expectation, meet Reality…you won't get along (40 Photos)

April 29, 2021

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M Lhuillier provides relief goods to fire victims of Zamboanga City

April 29, 2021

ON JAN. 6, 2021, more than a hundred families were left homeless by a fire that broke out in the neighborhood of Tetuan Village along Cabato Road in Zamboanga City. The families were displaced and needed help regaining their lives.

M Lhuillier Financial Services Inc. has always prioritized those in need especially in times of calamity, and it quickly acted to send help to the fire victims. Those who lost their homes were housed in a temporary shelter at Tetuan Central School. There were roughly 254 families and about1,400 individuals who were victims of the fire in Tetuan Village. ...

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M Lhuillier provides relief goods to fire victims of Zamboanga City

April 29, 2021

ON JAN. 6, 2021, more than a hundred families were left homeless by a fire that broke out in the neighborhood of Tetuan Village along Cabato Road in Zamboanga City. The families were displaced and needed help regaining their lives.

M Lhuillier Financial Services Inc. has always prioritized those in need especially in times of calamity, and it quickly acted to send help to the fire victims. Those who lost their homes were housed in a temporary shelter at Tetuan Central School. There were roughly 254 families and about1,400 individuals who were victims of the fire in Tetuan Village. ...

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Essential Quality draws 14 post, is 2-1 Derby fave

April 29, 2021

Essential Quality is the 2-1 morning-line favorite for the Kentucky Derby after the draw Tuesday, and is followed by Rock Your World (5-1) and Known Agenda (6-1), who will start from the rail.

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Essential Quality draws 14 post, is 2-1 Derby fave

April 29, 2021

Essential Quality is the 2-1 morning-line favorite for the Kentucky Derby after the draw Tuesday, and is followed by Rock Your World (5-1) and Known Agenda (6-1), who will start from the rail.

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Seaman, founding owner of Calgary Flames, dies

April 29, 2021

Byron "B.J." Seaman, who was one of the founding owners of the Calgary Flames, has died at age 97.

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Jagr, 49, leads club he owns to top Czech league

April 29, 2021

Jaromir Jagr, 49, helped his hometown club Kladno Knights return to the top Czech league with a playoff victory on Thursday.

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Jagr, 49, leads club he owns to top Czech league

April 29, 2021

Jaromir Jagr, 49, helped his hometown club Kladno Knights return to the top Czech league with a playoff victory on Thursday.

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Tenefife Open: Olesen sets course record

April 29, 2021

TENERIFE, Spain (AP) - Denmark's Thorbjorn Olesen set a course record with a 9-under 62 Thursday to take a one-shot lead after the first round of the Tenerife Open.

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UK wins 1st volleyball crown in 4 sets over Texas

April 29, 2021

Alli Stumler had a season-high 26 kills and Kentucky won its first national championship in women's volleyball with a four-set victory over Texas on Saturday night.

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Anxiety memes should help us cope with it, right? RIGHT?! (32 Photos)

April 29, 2021

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Anxiety memes should help us cope with it, right? RIGHT?! (32 Photos)

April 29, 2021

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【アップデート情報】窓の杜収録ソフト 4月30日 ~「Glary Utilities」や「Dropbox」など

April 29, 2021

PDFのページ編集やセキュリティ設定などができるソフト

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Before Taylor rose to top of women's boxing, the Olympic gold medallist's soccer career was just as bright

April 29, 2021

Katie Taylor was an elite athlete in both boxing and soccer before focusing on her true passion in the ring, where she's become the world's best.

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Before Taylor rose to top of women's boxing, the Olympic gold medallist's soccer career was just as bright

April 29, 2021

Katie Taylor was an elite athlete in both boxing and soccer before focusing on her true passion in the ring, where she's become the world's best.

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7-time champ Hamilton plans to stay in F1 in '22

April 29, 2021

Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton said on Thursday that he planned to be in Formula One next season, was enjoying this year's title battle and had already been laying the groundwork for 2022.

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7-time champ Hamilton plans to stay in F1 in '22

April 29, 2021

Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton said on Thursday that he planned to be in Formula One next season, was enjoying this year's title battle and had already been laying the groundwork for 2022.

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7-time champ Hamilton plans to stay in F1 in '22

April 29, 2021

Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton said on Thursday that he planned to be in Formula One next season, was enjoying this year's title battle and had already been laying the groundwork for 2022.

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3 Ways To Make Money While Playing Computer Games

April 29, 2021

3 Ways To Make Money While Playing Computer Games

What gamer doesn't know that old anxiety of constantly looking at the clock at the last hours of your workday barely holding back the temptation of running home to put on some comfort pants and play that one game that you've fallen in love with?

Well, what if I told you that, for some, playing their favorite game all day IS their main income source, and that some of those lucky souls actually make more than the average nine to five, bound-by-the-tie job.

Let us not forget that gaming as an industry has been making more money than Hollywood ...

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Are E-Cigarettes Really Helpful While Quitting Smoking?

April 29, 2021

Are E-Cigarettes Really Helpful While Quitting Smoking?

Vaping has been popular for a long time already. If we go back to the roots of the hobby, we would find the information that their modern inventors Hon Lik developed to help those who are smoking avoid getting lung cancer. Unfortunately, lack of scientific data and understanding of some medical point in this issue did not make the aim achievable for him. The problem was that not only the process of burning tobacco provokes cancer.

However, e-cigarettes have been invented and people all over the world are using them. Even those, who are trying to give up smoking, ...

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HBO and Neil Patrick Harris to celebrate 25th anniversary of...

April 29, 2021



HBO and Neil Patrick Harris to celebrate 25th anniversary of Rent with Revolution Rent film

In the new HBO documentary Revolution Rent announced Monday, the camera follows the process of Señor Jr. travelling to Cuba and directing a production of the show, which will be the country's first Broadway musical produced by an American company in more than 50 years. With Señor Jr.

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Three Quick Links for Thursday Afternoon

April 29, 2021

Liquid error: undefined local variable or method `previous' for PostDrop:PostDrop

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Three Quick Links for Thursday Afternoon

April 29, 2021

Liquid error: undefined local variable or method `previous' for PostDrop:PostDrop

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NCAA: New COVID guidance for championships

April 29, 2021

Fully vaccinated student-athletes and others in team travel parties may be exempt from routine coronavirus testing or quarantine procedures for NCAA championships starting Saturday, the NCAA announced Thursday.

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Flashの削除パッチ、Windowsの累積的更新プログラムに追加 ~全環境に適用へ/「Windows 10 version 21H1」へアップデートした場合もFlashはシステムから削除

April 29, 2021

 米Microsoftは6月のCリリースより、OSから「Adobe Flash Player」を削除するパッチ「KB4577586」を「Windows 10 バージョン1809」以降のプレビュー累積的更新プログラムに加えると発表した。翌月のBリリース(月例のセキュリティアップデート、パッチチューズデー)で一般提供される。これにより、Windowsにおける脱Flashは完了することになる。

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AHL will not crown a Calder Cup champion again

April 29, 2021

The American Hockey League will not crown a Calder Cup champion for a second consecutive season amid pandemic scheduling concerns.

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Lefty undecided on exemption to play U.S. Open

April 29, 2021

Phil Mickelson said Thursday he has not decided if he will accept a special exemption from the USGA to play in the 121st U.S. Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course.

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Daily Afternoon Randomness (54 Photos)

April 29, 2021

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Daily Afternoon Randomness (54 Photos)

April 29, 2021

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Wholesome kids with hearts bigger than themselves (31 Photos)

April 29, 2021

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Wholesome kids with hearts bigger than themselves (31 Photos)

April 29, 2021

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AACに対応、Bluetoothオーディオの強化を図ったDev版Windows 10 Build 21370/タスクバーにおけるBluetoothヘッドセットの扱いもシンプルに

April 29, 2021

 米Microsoftは4月29日(現地時間)、「Windows 10 Insider Preview」Build 21370(CO_RELEASE)を公開した。「Windows Insider Program」のDevチャネルに参加しているのであれば、「Windows Update」を介してアップデートできる。

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Who are soccer's 39 best players age 21 or under?

April 29, 2021

Welcome to the next generation! Players from 15 countries and six leagues are named by Tor-Kristian Karlsen, a former scout and sporting director.

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Who are soccer's 39 best players age 21 or under?

April 29, 2021

Welcome to the next generation! Players from 15 countries and six leagues are named by Tor-Kristian Karlsen, a former scout and sporting director.

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U.S. to open baseball qualifier vs Nicaragua

April 29, 2021

USA Baseball will be paired with Nicaragua (May 31), the Dominican Republic (June 1) and Puerto Rico (June 2) in Group A for the Baseball Americas Qualifier. Canada, Colombia, Cuba and Venezuela are in Group B. The winner advances to the Olympics.

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NHL, Olympic star goaltender Miller retiring

April 29, 2021

Ryan Miller, a longtime NHL goalie who also starred in the Olympics, is retiring after this season.

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NHL, Olympic star goaltender Miller retiring

April 29, 2021

Ryan Miller, a longtime NHL goalie who also starred in the Olympics, is retiring after this season.

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MMA divisional rankings: Rose Namajunas is back on top -- and not alone in making a rise

April 29, 2021

A champion once again, Namajunas climbs just one spot at strawweight, but it's the biggest move of all in latest ESPN divisional rankings.

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MMA divisional rankings: Rose Namajunas is back on top -- and not alone in making a rise

April 29, 2021

A champion once again, Namajunas climbs just one spot at strawweight, but it's the biggest move of all in latest ESPN divisional rankings.

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Parker optimistic for Chisora clash after seeking advice from Tyson Fury

April 29, 2021

Former WBO world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker will have Andy Lee in his corner for the first time when he takes on Dereck Chisora in a non-title heavyweight bout at Manchester Arena on Saturday.

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New Disney Wish Cruise Liner Will Feature Star Wars-Themed Bar,...

April 29, 2021



New Disney Wish Cruise Liner Will Feature Star Wars-Themed Bar, Marvel Cinematic Dining, and Disney's First-Ever Attraction at Sea

Disney is adding a fifth cruise ship to the Disney Cruise fleet with the addition of the Disney Wish. Today, we attended a virtual press event where new details about the ambitious cruise liner were unveiled.

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Hamilton open to joining social media boycott

April 29, 2021

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton is open to joining a three-day boycott of social media this weekend aimed at making a stand against discriminatory abuse online.

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Before Taylor rose to top of women's boxing, the Olympic gold medallist's soccer career was just as bright

April 29, 2021

Katie Taylor was an elite athlete in both boxing and soccer before focusing on her true passion in the ring, where she's become the world's best.

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Odds for the 147th Kentucky Derby

April 29, 2021

With the Kentucky Derby set to take place Saturday, here are the current odds for the 20-horse field. Essential Quality is the favorite at 2-1.

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Before Taylor rose to top of women's boxing, the Olympic gold medallist's soccer career was just as bright

April 29, 2021

Katie Taylor was an elite athlete in both boxing and soccer before focusing on her true passion in the ring, where she's become the world's best.

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Bird Photographer of the Year 2021 Finalists

April 29, 2021

Bird Photographer of the Year 2021 finalist

Bird Photographer of the Year 2021 finalist

Bird Photographer of the Year 2021 finalist

The Bird Photographer of the Year competition has released a selection of images from their shortlist of finalists for the 2021 contest. I selected three of my favorites above: Zdeněk Jakl's duckling, Fahad Alenezi's fox & eagle, and David White's swallow. You can see more entries at Colossal, BBC, and Science Focus.

Tags: best of   best of 2021   birds

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Bird Photographer of the Year 2021 Finalists

April 29, 2021

Bird Photographer of the Year 2021 finalist

Bird Photographer of the Year 2021 finalist

Bird Photographer of the Year 2021 finalist

The Bird Photographer of the Year competition has released a selection of images from their shortlist of finalists for the 2021 contest. I selected three of my favorites above: Zdeněk Jakl's duckling, Fahad Alenezi's fox & eagle, and David White's swallow. You can see more entries at Colossal, BBC, and Science Focus.

Tags: best of   best of 2021   birds

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How the Penguins are using an in-game coaching app for a competitive edge

April 29, 2021

Over 140 real-time stats are tracked, helping to guide split-second decisions by Mike Sullivan and his staff.

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Bottas: 'George apologised, it's time to move on'

April 29, 2021

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas says he has moved on from the collision with Williams driver George Russell at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix two weeks ago.

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The unanswered questions ahead of the third round of the 2021 F1 season

April 29, 2021

Ahead of the Portuguese Grand Prix, ESPN's F1 editorial team takes a look at some of the main questions arising from the 2021 season so far.

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Breaking down the NFL draft from a college football perspective

April 29, 2021

Our college football reporters have spent the past few years covering many of the top NFL prospects. Based on that knowledge, they break out some superlatives ahead of this year's draft.

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Breaking down the NFL draft from a college football perspective

April 29, 2021

Our college football reporters have spent the past few years covering many of the top NFL prospects. Based on that knowledge, they break out some superlatives ahead of this year's draft.

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Who has had the greatest impact on your leadership development over the years?

April 29, 2021

Our reader poll today asks: Who has had the greatest impact on your leadership development over the years? A boss I've worked for: 64% A peer: 7% A member of my team: 5% A family member: 8% A leadership coach/expert/speaker/author: 12% A business personality (CEO, well-known executive): 4% Bosses by far. The vast majority of you have been most impacted by a boss you've worked for in terms of developing your leadership skills. Let's flip that around – if you're a manager, what are YOU doing to develop your people? Clearly bosses have a disproportionate impact on team leadership ...

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UEFA survived Super League breakaway, but here's how they could fix what's broken in European soccer

April 29, 2021

UEFA successfully stopped the Super League involving Europe's top teams, but the threat will come again. Here's what they could do to prevent it.

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Paddington in Film

April 29, 2021

Paddington in Film

Paddington in Film

Paddington in Film

Paddington in Film

Paddington in Film

Paddington in Film

Reddit user JaytheChou is photoshopping Paddington Bear into one new movie scene every day — "until I forget" they say. So far, they've done Avengers, North By Northwest, Star Wars, and Blade Runner. In recognition of Citizen Kane's rating recently getting knocked down below Paddington 2's on Rotten Tomatoes, they did a Citizen Kane one. The Photoshop work could be better, but Paddington is such a perfect "quietly there" character that it doesn't even matter.

Tags: movies   Paddington   remix

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Paddington in Film

April 29, 2021

Paddington in Film

Paddington in Film

Paddington in Film

Paddington in Film

Paddington in Film

Paddington in Film

Reddit user JaytheChou is photoshopping Paddington Bear into one new movie scene every day — "until I forget" they say. So far, they've done Avengers, North By Northwest, Star Wars, and Blade Runner. In recognition of Citizen Kane's rating recently getting knocked down below Paddington 2's on Rotten Tomatoes, they did a Citizen Kane one. The Photoshop work could be better, but Paddington is such a perfect "quietly there" character that it doesn't even matter.

Tags: movies   Paddington   remix

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PLDT pushes for energy efficiency programs

April 29, 2021

The PLDT Group is pushing for energy efficiency programs to ensure responsible energy use and reduce its carbon footprint as it submits its maiden sustainability report to the Department of Energy.

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PhilWeb income jumps to P7.2 million in Q1

April 29, 2021

PhilWeb Corp. reported strong first quarter results as it added new sites for its eGames.

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Russian homebuilder bullish on Philippine prospects

April 29, 2021

Demand for real estate units in Metro Manila will return to pre-pandemic levels once workplaces require their employees to report in office, Russian homebuilder PIK.

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German firms seek Philippine partners for RE projects

April 29, 2021

Eight German firms are looking to partner with local companies to tap opportunities in renewable energy.

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Regulators meet to discuss risks to financial stability

April 29, 2021

Financial regulators from 17 countries in Asia convened recently to talk about the scars left by the COVID-19 pandemic on corporate viability and debt servicing, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Benjamin Diokno.

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Converge connects VisMin via submarine cable project

April 29, 2021

Fiber internet service provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has connected Visayas and Mindanao to its national fiber backbone as part of its P6-billion domestic submarine cable project.

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Aboitiz infrastructure forms JV for common towers

April 29, 2021

Aboitiz InfraCapital Inc. has formed a joint venture with global private markets firm, Partners Group, for the establishment of a telecommunications infrastructure platform called Unity Digital Infrastructure Inc.

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Wilcon Depot income jumps 84% to P604 million

April 29, 2021

Home building solutions provider Wilcon Depot grew its net income by 84 percent to P604.4 million in the first quarter as it opened two new outlets in Metro Manila and Visayas and kept branches operating during the lockdown.

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Japanese firm setting up wiring harness plant in Batangas

April 29, 2021

Japanese firm Leading Co. Ltd. plans to invest in wiring harness manufacturing operations in the Philippines, the Department of Trade and Industry said.

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China Bank Q1 profit hits P3.6 billion

April 29, 2021

China Banking Corp. improved its earnings by 61 percent to P3.6 billion in the first quarter despite the sharp increase in provisioning for potential loan losses amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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ICCP, PCCI hold vaccine summit

April 29, 2021

To help ensure the effective administration of COVID-19 vaccines throughout the country, the International Chamber of Commerce Philippines, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the International Chamber of Commerce will hold a virtual meeting of experts and policymakers dubbed the "Vaccine Summit: Equitable Distribution and Safety" on April 30.

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It's all in the air

April 29, 2021

When the number of COVID cases soared here some weeks ago, whole households were getting infected, including the older folks who don't even go out of the house.

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SMIC bares pandemic strategy

April 29, 2021

SM Investments Corp. bared its pandemic strategy focused on safety, innovation and the collective resilience of its partners and communities.

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AC Energy pegs FOO price at P6.50

April 29, 2021

AC Energy Corp. has set the price for its follow-on offering slated next month where it is expected to raise up to P13 billion for its growth.

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IMI swings to profit in Q1

April 29, 2021

Ayala-owned Integrated Microelectronics Inc. managed to weather the pandemic as it posted a net income of close to $2.2 million due to changes introduced in its corporate strategy.

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BOP gap widens to $2.8 billion

April 29, 2021

The balance of payments plunged into a deficit for the third straight month in March as more dollars flowed out of the country to service foreign obligations, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said.

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Agimat ng Agila: A collaborative return to compelling action, fantasy storytelling

April 29, 2021

Sen. Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. makes his TV acting comeback via Agimat ng Agila, his collaboration with GMA 7, which has previously tapped him for a situational comedy, an epic fantasy series, and an informative and educational show.

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The Tiongco Brothers will never be forgotten

April 29, 2021

In the early '50s till '70s, they were already dubbed as legendary performers who were giving pride and honor to our country.

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11 families homeless in Malabon fire

April 29, 2021

At least 11 families lost their homes in a fire that reached third alarm in Malabon on Wednesday.

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MMDA: Truck ban lifted until May 14

April 29, 2021

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has extended the suspension of the truck ban in Metro Manila until May 14.

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Bar shut down for quarantine breach

April 29, 2021

The Makati City government shut down a bar on Wednesday for breaking quarantine protocols.

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2 civilians killed in AFP-BIFF clash

April 29, 2021

Two women died after they were caught in a crossfire between members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters and the military in Datu Saudi Ampatuan town yesterday.

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Bacolod at high risk for COVID-19 – DOH

April 29, 2021

This city has been classified as high-risk for COVID-19 even as Negros Occidental is now considered low-risk for the virus, according to the Department of Health Center for Health and Development office in Western Visayas.

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Man who killed Bicol journalist gets 8 years

April 29, 2021

The person accused of stabbing to death Bicol correspondent for The STAR Celso Amo has been sentenced to up to eight years in prison.

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P8.1 million marijuana seized in Bulacan

April 29, 2021

Sixty-eight kilos of marijuana valued at P8.1 million were confiscated from five persons in Malolos, Bulacan on Wednesday.

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Makati to launch COVID-19 home care system

April 29, 2021

The Makati City government is creating its own system to attend to the medical needs of COVID patients who are currently being treated or isolated at home.

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STAR correspondent Raymund Catindig, 56

April 29, 2021

The STAR correspondent for Northern Luzon, Raymund Catindig, died of cardiac arrest at his home in Ilagan, Isabela yesterday. He was 56.

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COVID-19 cases drop in Quezon City

April 29, 2021

Quezon City has recorded a significant decline in new COVID-19 cases in recent weeks.

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Task Force Balik Loob

April 29, 2021

By definition, balik-loob means coming back to something, perhaps a system (among others), where faith and trust is restored.

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Legally inexistent

April 29, 2021

The State has a constitutional mandate to protect marriage as an inviolable social institution because it is the foundation of the family as the family is the foundation of the nation (Article Article XV. Sections 1 and 2, Constitution).

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In bad taste

April 29, 2021

An alleged "presidential memo" leaked out last Wednesday and was confirmed by the Director for News and Information of the PCOO.

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Pandemic cripples public health system

April 29, 2021

The state-run Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. faces the dire prospects of operating "in deficit" due to the lockdowns against the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

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How much will China fish under Duterte deal, Carpio asks

April 29, 2021

President Duterte allowed the Chinese to fish in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone.

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The variants

April 29, 2021

These are variants, mutants more infectious and deadlier than the original COVID virus. Doctors have taken notice, and people should be warned.

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EDITORIAL - Lockdown cycle

April 29, 2021

Health experts have repeatedly pointed it out: we can keep imposing various degrees of quarantine restrictions in the areas now suffering from a surge in COVID cases.

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Paradero scares off foe

April 29, 2021

Bukidnon contender Robert (Inggo) Paradero was supposed to face Thembelani Okolo for the vacant World Boxing Federation strawweight (or minimumweight) title in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on June 27 but it was announced the other day that another Filipino Clyde Azarcon has been picked to fight the hometowner instead.

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How the new NBA play-in tournament works, and who you could see in it

April 29, 2021

Could Beal and Russ sneak into the postseason? It could happen. With time running out, here's everything to know about the NBA's new pre-playoff tournament.

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Pulis sorbetero

April 29, 2021

VALLADOLID. Aside from its "Barangayanihan Community Pantry," personnel of Valladolid Municipal Police Station led by their chief Major Wilfredo Benoman Jr. (left) also have another program called "Pulis Sorbetero." Themed "Summer treat sang inyo kapulisan, pagpabatyag sang tampad nga serbisyo sa pumuluyo sang dakbanwa," the initiative aims to bring joy and smile to children and other residents of every barangay in the municipality, as well as bringing closer the police to the community. (Contributed photo)

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Pulis sorbetero

April 29, 2021

VALLADOLID. Aside from its "Barangayanihan Community Pantry," personnel of Valladolid Municipal Police Station led by their chief Major Wilfredo Benoman Jr. (left) also have another program called "Pulis Sorbetero." Themed "Summer treat sang inyo kapulisan, pagpabatyag sang tampad nga serbisyo sa pumuluyo sang dakbanwa," the initiative aims to bring joy and smile to children and other residents of every barangay in the municipality, as well as bringing closer the police to the community. (Contributed photo)

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Group urges Gwen to run for Senate

April 29, 2021

A MULTI-sectoral group in Cebu has launched a private initiative urging Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia to run for senator in the May 2022 national elections.

However, Garcia remained steadfast in her stand not to seek a higher post next year.

The "Gwen Garcia for Senator Movement: Ang Probinsyana, Cebu's Pride" held a press conference on Thursday, April 29, 2021, to publicly call on Garcia to take a shot at the 2022 senatorial polls.

The group headed by community organizer Edward Ligas includes as convenors, San Fernando Municipal Administrator Neil Papas, Cebu City Vendors Association representative Maria Pino, Cebu Market ...

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Group urges Gwen to run for Senate

April 29, 2021

A MULTI-sectoral group in Cebu has launched a private initiative urging Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia to run for senator in the May 2022 national elections.

However, Garcia remained steadfast in her stand not to seek a higher post next year.

The "Gwen Garcia for Senator Movement: Ang Probinsyana, Cebu's Pride" held a press conference on Thursday, April 29, 2021, to publicly call on Garcia to take a shot at the 2022 senatorial polls.

The group headed by community organizer Edward Ligas includes as convenors, San Fernando Municipal Administrator Neil Papas, Cebu City Vendors Association representative Maria Pino, Cebu Market ...

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'Jeopardy!' Former Contestants Demand Apology For Participant's...

April 29, 2021



'Jeopardy!' Former Contestants Demand Apology For Participant's White Power Hand Sign

A group of 467 alleged former Jeopardy! participants issued an open letter on Medium Wednesday, demanding an apology from the show producers for not catching a "Jeopardy!" winner allegedly flashing a white power hand gesture.

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Groundbreaking

April 29, 2021

LA CASTELLANA. Mayor Rhumyla Nicor-Mangilimutan leads the groundbreaking of the P4 million worth of concrete road construction project in Barangay Puso in the southern Negros Occidental locality Thursday morning, April 29, 2021. The mayor is upbeat that the project will help boost local tourism, as well as the town's anti-insurgency effort. (Erwin P. Nicavera photo)

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Groundbreaking

April 29, 2021

LA CASTELLANA. Mayor Rhumyla Nicor-Mangilimutan leads the groundbreaking of the P4 million worth of concrete road construction project in Barangay Puso in the southern Negros Occidental locality Thursday morning, April 29, 2021. The mayor is upbeat that the project will help boost local tourism, as well as the town's anti-insurgency effort. (Erwin P. Nicavera photo)

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Over 50 Bacolod inmates test positive for coronavirus

April 29, 2021

ABOUT 53 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) committed by the police to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in Bacolod City tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

City Administrator Em Ang on Thursday, April 29, 2021, said the 53 PDLs from various police stations underwent swab testing last week before they were turned over by the police to the BJMP.

Before their transfer, she said the PDLs were required to undergo 21-day mandatory isolation at the BJMP's isolation facility.

These PDLs were not mixed with the other PDLs at the BJMP.

On Tuesday, an additional 11 police ...

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Over 50 Bacolod inmates test positive for coronavirus

April 29, 2021

ABOUT 53 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) committed by the police to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in Bacolod City tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

City Administrator Em Ang on Thursday, April 29, 2021, said the 53 PDLs from various police stations underwent swab testing last week before they were turned over by the police to the BJMP.

Before their transfer, she said the PDLs were required to undergo 21-day mandatory isolation at the BJMP's isolation facility.

These PDLs were not mixed with the other PDLs at the BJMP.

On Tuesday, an additional 11 police ...

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Bacolod to allow fire victims to use city-owned lot in Purok Neptune

April 29, 2021

THE City Government of Bacolod will allow residents in Purok Neptune, Barangay Singcang-Airport, where their houses were earlier hit by fire, to utilize a certain portion of the city's property in said village.

The City Council has approved a resolution on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, favorably endorsing the utilization as a residential area of a certain portion of the city's property in Purok Neptune, Barangay Singcang-Airport in favor of the actual residents therein.

The resolution was authored by Councilor Renecito Novero, chairman of the City Council committee on urban poor, housing and resettlement.

On April 26, a fire razed ...

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Bacolod to allow fire victims to use city-owned lot in Purok Neptune

April 29, 2021

THE City Government of Bacolod will allow residents in Purok Neptune, Barangay Singcang-Airport, where their houses were earlier hit by fire, to utilize a certain portion of the city's property in said village.

The City Council has approved a resolution on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, favorably endorsing the utilization as a residential area of a certain portion of the city's property in Purok Neptune, Barangay Singcang-Airport in favor of the actual residents therein.

The resolution was authored by Councilor Renecito Novero, chairman of the City Council committee on urban poor, housing and resettlement.

On April 26, a fire razed ...

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NegOcc admin office on lockdown after staff member tests positive for coronavirus

April 29, 2021

THE Negros Occidental Provincial Administrator's Office has been placed on lockdown Wednesday, April after one of the staff tested positive for Covid-19.

Provincial Administrator lawyer Rayfrando Diaz said he had no direct contact with the Covid-positive employee since Monday as he had been attending biddings and other Capitol-related activities.

Diaz said the office staff has been placed in isolation while they will also undergo swab testing on Sunday, May 1.

Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson confirmed the new infection in the Capitol.

Lacson also said two other provincial government employees are being monitored and are also scheduled to ...

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NegOcc admin office on lockdown after staff member tests positive for coronavirus

April 29, 2021

THE Negros Occidental Provincial Administrator's Office has been placed on lockdown Wednesday, April after one of the staff tested positive for Covid-19.

Provincial Administrator lawyer Rayfrando Diaz said he had no direct contact with the Covid-positive employee since Monday as he had been attending biddings and other Capitol-related activities.

Diaz said the office staff has been placed in isolation while they will also undergo swab testing on Sunday, May 1.

Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson confirmed the new infection in the Capitol.

Lacson also said two other provincial government employees are being monitored and are also scheduled to ...

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Over 3,300 Western Visayas villages 'cleared' of illegal drugs

April 29, 2021

THE Regional Oversight Committee (ROC) cleared 3,328 of a total 4,051 barangays in the whole of Western Visayas of illegal drugs.

The figure constitutes 82 percent of all villages in the region, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Western Visayas reported.

PDEA-Western Visayas Spokesperson Ma. Graziella Tanaleon said the last barangays to be added to the growing list of drug-free villages in the region were the 26 barangays that were cleared by the ROC on April 27.

Based on the latest data from PDEA-Western Visayas, of the 180 barangays in the City of Iloilo, only 86 or less than half have ...

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Over 3,300 Western Visayas villages 'cleared' of illegal drugs

April 29, 2021

THE Regional Oversight Committee (ROC) cleared 3,328 of a total 4,051 barangays in the whole of Western Visayas of illegal drugs.

The figure constitutes 82 percent of all villages in the region, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Western Visayas reported.

PDEA-Western Visayas Spokesperson Ma. Graziella Tanaleon said the last barangays to be added to the growing list of drug-free villages in the region were the 26 barangays that were cleared by the ROC on April 27.

Based on the latest data from PDEA-Western Visayas, of the 180 barangays in the City of Iloilo, only 86 or less than half have ...

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「Windows 10 May 2021 Update」(バージョン 21H1)が完成 ~ISOイメージが公開/Preview ReleaseチャネルならばSeekerエクスペリエンスでも更新できる

April 29, 2021

 米Microsoftは4月28日(現地時間)、Windows 10の次期機能リリース「Windows 10 May 2021 Update」(バージョン 21H1)の公開準備が整ったと発表した。Build 19043.928が「May 2021 Update」の完成ビルドとみなされている。このビルドは現在、同社のWebサイトからISOイメージファイルとして入手可能(BetaまたはPreview Releaseチャネル。ダウンロードの際は「Microsoft アカウント」が必要)。

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2 more Negros Occidental mayors joining guv for vaccination April 30

April 29, 2021

TWO more local chief executives are joining Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson for vaccination on Friday, April 30, 2021, at Teresita Jalandoni Provincial Hospital in Silay City.

Kabankalan City Mayor Pedro Zayco and La Castellana Mayor Rhumyla Nicor-Mangalimutan are the latest local chief executives of Negros Occidental to join Lacson to be vaccinated.

Dr. Ernell Tumimbang, provincial health officer, said they are still waiting for the decision of Binalbagan Mayor Alejandro Mirasol if he will also join the vaccination.

They will join Mayor Manuel Escalante of Manapla, Hinoba-an Mayor Ernesto Estrao and Hinigaran Mayor Jose Nadie Arceo, who have earlier ...

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2 more Negros Occidental mayors joining guv for vaccination April 30

April 29, 2021

TWO more local chief executives are joining Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson for vaccination on Friday, April 30, 2021, at Teresita Jalandoni Provincial Hospital in Silay City.

Kabankalan City Mayor Pedro Zayco and La Castellana Mayor Rhumyla Nicor-Mangalimutan are the latest local chief executives of Negros Occidental to join Lacson to be vaccinated.

Dr. Ernell Tumimbang, provincial health officer, said they are still waiting for the decision of Binalbagan Mayor Alejandro Mirasol if he will also join the vaccination.

They will join Mayor Manuel Escalante of Manapla, Hinoba-an Mayor Ernesto Estrao and Hinigaran Mayor Jose Nadie Arceo, who have earlier ...

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The Hands-Down Best Experience You Will Have Swimsuit Shopping

April 29, 2021

The Hands-Down Best Experience You Will Have Swimsuit Shopping

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Can anyone else feel it? Winter is over! We are all very much looking forward to a more "normal" summer this year: bike rides, hiking, playgrounds, and swimming. 

The only thing missing is a swimsuit that fits. 

Can anyone honestly say they enjoy trying on swimsuits?

Continue reading The Hands-Down Best Experience You Will Have Swimsuit Shopping at Wit & Delight | Designing a Life Well-Lived.

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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Logan Paul: What you need to know about their exhibition bout

April 29, 2021

One of boxing's greatest, Floyd Mayweather, will face Logan Paul in an exhibition. Why? We explain.

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How to Convert Freemium Users Using In-app Methods

April 29, 2021

Dropbox offers cloud storage. Slack offers an online collaboration space. Candy Crush is a gaming app. All these apps have different services to offer but there is one thing common in all of them – they all follow the Freemium Model of subscription.

Freemium, which is an amalgamation of Free + Premium is one of the most widely used subscription models by websites and apps across all genres. This model has its roots in the most common psychology of users – try and then buy. Users expect to try products before they add their payment details. This is ...

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How to Convert Freemium Users Using In-app Methods

April 29, 2021

Dropbox offers cloud storage. Slack offers an online collaboration space. Candy Crush is a gaming app. All these apps have different services to offer but there is one thing common in all of them – they all follow the Freemium Model of subscription.

Freemium, which is an amalgamation of Free + Premium is one of the most widely used subscription models by websites and apps across all genres. This model has its roots in the most common psychology of users – try and then buy. Users expect to try products before they add their payment details. This is ...

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First Trailer for 'Sweet Tooth' Reveals Netflix's Bold DC Comics...

April 29, 2021



First Trailer for 'Sweet Tooth' Reveals Netflix's Bold DC Comics Adaptation

Netflix has released the first trailer for their upcoming Sweet Tooth series, based on the DC Comic of the same name. And boy does this look weird in the best way.

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Lack of policy hampers energy storage in Cyprus

April 29, 2021

Although the government last month started offering purchase incentives for residential batteries, a net metering regime which is in place for solar households means there is little to prompt PV owners to splash out more on storage.

The chief product officer of a Cypriot-based battery manufacturer which serves Russia and Asian and EU markets but does not sell products in its own backyard, has told pv magazine the lack of an energy storage policy means the island nation "is missing its chance to innovate and lead while we do have the resources and skills."

Cypriot Andreas Procopiou said ...

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Data-data ra gidili sa DTI

April 29, 2021

Kon duna kay cash nga ikapalit og four-wheeled ug two-wheeled nga sakyanan, mahimo na kini karon human ang Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) nidili sa dealers sa paggamit sa "installment only."

Dunay dealers sa mga sakyanan ug motorsiklo nga di magpapalit og cash kay sila gusto og data-data nga ipaagi sa financing.

Mga car ug motorcycle buyer nangreklamo niini ug niabot sa atensyon sa DTI hinungdan sa pagluwat og administrative order.

Ubos sa DTI Administrative Order (DAO) No. 21-03 kun "Guidelines for payments options on the purchase of consumer products and services" nga niepekto sugod niadtong Abril 23, ...

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Cops relocate as CCSC reopens to the public

April 29, 2021

MORE than 400 members of the Police Regional Office-Central Visayas (PRO 7)'s Crisis Response Battalion (CRB) are set to vacate their temporary barracks at the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) next month.

This as the Cebu City Government decided to reopen the CCSC to joggers beginning Monday, May 3, 2021.

Members of the CRB have made the CCSC their temporary home since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic last year as they were tapped to enforce minimum health protocols in the city.

With the scheduled reopening of the CCSC to the public next month, CRB members will be relocated ...

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Senator 'sorry' for claiming Mactan hero from Mindanao

April 29, 2021

SEN. Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go apologized to Cebuanos for sharing a version of Lapulapu's story during the 500th commemoration of the Battle of Mactan on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in Lapu-Lapu City.

Go, in his speech during the commemoration, quoted Abraham Ibarani-Idjirani's study on Philippine history that Lapulapu was a Tausug warrior ordered to monitor some islands where foreigners were seen.

The senator's story of Lapulapu drew the ire of some Cebuanos, as it deviated from the popular narrative of who Lapulapu was.

"Ako po ay taus-pusong humihingi ng paumanhin kung iba ang dating ng aking naikwento. Nais kong ...

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Labella seeks update on vaccine allocation

April 29, 2021

CEBU City wants its "fair share" of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccine from the national government.

This, as Mayor Edgardo Labella once again requested vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. for a fresh shipment so the City can resume inoculating senior citizens, which was stopped on Friday, April 23, 2021, after it ran out of vaccines.

Based on reports, the national government recently received 500,000 doses of the Sinovac vaccine and 150,000 doses of the Sputnik V vaccine.

"May we respectfully request that Cebu City will be given a fair share of said vaccines as our senior citizens are ...

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Cops relocate as CCSC reopens to the public

April 29, 2021

MORE than 400 members of the Police Regional Office-Central Visayas (PRO 7)'s Crisis Response Battalion (CRB) are set to vacate their temporary barracks at the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) next month.

This as the Cebu City Government decided to reopen the CCSC to joggers beginning Monday, May 3, 2021.

Members of the CRB have made the CCSC their temporary home since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic last year as they were tapped to enforce minimum health protocols in the city.

With the scheduled reopening of the CCSC to the public next month, CRB members will be relocated ...

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Senator 'sorry' for claiming Mactan hero from Mindanao

April 29, 2021

SEN. Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go apologized to Cebuanos for sharing a version of Lapulapu's story during the 500th commemoration of the Battle of Mactan on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in Lapu-Lapu City.

Go, in his speech during the commemoration, quoted Abraham Ibarani-Idjirani's study on Philippine history that Lapulapu was a Tausug warrior ordered to monitor some islands where foreigners were seen.

The senator's story of Lapulapu drew the ire of some Cebuanos, as it deviated from the popular narrative of who Lapulapu was.

"Ako po ay taus-pusong humihingi ng paumanhin kung iba ang dating ng aking naikwento. Nais kong ...

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Labella seeks update on vaccine allocation

April 29, 2021

CEBU City wants its "fair share" of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccine from the national government.

This, as Mayor Edgardo Labella once again requested vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. for a fresh shipment so the City can resume inoculating senior citizens, which was stopped on Friday, April 23, 2021, after it ran out of vaccines.

Based on reports, the national government recently received 500,000 doses of the Sinovac vaccine and 150,000 doses of the Sputnik V vaccine.

"May we respectfully request that Cebu City will be given a fair share of said vaccines as our senior citizens are ...

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Penguins' Malkin practices, nearing return

April 29, 2021

Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin practiced on Wednesday, indicating he is near a return from a lower-body injury that's kept him out since mid-March.

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Guide to the four realms of NHL divisional play in 2021

April 29, 2021

With all intradivisional play in the NHL regular season, some trends have emerged in the four realigned groupings.

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ITRPV: Large formats are here to stay

April 29, 2021

The 2021 edition of the International Technology Roadmap for Photovoltaics (ITRPV) was published today by German engineering association VDMA. The report, which forecasts technology trends across the solar industry, expects PERC to maintain its position as the dominant cell technology and notes that large wafer formats are here to stay.

German engineering association the VDMA (Verbandes Deutsche Maschinen- und Anlagenbau) today published the twelfth edition of its annual International Technology Roadmap for Photovoltaics (ITRPV)report. Based on input from experts across the supply chain, the report analyzes recent trends in the PV technology space and makes predictions as to ...

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Antimony selenide solar cell with 6.4% efficiency

April 29, 2021

Liquid error: undefined local variable or method `previous' for PostDrop:PostDrop

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Bzzzzz: Gwen uses Bush sound bite in promise to run for governor. PJ cites Aesop fable in doubting motive of call for her to seek a Senate seat.

April 29, 2021

REPRESENTATIVE Pablo John Garcia in a brief talk with Capitol reporters Thursday, April 29, said the people behind the Gwen Garcia for Senator movement are identified with the rival of One Cebu Party, including some former media personalities. He said they want her out of the province race as they know she is sure to win.

Governor Garcia, in the same presser, declaring categorically she will run again for governor in 2022, echoed the famous or infamous phrase used by then US presidential candidate George H.W. Bush at the 1988 Republican national convention as he accepted his party's nomination ...

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Bzzzzz: Gwen uses Bush sound bite in promise to run for governor. PJ cites Aesop fable in doubting motive of call for her to seek a Senate seat.

April 29, 2021

REPRESENTATIVE Pablo John Garcia in a brief talk with Capitol reporters Thursday, April 29, said the people behind the Gwen Garcia for Senator movement are identified with the rival of One Cebu Party, including some former media personalities. He said they want her out of the province race as they know she is sure to win.

Governor Garcia, in the same presser, declaring categorically she will run again for governor in 2022, echoed the famous or infamous phrase used by then US presidential candidate George H.W. Bush at the 1988 Republican national convention as he accepted his party's nomination ...

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Batapa-Sigue: I know now

April 29, 2021

TODAY'S Disruptive Mode is in literary style. Here is a poem I wrote last April 27, 2020, dedicated to those who proudly sport #NewNormal Self for things that are not actually supposed to be new. It is actually part of a short parody found in jocellebatapasigue.com, actually the lines of King Moron of Pandemonia in The Land of Idiots Scene 2, entitled "I Know."

I know now I should have started these things before the pandemic.

I know now that shortening the time to do things is more efficient and cost-effective than doing it for a longer period even ...

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Batapa-Sigue: I know now

April 29, 2021

TODAY'S Disruptive Mode is in literary style. Here is a poem I wrote last April 27, 2020, dedicated to those who proudly sport #NewNormal Self for things that are not actually supposed to be new. It is actually part of a short parody found in jocellebatapasigue.com, actually the lines of King Moron of Pandemonia in The Land of Idiots Scene 2, entitled "I Know."

I know now I should have started these things before the pandemic.

I know now that shortening the time to do things is more efficient and cost-effective than doing it for a longer period even ...

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Sabonero Ng Bayan Refilling Depot opens in Silay City

April 29, 2021

THE Sabonero ng Bayan refilling depot by Big Boss was inaugurated on April 28, 2021, at Severino building, Rizal Street, Silay City.

Silay City Mayor Mark Andrew Golez and Punong Barangay 2 Noel Lacson graced the blessing and grand opening of the said firm along with Negrense business owners Joe Marie Verde, his business partner Katherine Samson and the main Sabonero ng Bayan Refilling Depot-Franchisor Mervelz Trading with its owners Melvin Rigodon and Ma. Clavel Rigodon, both are Cebuano entrepreneurs.

Sabonero Ng Bayan, Presyong Pang-Masa, Sabong Bentang-Benta! offers commercial-grade quality products at very affordable prices.

They have products with ...

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Sabonero Ng Bayan Refilling Depot opens in Silay City

April 29, 2021

THE Sabonero ng Bayan refilling depot by Big Boss was inaugurated on April 28, 2021, at Severino building, Rizal Street, Silay City.

Silay City Mayor Mark Andrew Golez and Punong Barangay 2 Noel Lacson graced the blessing and grand opening of the said firm along with Negrense business owners Joe Marie Verde, his business partner Katherine Samson and the main Sabonero ng Bayan Refilling Depot-Franchisor Mervelz Trading with its owners Melvin Rigodon and Ma. Clavel Rigodon, both are Cebuano entrepreneurs.

Sabonero Ng Bayan, Presyong Pang-Masa, Sabong Bentang-Benta! offers commercial-grade quality products at very affordable prices.

They have products with ...

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DA-Western Visayas exec lauds farmers, stakeholders as region posts highest annual agri growth

April 29, 2021

THE top official of the Department of Agriculture (DA) in Western Visayas has lauded farmers and stakeholders as the region posted the highest annual growth in agriculture output for 2020.

DA-Western Visayas Regional Director Remelyn Recoter, in her Facebook post, said the region's agricultural production posted a growth rate of 4.7 percent in 2020 based on the data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

Recoter said the regional line agency would like to express its sincerest appreciation to all the stakeholders in the region especially the farmers, fishers and animal raisers.

"They gave their best efforts in spite of ...

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DA-Western Visayas exec lauds farmers, stakeholders as region posts highest annual agri growth

April 29, 2021

THE top official of the Department of Agriculture (DA) in Western Visayas has lauded farmers and stakeholders as the region posted the highest annual growth in agriculture output for 2020.

DA-Western Visayas Regional Director Remelyn Recoter, in her Facebook post, said the region's agricultural production posted a growth rate of 4.7 percent in 2020 based on the data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

Recoter said the regional line agency would like to express its sincerest appreciation to all the stakeholders in the region especially the farmers, fishers and animal raisers.

"They gave their best efforts in spite of ...

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Road network poised to boost peace, tourism in La Castellana

April 29, 2021

THE Municipal Government of La Castellana is banking on the development of roads in Barangay Puso to boost tourism, as well as peace and order in the area.

Mayor Rhumyla Nicor-Mangilimutan, who led the groundbreaking of the P4 million worth of concrete road construction project in Barangay Puso Thursday, April 29, 2021, said the barangay had been an insurgency-affected area for a long time already.

In 2013, nine persons were killed while nine others were injured in an ambush staged by suspected New People's Army rebels.

Nicor-Mangilimutan said following the gruesome killing, which was during the term of his ...

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Road network poised to boost peace, tourism in La Castellana

April 29, 2021

THE Municipal Government of La Castellana is banking on the development of roads in Barangay Puso to boost tourism, as well as peace and order in the area.

Mayor Rhumyla Nicor-Mangilimutan, who led the groundbreaking of the P4 million worth of concrete road construction project in Barangay Puso Thursday, April 29, 2021, said the barangay had been an insurgency-affected area for a long time already.

In 2013, nine persons were killed while nine others were injured in an ambush staged by suspected New People's Army rebels.

Nicor-Mangilimutan said following the gruesome killing, which was during the term of his ...

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Training with alligators: Eubank Jr.'s preparations on new trainer Jones Jr.'s farm

April 29, 2021

Chris Eubank Jr. reflects on what he has learned from new trainer Roy Jones Jr. and living on his farm ahead of their first fight together on Saturday.

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2 ka bata nalumos

April 29, 2021

Duha ka mga bata, nagpanuigon og 3 ug 5 anyos, nangalumos sa managlahing mga dapit ug oras sa Miyerkules, Abril 28, 2021 sa Lalawigan sa Sugbo.

Usa ka birthday party nahimong trahedya human nalumos ang 3 anyos nga batang lalake sa swimming pool alas 2:00 sa hapon sa Miyerkulis sa Barangay Talaga, lungsod sa Argao, habagatang Sugbo.

Ang bata giila sa kapulisan nga si Zachary Gabriel Escultor, nagpuyo sa Barangay Talaga ug patay nang niabot sa tambalanan.

Si Police Staff Sgt. Howard Maynopas sa Argao Police Station nga nahinabi sa Superbalita Cebu, nagkanayon nga si Mia Escultor, inahan, uban ...

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Security plan prepared as Kawasan Falls sets reopening

April 29, 2021

THE police in Cebu Province are preparing for the reopening of Kawasan Falls in the town of Badian next month.

The leadership of the Cebu Police Provincial Office (CPPO) is expecting that the reopening of Kawasan Falls will draw a large crowd of local tourists who want to cool down amid the summer heat.

Kawasan Falls was closed to the public because of the Covid-19 pandemic last year.

As the government loosened restrictions in places under modified general community quarantine, the Cebu Provincial Government decided to reopen the tourism industry and other economic activities to revitalize the province's economy ...

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OAR chapels, parishes in Cebu declared places of pilgrimage

April 29, 2021

THE parishes and chapels of school campuses under the Order of the Augustinian Recollects (OAR) have been declared as places of pilgrimage from April 29, 2021 to April 29, 2022.

University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) president Fr. Christopher Maspara read the decree during the Eucharistic celebration on April 29.

The period from April 29 this year until April 29 in 2022 has also been declared "A Special Year of Grace" for the parishes and school campuses' chapels under the OAR.

The declaration was granted to parishes and campuses' chapels including Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish-Recoletos on Magallanes St. ...

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Security plan prepared as Kawasan Falls sets reopening

April 29, 2021

THE police in Cebu Province are preparing for the reopening of Kawasan Falls in the town of Badian next month.

The leadership of the Cebu Police Provincial Office (CPPO) is expecting that the reopening of Kawasan Falls will draw a large crowd of local tourists who want to cool down amid the summer heat.

Kawasan Falls was closed to the public because of the Covid-19 pandemic last year.

As the government loosened restrictions in places under modified general community quarantine, the Cebu Provincial Government decided to reopen the tourism industry and other economic activities to revitalize the province's economy ...

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OAR chapels, parishes in Cebu declared places of pilgrimage

April 29, 2021

THE parishes and chapels of school campuses under the Order of the Augustinian Recollects (OAR) have been declared as places of pilgrimage from April 29, 2021 to April 29, 2022.

University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) president Fr. Christopher Maspara read the decree during the Eucharistic celebration on April 29.

The period from April 29 this year until April 29 in 2022 has also been declared "A Special Year of Grace" for the parishes and school campuses' chapels under the OAR.

The declaration was granted to parishes and campuses' chapels including Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish-Recoletos on Magallanes St. ...

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Cebu City Hall launches barangay-hopping pantry

April 29, 2021

SINCE the opening of the "City Hall pantry at your doorstep" by the Cebu City Government on Monday, April 26, 2021, around 2,600 families in five barangays have benefited from the program.

This was disclosed by Market Administrator Irvin Cabales, who is leading the program initiated by Mayor Edgardo Labella with the support of vendor associations of the Carbon Public Market and other public markets in the city.

The barangays that were already visited by the "City Hall pantry at your doorstep" were Day-as, Luz, Bulacao, Sambag 2 and Quiot.

The beneficiaries were able to choose a variety of ...

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Cebu City Hall launches barangay-hopping pantry

April 29, 2021

SINCE the opening of the "City Hall pantry at your doorstep" by the Cebu City Government on Monday, April 26, 2021, around 2,600 families in five barangays have benefited from the program.

This was disclosed by Market Administrator Irvin Cabales, who is leading the program initiated by Mayor Edgardo Labella with the support of vendor associations of the Carbon Public Market and other public markets in the city.

The barangays that were already visited by the "City Hall pantry at your doorstep" were Day-as, Luz, Bulacao, Sambag 2 and Quiot.

The beneficiaries were able to choose a variety of ...

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Team GB to have male, female flagbearers

April 29, 2021

Team Great Britain is set to have male and female flagbearers at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics for the first time in the country's history at the Games.

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Jaybie Mantilla does it all as Dumaguete snaps slump with win over Tabogon

April 29, 2021

ALCANTARA -- Jaybie Mantilla put the Dumaguete Warriors on his back and carried them to a 90-85 win over the Tabogon Voyagers in the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup on Thursday night, April 29, at the Alcantara Civic Center in Alcantara, Cebu.

Down by 15 at halftime, Mantilla -- a former Cesafi MVP -- came alive and exploded for 17 points in the third to turn the tables on the Voyagers and shove the Warriors into the driver's seat, 71-69.

He then completed a three-point play with 2:44 left in the game to put Dumaguete in the lead for ...

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Jaybie Mantilla does it all as Dumaguete snaps slump with win over Tabogon

April 29, 2021

ALCANTARA -- Jaybie Mantilla put the Dumaguete Warriors on his back and carried them to a 90-85 win over the Tabogon Voyagers in the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup on Thursday night, April 29, at the Alcantara Civic Center in Alcantara, Cebu.

Down by 15 at halftime, Mantilla -- a former Cesafi MVP -- came alive and exploded for 17 points in the third to turn the tables on the Voyagers and shove the Warriors into the driver's seat, 71-69.

He then completed a three-point play with 2:44 left in the game to put Dumaguete in the lead for ...

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NTPC tenders 600 MW of wind-solar projects across India

April 29, 2021

EPC service providers have until May 31 to bid for Interstate Transmission System-connected solar capacity anywhere in India. PV cells and modules of any origin can be used in the bids for the projects.

From pv magazine India

State-run power producer NTPC has opened up bids to provide engineering, procurement and construction services for 600 MW of Interstate Transmission System-connected wind-solar hybrid projects throughout India.

NTPC Ltd. will develop the projects through its wholly owned subsidiary, NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd.

The projects will be hybrid wind-solar installations, connected via single points or separate injection points on the Interstate Transmission ...

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Editoryal: Di pa panahon

April 29, 2021

Dunay grupo nga nag-aghat kang Gobernador Gwendolyn Garcia sa paglansar pagka senador sa 2022 elections. Tubag sa gobernador nga ang pagtukod sa grupo way pagtugot kaniya.

Panahon na ba nga ang gobernador magpapili sa mas taas nga posisyon? Dili pa. Naa pa si Garcia sa iyang laing unang termino. Mao pay pagsugod niya sa pagpahimutang sa mga proyekto nga iyang gilantaw makapalambo sa kinabuhi sa mga Sugboanon, labina ning panahon sa pandemic.

Nagsugod na usab siya sa pagpaayo sa mga karsada ug uban pang mga estruktura nga mopaluag sa kinabuhi sa mga Sugboanon ug mopalambo sa ekonomiya.

Ning mga ...

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Grupo nag-aghat ni Garcia mag senador

April 29, 2021

Usa ka multi-sectoral nga grupo sa Sugbo nilusad og inisyatiba nga nag-awhag kang Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia sa pagdagan sa pagka senador alang sa umaabot nga 2022 national elections.

Ang Gwen Garcia for Senator Movement: "Ang Probinsyana, Cebu's Pride," nipahigayon og press conference sa Huwebes sa buntag, Abril April 29, 2021, sa House of Lechon restaurant sa Cebu City aron pagdasig kang Garcia nga modagan pagka senador sa Mayo 2022 nga national elections.

Ang grupo nangangkon nga duna silay 4,500 ka mga sakop sa Siyudad sa Sugbo ug lalawigan.

Naglakip sa convenors sila si Edward Ligas, lead convenor; Neil ...

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'Illegal recruiter' nadakpan sa entrapment

April 29, 2021

Nasikop sa entrapment operation sa National Bureau of Investigation (NBI-7) ang giingong illegal recruiter nga si Juvelyn "Ghat" De Los Trico sa foodcourt sa usa ka mall sa Dakbayan sa Sugbo sa Abril 27, 2021.

Si De Los Trico gisumbong sa duha ka mga kaila niini nga nabiktima human gipasaligan nga makatrabaho sa Singapore ug Dubai isip customer care service.

Ang mga biktima giila nga sila si Sheena Mae Faustino ug Maria Monica Abella, pulos hingkod ang pangidaron, taga dakbayan sa Sugbo.

Giiingong modus ni de los Trico mao ang pagpangayo og kwarta sa mga biktima aron may ikaproseso ...

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Editorial: Tanke, Talisay

April 29, 2021

"Tiangge" or wet market, that was how anyone who had been to the coastal barangay of Tanke, Talisay would describe the bravado with which illegal drugs were sold in that corner of the city before 2016.

The village seemed like a parallel universe with residents, local officials and the police reduced to inferior terms in the presence and dominance of drug lords. No one dared to rock the boat.

In 2020, in a speech during a Sinulog affair, President Rodrigo Duterte singled out Talisay City for its drug situation, and Barangay Tanke apparently was at the core of that ...

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Editorial: Tanke, Talisay

April 29, 2021

"Tiangge" or wet market, that was how anyone who had been to the coastal barangay of Tanke, Talisay would describe the bravado with which illegal drugs were sold in that corner of the city before 2016.

The village seemed like a parallel universe with residents, local officials and the police reduced to inferior terms in the presence and dominance of drug lords. No one dared to rock the boat.

In 2020, in a speech during a Sinulog affair, President Rodrigo Duterte singled out Talisay City for its drug situation, and Barangay Tanke apparently was at the core of that ...

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Andy Ruiz Jr.-Chris Arreola expert picks: It would take a 'miracle' for Arreola to upset Ruiz

April 29, 2021

Former opponents and boxing experts make their predictions ahead of the Andy Ruiz Jr.-Chris Arreola heavyweight fight.

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Ranking the best upcoming fights, including Canelo-Saunders, Ramirez-Taylor and the return of Ruiz

April 29, 2021

The boxing schedule is filling in, and we rank the best upcoming fights this spring.

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South Korea inoculates Olympians ahead of Tokyo

April 29, 2021

South Korea began administering fast-track COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday to athletes, coaches and others expected to attend the Tokyo Olympics.

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Andy Ruiz Jr.-Chris Arreola expert picks: It would take a 'miracle' for Arreola to upset Ruiz

April 29, 2021

Former opponents and boxing experts make their predictions ahead of the Andy Ruiz Jr.-Chris Arreola heavyweight fight.

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Andy Ruiz Jr.-Chris Arreola expert picks: It would take a 'miracle' for Arreola to upset Ruiz

April 29, 2021

Former opponents and boxing experts make their predictions ahead of the Andy Ruiz Jr.-Chris Arreola heavyweight fight.

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Kawasan Falls buksan sa Mayo

April 29, 2021

Kapulisan sa Probinsya sa Sugbo nangandam sa pagbukas pagbalik sa Kawasan Falls sa lungsod sa Badian, habagatang Sugbo karong Mayo.

Gipanglantawan sa kapulisan nga dagsaon sa mga lokal nga turista ang pagbukas pagbalik sa Kawasan falls human ni sirad-i sulod sa usa ka tuig nunot sa pag-igo sa coronavirus pandemic.

Nahukman sa Kagamhanan sa Lalawigan sa Sugbo nga buksan na pagbalik sa publiko sunod buwan ang falls aron hinayhinay nga mobangon ang ekonomiya sa turismo sa probinsya sa Sugbo.

Matod ni Police Colonel Engelbert Soriano, hepe sa kapulisan sa lalawigan sa Sugbo nga ila kining pangandaman uban sa Department ...

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Kapin 2 mil naalagaran sa Cebu City Hall pantry

April 29, 2021

Sukad gibuksan ang City Hall "pantry at your door step" sa Cebu City Government, niabot na og 2,600 ka mga pamilya ang nakapahimulos gikan sa lima ka barangay sa dakbayan niadtong Lunes, Abril 26,2021.

Kini ang gibutyag ni Market Administrator Irvin Cabales, kinsa maoy nangulo sa programa nga giumol ni Mayor Edgardo Labella ubos sa suporta sa mga manggihatagon nga kahugpongan sa vendors sa

Carbon Public Market ug ubang merkado publiko sa dakbayan.

Lakip sa mga barangay nga nabisita na sa City Hall pantry at your door step mao ang Day-as, Bo. Luz, Bulacao, Sambag II ug Quiot kansang ...

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Nag-okupar sa CSCC nga battalion ibalhin

April 29, 2021

Kapin sa 400 ka mga sakop sa Crisis Response Battalion (CRB) nga naa kasamtangan nga gipapuyo sa Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) sulod sa kapin usa ka tuig, gitakda na nga ibalhin sa mga police station sa Siyudad sa Sugbo kini human nga ablihan na sa publiko ang pasilidad.

Nahukman sa City Hall nga buksan na sa publiko ang CCSC nga gisirad-an kapin usa ka tuig human miigo ang coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).

Ang pasilidad nga gipuy-an sa kapin 400 ka mga personnel nga sakop sa CRBN nga maoy gipakatap sa kadalanan aron mopatuman sa minimum health standard.

Tungod ...

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Gitabangan og kulata, patay

April 29, 2021

Usa ka drayber sa habalhabal gitabangan og kulata-patay sa silingan niadtong Miyerkulis, Abril 28, 2021 sa alas 7:00 sa buntag sa Sitio Bayong, Brgy. Tisa, Dakbayan sa Sugbo.

Ang biktima mao si Ryan Banosa Zapanta, 40, drayber sa habalhabal, dunay kapuyo ug nagpuyo sa nahisgutang lugar.

Nasikop ang usa sa mga suspek nga si Roniel Atillo, 40, ulitawo, trabahante sa advertising company ug nagpuyo sa Tisa.

Samtang, nakasibat si Richard Morga Miao, 34, ulitawo, drayber usab sa habalhabal ug nagpuyo sa Tisa.

Matod ni Major. Janelito Marquez, hepe sa Tisa Police Station, ang pagpangulata nahitabo sa alas 10:00 sa ...

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The father of Spain's solar tax works, now, for a PV company

April 29, 2021

The former Spanish industry minister, José Manuel Soria, has become the president of Island Green Power España SL, the Spanish unit of U.K.-based developer of large photovoltaic plants, Island Green Power.

From pv magazine Spain

José Manuel Soria was Spain's minister of industry, energy and tourism from December 2011 to April 2016, and is still well known in the Spanish renewable energy sector for being the promoter of the so-called 'solar tax,' which was introduced in 2015 and for more three years completely halted the development of rooftop PV in Spain.

Although installations with a capacity of ...

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Porter sa Angasil wharf sa Mactan gidunggab sa tomboy

April 29, 2021

Nalandig sa tambalanan ang usa ka porter sa Angasil wharf sa Barangay Mactan, Dakbayan sa Lapu-Lapu human kini dunggaba sa iyang kabanay nga tomboy gumikan sa personal nila nga kasungian.

Ang biktima nailang si Frederick Alibong Silawan, 32, ug molupyo sa Angasil, Mactan.

Samtang ang nagdunggab kaniya mao ang iya ra usab kabanay nga si Rosana Alibong Godinez, 41, ug molupyo ra usab sa Angasil.

Nitahan si Godinez sa kapulisan human sa pagpanunggab.

Matod ni Police Major Narciso Abapo hepe sa Mactan Police Station sa Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LCPO) nga base sa ilang pakisusi posibleng personal ang motibo ...

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Nalzaro: Way saksi, way ebidensiya, way kaso

April 29, 2021

Gibutyag ni Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) Director Col. Josefino Ligan nga wala magkatakdo ang empty shells o basiyo sa bala nga nakuha sa crime scene diin pusila patay si Ritchie "Myles" Nepomuceno sa Basak Pardo sa Abril 19, 2021 ug ang armas nga gigamit ni Staff Sergeant Celso Colita sa pagpusil sa iyang kaugalingon sa maong gihapong adlaw. Kini base sa resulta sa ballistic examination nga gipahigayon sa kapulisan kay gidudahan man god nga si Colita maoy nipusil ni Nepomuceno.

Si Nepomuceno maoy mitumbok kang Colita ug laing 10 ka kaubang mga pulis nga kanhi nadestino sa Sawang ...

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Barrita: Estorya ni Sen. Go ni LapuLapu kataw-anan, subo

April 29, 2021

Kataw-anan apan makapasubo, matod pa ni Jobers Bersales, usa ka Sugbuanong archaeologist ug historian, bahin sa kasayoran nga gipaambit ni Senador Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go atol sa ika-500 nga kasumaran sa Battle of Mactan niadtong Martes, Abril 27, 2021.

Sa iyang pakigpulong sa Kadaugan sa Mactan, si Go niingon nga si LapuLapu, ang gipasidunggan nga nakapatay ni Ferdinand Magellan, usa ka Tausug. Matod pa ni Go, gipadala siya dinhi aron pagsusi sa mga langyaw nga nidunggo sa kabaybayonan sa isla sa Mactan.

Matod pa ni Bersales, "It is laughable. At the same time, it is also sad that Sen. ...

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Papa Joe: Bulilyaso

April 29, 2021

Dear Papa Joe,

Ako si Jun, 26 anyos na, taga Cebu. Nahilambigit ko og duha ka mga babaye ang usa biyuda, ang usa 20 anyos pa.

Kining biyuda kay maoy nag sustento nako para makalabang ko sa inadlaw adlaw na panginanghalon nako kay nawad-an ko og trabaho tungod sa pandemic.

Karon, di malikayan makahimamat og batan on ug mao ni ang usa sa akong uyab, pero ang problema namabdos. Karon, ipapriso kuno ko kon di ko mosuporta sa bata man lang. Pero wa man koy trabaho ug nakapirma baya ko sa barangay. Mosibat na ta ko pero nasakpan ko ...

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Backpackers Hostel nagpahipi sa Panagsama

April 29, 2021

Harvey D. Yburan / Nagsuwat

Vergel Abaquita / Hulagway

Gawas sa kanindot sa kadagatan sa Panagsama, lungsod sa Moalboal, sa hagabatang bahin sa lalawigan sa Sugbo adunay dapit nga haom alang niadtong gigutom, or gustong mag-chill chill.

Ang Smooth Café nahimutang sa Panagsama Beach, Barangay Basdiot, Moalboal.

"To smooth out your day with freshly roasted coffee, great quality food, delicious cakes and refreshing drinks," tagline sa maong establisemento.

Ang Moalboal naila sa mga lokal ug international tourist tungod sa diving sites ilabi na sa sikat nga Sardines Run, himsog nga coral ecosystem, ug whale sharks

SINUGDANAN

Nagsugod ang operasyon ...

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Rabacal: Kadaugan sa Mactan 2021

April 29, 2021

Daku na kaayo og kalainan ang pagsaulog sa Kadaugan sa Mactan karong tuiga itandi sa milabay nga katuigan sa wala pa ang Chan administration. Bongga kaayo ang maong kasaulogan kaniadto tungod man gud sab hinuon kay wa pa man kadtoy Covid–19.

Hisgutan ko kini kay ako ang naghangyo kang anhing konsehal Damian Gomez nga tukorun ang Lapu-Lapu City Tourism, Cultural and Historical Affairs Commission nga mibuhi sa giundang na untang Battle of Mactan.

Dugay nga giplanuhan ang pagpahigayon sa unang Kadaugan nga among gipadirihi-an ni Al Evangelio. Gawas sa re-enactment nga gihimo sa baybayon sa Mactan, diha pay presentation ...

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Backpackers Hostel nagpahipi sa Panagsama

April 29, 2021

Harvey D. Yburan / Nagsuwat

Vergel Abaquita / Hulagway

Gawas sa kanindot sa kadagatan sa Panagsama, lungsod sa Moalboal, sa hagabatang bahin sa lalawigan sa Sugbo adunay dapit nga haom alang niadtong gigutom, or gustong mag-chill chill.

Ang Smooth Café nahimutang sa Panagsama Beach, Barangay Basdiot, Moalboal.

"To smooth out your day with freshly roasted coffee, great quality food, delicious cakes and refreshing drinks," tagline sa maong establisemento.

Ang Moalboal naila sa mga lokal ug international tourist tungod sa diving sites ilabi na sa sikat nga Sardines Run, himsog nga coral ecosystem, ug whale sharks

SINUGDANAN

Nagsugod ang operasyon ...

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Serna: Unsa man gyuy tinuod ni LapuLapu?

April 29, 2021

Daghang kilay ang niisa ug kaspa nga niulbo tungod sa pakigpulong ni Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go atol sa pagsaulog sa ika-500 nga kasumaran sa Kadaugan sa Mactan diin giingong nahisupak sa kasaysayan.

Tingali may basehanan ang giingon ni Sen. Go nga kaliwat og Tausog si LapuLapu apan ang iyang giingong panghitabo sa panagtagbo nila ni Magellan nga nisangpot sa pagkamatay sa nauwahi, sukwahi sa dugay nang gituohan sa mga kaliwat sa giisip nga unang bayani sa nasud.

Sa ikaduhang higayon, nasaksihan nako ang programa sa telebisyon nga "Eat's Singing Time" sa Net25 diin si Marcelito Pomoy ug Jaycee Parker ...

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Serna: Unsa man gyuy tinuod ni LapuLapu?

April 29, 2021

Daghang kilay ang niisa ug kaspa nga niulbo tungod sa pakigpulong ni Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go atol sa pagsaulog sa ika-500 nga kasumaran sa Kadaugan sa Mactan diin giingong nahisupak sa kasaysayan.

Tingali may basehanan ang giingon ni Sen. Go nga kaliwat og Tausog si LapuLapu apan ang iyang giingong panghitabo sa panagtagbo nila ni Magellan nga nisangpot sa pagkamatay sa nauwahi, sukwahi sa dugay nang gituohan sa mga kaliwat sa giisip nga unang bayani sa nasud.

Sa ikaduhang higayon, nasaksihan nako ang programa sa telebisyon nga "Eat's Singing Time" sa Net25 diin si Marcelito Pomoy ug Jaycee Parker ...

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Floyd vs. Paul gihulagway nga estupido

April 29, 2021

Gisaway ni world super middleweight champion Mexican Canelo Alvarez ang bugtong napilde kaniya nga si Floyd Mayweather Jr. nga nanguwarta lang pinaagi sa exhibition bouts.

Mao kini ang reaksyon ni Alvarez human na-finalize ang laing exhibition bout ni Mayweather batok sa YouTube sensation nga si Logan Paul nga ipahigayon karong Hunyo 6, 2021 sa Hard Rock Stadium sa Miami Gardens, Florida.

Sa interbyu sa YouTube channel ni Graham Bensinger, gihulagway ni Alvarez ang Mayweather-Paul fight nga "estupido" ug wala kini hinungdan.

"Well, it's just an exhibition," pasabot ni Alvarez. "It's about making money is all. It's really not relevant ...

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PBA nag-agad sa IATF

April 29, 2021

Nag-agad na lang karon ang Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) sa Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) kabahin sa pagsugod sa ilang 46th season.

Kini human nakighugpong sila si PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial ug Brgy. Ginebra governor Alfranchis Chua nila ni Senator Bong Go ug Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea sa Malacañang niadtong Abril 28, 2021.

Atol sa panaghugpong, si Go, kinsa maoy Covid-19 vaccine czar sa Pilipinas, mitahatag og pagtutok kabahin sa kon kanus-a masugdan ang 46th season nga taodtaod na sab nga nalangan tungod sa mga kahasol nga hatod sa pandemya.

Sa orihinal nga plano, niadto ra untang Abril 18, 2021 ...

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Biden's declaration: America's democracy 'is rising anew'

April 29, 2021

WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden declared that "America is rising anew" as he called for an expansion of federal programs to drive the economy past the coronavirus pandemic and broadly extend the social safety net on a scale not seen in decades.

Biden's nationally televised address to Congress, his first, raised the stakes for his ability to sell his plans to voters of both parties, even if Republican lawmakers prove resistant. The Democratic president is following Wednesday night's speech by pushing his plans in person, beginning in Georgia on Thursday and then on to Pennsylvania and Virginia in the ...

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Biden's declaration: America's democracy 'is rising anew'

April 29, 2021

WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden declared that "America is rising anew" as he called for an expansion of federal programs to drive the economy past the coronavirus pandemic and broadly extend the social safety net on a scale not seen in decades.

Biden's nationally televised address to Congress, his first, raised the stakes for his ability to sell his plans to voters of both parties, even if Republican lawmakers prove resistant. The Democratic president is following Wednesday night's speech by pushing his plans in person, beginning in Georgia on Thursday and then on to Pennsylvania and Virginia in the ...

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Tell it to SunStar: On India pandemic tragedy

April 29, 2021

By Renester P. Suralta

The recent pandemic tragedy in India is a wake-up call to all nations. It is a serious warning never to let our guard down even if we get vaccinated.

This very traditional and conservative country in Southeast Asia with a 1.38 billion population was able to develop its vaccine and among the first countries to inoculate its hundred million citizens. However, the recent incident shocked and dismayed the world, instead of praise and admiration to this self-sustaining country.

The country has reported 346,786 new Covid-19 cases in one day, with 2,624 deaths, the world's highest ...

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Tell it to SunStar: On India pandemic tragedy

April 29, 2021

By Renester P. Suralta

The recent pandemic tragedy in India is a wake-up call to all nations. It is a serious warning never to let our guard down even if we get vaccinated.

This very traditional and conservative country in Southeast Asia with a 1.38 billion population was able to develop its vaccine and among the first countries to inoculate its hundred million citizens. However, the recent incident shocked and dismayed the world, instead of praise and admiration to this self-sustaining country.

The country has reported 346,786 new Covid-19 cases in one day, with 2,624 deaths, the world's highest ...

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Clarkson gihandom sa Gilas Pilipinas

April 29, 2021

Makahatag og dugang kadasig, dugang kahinam ug dugang pagsalig alang sa Philippine basketball kon mahinayon nga makaduwa ang Fil-Am star sa Utah Jazz nga si Jordan Clarkson sa Gilas Pilipinas sa 2023 Fiba World Cup.

Mao kini ang gipabuhagay sa usa sa labing beterano nga nakaduwa na sa national team nga si Gabe Norwood sa interbyu sa "The Howie Severino Podcast".

Matod ni Norwood, kinsa usa sa mga pambato sa Rain or Shine Elasto Painters sa Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), nga seguradong maghinamhinam og maayo ang Filipino basketball fans kon naa si Clarkson sa Gilas Pilipinas hilabi na kay ...

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How a college dropout became a go-to jeweler for NFL draft prospects

April 29, 2021

From Joe Burrow to Justin Jefferson to Justin Fields, Leo Frost has quickly become a trusted jeweler for draft prospects looking to make a splash on their big night.

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How a college dropout became a go-to jeweler for NFL draft prospects

April 29, 2021

From Joe Burrow to Justin Jefferson to Justin Fields, Leo Frost has quickly become a trusted jeweler for draft prospects looking to make a splash on their big night.

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How a college dropout became a go-to jeweler for NFL draft prospects

April 29, 2021

From Joe Burrow to Justin Jefferson to Justin Fields, Leo Frost has quickly become a trusted jeweler for draft prospects looking to make a splash on their big night.

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How a college dropout became a go-to jeweler for NFL draft prospects

April 29, 2021

From Joe Burrow to Justin Jefferson to Justin Fields, Leo Frost has quickly become a trusted jeweler for draft prospects looking to make a splash on their big night.

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Satellites show world's glaciers melting faster than ever

April 29, 2021

GLACIERS are melting faster, losing 31 percent more snow and ice per year than they did 15 years earlier, according to three-dimensional satellite measurements of all the world's mountain glaciers.

Scientists blame human-caused climate change.

Using 20 years of recently declassified satellite data, scientists calculated that the world's 220,000 mountain glaciers are losing more than 328 billion tons (298 billion metric tons) of ice and snow per year since 2015, according to a study in Wednesday's journal Nature. That's enough melt flowing into the world's rising oceans to put Switzerland under almost 24 feet (7.2 meters) of water each ...

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Satellites show world's glaciers melting faster than ever

April 29, 2021

GLACIERS are melting faster, losing 31 percent more snow and ice per year than they did 15 years earlier, according to three-dimensional satellite measurements of all the world's mountain glaciers.

Scientists blame human-caused climate change.

Using 20 years of recently declassified satellite data, scientists calculated that the world's 220,000 mountain glaciers are losing more than 328 billion tons (298 billion metric tons) of ice and snow per year since 2015, according to a study in Wednesday's journal Nature. That's enough melt flowing into the world's rising oceans to put Switzerland under almost 24 feet (7.2 meters) of water each ...

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Carvajal: Hopelessly old hat

April 29, 2021

We live in a thoroughly and deeply authoritarian society. Truth, no matter how baseless, is what the person in authority says. In societies of this kind such as ours, stability is assured by people's obsequiousness to authorities that brook no contradiction.

In our homes, parents are always right. Not because they are but merely because they have authority over their children. They decide on the child's profession to pursue often without regard for inborn talents their child might want to optimize.

In our schools, teachers are always right. Education authorities are always right in mass producing schooled-but-not-necessarily-educated children with ...

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Carvajal: Hopelessly old hat

April 29, 2021

We live in a thoroughly and deeply authoritarian society. Truth, no matter how baseless, is what the person in authority says. In societies of this kind such as ours, stability is assured by people's obsequiousness to authorities that brook no contradiction.

In our homes, parents are always right. Not because they are but merely because they have authority over their children. They decide on the child's profession to pursue often without regard for inborn talents their child might want to optimize.

In our schools, teachers are always right. Education authorities are always right in mass producing schooled-but-not-necessarily-educated children with ...

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Michigan, Texas on rise in Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22

April 29, 2021

Comings and goings in the transfer portal have shaken up the Top 25 for next season in a signifiicant way.

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Michigan, Texas on rise in Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22

April 29, 2021

Comings and goings in the transfer portal have shaken up the Top 25 for next season in a signifiicant way.

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New Netflix Original Series 'Move to Heaven' trailer out now

April 29, 2021

NETFLIX has released the first official trailer for the heartwarming story of its latest Original Series, "Move to Heaven."

The released trailer shows Geu-ru, a young man with Asperger syndrome, and Sang-gu, who becomes his guardian overnight, finding themselves living together and building an unexpected relationship.

When Geu-ru's father, Jung-woo, suddenly passes away, Sang-gu lives with Geu-ru for three months to help with the work of the trauma cleaners, Move to Heaven.

Sang-gu, who is at odds with Geu-ru due to their opposite personalities, gradually finds Geu-ru's sincerity permeates as they work together on Move to Heaven. Geu-ru and ...

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Electric cars to store renewables in the Netherlands

April 29, 2021

We Drive Solar and Hyundai are planning to set up a network of 500 bi-directional EV recharging stations in the city and region of Utrecht. Through this technology, electric cars may contribute to the storage of renewable energy in a country affected by grid constraints.

The Netherlands has confirmed itself as one of the most creative and innovative countries when it comes to managing strong renewable energy development and, at the same time, an increasing number of grid-capacity issues. This week, Dutch start-up We Drive Solar and the Korean conglomerate Hyundaihave announced a plan to deploy 500 ...

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Anti-drug sting nets P4.7-M shabu in Tawi-Tawi

April 29, 2021

THREE alleged big-time drug pushers were arrested, while some P4.7 million worth of illegal drugs were seized in a buy-bust operation in the province of Tawi-Tawi, top military officials announced Thursday, April 29, 2021.

Lieutenant General Corleto Vinluan, Jr., Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) chief, identified the arrested suspects as follows: Hassan Anggie Hawaan, 30; Mannan Nusuri Muhadi, 48; and Mudzna Anggie Hawaan, 42, all residents of Sitio Pundohan in Simangal village, Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi.

Vinluan said the three suspects were arrested in a buy-bust operation by joint operatives of the Marine Battalion Landing Team-12, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and ...

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Anti-drug sting nets P4.7-M shabu in Tawi-Tawi

April 29, 2021

THREE alleged big-time drug pushers were arrested, while some P4.7 million worth of illegal drugs were seized in a buy-bust operation in the province of Tawi-Tawi, top military officials announced Thursday, April 29, 2021.

Lieutenant General Corleto Vinluan, Jr., Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) chief, identified the arrested suspects as follows: Hassan Anggie Hawaan, 30; Mannan Nusuri Muhadi, 48; and Mudzna Anggie Hawaan, 42, all residents of Sitio Pundohan in Simangal village, Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi.

Vinluan said the three suspects were arrested in a buy-bust operation by joint operatives of the Marine Battalion Landing Team-12, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and ...

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Law enforcement operations net 2 most wanted persons

April 29, 2021

LAWMEN have arrested in separate law enforcement operations two of the most wanted persons in the provinces of Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga Sibugay, the police reported Thursday, April 18, 2021.

Police Captain Edwin Duco, Police Regional Office-Zamboanga Peninsula information officer, identified the arrested most wanted persons as Junard Lumadang, 25; and, Rodolfo Cabañero, Jr., 36.

Duco said Lumadang was arrested in a law enforcement operation by way of service of warrant of arrest by joint team of police and soldiers around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in Balukbahan village, Bayog, Zamboanga del Sur.

Duco said Lumadang was listed as the ...

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Law enforcement operations net 2 most wanted persons

April 29, 2021

LAWMEN have arrested in separate law enforcement operations two of the most wanted persons in the provinces of Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga Sibugay, the police reported Thursday, April 18, 2021.

Police Captain Edwin Duco, Police Regional Office-Zamboanga Peninsula information officer, identified the arrested most wanted persons as Junard Lumadang, 25; and, Rodolfo Cabañero, Jr., 36.

Duco said Lumadang was arrested in a law enforcement operation by way of service of warrant of arrest by joint team of police and soldiers around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in Balukbahan village, Bayog, Zamboanga del Sur.

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Central Visayas economy shrinks 9.9% in 2020

April 29, 2021

DUE to the Covid-19 pandemic, the economic performance of Central Visayas plunged by 9.9 percent in 2020.

This is in stark contrast to the 6.2 percent growth recorded in the region in 2019, whose economic value stood at P1.254 trillion.

In 2020, the value of the region's economic performance stood at P1.129 trillion, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority on Thursday, April 29, 2021.

PSA 7 Director Ariel Florendo said the drop in the performance of industries by five percent and services by 5.2 percent contributed heavily to the overall 9.9 percent decline. Agriculture, however, grew 0.3 percent.

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Central Visayas economy shrinks 9.9% in 2020

April 29, 2021

DUE to the Covid-19 pandemic, the economic performance of Central Visayas plunged by 9.9 percent in 2020.

This is in stark contrast to the 6.2 percent growth recorded in the region in 2019, whose economic value stood at P1.254 trillion.

In 2020, the value of the region's economic performance stood at P1.129 trillion, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority on Thursday, April 29, 2021.

PSA 7 Director Ariel Florendo said the drop in the performance of industries by five percent and services by 5.2 percent contributed heavily to the overall 9.9 percent decline. Agriculture, however, grew 0.3 percent.

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53IB holds 3-day youth summit Batch 5

April 29, 2021

THE Philippine Army's 53rd Infantry Battalion (IB), in partnership with concerned stakeholders, held a three-day leadership summit to promote leadership and peace advocacy among the youth sector.

The three-day activity, which was the fifth batch of Youth Leadership Summit (YLS) Zamboanga del Sur (ZDS) 2021, was held from Monday, April 26, until Wednesday, April 27, at Camp Major Cesar Sang-an that houses the Army's 1st Infantry Division headquarters in Pulacan, Labangan in the same province.

The fifth batch comprised 191 participants with resource speakers who are experts in their own chosen field.

"The YLSZDS 2021 activities promote leadership and ...

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53IB holds 3-day youth summit Batch 5

April 29, 2021

THE Philippine Army's 53rd Infantry Battalion (IB), in partnership with concerned stakeholders, held a three-day leadership summit to promote leadership and peace advocacy among the youth sector.

The three-day activity, which was the fifth batch of Youth Leadership Summit (YLS) Zamboanga del Sur (ZDS) 2021, was held from Monday, April 26, until Wednesday, April 27, at Camp Major Cesar Sang-an that houses the Army's 1st Infantry Division headquarters in Pulacan, Labangan in the same province.

The fifth batch comprised 191 participants with resource speakers who are experts in their own chosen field.

"The YLSZDS 2021 activities promote leadership and ...

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Malilong: The Gullases: The youngest and the oldest

April 29, 2021

The last decade has seen the emergence of young political leaders in Cebu. Among our city mayors, the youngest is Talisay's Samsam Gullas who is only 36; he was 29 when he was first elected to Congress, representing the first district in 2013. Last time I heard, he is doing very well as Talisay's chief executive.

A little older than Samsam, Mayors Kristine Vanessa Chiong of Naga and Carlo Martinez of Bogo are barely in their forties. Mandaue's Jonas Cortes and Lapu-Lapu's Ahong Chan are comparatively older, but they're only 54 and 53 years old, respectively.

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Astronaut Michael Collins, Apollo 11 pilot, dead of cancer

April 29, 2021

APOLLO 11 astronaut Michael Collins, who orbited the moon alone while Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made their historic first steps on the lunar surface, died Wednesday. He was 90.

Collins died of cancer in Naples, Florida. "Mike always faced the challenges of life with grace and humility, and faced this, his final challenge, in the same way," his family said in a statement.

Collins was part of the three-man Apollo 11 crew that in 1969 effectively ended the space race between the United States and Russia and fulfilled President John F. Kennedy's challenge to reach the moon by ...

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Aboitiz Group ventures in data science, AI business

April 29, 2021

THE Aboitiz Group is banking on its new business unit Aboitiz Data Innovation (ADI) to grow and better serve its clients across all its business units.

Sabine Aboitiz, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Aboitiz Group, on Thursday, April 29, 2021, said this newest investment of the group will benefit the various industries they are in by boosting productivity, improving customer service and coming up with business solutions.

"Aboitiz Data Innovation represents a natural progression for us that is consistent with how Aboitiz has adopted new approaches and expertise over the years. We are taking the substantial stride ...

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Malilong: The Gullases: The youngest and the oldest

April 29, 2021

The last decade has seen the emergence of young political leaders in Cebu. Among our city mayors, the youngest is Talisay's Samsam Gullas who is only 36; he was 29 when he was first elected to Congress, representing the first district in 2013. Last time I heard, he is doing very well as Talisay's chief executive.

A little older than Samsam, Mayors Kristine Vanessa Chiong of Naga and Carlo Martinez of Bogo are barely in their forties. Mandaue's Jonas Cortes and Lapu-Lapu's Ahong Chan are comparatively older, but they're only 54 and 53 years old, respectively.

On the other ...

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Aboitiz Group ventures in data science, AI business

April 29, 2021

THE Aboitiz Group is banking on its new business unit Aboitiz Data Innovation (ADI) to grow and better serve its clients across all its business units.

Sabine Aboitiz, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Aboitiz Group, on Thursday, April 29, 2021, said this newest investment of the group will benefit the various industries they are in by boosting productivity, improving customer service and coming up with business solutions.

"Aboitiz Data Innovation represents a natural progression for us that is consistent with how Aboitiz has adopted new approaches and expertise over the years. We are taking the substantial stride ...

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'Time heals everything': Heart Evangelista happy for Chiz Escudero, dad's reconciliation

April 29, 2021

Kapuso actress Heart Evangelista shared that her husband Chiz Escudero and father Rey Ongpauco are now playing good music together. 

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Davao Region's economy contracts by 7.6% in 2020

April 29, 2021

THE economy of Davao Region contracted by 7.6 percent in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic but still remains to be the fifth biggest economy in the country, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

National Economic and Development Authority (Neda)-Davao Director Maria Lourdes Lim said this is "better" than the negative 9.6 percent growth rate of the country.

"Despite the pandemic, Davao Region remained as the biggest economy in Mindanao with a value of P832 billion," Lim said.

PSA-Davao Region Director Ruben Abaro said during the 2020 Economic Performance of Davao Region virtual presser on Thursday, April 29, ...

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Away sa mag-asawa, 202 balay naabo

April 29, 2021

AWAY sa magtiayon ang alegasyong nag-unang hinungdan sa kalayo nga miresulta sa pagkasunog sa 202 ka mga barong-barong nga kabalayan, Miyerkules sa gabii, Abril 28, 2021, sa Block 8 ug Block 9, Muslim Village, Barangay Ilang, Davao City.

Sa inisyal nga report sa Davao City Police Office (DCPO), nasayran nga hubog nga miuli ang usa ka Joseph (bansagon gitago), diin nag-away sila sa iyang misis nga si Alicia, 49-anyos.

Sa kapungot sa bana, mikuha kini'g gasolina ug iyang gisabyag sa ilang balay dayon gisindihan.

Gilayong miulbo ang kalayo ug daling mikanit sa kabalayan sa dapit sanglit gama sa mga ...

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Davao Region's economy contracts by 7.6% in 2020

April 29, 2021

THE economy of Davao Region contracted by 7.6 percent in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic but still remains to be the fifth biggest economy in the country, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

National Economic and Development Authority (Neda)-Davao Director Maria Lourdes Lim said this is "better" than the negative 9.6 percent growth rate of the country.

"Despite the pandemic, Davao Region remained as the biggest economy in Mindanao with a value of P832 billion," Lim said.

PSA-Davao Region Director Ruben Abaro said during the 2020 Economic Performance of Davao Region virtual presser on Thursday, April 29, ...

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47,000 apprehended for health protocol violations

April 29, 2021

THE Davao City Government has apprehended more than 47,000 violators of minimum health protocols, as of April 22, 2021.

Public Safety and Security Command Center (PSSCC) chief Angel Sumagaysay said the failure to wear face masks and the non-observance of social distancing topped the list of the most violated health measures, with 14,594 and 11,661 violations, respectively.

Sumagaysay added that 7,605 persons were apprehended for violating the curfew hours, while the non-compliance on wearing face shields netted 7,075 violators, and 857 offenders were reported for violation of the liquor ban.

He also said that local authorities have intercepted 80 ...

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47,000 apprehended for health protocol violations

April 29, 2021

THE Davao City Government has apprehended more than 47,000 violators of minimum health protocols, as of April 22, 2021.

Public Safety and Security Command Center (PSSCC) chief Angel Sumagaysay said the failure to wear face masks and the non-observance of social distancing topped the list of the most violated health measures, with 14,594 and 11,661 violations, respectively.

Sumagaysay added that 7,605 persons were apprehended for violating the curfew hours, while the non-compliance on wearing face shields netted 7,075 violators, and 857 offenders were reported for violation of the liquor ban.

He also said that local authorities have intercepted 80 ...

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Davao City collects nearly P4M from face mask violators

April 29, 2021

IN THE last five months, the Davao City Government was able to collect nearly P4 million from violators of the mandatory wearing of face masks.

City Treasurer's Office (CTO) head Lawrence Bantiding said during the 19th City Council regular session on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, that from December 1, 2020 to April 20, 2021, the city was able to collect a total of P3,955,000 from 7,910 violators.

From the total collection, P729,300 went to the barangays, while the remaining P3,225,700 went to the city treasury.

He said 159 barangays were able to penalize individuals not complying with the face ...

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Davao City collects nearly P4M from face mask violators

April 29, 2021

IN THE last five months, the Davao City Government was able to collect nearly P4 million from violators of the mandatory wearing of face masks.

City Treasurer's Office (CTO) head Lawrence Bantiding said during the 19th City Council regular session on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, that from December 1, 2020 to April 20, 2021, the city was able to collect a total of P3,955,000 from 7,910 violators.

From the total collection, P729,300 went to the barangays, while the remaining P3,225,700 went to the city treasury.

He said 159 barangays were able to penalize individuals not complying with the face ...

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Couple's quarrel may have caused fire that razed 202 houses

April 29, 2021

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17-anyos patay sa lubi

April 29, 2021

WALAY mahimo kon di gidawat na lang sa pamilya sa babayeng 17-anyos ang kalit nga kamatayon niini human natumbahan og lubi.

Ang insidente nahitabo niadtong Miyerkules sa hapon. Abril 28, 2021, didto sa Purok 2, Orchids Street, Kanaan, Island Garden City of Samal (Igacos).

Nasayran nga nanghipos og hinayhay ang biktima diin wala na niini malikayi ang kalit nga pagkatumba sa lubi padung kaniya.

Kusog suma pa ang haguros sa hangin niadtong mga taknaa nga maoy milukat sa punoan sa lubi.

Nakahiagom og mga grabeng bun-og sa lawas ang dalagita nga maoy hinungdan sa iyang hinanaling kamatayon.

Gihaya na ...

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Couple's quarrel may have caused fire that razed 202 houses

April 29, 2021

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City dismantles 130 illegal structures along river

April 29, 2021

AROUND 130 illegal structures atop the dike along the Davao River have been dismantled in the clearing operations conducted by Davao City Public Safety and Security Command Center (PSSCC) in Barangay 76-A, Bucana.

PSSCC head Angel Sumagaysay said the clearing operation was conducted on Saturday, April 24, after authorities have spotted several structures that were illegally constructed by residents atop the river dike, such as extensions of their homes like kitchen, comfort room, living area, among others.

Sumagaysay said there is a need to dismantle the structures to maintain the structural integrity of the river dikes, particularly along the ...

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44 kanhi rebelde nakasapi'g P2.7M

April 29, 2021

MACO, Davao de Oro -- Moabot sa P2,757,000 nga cash ang gitunol ngadto sa 44 ka kanhi rebeldeng benepisyaryo gikan sa nagkadaiyang munisipalidad sa probinsiya pinaagi sa Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-Vlip) niadtong Miyerkules, Abril 28, 2021.

Ang maong kantidad (tseke) gitunol mismo sa representante ni Governor Jayvee Tyron Uy nga si Hon. Macario T. Humol, boardmember sa Davao de Oro, nga giabagan nila Brigadier General Luis Rex Bergante, commander sa brigade nga naglihok sa maong probinsiya, ug ni Noel C. Duarte, provincial director sa Department Interior and Local Government (DILG), ngadto sa mga benepisyaryo sa gihimong seremonya ...

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City dismantles 130 illegal structures along river

April 29, 2021

AROUND 130 illegal structures atop the dike along the Davao River have been dismantled in the clearing operations conducted by Davao City Public Safety and Security Command Center (PSSCC) in Barangay 76-A, Bucana.

PSSCC head Angel Sumagaysay said the clearing operation was conducted on Saturday, April 24, after authorities have spotted several structures that were illegally constructed by residents atop the river dike, such as extensions of their homes like kitchen, comfort room, living area, among others.

Sumagaysay said there is a need to dismantle the structures to maintain the structural integrity of the river dikes, particularly along the ...

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Fairy Doll: Providing your skincare needs

April 29, 2021

LOOKING for genuine skincare products that suit your skin's needs?

Angel Yap, who used to have dark skin tone, and her sister, who was also suffering from acne due to hormonal imbalance, came up with solutions by setting up a brand to fulfill all kinds of skincare needs.

Aptly called Fairy Doll, Angel thought of making her own skincare products that she and her family members have personally tested and proven.

"I started trying out whitening soaps from the manufacturer when I was 20, a year before Fairy Doll was established. A lot of thought and science were put ...

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Fairy Doll: Providing your skincare needs

April 29, 2021

LOOKING for genuine skincare products that suit your skin's needs?

Angel Yap, who used to have dark skin tone, and her sister, who was also suffering from acne due to hormonal imbalance, came up with solutions by setting up a brand to fulfill all kinds of skincare needs.

Aptly called Fairy Doll, Angel thought of making her own skincare products that she and her family members have personally tested and proven.

"I started trying out whitening soaps from the manufacturer when I was 20, a year before Fairy Doll was established. A lot of thought and science were put ...

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ICCP, PCCI hold vax summit April 30

April 29, 2021

TO HELP ensure the effective administration of Covid-19 vaccines throughout the country, the International Chamber of Commerce Philippines (ICCP), Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) are organizing a virtual meeting of experts and policymakers dubbed the "Vaccine Summit: Equitable Distribution and Safety" set Friday, April 30.

Amb. Francis Chua, founding chairman of ICCP and chairman emeritus of PCCI, said the summit will provide information on the status of the global distribution of the vaccines against Covid-19.

"We know how critical this vaccination program is to achieve herd immunity faster and hasten ...

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ICCP, PCCI hold vax summit April 30

April 29, 2021

TO HELP ensure the effective administration of Covid-19 vaccines throughout the country, the International Chamber of Commerce Philippines (ICCP), Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) are organizing a virtual meeting of experts and policymakers dubbed the "Vaccine Summit: Equitable Distribution and Safety" set Friday, April 30.

Amb. Francis Chua, founding chairman of ICCP and chairman emeritus of PCCI, said the summit will provide information on the status of the global distribution of the vaccines against Covid-19.

"We know how critical this vaccination program is to achieve herd immunity faster and hasten ...

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Velez: Lost for books

April 29, 2021

WE MAY laugh at a vice governor's guffaw for posting praise for Magellan instead of LapuLapu as the hero of Mactan, and we may laugh more at one DDS influencer who shared the same post. We cringe when one official said LapuLapu is of Mindanao descent. But, this also shows a deeper problem that we all have -- our lack of sense of history.

I remember during the 30th anniversary of Ninoy Aquino's assassination, a man on the street interview asked has anyone remember who Ninoy is. The funniest tragic answers included these: that he died during World War ...

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Velez: Lost for books

April 29, 2021

WE MAY laugh at a vice governor's guffaw for posting praise for Magellan instead of LapuLapu as the hero of Mactan, and we may laugh more at one DDS influencer who shared the same post. We cringe when one official said LapuLapu is of Mindanao descent. But, this also shows a deeper problem that we all have -- our lack of sense of history.

I remember during the 30th anniversary of Ninoy Aquino's assassination, a man on the street interview asked has anyone remember who Ninoy is. The funniest tragic answers included these: that he died during World War ...

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Park takes lead at LPGA event in Singapore

April 29, 2021

The Park family -- No. 2-ranked Inbee Park and her husband and caddie Gi -- led the way after the opening round of the HSBC Women's World Championship on Thursday.

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Picacc marks 2nd anniversary by celebrating 373 rescues, 84 arrests

April 29, 2021

WITHIN two years after its inauguration, the Philippine Internet Crimes Against Children Center (Picacc) made possible the rescue of 373 victims from online sexual exploitation and the arrest of 84 offenders.

The Philippine National Police (PNP), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Australian Federal Police, UK National Crime Agency (NCA), and non-government organization International Justice Mission (IJM) launched Picacc on February 27, 2019 to strengthen global law enforcement collaboration in combating the online sexual exploitation of children.

On April 28, 2021, member agencies marked the center's second anniversary with a virtual celebration where they looked back on the center's accomplishments ...

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Picacc marks 2nd anniversary by celebrating 373 rescues, 84 arrests

April 29, 2021

WITHIN two years after its inauguration, the Philippine Internet Crimes Against Children Center (Picacc) made possible the rescue of 373 victims from online sexual exploitation and the arrest of 84 offenders.

The Philippine National Police (PNP), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Australian Federal Police, UK National Crime Agency (NCA), and non-government organization International Justice Mission (IJM) launched Picacc on February 27, 2019 to strengthen global law enforcement collaboration in combating the online sexual exploitation of children.

On April 28, 2021, member agencies marked the center's second anniversary with a virtual celebration where they looked back on the center's accomplishments ...

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5 things people didn't know they can do with Lalamove

April 29, 2021

TECHNOLOGY has transformed the way people live, making tasks like shopping and paying bills much easier. For over three years, on-demand delivery platform Lalamove has delivered possibilities to Cebuanos, from sending packages to loved ones, to operating small businesses from home.

More than being the most trusted delivery platform for documents, gifts, food and dry goods, Lalamove offers other helpful and convenient services that cater to both business and personal needs, along with hassle-free payment options.

As the brand is fast becoming a byword, here are five things that can be done better and faster when people #JustLalamoveIt:

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U.S-born Toni Payne dreams of World Cup success with Nigeria Super Falcons

April 29, 2021

Former U.S. youth international and Duke University alum Toni Payne is now revelling in playing in the green-and-white colours of Nigeria.

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Istasyon sa pulis gigranada

April 29, 2021

GIKALISANG sa mga sibilyan ang pagbusikad sa granada nga giitsa sa wala mailhing mga suspek sa istasyon sa pulis alas 7:05 sa gabii, Miyerkules, Abril 28, sa Carmen, North Cotabato.

Sumala kang North Cotabato Provincial Police Office Director Colonel Henry Villar nga duha ka wala mailhing lalaki nga sakay og motorsiklo ang miitsa'g granada atubangan sa Carmen Municipal Police Station (MPS) sa Barangay Poblacion sa nahisgutang lungsod.

Abtik sab nga misibat ang mga suspetsado dungan sa pagbuto sa eksplosibo. Maayo na lang kay way naigo nga mga pulis ug sibilyan, apan di masukod ang gibati nilang kahadlok ilabi na ...

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No severe cases involving vaccinated healthcare workers in Oro

April 29, 2021

CITY epidemiologist Dr. Joselito Retuya said Thursday, April 29, that there are no severe Covid-19 cases involving vaccinated frontline healthcare workers in Cagayan de Oro.

"Wala'y nag severe. We already have 65 cases of our Covid-19 recent infectious nato nga kompleto or nakadawat og bakuna," Retuya said.

As of Thursday, the City Health Office recorded a total 65 vaccinated medical workers who tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Of the figure, 16 got their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine and 47 were vaccinated with the Sinovac vaccine.

Of the 47 coronavirus-positive Sinovac vaccinees, 32 have completed their doses, ...

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No severe cases involving vaccinated healthcare workers in Oro

April 29, 2021

CITY epidemiologist Dr. Joselito Retuya said Thursday, April 29, that there are no severe Covid-19 cases involving vaccinated frontline healthcare workers in Cagayan de Oro.

"Wala'y nag severe. We already have 65 cases of our Covid-19 recent infectious nato nga kompleto or nakadawat og bakuna," Retuya said.

As of Thursday, the City Health Office recorded a total 65 vaccinated medical workers who tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Of the figure, 16 got their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine and 47 were vaccinated with the Sinovac vaccine.

Of the 47 coronavirus-positive Sinovac vaccinees, 32 have completed their doses, ...

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Recovery rate in Cagayan de Oro down at 87.31%

April 29, 2021

THE City Health Office has noted the continuous increase in the number of new cases in Cagayan de Oro, recording one locally stranded individual (LSI) and 50 local cases.

The recovery rate has also gone down to 87.31 percent after the city recorded 18 Covid-19 recoveries, bringing the total number of those who have recovered from the disease to 4,177.

Of the 4,177 recoveries, 310 were locally stranded individuals (LSIs), 122 were returning overseas Filipinos (ROFs), and 3,745 were local cases (community: 3,182; Apors: 563).

As of 10 p.m. of April 28, 51 residents of the city have tested ...

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Recovery rate in Cagayan de Oro down at 87.31%

April 29, 2021

THE City Health Office has noted the continuous increase in the number of new cases in Cagayan de Oro, recording one locally stranded individual (LSI) and 50 local cases.

The recovery rate has also gone down to 87.31 percent after the city recorded 18 Covid-19 recoveries, bringing the total number of those who have recovered from the disease to 4,177.

Of the 4,177 recoveries, 310 were locally stranded individuals (LSIs), 122 were returning overseas Filipinos (ROFs), and 3,745 were local cases (community: 3,182; Apors: 563).

As of 10 p.m. of April 28, 51 residents of the city have tested ...

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Ihap sa bag-ong mga kaso sa Oro padayong misaka

April 29, 2021

ANAA na sa 4,784 ang kinatibuk-ang ihap sa kumpirmadong kaso sa Cagayan de Oro human nakatala ang dakbayan og 51 ka mga bag-ong kaso sa Covid-19.

Matud ni Acting City Health Officer Dr. Lorraine Nery, sa 51 ka mga bag-ong kaso, usa ang locally stranded individual (LSI), usa ang person deprived of liberty (PDL), 32 ang mga local case with link, pito ang mga lokal nga authorized persons outside residence (Apors), ug 10 ang mga lokal index nga mga kaso.

Sa 4,784 ka mga kaso, 437 niini mga ROFs/LSIs ug 4,347 ang mga local transmissions.

Ang Cagayan de Oro ...

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Arayat mayor, wife launch community pantry express

April 29, 2021

AS THANKSGIVING for their recovery from coronavirus disease (Covid-19), Mayor Emmanuel Alejandrino and wife Madeth launched the Arayat Community Express.

Madeth said the mobile pantry aims to assist Arayateño families who were affected by the pandemic and the past Typhoon Ulysses.

But instead of putting the goods in one table, the couple opted to have it distributed to the most needy households in the town, thus the name Community Pantry Express.

"We are encouraging people to stay at home but if we follow the system used by community pantries today, they will be forced to go out and even ...

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Arayat mayor, wife launch community pantry express

April 29, 2021

AS THANKSGIVING for their recovery from coronavirus disease (Covid-19), Mayor Emmanuel Alejandrino and wife Madeth launched the Arayat Community Express.

Madeth said the mobile pantry aims to assist Arayateño families who were affected by the pandemic and the past Typhoon Ulysses.

But instead of putting the goods in one table, the couple opted to have it distributed to the most needy households in the town, thus the name Community Pantry Express.

"We are encouraging people to stay at home but if we follow the system used by community pantries today, they will be forced to go out and even ...

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Pampanga LGUs get P6.10M antigen machines, test kits

April 29, 2021

GOVERNOR Dennis Pineda recently distributed P6.10 million worth of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) antigen test machines and test kits to the cities and municipalities of Pampanga to speed up efforts to contain the virus.

The antigen machines and kits were donated by Belvedere Vista Corporation to contribute to the Provincial Government's efforts against Covid-19.

The donation is composed of 23 antigen machines and 17,500 test kits. Each city and municipality received one antigen machine and at least 500 to 1,000 kits.

"Diniscuss ko po sa mga municipal and city mayors natin kasama ang mga medtech and nurses nila na gamitin ...

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Pampanga LGUs get P6.10M antigen machines, test kits

April 29, 2021

GOVERNOR Dennis Pineda recently distributed P6.10 million worth of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) antigen test machines and test kits to the cities and municipalities of Pampanga to speed up efforts to contain the virus.

The antigen machines and kits were donated by Belvedere Vista Corporation to contribute to the Provincial Government's efforts against Covid-19.

The donation is composed of 23 antigen machines and 17,500 test kits. Each city and municipality received one antigen machine and at least 500 to 1,000 kits.

"Diniscuss ko po sa mga municipal and city mayors natin kasama ang mga medtech and nurses nila na gamitin ...

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Mexico village watchman nabbed for stabbing farmer

April 29, 2021

A VILLAGE watchman from Mexico, Pampanga was arrested by local authorities for allegedly stabbing a farmer.

The suspect, identified as Russel Pante, 47, a barangay tanod of San Patricio, allegedly stabbed Eleazar Guiao, a farmer from the same barangay.

The two allegedly had a heated argument due to traffic queuing, which resulted in the stabbing incident.

Guiao was then brought to the nearest hospital while Pante was arrested by responding bantay bayan of Barangay San Patricio and immediately turned over to Mexico town police.

A case for frustrated murder is being prepared for filing in court against Pante.

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Mexico village watchman nabbed for stabbing farmer

April 29, 2021

A VILLAGE watchman from Mexico, Pampanga was arrested by local authorities for allegedly stabbing a farmer.

The suspect, identified as Russel Pante, 47, a barangay tanod of San Patricio, allegedly stabbed Eleazar Guiao, a farmer from the same barangay.

The two allegedly had a heated argument due to traffic queuing, which resulted in the stabbing incident.

Guiao was then brought to the nearest hospital while Pante was arrested by responding bantay bayan of Barangay San Patricio and immediately turned over to Mexico town police.

A case for frustrated murder is being prepared for filing in court against Pante.

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Cervantes: Jesus: Heavenly existence is so far beyond earthly existence

April 29, 2021

RECENTLY in the popular US television program "60 Minutes," a report zeroed in on a new microchip developed by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency of the US Department of Defense in Pentagon. The microchip can detect the Covid-19 virus under one's skin.

The microchip was developed under the watchful eye of retired Army Colonel Matt Hepburn, an infectious disease physician, who was quoted to have said: "You put it underneath your skin and what that tells you is that there are chemical reactions going on inside the body and that signal means you are going to have symptoms ...

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Pangan: Expecting the worse

April 29, 2021

VACCINE czar Carlito Galvez Jr. issued a warning that the public should brace for a probable peaking or surge of Covid-19 infections by June or July this year.

This does not seat well with the already much abused citizenry since much has been lost in their incomes and livelihood, not to mention deaths in the family.

He says: The pandemic is far from over. There is a wrong notion that the Covid-19 is already finished in some other countries. It can reappear anytime. Unfortunately for us, several variants from different country-sources have appeared and have made the battle for ...

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Pangan: Expecting the worse

April 29, 2021

VACCINE czar Carlito Galvez Jr. issued a warning that the public should brace for a probable peaking or surge of Covid-19 infections by June or July this year.

This does not seat well with the already much abused citizenry since much has been lost in their incomes and livelihood, not to mention deaths in the family.

He says: The pandemic is far from over. There is a wrong notion that the Covid-19 is already finished in some other countries. It can reappear anytime. Unfortunately for us, several variants from different country-sources have appeared and have made the battle for ...

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Cervantes: Jesus: Heavenly existence is so far beyond earthly existence

April 29, 2021

RECENTLY in the popular US television program "60 Minutes," a report zeroed in on a new microchip developed by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency of the US Department of Defense in Pentagon. The microchip can detect the Covid-19 virus under one's skin.

The microchip was developed under the watchful eye of retired Army Colonel Matt Hepburn, an infectious disease physician, who was quoted to have said: "You put it underneath your skin and what that tells you is that there are chemical reactions going on inside the body and that signal means you are going to have symptoms ...

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Pena: Handmade paper from cogon grass

April 29, 2021

COGON grass (Imperata cylindrica), "talahib" in Tagalog and "palat" in Kapampangan is a ubiquitous part of Philippine landscape. This grass with hard stalks and saw-toothed leaves rapidly invades any piece of land. It is a stubborn grass and very difficult to get rid of.

Cogon grass is an invasive species. In Florida, USA, it is considered a plant scourge probably worse than Kudzu vine. Kudzu is a fast growing vine that kills or damages other plants by smothering them with a blanket of leaves or breaking limbs and uprooting trees and shrubs from its sheer weight. Cogon, which according ...

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Pena: Handmade paper from cogon grass

April 29, 2021

COGON grass (Imperata cylindrica), "talahib" in Tagalog and "palat" in Kapampangan is a ubiquitous part of Philippine landscape. This grass with hard stalks and saw-toothed leaves rapidly invades any piece of land. It is a stubborn grass and very difficult to get rid of.

Cogon grass is an invasive species. In Florida, USA, it is considered a plant scourge probably worse than Kudzu vine. Kudzu is a fast growing vine that kills or damages other plants by smothering them with a blanket of leaves or breaking limbs and uprooting trees and shrubs from its sheer weight. Cogon, which according ...

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Illegal drugs worth P487M seized in less than a month

April 29, 2021

DEPARTMENT of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año said illegal drugs worth P487 million were seized in separate operations in less than a month.

He said various law enforcement units conducted 2,359 operations from April 9 to 26, 2021.

They seized shabu and marijuana, and arrested 3,220 individuals. Authorities killed 34 during operations while 53 surrendered.

Año said 59.6 kilos of shabu, or methamphetamine hydrochloride, and 687.3 kilos of marijuana were confiscated.

These had a combined value of P487.78 million. (Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo / SunStar Philippines)

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Illegal drugs worth P487M seized in less than a month

April 29, 2021

DEPARTMENT of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año said illegal drugs worth P487 million were seized in separate operations in less than a month.

He said various law enforcement units conducted 2,359 operations from April 9 to 26, 2021.

They seized shabu and marijuana, and arrested 3,220 individuals. Authorities killed 34 during operations while 53 surrendered.

Año said 59.6 kilos of shabu, or methamphetamine hydrochloride, and 687.3 kilos of marijuana were confiscated.

These had a combined value of P487.78 million. (Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo / SunStar Philippines)

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Ng: What is it like to receive the vaccine here in the Philippines?

April 29, 2021

VACCINATIONS are underway in local governments in Metro Manila and I will be featuring some people who have been vaccinated to people who want to get the vaccine on how to get inoculated here in Metro Manila.

Vanessa Pastor-Ledesma is one of the few people I know who have gotten the first shot of the Sinovac vaccine in the Philippines. She is the honorary consul of Montenegro to the Philippines, founding president of Mercato Centrale Philippines -- the pioneer in outdoor markets and food entrepreneurs incubator, co-founder of EnterPH, law graduate, mother of 3, wife to RJ Ledesma.

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Ng: What is it like to receive the vaccine here in the Philippines?

April 29, 2021

VACCINATIONS are underway in local governments in Metro Manila and I will be featuring some people who have been vaccinated to people who want to get the vaccine on how to get inoculated here in Metro Manila.

Vanessa Pastor-Ledesma is one of the few people I know who have gotten the first shot of the Sinovac vaccine in the Philippines. She is the honorary consul of Montenegro to the Philippines, founding president of Mercato Centrale Philippines -- the pioneer in outdoor markets and food entrepreneurs incubator, co-founder of EnterPH, law graduate, mother of 3, wife to RJ Ledesma.

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5 arrested in Malolos drug bust

April 29, 2021

FIVE persons under 30 years old were arrested while over P8 million worth of marijuana were recovered in a drug bust in Malolos, Bulacan, Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Debold Sinas said Thursday, April 29, 2021.

Arrested were John Patrick Milan, 26; Kevin Paul Jose, 27; Mispa Jamsen, 28; Jobet Fular, 28; and Enrick Justin, 29.

A report from Central Luzon Police Regional Office Director Valeriano de Leon said the five suspects yielded 68 kilograms of marijuana valued at P8.16 million during the drug bust Wednesday, April 28.

Sinas said the suspects are detained at the Philippine Drug Enforcement ...

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5 arrested in Malolos drug bust

April 29, 2021

FIVE persons under 30 years old were arrested while over P8 million worth of marijuana were recovered in a drug bust in Malolos, Bulacan, Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Debold Sinas said Thursday, April 29, 2021.

Arrested were John Patrick Milan, 26; Kevin Paul Jose, 27; Mispa Jamsen, 28; Jobet Fular, 28; and Enrick Justin, 29.

A report from Central Luzon Police Regional Office Director Valeriano de Leon said the five suspects yielded 68 kilograms of marijuana valued at P8.16 million during the drug bust Wednesday, April 28.

Sinas said the suspects are detained at the Philippine Drug Enforcement ...

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'Illegal recruiter' falls in NBI entrapment

April 29, 2021

OPERATIVES of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) 7 nabbed a certain Juvelyn de los Trico, 27, in an entrapment operation in Cebu City on Monday afternoon, April 27, 2021, for alleged involvement in illegal recruitment activity.

De los Trico is now facing charges for violation of Republic Act (RA) 8042 as amended by RA 10022 (illegal recruitment) in relation to RA 10175 or the Cybercrime law.

Lawyer Rennan Augustus Oliva, NBI 7 director, in a press conference on Thursday, April 29, said two complainants sought the assistance of the NBI 7 last April 19.

Oliva said a certain ...

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'Illegal recruiter' falls in NBI entrapment

April 29, 2021

OPERATIVES of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) 7 nabbed a certain Juvelyn de los Trico, 27, in an entrapment operation in Cebu City on Monday afternoon, April 27, 2021, for alleged involvement in illegal recruitment activity.

De los Trico is now facing charges for violation of Republic Act (RA) 8042 as amended by RA 10022 (illegal recruitment) in relation to RA 10175 or the Cybercrime law.

Lawyer Rennan Augustus Oliva, NBI 7 director, in a press conference on Thursday, April 29, said two complainants sought the assistance of the NBI 7 last April 19.

Oliva said a certain ...

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China mandates energy storage as it sets 16.5% solar and wind target for 2025

April 29, 2021

The National Energy Administration has ordered grid companies to supply enough network connection points for all the solar and wind projects registered in 2019 and 2020, and said variable renewables should be supplying 11% of the nation's electricity by the end of the year.

With Chinese solar project developer and PV glassmaker Xinyi having this week moved to add battery storage to its solar generation portfolio, its prediction storage would be mandated under the nation's latest five-year plan has been borne out by the National Energy Administration (NEA).

In stipulating to its subsidiaries and major state-owned enterprizes that the ...

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BTS' Filipino ARMY on 'fire' for 'something dynamite' in Megamall

April 29, 2021

Is something "explosive" about to pop-up in SM Megamall?

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Sandra Cam surrenders

April 29, 2021

PHILIPPINE Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) board member Sandra Cam has surrendered in Calabarzon, Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Chief Albert Ignatius Ferro confirmed on Thursday, April 29, 2021,

"Sa ating Regional Field Unit 4A sa Calabarzon, so mga bandang hapon ata o gabi yun nagsurrender, nag-voluntary surrender kahapon (She surrendered to our Regional Field Unit 4A in Calabarzon in the afternoon or evening of Wednesday)," he said.

Ferro said Cam is now confined in a hospital in Cavite "due to a prevailing medical concern" and is being guarded by policemen.

Cam has a standing arrest warrant along with ...

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Sandra Cam surrenders

April 29, 2021

PHILIPPINE Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) board member Sandra Cam has surrendered in Calabarzon, Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Chief Albert Ignatius Ferro confirmed on Thursday, April 29, 2021,

"Sa ating Regional Field Unit 4A sa Calabarzon, so mga bandang hapon ata o gabi yun nagsurrender, nag-voluntary surrender kahapon (She surrendered to our Regional Field Unit 4A in Calabarzon in the afternoon or evening of Wednesday)," he said.

Ferro said Cam is now confined in a hospital in Cavite "due to a prevailing medical concern" and is being guarded by policemen.

Cam has a standing arrest warrant along with ...

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MJAS Zenith-Talisay advances to Visayas finals outright after sweep of elimination round in VisMin Cup

April 29, 2021

ALCANTARA — The MJAS Zenith-Talisay City Aquastars advanced to the Visayas leg finals outright after they completed a sweep of the elimination round with a 99-62 rout of the ARQ Builders Lapu-Lapu Heroes in the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup on Thursday afternoon at the Alcantara Civic Center in Alcantara, Cebu.

The win gave Talisay City an immaculate 10-0 (win-loss) record after the double round-robin elims, which earned them an automatic spot in the Visayas leg finals. The development meant the rest of the field would have to play in a stepladder format to determine who will get the ...

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MJAS Zenith-Talisay advances to Visayas finals outright after sweep of elimination round in VisMin Cup

April 29, 2021

ALCANTARA — The MJAS Zenith-Talisay City Aquastars advanced to the Visayas leg finals outright after they completed a sweep of the elimination round with a 99-62 rout of the ARQ Builders Lapu-Lapu Heroes in the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup on Thursday afternoon at the Alcantara Civic Center in Alcantara, Cebu.

The win gave Talisay City an immaculate 10-0 (win-loss) record after the double round-robin elims, which earned them an automatic spot in the Visayas leg finals. The development meant the rest of the field would have to play in a stepladder format to determine who will get the ...

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Covid-19 cases stay below 10,000

April 29, 2021

THE Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, April 29, 2021, reported less than 10,000 new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases in a day for the 11th consecutive day.

Deaths from Covid-19, however, exceeded 100 for the fifth day in the last seven days.

In its case bulletin Thursday, DOH reported 8,276 new infections, increasing the cumulative case count to 1,028,738.

The 114 additional mortalities brought the death toll to 17,145, or 1.67 percent of the total case count.

There were 6,636 new recoveries based on the time-based tagging strategy which declares as recoveries those mild and asymptomatic cases who ...

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Covid-19 cases stay below 10,000

April 29, 2021

THE Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, April 29, 2021, reported less than 10,000 new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases in a day for the 11th consecutive day.

Deaths from Covid-19, however, exceeded 100 for the fifth day in the last seven days.

In its case bulletin Thursday, DOH reported 8,276 new infections, increasing the cumulative case count to 1,028,738.

The 114 additional mortalities brought the death toll to 17,145, or 1.67 percent of the total case count.

There were 6,636 new recoveries based on the time-based tagging strategy which declares as recoveries those mild and asymptomatic cases who ...

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Solar and wind could provide half of 2040 power mix across 22 African nations

April 29, 2021

The International Renewable Energy Agency has combined energy infrastructure commitments across a huge swathe of the continent with hundreds of regional sites which offer rich solar and onshore wind potential, to determine what could be possible.

A study of the future power grids of 22 African nations, published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has laid bare the lack of ambition spelled out by national governments in their pledges to meet the Paris climate change agreement.

IRENA, in its Planning and prospects for renewable power: Eastern and southern Africareport, examined energy commitments made by member nations of ...

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IOC boss committed to safe Olympic Games

April 29, 2021

IOC boss Thomas Bach says he fully understands the decision to declare a state of emergency in Tokyo to fight the coronavirus pandemic and is committed to holding a safe, successful Games.

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More testing among updated Olympics rules

April 29, 2021

The Tokyo Olympics open in less than three months and there are still more questions than answers despite the rollout Wednesday of new rulebooks to explain how the games will take place in the middle of a surging pandemic in Japan.

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Bayfront Hotel Cebu: 'Come celebrate with us!'

April 29, 2021

MILESTONES are monumental for every individual—etched deeply in people's hearts. That is why these glorious and happy events are celebrated with friends and family. However, with the pandemic everyone is experiencing, it is hard to look for a venue that can guarantee one's safety and convenience.

Bayfront Hotel Cebu made certain that its valued guests are able to celebrate their milestone in a safe and convenient manner. For one, it constantly makes sure that all of its staff, as well as its guests, follow health and safety protocols.

It also made sure that its venue is clean, presentable and ...

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Over 20,000 reports of SAP distribution anomalies

April 29, 2021

THE Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has received over 20,000 reports of alleged anomalies in the distribution of cash assistance under the government's social amelioration program, DILG Secretary Eduardo Año said on Wednesday evening, April 28, 2021.

Año said 15,736 were under deliberation while 3,824 have been resolved.

"Para sigurado lahat ng nag-complain ay masasagot. At kung mayroon hindi masagot ay papasok kami rito para magkaroon ng imbestigasyon at bigyan ng anumang sanction ang sinumang hindi nakapagpamahagi ng ayuda," he said in a televised briefing with President Rodrigo Duterte.

"Dito binigyan natin nang mahabang panahon ang ...

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Over 20,000 reports of SAP distribution anomalies

April 29, 2021

THE Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has received over 20,000 reports of alleged anomalies in the distribution of cash assistance under the government's social amelioration program, DILG Secretary Eduardo Año said on Wednesday evening, April 28, 2021.

Año said 15,736 were under deliberation while 3,824 have been resolved.

"Para sigurado lahat ng nag-complain ay masasagot. At kung mayroon hindi masagot ay papasok kami rito para magkaroon ng imbestigasyon at bigyan ng anumang sanction ang sinumang hindi nakapagpamahagi ng ayuda," he said in a televised briefing with President Rodrigo Duterte.

"Dito binigyan natin nang mahabang panahon ang ...

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Sunowe's panel-smuggling trial to resume in Germany

April 29, 2021

Sunowe's trial over allegations of PV module smuggling is expected to resume on May 4. The company has been accused of not paying €20 million in anti-dumping and anti-subsidy tariffs.

From pv magazine Germany

In October 2017, the German customs authorities claimed to have "discovered a fraudulent cartel for solar modules."

One local county politician from the district of Erlangen-Höchstadt was arrested in the case. Sunowe executives and employees in Nuremberg were suspected of having evaded €20 million ($24.2 million) in anti-dumping and anti-subsidy tariffs, while also circumventing the minimum import price (MIP) for crystalline solar modules from ...

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Iloilo mayor praises pantry frontliners

April 29, 2021

ILOILO City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas expressed gratitude to frontliners who pool resources to extend help to the needy amid the pandemic.

"It was the late American president who once said in his inaugural address 'ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.' Miss Patricia Non gave the first spark of doing what we can for our country through the first community pantry, an act of kindness that reverberated throughout the whole archipelago," Treñas said.

"As Mayor of Iloilo City, I can only say 'thank you' to all the organizers. ...

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Iloilo mayor praises pantry frontliners

April 29, 2021

ILOILO City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas expressed gratitude to frontliners who pool resources to extend help to the needy amid the pandemic.

"It was the late American president who once said in his inaugural address 'ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.' Miss Patricia Non gave the first spark of doing what we can for our country through the first community pantry, an act of kindness that reverberated throughout the whole archipelago," Treñas said.

"As Mayor of Iloilo City, I can only say 'thank you' to all the organizers. ...

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2 Iloilo City markets up for public-private partnership

April 29, 2021

THE City Government of Iloilo, with support from the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center of the Philippines, is developing and will be launching the Iloilo City Central and Terminal Public Markets Project, the two proposed developments are referred to as the "Project."

A Call for Participants: Market Sounding Activity is being conducted April 21 to 30, 2021 facilitated through an online form or one-on-one meeting with PPP Center.

The Project's indicative investment cost ranges from P2.9 to 3.6 billion.

The Project involves design, finance and construction of mixed-use buildings, operation and maintenance of commercial spaces, and maintenance of the whole ...

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2 Iloilo City markets up for public-private partnership

April 29, 2021

THE City Government of Iloilo, with support from the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center of the Philippines, is developing and will be launching the Iloilo City Central and Terminal Public Markets Project, the two proposed developments are referred to as the "Project."

A Call for Participants: Market Sounding Activity is being conducted April 21 to 30, 2021 facilitated through an online form or one-on-one meeting with PPP Center.

The Project's indicative investment cost ranges from P2.9 to 3.6 billion.

The Project involves design, finance and construction of mixed-use buildings, operation and maintenance of commercial spaces, and maintenance of the whole ...

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Sungrow launches high-voltage battery and hybrid inverter for residential applications

April 29, 2021

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Iloilo slaughterhouse upgrade thru public-private partnership

April 29, 2021

THE City Government of Iloilo, with support from the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center of the Philippines, is rehabilitating the existing Iloilo City Slaughterhouse Project, the proposed development referred to as the "Project."

A Call for Participants: Market Sounding Activity is being conducted April 21 to 30, 2021 facilitated through an online form or one-on-one meeting with PPP Center.

The Project's indicative investment cost ranges from P120 to 140 million with a capacity of 500 animal heads/day.

The Project involves rehabilitation, upgrade, operation and maintenance of existing slaughterhouse facility to get at least "Double A" National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) ...

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Iloilo slaughterhouse upgrade thru public-private partnership

April 29, 2021

THE City Government of Iloilo, with support from the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center of the Philippines, is rehabilitating the existing Iloilo City Slaughterhouse Project, the proposed development referred to as the "Project."

A Call for Participants: Market Sounding Activity is being conducted April 21 to 30, 2021 facilitated through an online form or one-on-one meeting with PPP Center.

The Project's indicative investment cost ranges from P120 to 140 million with a capacity of 500 animal heads/day.

The Project involves rehabilitation, upgrade, operation and maintenance of existing slaughterhouse facility to get at least "Double A" National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) ...

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Filipino fishermen urged to continue fishing in WPS

April 29, 2021

THE Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) encouraged Filipino fishermen to continue fishing in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) despite the incursion of Chinese vessels.

BFAR Director Eduardo Gongona said the WPS yields 324,000 metric tons of fish per year, about 7.0 percent of the country's annual fisheries output.

"We should be there. That area is our traditional fishing ground...We should be there so that we can get our ample share from the bounties of the sea," Gongona said in a television interview.

"The best the government can do is to send assets there to protect the fishermen, ...

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Filipino fishermen urged to continue fishing in WPS

April 29, 2021

THE Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) encouraged Filipino fishermen to continue fishing in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) despite the incursion of Chinese vessels.

BFAR Director Eduardo Gongona said the WPS yields 324,000 metric tons of fish per year, about 7.0 percent of the country's annual fisheries output.

"We should be there. That area is our traditional fishing ground...We should be there so that we can get our ample share from the bounties of the sea," Gongona said in a television interview.

"The best the government can do is to send assets there to protect the fishermen, ...

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How to Use Surveys to Tap into Trending Conversations (and Build Links)

April 29, 2021

Most brands aren't operating full newsrooms and don't have the capacity to cover breaking news, but there are still ways to participate in relevant, newsworthy conversations — and surveys are a great option. See how you can utilize surveys to add value to conversations, and earn the interest of writers at top publications.

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11 more Bacolod cops test positive for coronavirus

April 29, 2021

AN ADDITIONAL 11 police officers of the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Bacolod City.

Police Lieutenant Ma. Liberty Indiape, spokesperson of BCPO, on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, said more than 300 policemen from BCPO headquarters and various police stations underwent swab tests from April 24 to 26.

She said on April 25 and 26, swab test results showed that 11 policemen tested positive for the virus.

Those who tested positive for the virus were transferred to the city's quarantine facility and contact tracing was already conducted.

Indiape noted that last week, a ...

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11 more Bacolod cops test positive for coronavirus

April 29, 2021

AN ADDITIONAL 11 police officers of the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Bacolod City.

Police Lieutenant Ma. Liberty Indiape, spokesperson of BCPO, on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, said more than 300 policemen from BCPO headquarters and various police stations underwent swab tests from April 24 to 26.

She said on April 25 and 26, swab test results showed that 11 policemen tested positive for the virus.

Those who tested positive for the virus were transferred to the city's quarantine facility and contact tracing was already conducted.

Indiape noted that last week, a ...

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Kris Aquino takes brave questions from Bimby about ex James Yap

April 29, 2021

It looks like "Queen of All Media" Kris Aquino is training her son Bimby to follow her footsteps as TV host after Kris uploaded a video of Bimby interviewing her.

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DOJ chief supports bill against red-tagging

April 29, 2021

DEPARTMENT of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Thursday, April 29, 2021, expressed support for a bill seeking to criminalize "red-tagging."

At present, Guevarra said the charges that may be filed against a person linking others to the communist movement are libel, defamation, threat and coercion.

He said recent reports of red-tagging have "become quite disturbing."

"In the past few months, medyo sunod-sunod ang reklamo about red-tagging and people have raised their voice against it, so might as well have one because the frequency of this act loosely called 'red-tagging' has become quite disturbing," Gueverra said in a television ...

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DOJ chief supports bill against red-tagging

April 29, 2021

DEPARTMENT of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Thursday, April 29, 2021, expressed support for a bill seeking to criminalize "red-tagging."

At present, Guevarra said the charges that may be filed against a person linking others to the communist movement are libel, defamation, threat and coercion.

He said recent reports of red-tagging have "become quite disturbing."

"In the past few months, medyo sunod-sunod ang reklamo about red-tagging and people have raised their voice against it, so might as well have one because the frequency of this act loosely called 'red-tagging' has become quite disturbing," Gueverra said in a television ...

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Caindec welcomes DTI order vs 'installment only' scheme

April 29, 2021

LAND Transportation Office (LTO) 7 Director Victor Emmanuel Caindec welcomed a recent administrative order of the Department of Trade and Industry that prohibits persons and companies selling products and services from offering an "installment only" mode of payment to consumers.

Feeling "elated and vindicated to hear of this development," he said that this serves as a lesson and warning to those "who try to take advantage of the desperation" of Filipino consumers wanting to buy motorcycles.

"No longer are ordinary Filipinos held captive by unfair and insensitive 'in-house financing' schemes by unscrupulous dealers, but this also allows the entire ...

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Caindec welcomes DTI order vs 'installment only' scheme

April 29, 2021

LAND Transportation Office (LTO) 7 Director Victor Emmanuel Caindec welcomed a recent administrative order of the Department of Trade and Industry that prohibits persons and companies selling products and services from offering an "installment only" mode of payment to consumers.

Feeling "elated and vindicated to hear of this development," he said that this serves as a lesson and warning to those "who try to take advantage of the desperation" of Filipino consumers wanting to buy motorcycles.

"No longer are ordinary Filipinos held captive by unfair and insensitive 'in-house financing' schemes by unscrupulous dealers, but this also allows the entire ...

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Jacob deGrom's lack of run support might be reaching new lows

April 29, 2021

The Mets ace had perhaps his most dominant month ever, but after Wednesday's loss, his record says he's a .500 pitcher.

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Biden speech takeaways: Government is good, and so are jobs

April 29, 2021

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden returned to the U.S. Capitol, his home for more than three decades, and used his first address to Congress to make the case that the era of big government is back.

Biden said the U.S. is "on the move again" after struggling through a devastating pandemic that killed more than 570,000 Americans, disrupted the economy and shook daily life. And he pitched an expansive — and expensive — vision to rebuild the nation's roads, bridges, water pipes and other infrastructure, bolster public education and extend a wide swath of other benefits.

Takeaways from the ...

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Biden speech takeaways: Government is good, and so are jobs

April 29, 2021

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden returned to the U.S. Capitol, his home for more than three decades, and used his first address to Congress to make the case that the era of big government is back.

Biden said the U.S. is "on the move again" after struggling through a devastating pandemic that killed more than 570,000 Americans, disrupted the economy and shook daily life. And he pitched an expansive — and expensive — vision to rebuild the nation's roads, bridges, water pipes and other infrastructure, bolster public education and extend a wide swath of other benefits.

Takeaways from the ...

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Suns beat Clippers, clinch first playoff spot in 11 years

April 29, 2021

PHOENIX — Devin Booker was in middle school and starting center Deandre Ayton was 11 years old when the Phoenix Suns were last in the playoffs.

As for point guard Chris Paul? He was an NBA star in those days, just like he was on Wednesday night.

Paul scored 28 points, Booker added 21 and the Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers 109-101 to secure a spot in the postseason for the first time since 2010.

"We are not satisfied, we're not settling," second-year Suns coach Monty Williams said. "We feel like we're just scratching the surface."

Williams has ...

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Suns beat Clippers, clinch first playoff spot in 11 years

April 29, 2021

PHOENIX — Devin Booker was in middle school and starting center Deandre Ayton was 11 years old when the Phoenix Suns were last in the playoffs.

As for point guard Chris Paul? He was an NBA star in those days, just like he was on Wednesday night.

Paul scored 28 points, Booker added 21 and the Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers 109-101 to secure a spot in the postseason for the first time since 2010.

"We are not satisfied, we're not settling," second-year Suns coach Monty Williams said. "We feel like we're just scratching the surface."

Williams has ...

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Celebrities back Bimby after 'straight as arrow' interview with Kris Aquino

April 29, 2021

Celebrities showed support for Bimby after his interview videos with his mom Kris Aquino circulated on social media.

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New York state launches fifth large-scale renewables solicitation

April 29, 2021

Twenty large-scale renewable energy infrastructure projects are under construction in New York state, paving the way for it to meet its goal of sourcing 70% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.

From pv magazine USA

New York state has launched its fifth annual solicitation for large-scale renewable projects to accelerate the rapid pace of clean energy development and combat climate change, in the state's largest land-based procurement to date.

The solicitation calls for approximately 4.5 million MWh of renewable electricity per year. Eligible projects include any installation that can be certified as Tier 1renewable technologies, ...

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WATCH: Gerald Anderson joins Coast Guard's community pantry

April 29, 2021

Kapamilya actor and Philippine Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander Gerald Anderson led the PCG's version of community pantry in the sea in Botolan, Zambales earlier today. 

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CHD eyes outsourcing doctors for additional vaccine sites

April 29, 2021

THE programs and daily operations of the Cebu City Health Department (CHD) may be sacrificed because of the Covid-19 vaccine rollout in the city.

CHD officer-in-charge Jeffrey Ibones said that if the Cebu City Government opens more vaccine sites and it cannot outsource or hire doctors to be deployed to the vaccine sites, some programs of the CHD will be affected.

Ibones said the CHD can still function with the deployment of its doctors to the two vaccine sites: University of Cebu (UC) Banilad and Robinsons Galleria. But if the City opens more like in SM City Cebu in ...

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CHD eyes outsourcing doctors for additional vaccine sites

April 29, 2021

THE programs and daily operations of the Cebu City Health Department (CHD) may be sacrificed because of the Covid-19 vaccine rollout in the city.

CHD officer-in-charge Jeffrey Ibones said that if the Cebu City Government opens more vaccine sites and it cannot outsource or hire doctors to be deployed to the vaccine sites, some programs of the CHD will be affected.

Ibones said the CHD can still function with the deployment of its doctors to the two vaccine sites: University of Cebu (UC) Banilad and Robinsons Galleria. But if the City opens more like in SM City Cebu in ...

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Covid-19 shots set aside for inoculation of frontliners on Labor Day

April 29, 2021

THE Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases has approved the request of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for 5,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines to be used during the symbolic inoculation ceremony of minimum wage workers and overseas Filipino workers under Priority Group A4 on Labor Day, May 1, 2021.

The DOLE has been directed to create a masterlist to ensure the equitable representation of the labor sector during the said ceremony.

The IATF likewise considered frontliners of the Congress of the Philippines to be placed under Priority Group A4 of the National ...

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Covid-19 shots set aside for inoculation of frontliners on Labor Day

April 29, 2021

THE Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases has approved the request of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for 5,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines to be used during the symbolic inoculation ceremony of minimum wage workers and overseas Filipino workers under Priority Group A4 on Labor Day, May 1, 2021.

The DOLE has been directed to create a masterlist to ensure the equitable representation of the labor sector during the said ceremony.

The IATF likewise considered frontliners of the Congress of the Philippines to be placed under Priority Group A4 of the National ...

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Graphene aluminum ion batteries with ultra-fast charging

April 29, 2021

The "graphene revolution" is almost here. Australian scientists specializing in aluminum-ion batteries are now working with Brisbane-based Graphene Manufacturing Group to commercialize a technology that could transform energy storage.

From pv magazine Australia

Researchers from the University of Queensland and Brisbane-based Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG) are teaming up to develop faster-charging, more sustainable battery prototypes with lifespans three times the length of current lithium-ion batteries. 

GMG, which was recently listed on the TSX Venture Exchange in Canada, has reached a research agreement with scientists from the University of Queensland's Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) to build batteries ...

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'I don't want to be a hypocrite,' Vice Ganda says amid viral remarks on China, West Philippine Sea

April 29, 2021

Vice Ganda sure knows how to use his gift of gab.

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DFA to public: Use only agency's official passport appointment system

April 29, 2021

THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) urged the public to use only the official passport appointment system of the agency when applying for a passport.

The DFA warned the public against taking up offers from unauthorized companies and individuals using social media to offer their services.

"The DFA reiterates that it does not use Facebook or any other social media network to offer or confirm passport application appointments nor it has authorized any company or individual to offer and accept passport appointment scheduling on the department's behalf," said DFA in a public advisory published on its website on April ...

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DFA to public: Use only agency's official passport appointment system

April 29, 2021

THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) urged the public to use only the official passport appointment system of the agency when applying for a passport.

The DFA warned the public against taking up offers from unauthorized companies and individuals using social media to offer their services.

"The DFA reiterates that it does not use Facebook or any other social media network to offer or confirm passport application appointments nor it has authorized any company or individual to offer and accept passport appointment scheduling on the department's behalf," said DFA in a public advisory published on its website on April ...

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Lim: Europe's Super Flop League

April 29, 2021

THROUGHOUT my years in the UK in the 70s, every single Premier League game I watched was a sheer life time experience - and I would have watched at least 50 of them even in their previous Division One glory. It wasn't just the excitement of the game; the results; or seeing my football idols of my teenage years, it was a lot more than that. It was the unique English football culture which is so hard to explain..

Whenever, I proudly stride into a stadium, be it Wembley, Old Trafford, Anfield, Stamford Bridge, White Hart Lane, Elland Road, ...

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500,000 more Sinovac doses arrive

April 29, 2021

ANOTHER 500,000 doses of the Sinovac vaccine against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) arrived in the country early Thursday, April 29, 2021.

The vaccines were arrived via Cebu Pacific at 7:35 a.m. at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2, completing Sinovac's commitment to deliver 1.5 million doses of government-procured vaccines for the month of April.

These brought the total number of Sinovac doses received by the Philippines to 3.5 million, including the one million doses donated by the Chinese government.

As of April 29, the Philippines has taken delivery of 4,025,600 doses of vaccines, including the 525,600 doses ...

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500,000 more Sinovac doses arrive

April 29, 2021

ANOTHER 500,000 doses of the Sinovac vaccine against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) arrived in the country early Thursday, April 29, 2021.

The vaccines were arrived via Cebu Pacific at 7:35 a.m. at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2, completing Sinovac's commitment to deliver 1.5 million doses of government-procured vaccines for the month of April.

These brought the total number of Sinovac doses received by the Philippines to 3.5 million, including the one million doses donated by the Chinese government.

As of April 29, the Philippines has taken delivery of 4,025,600 doses of vaccines, including the 525,600 doses ...

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Lim: Europe's Super Flop League

April 29, 2021

THROUGHOUT my years in the UK in the 70s, every single Premier League game I watched was a sheer life time experience - and I would have watched at least 50 of them even in their previous Division One glory. It wasn't just the excitement of the game; the results; or seeing my football idols of my teenage years, it was a lot more than that. It was the unique English football culture which is so hard to explain..

Whenever, I proudly stride into a stadium, be it Wembley, Old Trafford, Anfield, Stamford Bridge, White Hart Lane, Elland Road, ...

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Glowing Geometric Light Paintings

April 29, 2021

Thank you for this visual firework, Reuben Wu.

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Tab Baldwin heaps praise on young Cebuano big man Carl Tamayo

April 29, 2021

Young Cebuano big man Carl Tamayo has caught the eye of Gilas program director Tab Baldwin during his stint inside the Gilas' training bubble inside the Inspire Sports Academy in Calamba, Laguna.

The 62-year old Baldwin spoke glowingly of Tamayo, who hails from Talisay City, during his appearance on the web show Hoops Life, saying he was surprised by the intensity and competitiveness of the 6-foot-8 big man.

Even though he's one of the new faces in the Gilas pool, Baldwin shared that Tamayo played like he belongs out there on the floor with his older counterparts.

"He's gonna ...

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Tab Baldwin heaps praise on young Cebuano big man Carl Tamayo

April 29, 2021

Young Cebuano big man Carl Tamayo has caught the eye of Gilas program director Tab Baldwin during his stint inside the Gilas' training bubble inside the Inspire Sports Academy in Calamba, Laguna.

The 62-year old Baldwin spoke glowingly of Tamayo, who hails from Talisay City, during his appearance on the web show Hoops Life, saying he was surprised by the intensity and competitiveness of the 6-foot-8 big man.

Even though he's one of the new faces in the Gilas pool, Baldwin shared that Tamayo played like he belongs out there on the floor with his older counterparts.

"He's gonna ...

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Fear

April 29, 2021

"Fear does not prevent death. It prevents life."
– Naguib Mahfouz

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Uresti holds on, earns trip to PGA Championship

April 29, 2021

Omar Uresti built such a big lead that even a 4-over 76 on Wednesday didn't keep him from winning the Professional National Championship and earn another trip to the PGA Championship.

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Fury to attend Kentucky Derby, watch namesake

April 29, 2021

Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, who has long been a horse racing fan, will head to the Kentucky Derby this weekend to watch an entry who shares his name.

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Barber, Saldana win Women's Amateur Four-ball

April 29, 2021

Savannah Barker and Alexa Saldana won the U.S. Women's Amateur Four-ball Championship on Wednesday, surviving a 20-hole match in the semifinals and then pulling away late in the final.

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John Mayer Talk Show, Inspired by British Series, Eyed at...

April 29, 2021



John Mayer Talk Show, Inspired by British Series, Eyed at Paramount+

Forget running through the halls of his high school: John Mayer now wants to host a Paramount+ talk show.

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UConn women's rowers file suit to save program

April 29, 2021

Members of Connecticut's women's rowing team filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday, alleging UConn's plan to eliminate their program as part of budget cuts in the athletic department violates their civil rights.

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Gilas 3x3 to prepare for Olympic Qualifying Tournament inside bubble

April 29, 2021

The Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 squad will be preparing for the Olympic Qualifying Tournament inside a bubble setup at the Inspire Sports Academy in Laguna.

The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas made the announcement on Wednesday after it got the green light from the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) for the availability of current PBA players Joshua Munzon, Alvin Pasaol, Mo Tautuaa, CJ Perez and Cebuano Leonard Santillan.

The team's three-week training camp will start next week as they ramp up preparations for the FIBA 3x3 Olympic qualifier on May 26 to 30 in Austria.

"The SBP thank Commissioner Willie Marcial, the ...

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Gilas 3x3 to prepare for Olympic Qualifying Tournament inside bubble

April 29, 2021

The Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 squad will be preparing for the Olympic Qualifying Tournament inside a bubble setup at the Inspire Sports Academy in Laguna.

The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas made the announcement on Wednesday after it got the green light from the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) for the availability of current PBA players Joshua Munzon, Alvin Pasaol, Mo Tautuaa, CJ Perez and Cebuano Leonard Santillan.

The team's three-week training camp will start next week as they ramp up preparations for the FIBA 3x3 Olympic qualifier on May 26 to 30 in Austria.

"The SBP thank Commissioner Willie Marcial, the ...

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John Mayer May Be Joining the Late Night Pantheon Finally, a...

April 29, 2021



John Mayer May Be Joining the Late Night Pantheon

Finally, a late night show for fans of Grateful Dead spin-off bands! According to Variety, John Mayer is in talks with ViacomCBS to host a talk show on their streamer, Paramount Plus. Later with John Mayer would ape the format of the long-running British chat show, Later with Jools Holland.

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Facebook Discontinues Watch Party: Watch Party Alternatives To Consider

April 29, 2021

Facebook announced the end of Watch Party on April 16th, 2021, two years after its launch. Watch Party allowed users to watch videos on Facebook together with friends, which was eventually leveraged by brands to boost video content engagement. As of now, Facebook hasn't hinted at any new feature to replace Watch Party.

So, where does that leave brands looking to engage their Facebook audience in real-time?

Facebook introduced Watch Party worldwide back in 2018, first for groups and then for Timeline and Pages. During a Watch Party, everyone watches the same video and comments on it in real-time. ...

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NCAA 1-time transfer rule clears final hurdle

April 29, 2021

The NCAA Division I Board of Directors ratified a rule change Wednesday that will allow all athletes who have not yet transferred the ability to do so one time in a college career and be immediately eligible to play.

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LSU to allow full stadiums at outdoor events

April 29, 2021

LSU is doing away with attendance limitations and its mask mandate for all outdoor athletic activities, the school announced on Wednesday.

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CIRCULATING SUPPLY 2 YEAR UPDATE

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