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What caused Man Utd fans' anger? What happens now?

May 03, 2021

The Glazer family has been unpopular since taking ownership of Man United in 2005, but antipathy reached new levels on Sunday. But despite that, do not expect the club to be sold.

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Dallas' draft (mostly) all about a defense that needed change

May 03, 2021

Talk about making a statement. The Cowboys address their biggest weakness from 2020 by drafting eight defensive players for the first time since 1994.

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Dallas' draft (mostly) all about a defense that needed change

May 03, 2021

Talk about making a statement. The Cowboys address their biggest weakness from 2020 by drafting eight defensive players for the first time since 1994.

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MLS Power Rankings: Seattle soar back to No. 1, New England up to No. 2

May 03, 2021

The Sounders' big win over Chicharito and the Galaxy vaults them back to No. 1 in our Power Rankings, while Minnesota's slump continues.

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Agent: Cowboys declining option on Vander Esch

May 03, 2021

The Cowboys will not pick up Leighton Vander Esch's fifth-year option for 2022, according to his agent, Ron Slavin, which will make the 2018 first-round pick an unrestricted free agent after the upcoming season.

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Titans draft pick charged with assaulting woman

May 03, 2021

Titans fourth-round pick Rashad Weaver is facing an assault charge in Pittsburgh after an April 18 incident in which the defensive end is accused of striking a woman.

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Brady's arrival boon for Bucs merchandise sales

May 03, 2021

Tom Brady helped the Buccaneers go from No. 28 in NFL team sales in 2019 to No. 1 in 2020, according to Fanatics executive chairman Michael Rubin.

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WFT agrees with record-tying RB Patterson

May 03, 2021

Record-tying running back Jaret Patterson will be reunited with former high school teammate Chase Young, as he agreed to terms with the Washington Football Team, the organization announced Monday.

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Amazon-only NFL games will start a year sooner

May 03, 2021

The NFL will begin nationally airing Thursday Night Football exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in 2022, one year earlier than originally announced. The change is due in part to trends accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Agent: Cowboys declining option on Vander Esch

May 03, 2021

The Cowboys will not pick up Leighton Vander Esch's fifth-year option for 2022, according to his agent, Ron Slavin, which will make the 2018 first-round pick an unrestricted free agent after the upcoming season.

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Titans draft pick charged with assaulting woman

May 03, 2021

Titans fourth-round pick Rashad Weaver is facing an assault charge in Pittsburgh after an April 18 incident in which the defensive end is accused of striking a woman.

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Brady's arrival boon for Bucs merchandise sales

May 03, 2021

Tom Brady helped the Buccaneers go from No. 28 in NFL team sales in 2019 to No. 1 in 2020, according to Fanatics executive chairman Michael Rubin.

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WFT agrees with record-tying RB Patterson

May 03, 2021

Record-tying running back Jaret Patterson will be reunited with former high school teammate Chase Young, as he agreed to terms with the Washington Football Team, the organization announced Monday.

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Amazon-only NFL games will start a year sooner

May 03, 2021

The NFL will begin nationally airing Thursday Night Football exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in 2022, one year earlier than originally announced. The change is due in part to trends accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Browns take chance on ex-Seattle DT McDowell

May 03, 2021

In a statement, Browns GM Andrew Berry said the team believes Malik McDowell "is in a good place, personally and medically" after a head injury and some off-field issues led the Seahawks to release him.

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Sources: Pats decline RB Michel's option for '22

May 03, 2021

The Patriots declined Sony Michel's fifth-year option but exercised Isaiah Wynn's, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

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'Last Chance U' RB Boyd gets chance with Lions

May 03, 2021

The Lions have signed Arkansas running back Rakeem Boyd, who appeared on the Netflix series "Last Chance U," as an undrafted free agent.

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Browns take chance on ex-Seattle DT McDowell

May 03, 2021

In a statement, Browns GM Andrew Berry said the team believes Malik McDowell "is in a good place, personally and medically" after a head injury and some off-field issues led the Seahawks to release him.

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Sources: Pats decline RB Michel's option for '22

May 03, 2021

The Patriots declined Sony Michel's fifth-year option but exercised Isaiah Wynn's, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

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'Last Chance U' RB Boyd gets chance with Lions

May 03, 2021

The Lions have signed Arkansas running back Rakeem Boyd, who appeared on the Netflix series "Last Chance U," as an undrafted free agent.

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FD truck full of heroes, BATTLE to make it HOME tonight (Video)

May 03, 2021

Men and Women that Serve often want ONE thing…to make it back home, to see the people they love. Nothing’s better than getting a Chiver video submit that simply makes ya SMILE and it left me with a little Dust-in-the-Eyes. Onions…tonight FD brings a hero HOME. WELCOME Back HOME, Corey. “I had my fire department […]

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FD truck full of heroes, BATTLE to make it HOME tonight (Video)

May 03, 2021

Men and Women that Serve often want ONE thing…to make it back home, to see the people they love. Nothing’s better than getting a Chiver video submit that simply makes ya SMILE and it left me with a little Dust-in-the-Eyes. Onions…tonight FD brings a hero HOME. WELCOME Back HOME, Corey. “I had my fire department […]

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Tig Notaro Animated Stand Up Special Coming to HBO This...

May 03, 2021



Tig Notaro Animated Stand Up Special Coming to HBO This Summer

Here’s something groundbreaking for you comedy fans: HBO is going to release the first-ever fully animated stand-up special. I’m not entirely sure how that even works, but the special comes from Tig Notaro.

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PDF转HTML工具——用springboot包装pdf2htmlEX命令行工具 - 行无际

May 03, 2021

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Facebook Draft Post – How To Create One?

May 03, 2021

The Facebook post-draft feature is a lifesaver for those of us who can’t come up with the perfect post on one try. Facebook Pages allow you to create, save, and edit post drafts as much as you want, as long as you are the admin or editor of that Page. 

So it doesn’t matter if you don’t have the perfect picture to go with your post. You can simply save it as a draft and come back to it later. 

But creating drafts on Facebook is a time-consuming process, so if you’re short on time – and if you’re ...

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The ‘WandaVision’ Finale Originally Featured Doctor...

May 03, 2021



The ‘WandaVision’ Finale Originally Featured Doctor Strange – Here’s Why He Was Cut

WandaVision was originally building up to a major cameo in the finale. And no, it wasn’t Mephisto. According to a new interview with Rolling Stone, Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige revealed that the cameo was going to be Benedict Cumberbatch‘s Doctor Strange.

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MLS Power Rankings: Seattle soar back to No. 1, New England up to No. 2

May 03, 2021

The Sounders' big win over Chicharito and the Galaxy vaults them back to No. 1 in our Power Rankings, while Minnesota's slump continues.

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MLS Power Rankings: Seattle soar back to No. 1, New England up to No. 2

May 03, 2021

The Sounders' big win over Chicharito and the Galaxy vaults them back to No. 1 in our Power Rankings, while Minnesota's slump continues.

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Inside Jason Robertson's journey to his 2021 breakout

May 03, 2021

Dallas' standout rookie winger has a uniquely American hockey story, and continues to build a case for the Calder Trophy.

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Inside Jason Robertson's journey to his 2021 breakout

May 03, 2021

Dallas' standout rookie winger has a uniquely American hockey story, and continues to build a case for the Calder Trophy.

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Steven Spielberg’s Next Movie is Titled ‘The...

May 03, 2021



Steven Spielberg’s Next Movie is Titled ‘The Fabelmans’, Open Casting Call Searching for Young Spielberg Character

Steven Spielberg‘s next movie has a title: The Fabelmans. The film, which is loosely based on the director’s own childhood, is holding open casting calls for the lead role of Sammy, which appears to be the character who is modeled on Spielberg’s younger self.

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Report finds toxic culture in Australian gymnastics

May 03, 2021

The Australian Human Rights Commission released the final report of the Independent Review of Gymnastics in Australia 2021 on Monday.

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Twitch, NFL & IMDb TV Push Amazon’s Monthly Ad-Supported...

May 03, 2021



Twitch, NFL & IMDb TV Push Amazon’s Monthly Ad-Supported Streaming To 120M Viewers, From 20M In January 2020

In its debut appearance at the NewFronts, Amazon offered some eye-opening statistics to illustrate its ramped-up efforts in ad-supported video streaming.

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'Amazing Amy' set for history-making NJCAA run

May 03, 2021

Amy Bockerstette is set to become the first person with Down syndrome to compete for a collegiate title when she joins her Paradise Valley Community College teammates at the NJCAA national championships May 10-13.

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'Amazing Amy' set for history-making NJCAA run

May 03, 2021

Amy Bockerstette is set to become the first person with Down syndrome to compete for a collegiate title when she joins her Paradise Valley Community College teammates at the NJCAA national championships May 10-13.

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The “New Normal” for Moviegoing Post-Pandemic May Be...

May 03, 2021



The “New Normal” for Moviegoing Post-Pandemic May Be the “Premium” Experience Like IMAX, Upscale Dining

“Movie theaters are dead” has been a common refrain during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Or at least, many suggested the pandemic accelerated the death of theaters, with many cinemas shuttering for over a year and studios turning to streaming to debut their once-theatrical releases.

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Chad Johnson to fight on Mayweather-Paul card

May 03, 2021

Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson has agreed to fight in an exhibition bout on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul on June 6. Johnson will likely face another celebrity or athlete.

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Verdejo charged after body of woman found

May 03, 2021

Lightweight boxer Felix Verdejo was charged with kidnapping, carjacking resulting in death and intentionally killing an unborn child after the body of a missing woman was found.

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Parker overcomes early knockdown to top Chisora

May 03, 2021

Joseph Parker recovered from a knockdown 10 seconds into Saturday's fight to earn a split decision win over Derek Chisora, keeping him in the hunt for a world heavyweight title shot in 2022.

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Arum deems Fury-Joshua fight 'dead in the water'

May 03, 2021

Top Rank promoter Bob Arum turned the Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua fight negotiating drama up a notch on Thursday when he referred to the discussed blockbuster boxing match for this summer as "dead in the water."

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Canelo: Brokered kidnapped brother's '18 release

May 03, 2021

Boxer Canelo Alvarez said he negotiated with kidnappers about the release of his brother for three days leading up to his December 2018 fight vs. Rocky Fielding.

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Mayweather-Paul scheduled for June 6 in Miami

May 03, 2021

Five-time world champion Floyd Mayweather will return to the ring to face YouTube sensation-turned-boxer Logan Paul at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on June 6 on Showtime PPV and Fanmio, it was announced Tuesday night.

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Sulecki-Munguia clash rescheduled for June 19

May 03, 2021

After a pair of changes caused by injuries, Maciej Sulecki is once again set to face Jaime Munguia in a middleweight battle now set for June 19.

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Marvel drops first 'Eternals' footage

May 03, 2021

Marvel drops first 'Eternals' footage

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Alcaraz, 17, to face his idol in Nadal in Madrid

May 03, 2021

Carlos Alcaraz beat Adrian Mannarino to set up a "dream" matchup against Rafael Nadal in the second round of the Madrid Open.

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Sole Proprietorships vs. LLCs: Things All Entrepreneurs Must Know [Infographic]

May 03, 2021

Sole Proprietorships vs. LLCs: Things All Entrepreneurs Must Know

When you’re starting a business, you’ve got to secure funding for it, build a team, register your company, and much more. Among all of this, you also need to select the company’s structure. This is an important step that you need to take as it will define the various rights and obligations of your business.

Each corporate business structure has its advantages and disadvantages and you have to consider them well before choosing to go ahead with a particular structure.

The four main structures you can select from are:

Among these, ...

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College football takeaways from the 2021 NFL draft

May 03, 2021

Alabama dominated, star QBs and WRs reunited and more from a wild three days of the NFL draft.

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Three former Alabama stars got their degrees this past weekend

May 03, 2021

Tua Tagovailoa, Bo Scarbrough and Robert Horry received their degrees and walked the commencement stage.

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College football takeaways from the 2021 NFL draft

May 03, 2021

Alabama dominated, star QBs and WRs reunited and more from a wild three days of the NFL draft.

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Three former Alabama stars got their degrees this past weekend

May 03, 2021

Tua Tagovailoa, Bo Scarbrough and Robert Horry received their degrees and walked the commencement stage.

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Vikings alter Kirk Cousins succession plan after losing out on Justin Fields

May 03, 2021

Minnesota turned to Kellen Mond for a long-term approach at quarterback.

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Vikings alter Kirk Cousins succession plan after losing out on Justin Fields

May 03, 2021

Minnesota turned to Kellen Mond for a long-term approach at quarterback.

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3 Fun and Creative Jobs That Don’t Require a College Degree

May 03, 2021

Fun and Creative Jobs That Don't Require a College Degree

It is estimated that approximately 60% of jobs are filled through networking connections as opposed to online services or traditional job-seeking methods. In the workforce today, many job seekers worry that they won’t be educated enough to get and keep a job. The truth is that even college graduates today are struggling to find something in their field. Many are struggling to find something at all, even with networking.

Finding a job the traditional way, by going to college and then entering the workforce, just isn’t as easy today as it used to be. It’s just as hard to ...

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How to Make Time for Creativity with Morgan Harper Nichols

May 03, 2021

Time for a SUPER important creative reality check:

“Instagram ‘likes’ don’t pay the bills.”

Take it from Morgan Harper Nichols — musician, artist, and author of How Far You Have Come with over 1.7 million followers on Instagram — that there’s more to building a successful career from your gifts than you’ll see scrolling your favorite feeds.

What does it take?

In today’s MarieTV, Morgan shares the secrets that took her from college admissions counselor, to touring musician with a record deal, to published author and one of the most prolific and inspiring creators on the internet today — even ...

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How to Make Time for Creativity with Morgan Harper Nichols

May 03, 2021

Time for a SUPER important creative reality check:

“Instagram ‘likes’ don’t pay the bills.”

Take it from Morgan Harper Nichols — musician, artist, and author of How Far You Have Come with over 1.7 million followers on Instagram — that there’s more to building a successful career from your gifts than you’ll see scrolling your favorite feeds.

What does it take?

In today’s MarieTV, Morgan shares the secrets that took her from college admissions counselor, to touring musician with a record deal, to published author and one of the most prolific and inspiring creators on the internet today — even ...

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Simply Brilliant Bar Signs

May 03, 2021

When it comes to sidewalk signs, some bar and cafe owners get really creative and come up with brilliant ideas. Scroll down to see the best examples!

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Simply Brilliant Bar Signs

May 03, 2021

When it comes to sidewalk signs, some bar and cafe owners get really creative and come up with brilliant ideas. Scroll down to see the best examples!

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Three-time Indy 500 winner Bobby Unser dies

May 03, 2021

Bobby Unser, a three-time Indianapolis 500 winner, died Sunday of natural causes. He was 87.

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Michael Lewis’s New Book About the Pandemic (and Who Should Have Been in Charge)

May 03, 2021

book cover for The Premonition by Michael Lewis

When large, seemingly sudden systemic failures occur, Michael Lewis is one of those writers who’s just waiting to pounce on it and tell us all about it. So it’s not a surprise to see that his new book comes out tomorrow: The Premonition: A Pandemic Story (ebook). From a Time interview with Lewis:

The Premonition makes sense of the COVID-19 pandemic through three people, each of whom knows a great deal about how to stop it-and none of whom is ever approached by the U.S. government: A “redneck epidemiologist” named Carter Mercher who had writtenthe closest ...

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Michael Lewis’s New Book About the Pandemic (and Who Should Have Been in Charge)

May 03, 2021

book cover for The Premonition by Michael Lewis

When large, seemingly sudden systemic failures occur, Michael Lewis is one of those writers who’s just waiting to pounce on it and tell us all about it. So it’s not a surprise to see that his new book comes out tomorrow: The Premonition: A Pandemic Story (ebook). From a Time interview with Lewis:

The Premonition makes sense of the COVID-19 pandemic through three people, each of whom knows a great deal about how to stop it-and none of whom is ever approached by the U.S. government: A “redneck epidemiologist” named Carter Mercher who had writtenthe closest ...

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Northwestern officially promotes Polisky to AD

May 03, 2021

Northwestern promoted longtime deputy athletic director Mike Polisky to replace Jim Phillips as athletic director on Monday.

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UFC Real or Not: Prochazka will win title in 2021; new management could help Jones land shot

May 03, 2021

From tense fight negotiations to the future of two key divisions, separating what's real from what's not with the latest news in the UFC.

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UFC Real or Not: Prochazka will win title in 2021; new management could help Jones land shot

May 03, 2021

From tense fight negotiations to the future of two key divisions, separating what's real from what's not with the latest news in the UFC.

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Succession: Alexander Skarsgård Joins ‘Civil...

May 03, 2021



Succession: Alexander Skarsgård Joins ‘Civil War’-Themed Season 3

A big little liar is targeting the Roys — and he’s out for true blood. Put another way: Alexander Skarsgård is joining the upcoming third season of HBO’s Succession. The Emmy winner will play the recurring role of Lukas Matsson, a successful, confrontational tech founder and CEO.

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Sex and the City: HBO Max Revival Poised to Add 3 New Series...

May 03, 2021



Sex and the City: HBO Max Revival Poised to Add 3 New Series Regulars — All of Them Women of Color

And just like that… diversity! HBO Max’s Sex and the City revival, titled And Just Like That… , continues to make inclusivity a priority — on screen and off.

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If you’re not a Marvel head, I’m not sure how much of this will...

May 03, 2021



If you’re not a Marvel head, I’m not sure how much of this will resonate with you — that said, if you are, are you OK? Remember to breathe. It’s a lot to take in. Let’s start with the first-ever Eternals footage. Judging by the beautiful sunset and sweeping wester prairie shot, Chloé Zhao appers to have made a Chloé Zhao movie! At quick glance, I definitely thought Richard Madden was Sebastian Stan. He’s not, but they do look alike. What else did we learn? Wakanda Forever and The Marvels are really cool and evocative titles for the Black ...

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An Iconic Prince Guitar Solo, Reborn

May 03, 2021

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An Iconic Prince Guitar Solo, Reborn

May 03, 2021

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Pato O'Ward gets first IndyCar win at Texas

May 03, 2021

Pato O'Ward, who turns 22 in four days, got his first win in his 26th IndyCar start and second full season.

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Web安全实践 - 狼爷

May 03, 2021

【摘要】安全无小事,成败在细节,网络有风险,灾难弹指间。安全一般情况下看不见,在你周围漂浮着,显现出来后,往往会刻骨铭心。正因为安全看不见,所以往往不受重视,因为感知到的概率真的太低,用户的第一感知是他看得见、摸得着、嗅得到、品得出的东西,实实在在的东西,而不是那种虚无缥缈的东西,我们对概率低的东西往往默认... 阅读全文

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‘Halston’ Limited Series Starring Ewan McGregor Gets...

May 03, 2021



‘Halston’ Limited Series Starring Ewan McGregor Gets First Red-Band Trailer

Netflix has released the red-band trailer for their upcoming limited series Halston, which stars Ewan McGregor as the infamous fashion designer Roy Halston Frowick. “I have a vision.

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Three Quick Links for Monday Noonish

May 03, 2021

Post-vaccination Inertia Is Real. "Readjusting our ideas about what's safe is going to take time." [theatlantic.com]

Reaching 'Herd Immunity' Is Unlikely in the U.S., Experts Now Believe. This has seemed the likely outcome for months now – simply not enough people are interested in the vaccine to get us there. [nytimes.com]

When you look at the success & popularity of solo artists compared to their former groups/bands, Beyoncé is an outlier. [pudding.cool]

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Three Quick Links for Monday Noonish

May 03, 2021

Post-vaccination Inertia Is Real. "Readjusting our ideas about what's safe is going to take time." [theatlantic.com]

Reaching 'Herd Immunity' Is Unlikely in the U.S., Experts Now Believe. This has seemed the likely outcome for months now – simply not enough people are interested in the vaccine to get us there. [nytimes.com]

When you look at the success & popularity of solo artists compared to their former groups/bands, Beyoncé is an outlier. [pudding.cool]

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Osaka among celebs set to headline Met Gala

May 03, 2021

Women's tennis star Naomi Osaka will be among the heavy-hitting contingent of celebrities to co-chair September's Met Gala

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The mistakes and moments of brilliance defining F1's title battle

May 03, 2021

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen's title fight is finely balanced and, in just three races, has been defined by the tiniest of margins.

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The mistakes and moments of brilliance defining F1's title battle

May 03, 2021

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen's title fight is finely balanced and, in just three races, has been defined by the tiniest of margins.

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The mistakes and moments of brilliance defining F1's title battle

May 03, 2021

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen's title fight is finely balanced and, in just three races, has been defined by the tiniest of margins.

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Aerial Footage of Chicago from a Dirigible (1914)

May 03, 2021

From the US National Archives, an 8-minute film of aerial footage filmed from a dirigible piloted by Roy Knabenshue in 1914. I am not super familiar with Chicago and the architecture of the time, but given the city’s role in the development & popularization of the skyscraper, I bet there are some amazing views in here of iconic buildings not so long after they were constructed as well as some buildings and spaces that no longer exist.

If you wish, you can also watch the upsampled, colorized, and “AI enhanced” version of this video. As I’ve said ...

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Aerial Footage of Chicago from a Dirigible (1914)

May 03, 2021

From the US National Archives, an 8-minute film of aerial footage filmed from a dirigible piloted by Roy Knabenshue in 1914. I am not super familiar with Chicago and the architecture of the time, but given the city’s role in the development & popularization of the skyscraper, I bet there are some amazing views in here of iconic buildings not so long after they were constructed as well as some buildings and spaces that no longer exist.

If you wish, you can also watch the upsampled, colorized, and “AI enhanced” version of this video. As I’ve said ...

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Jets should acquire this veteran QB to complete Project Zach Wilson

May 03, 2021

New York did everything it could through the draft to help its rookie quarterback, but there's one thing missing -- a veteran backup.

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Whom does Patriots top pick Mac Jones study most? Starts with Tom Brady

May 03, 2021

New England's No. 15 pick idolized the quarterback and displays a similar work ethic and passion for the game.

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Jets should acquire this veteran QB to complete Project Zach Wilson

May 03, 2021

New York did everything it could through the draft to help its rookie quarterback, but there's one thing missing -- a veteran backup.

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Whom does Patriots top pick Mac Jones study most? Starts with Tom Brady

May 03, 2021

New England's No. 15 pick idolized the quarterback and displays a similar work ethic and passion for the game.

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Index wipes out earlier gains on last-minute selling

May 03, 2021

Share prices succumbed to selling pressure late in the session to wipe out earlier gains yesterday, opening the week on a lackluster note as investors continue to look for more compelling reasons to return to the bourse.

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Property sector urged to be more energy efficient

May 03, 2021

The Philippine property sector should start implementing energy efficiency programs in its assets to reap savings and raise valuations in the next decade especially following the passage of Republic Act 11285 or the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act.

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DTI lends P22 million to OFWs

May 03, 2021

The Department of Trade and Industry has extended over P22 million in loans to overseas Filipino workers under a facility that seeks to help them start their own businesses.

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Funding for COVID-19 measures to reach P2.5 trillion this year

May 03, 2021

The government’s economic response to the COVID-19 pandemic is seen reaching P2.5 trillion this year.

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DOT recommends travel bubbles with source markets

May 03, 2021

A top tourism official is recommending the setting up of travel bubbles with source markets as the safest way to reopen the country’s borders, instead of requiring a vaccine passport for foreign guests which could instead be a disincentive to travel here.

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Michael Breen appointed Ford Philippines managing director

May 03, 2021

Ford Motor Company has announced the appointment of Michael “Mike” Breen as managing director, Ford Philippines, effective June 1. Breen is currently managing director, Ford Asia Pacific Direct Markets.

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SM Prime posts P6.5 billion income in Q1

May 03, 2021

SM Prime Holdings Inc. reported a net income of P6.5 billion in the first quarter, down 23 percent from the same period last year.

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EEI upbeat this year as new projects pile up

May 03, 2021

Yuchengco-led construction firm EEI Corp. is upbeat on its prospects for 2021 due to new contracts secured overseas and domestic projects with a combined value of P60 billion.

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FDC-led Clark airport consortium unfazed by competition

May 03, 2021

The Gotianun-led Clark International Airport consortium is unfazed by competition from San Miguel Corp.’s New Manila International Airport in Bulacan, which is targeted to be up and running by 2025.

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CLI inks P3 billion notes facility deal

May 03, 2021

Cebu Landmasters Inc. has signed a P3 billion notes facility agreement to fund its capital expenditures, including its expansion into the dormitel business in Cebu City and strategic acquisitions in the Visayas and Mindanao.

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Updating the guidelines on treaty relief

May 03, 2021

It is said that stability is one of the cornerstones for a sound tax system because a stable and consistent tax system promotes economic growth.

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Racing to herd immunity

May 03, 2021

Here are new real-world studies, this time from the United Kingdom, which provides us with more information on COVID-19 vaccine efficacy.

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Figaro taps PLDT Enterprise

May 03, 2021

The enterprise arm of PLDT Inc. has been tapped by the Figaro Group to further boost the operations of its coffeehouse chain nationwide.

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AUB rolls out QR for clients, merchants

May 03, 2021

Rebisco-led Asia United Bank has expanded its services to clients and merchants by rolling out the QR Ph in support of the efforts of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to transform the country to a cash-lite from a cash-heavy economy.

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NG debt rises to new record high of P10.77 trillion

May 03, 2021

The national government’s total outstanding debt rose to a new record high of P10.774 trillion in end-March, still mostly domestic borrowings, to fund its pandemic response, the Bureau of the Treasury said yesterday.

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Semirara expects profit to recover this year

May 03, 2021

Listed integrated energy company Semirara Mining and Power Corp. expects some profit recovery this year, mainly driven by better coal and power demand and prices.

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JM turns to meditation to ward off fear amid pandemic

May 03, 2021

In terms of sheer masculine beauty and excellent acting ability, there is no doubt JM de Guzman is among the top local male celebrities in the country today.

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Pinoys love K-pop artist Ailee’s rendition of Kahit Isang Saglit

May 03, 2021

Filipino-American musical director Troy Laureta knew right away that Korean pop star Ailee would be perfect for the remake of the OPM classic Kahit Isang Saglit for his Kaibigan: A Troy Laureta OPM Collective Vol. 1 album.

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Benedict Cua shares Something Beautiful with listeners

May 03, 2021

Benedict Cua, the voice behind ‘Di Namalayan, has recently dropped a new single, Something Beautiful.

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Jessie Mei Li’s mixed race identity has key role in biggest break yet

May 03, 2021

British-Chinese actress Jessie Mei Li is currently figuring in “faces to watch out for” lists.

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Mild quake rocks South Cotabato

May 03, 2021

A magnitude-3.4 earthquake rocked South Cotabato yesterday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.

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2 Abu Sayyaf bomb suppliers captured in Sulu

May 03, 2021

Military and police officers arrested two suspected suppliers of bomb components to Abu Sayyaf bandit group in Jolo, Sulu on Sunday.

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DAR-Cebu execs face charges over land title distribution failure

May 03, 2021

Thirteen officials and personnel of the Department of Agrarian Reform in Cebu will be charged for failing to distribute 2,007 land titles to farmer-beneficiaries, the DAR said yesterday.

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DOJ won’t handle probe of Capiz exec’s slay

May 03, 2021

Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra yesterday referred to the Presidential Task Force on Media Security the investigation of the murder of a municipal official in Capiz.

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Bacolod trader in Duterte’s narco list cleared

May 03, 2021

A local businessman linked to illegal drug trade by President Duterte has been cleared by the Philippine National Police.

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Paid leaves for COVID-19 positive workers sought

May 03, 2021

Sen. Leila de Lima has proposed the grant of mandatory paid leaves for qualified workers in the public or private sector who have contracted COVID-19.

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Malabon resort closed over baptismal party

May 03, 2021

A private resort in Malabon City was shut down on Sunday for holding a baptismal party, which violated the ban on mass gatherings during the pandemic.

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CebuPac transports COVID-19 vaccines

May 03, 2021

Cebu Pacific transported over 236,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines across the country last week as part of its ongoing efforts to help the Philippines recover from the virus.

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Palace: Duterte has chosen Sinas successor

May 03, 2021

President Duterte has chosen the next chief of the 220,000-strong Philippine National Police, according to Malacañang.

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Año recovers from 2 heart bypass surgeries

May 03, 2021

Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año said yesterday he has fully recovered from two heart bypass surgeries when he went on a three-month leave.

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But nobody’s asking Duterte to wage war

May 03, 2021

Nobody is pushing President Duterte to wage war with China to stop its aggressive encroachments and unfriendly activities in the West Philippine Sea.

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EDITORIAL - Enforce the health protocols

May 03, 2021

Indoor dine-in is back in restaurants, at 10 percent seating or venue capacity.

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What future do you wish to see?

May 03, 2021

As I continue to find new ways to maintain productivity and a healthy mind and body in the current global situation, I can’t help but to look forward to a future post COVID-19.

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Listening to labor

May 03, 2021

We are a nation built on the backs of those who have the least. Even when our people were being ruled by foreign kings, what prosperity our nation achieved was wrung from the efforts of those with the least rights, the most vulnerable and invisible.

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Going out

May 03, 2021

It felt important and surprisingly emotional getting my second jab of the Pfizer-Biontech vaccine against COVID-19 this week.

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Misdirection

May 03, 2021

When purveyors of agitprop indulge in serious misdirection of the issues, it is almost never a mistake. It is driven by a hidden agenda.

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It’s Turo calling

May 03, 2021

I got a welcome phonecall from coach Turo Valenzona the other day and we talked about old times, in particular his basketball journey from his YCO playing days to his coaching career in the collegiate and pro ranks.

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Cepeda, 86

May 03, 2021

Dominador Cepeda, former Games and Amusements Board chairman and member of the Philippine Sports Commission board, passed away last Saturday.

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Tokyo stint ‘very realistic’ for Gilas 3x3

May 03, 2021

PBA veteran Karl Dehesa said yesterday the Philippine 3x3 team has “very realistic” chances to book a ticket to Tokyo out of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Graz, Austria, on May 26-30 and as an alternate, vowed to do his best to push the players at practice.

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Batangas welcome site for practices

May 03, 2021

PBA teams won’t mind spending extra travel time to and from Batangas City every day if their proposed practices in the general community quarantine-classified area will get the green light.

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Lapu-Lapu faces tall order vs Mandaue

May 03, 2021

After surviving a dreaded double-knockout quarterfinals, the resilient ARQ Builders-Lapu-Lapu squad faces another sudden death against twice-to-beat KCS Mandaue in the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup semifinals today at the Alcantara Civic Center in Cebu.

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Tsukii bags gold in Portugal

May 03, 2021

Fil-Japanese Junna Tsukii delivered a tour de force performance worthy of a Tokyo Olympics berth as she topped the Karate Premier League in Lisbon, Portugal over the weekend.

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Marina mourns loss of Eastern Visayas director

May 03, 2021

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is mourning the loss of Captain Rommel John Mendoza, director II of Marina Regional Office in Tacloban City, who died on Sunday, May 2, 2021. He was 55.

“The Marina is eternally grateful for his significant contributions to the maritime industry. His zeal and enthusiasm in the workplace will be sorely missed. We extend our deepest sympathy to his family, his bereaved loved ones, and colleagues,” Marina said in a statement.

Before joining Marina, Mendoza, who belonged to the Class of 1993 of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) as part of the Maalab Class ...

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Marina mourns loss of Eastern Visayas director

May 03, 2021

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is mourning the loss of Captain Rommel John Mendoza, director II of Marina Regional Office in Tacloban City, who died on Sunday, May 2, 2021. He was 55.

“The Marina is eternally grateful for his significant contributions to the maritime industry. His zeal and enthusiasm in the workplace will be sorely missed. We extend our deepest sympathy to his family, his bereaved loved ones, and colleagues,” Marina said in a statement.

Before joining Marina, Mendoza, who belonged to the Class of 1993 of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) as part of the Maalab Class ...

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Marina mourns loss of Eastern Visayas director

May 03, 2021

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is mourning the loss of Captain Rommel John Mendoza, director II of Marina Regional Office in Tacloban City, who died on Sunday, May 2, 2021. He was 55.

“The Marina is eternally grateful for his significant contributions to the maritime industry. His zeal and enthusiasm in the workplace will be sorely missed. We extend our deepest sympathy to his family, his bereaved loved ones, and colleagues,” Marina said in a statement.

Before joining Marina, Mendoza, who belonged to the Class of 1993 of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) as part of the Maalab Class ...

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Duterte orders probe on Cui Slay

May 03, 2021

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has directed the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to look into the killing of a provincial consultant for hospital operations in Negros Occidental in April, Malacañang said on Monday, May 3, 2021.

The order came as the body of Provincial Consultant for Hospital Operations Marton Cui was exhumed and an autopsy was conducted Monday by the medico-legal officer of the NBI in San Carlos City, Renoir Baldovino, NBI-Bacolod head, said to Sunstar-Bacolod Monday.

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, in a Palace press briefing Monday, said the president condemns the killing of Cui.

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Duterte orders probe on Cui Slay

May 03, 2021

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has directed the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to look into the killing of a provincial consultant for hospital operations in Negros Occidental in April, Malacañang said on Monday, May 3, 2021.

The order came as the body of Provincial Consultant for Hospital Operations Marton Cui was exhumed and an autopsy was conducted Monday by the medico-legal officer of the NBI in San Carlos City, Renoir Baldovino, NBI-Bacolod head, said to Sunstar-Bacolod Monday.

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, in a Palace press briefing Monday, said the president condemns the killing of Cui.

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Northern Samar’s top 1 most wanted for rape nabbed in Cavite

May 03, 2021

AUTHORITIES arrested the top 1 most wanted person of Northern Samar following a “manhunt Charlie operation” by operatives of Rosario Municipal Police Station over the weekend.

Lieutenant Ma. Edlyn Encina, chief of Rosario police, said alias Dong, 53, was arrested in his hiding place at Rolling Hills, Barangay F. De Castro, GMA, Cavite.

The accused was facing four counts of rape in relation to Republic Act 7610, also known as the Special Protection of Children Against Child Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act.

"With the directives of our Provincial Director, Colonel Arnel Apud, our unit will continue its efforts against ...

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Northern Samar’s top 1 most wanted for rape nabbed in Cavite

May 03, 2021

AUTHORITIES arrested the top 1 most wanted person of Northern Samar following a “manhunt Charlie operation” by operatives of Rosario Municipal Police Station over the weekend.

Lieutenant Ma. Edlyn Encina, chief of Rosario police, said alias Dong, 53, was arrested in his hiding place at Rolling Hills, Barangay F. De Castro, GMA, Cavite.

The accused was facing four counts of rape in relation to Republic Act 7610, also known as the Special Protection of Children Against Child Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act.

"With the directives of our Provincial Director, Colonel Arnel Apud, our unit will continue its efforts against ...

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Northern Samar’s top 1 most wanted for rape nabbed in Cavite

May 03, 2021

AUTHORITIES arrested the top 1 most wanted person of Northern Samar following a “manhunt Charlie operation” by operatives of Rosario Municipal Police Station over the weekend.

Lieutenant Ma. Edlyn Encina, chief of Rosario police, said alias Dong, 53, was arrested in his hiding place at Rolling Hills, Barangay F. De Castro, GMA, Cavite.

The accused was facing four counts of rape in relation to Republic Act 7610, also known as the Special Protection of Children Against Child Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act.

"With the directives of our Provincial Director, Colonel Arnel Apud, our unit will continue its efforts against ...

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Bacolod councilor positive for coronavirus

May 03, 2021

A MEMBER of the Bacolod City Council tested positive for the novel coronavirus in the city last week.

A reliable source told Sunstar-Bacolod Monday, May 3, 2021, that the city councilor, whose name is being withheld, tested positive for the virus along with his wife.

Both of them, who were hospitalized on Friday, were confined in a hospital while the other members of their family were also placed in isolation.

A family of the councilor also confirmed to Sunstar-Bacolod that the councilor still had symptoms of Covid-19, while his wife is now "okay."

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Bacolod councilor positive for coronavirus

May 03, 2021

A MEMBER of the Bacolod City Council tested positive for the novel coronavirus in the city last week.

A reliable source told Sunstar-Bacolod Monday, May 3, 2021, that the city councilor, whose name is being withheld, tested positive for the virus along with his wife.

Both of them, who were hospitalized on Friday, were confined in a hospital while the other members of their family were also placed in isolation.

A family of the councilor also confirmed to Sunstar-Bacolod that the councilor still had symptoms of Covid-19, while his wife is now "okay."

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Bacolod barangay secretary dies of Covid

May 03, 2021

A SECRETARY of Barangay Bata in Bacolod City died due to Covid-19 on Saturday, May 1, 2021, a local executive said.

Bacolod City Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran on Monday said the village secretary underwent swab testing on Friday and its positive result was released on Saturday.

He said the barangay hall was already placed under lockdown starting Monday.

Barangay Bata Captain Lito Abaring, in a radio interview, said disinfection was already conducted and their barangay hall will be placed under lockdown for five days.

Abaring said their barangay secretary died on May 1 and was cremated in the ...

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Bacolod barangay secretary dies of Covid

May 03, 2021

A SECRETARY of Barangay Bata in Bacolod City died due to Covid-19 on Saturday, May 1, 2021, a local executive said.

Bacolod City Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran on Monday said the village secretary underwent swab testing on Friday and its positive result was released on Saturday.

He said the barangay hall was already placed under lockdown starting Monday.

Barangay Bata Captain Lito Abaring, in a radio interview, said disinfection was already conducted and their barangay hall will be placed under lockdown for five days.

Abaring said their barangay secretary died on May 1 and was cremated in the ...

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Officials laud Negrense top PMA cadet

May 03, 2021

OFFICIALS in Negros Occidental lauded a Negrense cadet who topped the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Class of 2021.

Cadet First Class Janrey Cabanero Artus of San Enrique town in Negros Occidental is the valedictorian of the Mandirigmang Samahan ng Lakas na Sandigan ng Bayan (Masaligan) Class of 2021, the PMA announced on Monday, May 3.

Twenty-five-year-old Artus, who studied Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering as a scholar at the University of the Philippines-Visayas Miag-oa Campus in Iloilo Province, will graduate summa cum laude during the commencement exercises scheduled on May 10.

He is also the recipient of Presidential ...

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Officials laud Negrense top PMA cadet

May 03, 2021

OFFICIALS in Negros Occidental lauded a Negrense cadet who topped the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Class of 2021.

Cadet First Class Janrey Cabanero Artus of San Enrique town in Negros Occidental is the valedictorian of the Mandirigmang Samahan ng Lakas na Sandigan ng Bayan (Masaligan) Class of 2021, the PMA announced on Monday, May 3.

Twenty-five-year-old Artus, who studied Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering as a scholar at the University of the Philippines-Visayas Miag-oa Campus in Iloilo Province, will graduate summa cum laude during the commencement exercises scheduled on May 10.

He is also the recipient of Presidential ...

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5 more Bacolod cops test positive for coronavirus

May 03, 2021

AN ADDITIONAL five police officers of the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Bacolod City, a BCPO official said Monday, May 3, 2021.

Police Lieutenant Ma. Liberty Indiape, spokesperson of BCPO, said the swab test result was released Monday and five police officers tested positive for the virus.

She said more than 700 policemen underwent swab tests from April 24 until May 2.

She added those who tested positive for the virus were asymptomatic and were already transferred to the city's quarantine facility.

Indiape noted that some of the police officers are expected ...

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5 more Bacolod cops test positive for coronavirus

May 03, 2021

AN ADDITIONAL five police officers of the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Bacolod City, a BCPO official said Monday, May 3, 2021.

Police Lieutenant Ma. Liberty Indiape, spokesperson of BCPO, said the swab test result was released Monday and five police officers tested positive for the virus.

She said more than 700 policemen underwent swab tests from April 24 until May 2.

She added those who tested positive for the virus were asymptomatic and were already transferred to the city's quarantine facility.

Indiape noted that some of the police officers are expected ...

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Negros Occidental guv: Face-to-face 'bulang' is prohibited

May 03, 2021

NEGROS Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson reminded all mayors that face-to-face "bulang" or cockfighting is prohibited.

"Only E-Sabong is legal, while face-to-face is not allowed," Lacson said.

Lacson made the reminder as he confirmed that face-to-face bulang had been noticed to be a spreader of the coronavirus.

Bulang has been observed to be a pastime entertainment and gambling in remote areas, especially that gamefowl breeding has become one of the biggest industries in the province next to sugar.

Lacson also made the reminder as four additional employees from the Provincial Government have tested positive for the Covid-19 virus, bringing ...

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Valladolid molecular lab now open

May 03, 2021

THE second molecular laboratory of the provincial government located at the Valladolid District Hospital in the town of Valladolid officially opened Monday morning, May 3, 2021.

Lawyer Rayfrando Diaz, Negros Occidental Provincial administrator, said Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson attended the inauguration alongside town Mayor Enrique Miravalles, La Carlota City Mayor Rex Jalando-on, and Teresita Lopez Jalandoni Provincial Hospital (TLJPH) Chief Dr. Mary Ann Maestral.

Diaz said all reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test samples taken in the southern part of Negros Occidental are now directed to use the Valladolid District Hospital, instead of the TLJPH in Silay ...

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Valladolid molecular lab now open

May 03, 2021

THE second molecular laboratory of the provincial government located at the Valladolid District Hospital in the town of Valladolid officially opened Monday morning, May 3, 2021.

Lawyer Rayfrando Diaz, Negros Occidental Provincial administrator, said Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson attended the inauguration alongside town Mayor Enrique Miravalles, La Carlota City Mayor Rex Jalando-on, and Teresita Lopez Jalandoni Provincial Hospital (TLJPH) Chief Dr. Mary Ann Maestral.

Diaz said all reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test samples taken in the southern part of Negros Occidental are now directed to use the Valladolid District Hospital, instead of the TLJPH in Silay ...

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Negros Occidental guv: Face-to-face 'bulang' is prohibited

May 03, 2021

NEGROS Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson reminded all mayors that face-to-face "bulang" or cockfighting is prohibited.

"Only E-Sabong is legal, while face-to-face is not allowed," Lacson said.

Lacson made the reminder as he confirmed that face-to-face bulang had been noticed to be a spreader of the coronavirus.

Bulang has been observed to be a pastime entertainment and gambling in remote areas, especially that gamefowl breeding has become one of the biggest industries in the province next to sugar.

Lacson also made the reminder as four additional employees from the Provincial Government have tested positive for the Covid-19 virus, bringing ...

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Unega, Love-Negros to avoid clash of members in 2022 polls

May 03, 2021

THE two major local political parties in Negros Occidental are having a meeting with the mayors this month to discuss and avoid a clash among its members in the coming May 2022 elections.

Cadiz City Mayor Salvador Escalante, Secretary General of Unega, said Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson who is the coalition chairman would like to discuss the matter soon to avoid the 2019 election scenario from happening in the coming election.

While they were having a coalition and agreement at the upper level, some mayors who were members of the coalition clashed in that election.

Escalante also clarified that ...

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Unega, Love-Negros to avoid clash of members in 2022 polls

May 03, 2021

THE two major local political parties in Negros Occidental are having a meeting with the mayors this month to discuss and avoid a clash among its members in the coming May 2022 elections.

Cadiz City Mayor Salvador Escalante, Secretary General of Unega, said Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson who is the coalition chairman would like to discuss the matter soon to avoid the 2019 election scenario from happening in the coming election.

While they were having a coalition and agreement at the upper level, some mayors who were members of the coalition clashed in that election.

Escalante also clarified that ...

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Vaccination at the mall

May 03, 2021

BACOLOD. The Bacolod City Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and the Covid-19 Vaccination Council (CoVaC), both chaired by Mayor Bing Leonardia, held the City's mass vaccination at the Cinema lobby at the southwing of SM City Bacolod Monday, May 3, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The one-day vaccination at SM City Bacolod was to accommodate the remaining frontline healthcare workers, senior citizens, and persons with comorbidities who were not inoculated yet. (City PIO photo)

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Vaccination at the mall

May 03, 2021

BACOLOD. The Bacolod City Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and the Covid-19 Vaccination Council (CoVaC), both chaired by Mayor Bing Leonardia, held the City's mass vaccination at the Cinema lobby at the southwing of SM City Bacolod Monday, May 3, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The one-day vaccination at SM City Bacolod was to accommodate the remaining frontline healthcare workers, senior citizens, and persons with comorbidities who were not inoculated yet. (City PIO photo)

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Negros Occidental directly supplies hogs to Batangas

May 03, 2021

BEING able to maintain its status as African Swine Fever (ASF)-free province, Negros Occidental continues to expand its market for hogs to Luzon, now directly to Batangas.

Provincial Veterinarian Renante Decena said the province is one of the most trusted and major suppliers of pigs for slaughter in Luzon.

Decena said the province has been supplying fattened hogs to Luzon through a port in Manila, but recently, the shipment was made directly through Batangas.

“The intended markets are the Provinces of Batangas, Cavite and Laguna,” he said, adding that the travel time from Bredco Port in Bacolod City to ...

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Bizman: Campuestohan-like resort in Bacolod City possible

May 03, 2021

AS HE decided to focus more on his private life, businessman and former Bacolod City councilor Ricardo “Cano” Tan said he is hopeful to pour more investments, this time, for the Negros Occidental capital city.

Tan’s family owns the Campuestohan Highland Resort in Talisay City, one of the major tourist attractions in the province.

When pressed if he plans to develop the same concept of resort in Bacolod City, he said “hopefully.”

There have been reports that his family bought a property, a beach resort, in Barangay Punta Taytay.

The businessman did not confirm it though.

When asked if ...

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Negrense shines in JJWL American Open 2021 tourney

May 03, 2021

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Bizman: Campuestohan-like resort in Bacolod City possible

May 03, 2021

AS HE decided to focus more on his private life, businessman and former Bacolod City councilor Ricardo “Cano” Tan said he is hopeful to pour more investments, this time, for the Negros Occidental capital city.

Tan’s family owns the Campuestohan Highland Resort in Talisay City, one of the major tourist attractions in the province.

When pressed if he plans to develop the same concept of resort in Bacolod City, he said “hopefully.”

There have been reports that his family bought a property, a beach resort, in Barangay Punta Taytay.

The businessman did not confirm it though.

When asked if ...

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Negros Occidental directly supplies hogs to Batangas

May 03, 2021

BEING able to maintain its status as African Swine Fever (ASF)-free province, Negros Occidental continues to expand its market for hogs to Luzon, now directly to Batangas.

Provincial Veterinarian Renante Decena said the province is one of the most trusted and major suppliers of pigs for slaughter in Luzon.

Decena said the province has been supplying fattened hogs to Luzon through a port in Manila, but recently, the shipment was made directly through Batangas.

“The intended markets are the Provinces of Batangas, Cavite and Laguna,” he said, adding that the travel time from Bredco Port in Bacolod City to ...

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Negrense shines in JJWL American Open 2021 tourney

May 03, 2021

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Irene Gamboa: For the love of animals

May 03, 2021

SINCE the Covid-19 pandemic started, as the vice president of a non-government organization in Bacolod City, she has been helping the community together with the Community Animal Rescue Efforts Inc. (Care), leaving no one behind, supporting families that have been impacted, ensuring that their domesticated pets are well kept and are not left alone unsupervised in case of urgent situations abiding with the quarantine health protocols. She is an active volunteer, rescuer, organizer of animal welfare-related fundraising events and educating the community through awareness on responsible pet ownership.

For the love of the animals, the City Ordinance No. 825 ...

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Irene Gamboa: For the love of animals

May 03, 2021

SINCE the Covid-19 pandemic started, as the vice president of a non-government organization in Bacolod City, she has been helping the community together with the Community Animal Rescue Efforts Inc. (Care), leaving no one behind, supporting families that have been impacted, ensuring that their domesticated pets are well kept and are not left alone unsupervised in case of urgent situations abiding with the quarantine health protocols. She is an active volunteer, rescuer, organizer of animal welfare-related fundraising events and educating the community through awareness on responsible pet ownership.

For the love of the animals, the City Ordinance No. 825 ...

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Betting guide for the 147th Kentucky Derby

May 03, 2021

How should you bet Saturday's first leg of the Triple Crown? Chris Fallica, Doug Kezirian and Anita Marks provide analysis and offer picks for the Kentucky Derby.

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Guv invokes law, says Capitol to test OFWs, ROFs upon arrival at airport

May 03, 2021

CEBU Province will continue testing overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and returning overseas Filipinos (ROFs) upon arrival at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) and not on the sixth day upon arrival as insisted by health advisers of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases.

Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia said the “repressive” quarantine policies under the IATF’s whole-of-nation protocol will not work in Cebu.

Garcia invoked Section 105 of the Local Government Code (LGC) to support her Executive Order (EO) 17, which she signed on March 30, 2021.

EO 17 defines protocols for repatriated OFWs and ROFs ...

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Guv invokes law, says Capitol to test OFWs, ROFs upon arrival at airport

May 03, 2021

CEBU Province will continue testing overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and returning overseas Filipinos (ROFs) upon arrival at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) and not on the sixth day upon arrival as insisted by health advisers of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases.

Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia said the “repressive” quarantine policies under the IATF’s whole-of-nation protocol will not work in Cebu.

Garcia invoked Section 105 of the Local Government Code (LGC) to support her Executive Order (EO) 17, which she signed on March 30, 2021.

EO 17 defines protocols for repatriated OFWs and ROFs ...

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Top seeds, play-in chaos and lottery odds: What all 30 NBA teams are playing for now

May 03, 2021

So many questions remain. Here's where every NBA team stands ahead of the regular season's final two weeks.

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Top seeds, play-in chaos and lottery odds: What all 30 NBA teams are playing for now

May 03, 2021

So many questions remain. Here's where every NBA team stands ahead of the regular season's final two weeks.

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Top seeds, play-in chaos and lottery odds: What all 30 NBA teams are playing for now

May 03, 2021

So many questions remain. Here's where every NBA team stands ahead of the regular season's final two weeks.

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‘Watchmen’ Creator Alan Moore Signs Publishing Deal For Fantasy...

May 03, 2021



‘Watchmen’ Creator Alan Moore Signs Publishing Deal For Fantasy Series ‘Long London’

Alan Moore has signed a publishing agreement for Long London, a five-volume series of epic fantasy novels chronicling a fictionalized version of the titular city. The Watchmen and V For Vendetta creator has inked the deal with UK publisher Bloomsbury, which will publish the books in 2024.

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5 ka ‘abortionists’ nadakpan

May 03, 2021

Nasikop sa entrapment operation sa National Bureau of Investigation (NBI-7) ang lima ka mga tawo nga mga sakop sa grupo nga nagpakaaron-ingnon nga lehitimong abortionist.

Kini maoy gipahibaw sa buhatan sa usa ka press conference sa Mayo 3, 2021.

Mga suspek nga gipasakaan na og kaso mao sila si Joey Paulino Guirigay, 38, usa ka computer programmer, taga Tagbilaran City, Bohol; Francisca Abatayo Rebamonte, 42, taga Sitio All Season, Cogon Pardo; Gloria Dalogdog Gabutin, taga Mahayahay I, A. Lopez St. Calamba, Dakbayan sa Sugbo; Maryteissie Pode Rural, 59, taga Katugasan, Barangay Perrelos, Dakbayan sa Carcar; ug Amparo Lumagbas Gemarangan, ...

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Garganera: RT-PCR test wa na kinahanglan pagbalik og trabaho

May 03, 2021

Wa na kinahanglana pa ang RT-PCR test isip rekisito sa trabahante nga mobalik sa trabaho human maigo sa coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) ug naayo na human mapailawom sa pag-atiman sa isolation facilities sa Dakbayan sa Sugbo.

Mao kini ang pahibawo ni Cebu City Councilor Joel Garganera, deputy chief implementer sa Emergency Operations Center (EOC) sa usa ka memorandum nga gipetsahan og Mayo 4, 2021,

Si Garganera niingon nga igo na ang giluwatan nga certificate sa isolation facility nga gipirmahan sa usa ka medical officer.

Gibase kini ni Garganera sa general guidelines nga giluwatan sa Department of Health (DOH).

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Gwen padayong mopatuman sa iyang EO 17

May 03, 2021

PAHIMOAN ni Gobernador Gwendolyn Garcia sa Provincial Board og ordinansa ang iyang Executive Order (EO) 17 nga nagpaluag sa mga rekisitos sa overseas Filipino worker (OFW) ug returning overseas Filipinos (ROF).

Si Garcia namahayag niini human ang ulohang buhatan sa Department of Health (DOH) giingong gusto nga mopasunod sa Sugbo sa protocol niini sa mga OFW ug ROF nga manguli sa lalawigan.

Ang EO nagpaluag sa entry protocol sa mga repatriated OFW ug ROF.

Atol sa press conference ni Garcia sa Mayo 3 ,2021 sa San Francisco, Camotes Islands, ang gobernador niingon nga ipadayon niya og patuman ang EO ...

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2K ka titulo sa yuta ‘gitaguan’

May 03, 2021

Trese ka agrarian reform officials ug mga personnel ang gitakdang mag-atubang og kasong kriminal ug administratiba human ilang gipangtaguan ang duha ka mga sakong dunay 2,007 ka mga titulo sa yuta nga nakaplagan sulod sa Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR)-Cebu provincial office.

Si DAR Secretary John Castriciones niingon nga ang wa mahatag nga Certificates of Land Ownership Awards (Cloas) sa Sugbo dunay registration dates gikan sa 1987 ngadto sa 2020.

“This is a very saddening discovery in Cebu. I immediately ordered an inventory of these undistributed land titles,” matod ni said Castriciones sa usa ka online press conference sa ...

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Anak sa konsehal sa Mabolo nasikop sa buy-bust SA PDEA

May 03, 2021

Anak sa konsehal sa Barangay Mabolo sa Siyudad sa Sugbo nadakpan sa mga sakop sa Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency 7 (PDEA) 7 atol sa ilang buy-bust niadtong Abril 30, 2021 alas 8 sa gabii.

Ang target sa operasyon mao ang usa ka drug den sa S. Borces Street, Barangay Mabolo nga niresulta sa pagkasikop ni John Paolo Ompoc, anak ni barangay konsehal Rey Ompoc.

Si Ompoc maoy nangunay sa pagsaksi sa imbentaryo sa mga drugas nga nakuha atol sa operasyon.

Si John Paolo, 25, target sa operasyon isip drug den maintainer, matod sa PDEA 7.

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Barangay konsehal sa Palo gi-buy-bust; HVI diay sa pulis

May 03, 2021

Kagawad sa usa ka barangay sa Palo, Leyte nasikop sa mga awtoridad sa anti-illegal drug operation.

Giila sa kapulisan ang suspek nga si Arnel Fundevilla, 48, biyudo, kagawad sa Barangay Cavite East, Palo.

Si Fundevilla naa sa listahan isip high value individual (HVI) gumikan sa iyang kalambigitan sa illegal drugs bisan sa iyang gihuptan nga katungdanan sa gobiyerno.

Base sa report sa kapulisan, taudtaud na sila nakadawat og report bahin sa illegal nga kalihukan ni Fundevilla busa ila kining gipaubos sa surveillance.

Alas 6:45 sa gabii, Huwebes, Abril 29, 2021, gilunsad sa hiniusang pwersa sa Leyte Provincial Drug Enforcement ...

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6 ka balay sa Lapu-Lapu nasunog

May 03, 2021

MOABOT sa unom ka mga panimalay ang naugdaw sa sunog sa Sitio Caimitohan, Barangay Basak, Dakbayan sa Lapu-Lapu hapon sa Mayo 2, 2021.

Walay naangol o namatay sa sunog.

Gibanabanang moabot usab sa 28 ka indibidwal ang apektado base sa talaan sa kagamhanan sa Lapu-Lapu.

Matod ni SFO1 Leomar Suello sa Lapu-Lapu City Fire District, gibana-babang mokabat sa P122,500 ang danyos sa sunog.

Nadawat sa kabomberohan ang alarma sa sunog alas 2 sa hapon pinaagi sa tawag ni Joy Sumalinog. Nakontrolar ang kayo human sa pipila ka minutos.

Nagpadayon pa ang imbestigasyon sa kabomberohan sa hinungdan sa sunog.

Si ...

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May 2021 Horoscopes: The Power Lives Within You

May 03, 2021

May 2021 Horoscopes: The Power Lives Within You

Astrologer Kyle Thomas has your May 2021 horoscopes forecast.

Read through to see what the stars have in store for you in the month ahead.

Continue reading May 2021 Horoscopes: The Power Lives Within You at Wit & Delight | Designing a Life Well-Lived.

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11 sikop sa 2 ka mga tigbakayan sa Lapu-Lapu

May 03, 2021

NASIKOP sa managlahing operasyon sa Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LCPO) ang moabot sa 11 ka mga indibidwal nga naglakip sa duha ka menor de edad human sila nagpahigayon og tigbakay niadtong Dominggo, Mayo 2, 2021.

Unang nangasikop alas 10:40 sa buntag mao ang mga nagpahigayon og tigbakay sa Sitio Bato, Barangay Mactan pinaagi sa operasyon nga gilusad sa Mactan Police Station pinangulohan sa ilang hepe nga si Police Major Narciso Abapo.

Nasikop sila si Marlou Torniado Centino, 38; Alvin Taghoy Taneo, 41; Ricardo Bontilao Cuizon, 50; Janilou Limpio Villacencio, 30; ug Ananias Guarin Ortega, 32, nga pulos nanimuyo sa ...

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Editoryal: Gidali-dali

May 03, 2021

DAGHAN ang nangreklamong mga motorista sa social media tungod sa kalapdon sa bahin sa karsada nga gipamutangan og bike lanes. Gamay pa ang gilapdon sa mga karsada, gibutangan pa og bike lanes, matod sa mga motorista.

Sa Dakbayan sa Sugbo, ang ordinansa sa Siyudad klaro nga naglatid nga 1.5 metros ang gilapdon sa bike lanes nga ipamutang, apan ang Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) namutang og 2.5 metros nga gilapdon sa bike lanes sa ubang mga dapit sa nasod.

Busa, gihangyo sa Sugbo Bike Lanes Board ang DPWH nga di sab paabton og 2.5 metros ang gilapdon ...

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Nalzaro: Nganong wa nangugat

May 03, 2021

WALA gyuy ik o nangugat si Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan kabahin sa pangangkon ni Senador Bong Go nga si Datu Lapulapu, unang lumad nga mibuntog sa mga langyaw, taga Mindanao ug kaliwat og Tausog, usa ka tribo sa Muslim. Dili diay taga Mactan si Lapulapu sukwahi sa nasulat sa kasaysayan. Taga Mindanao siya nga gipadala sa Sultanate of Sulu aron abugon ang mga langiyaw nga midagsa sa isla sa Mactan. Giluwatan ni Go ang maong kausaban sa kasaysayan atol sa ika-500 ka tuig nga kasumaran sa kadaugan sa Mactan niadtong Abril 27, 2021.

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Espinoza: Grabe na ang trapiko sa Liloan ug Compostela

May 03, 2021

KANIADTO sa wala pa modagsa ang Covid-19 sa 2020 sa atong nasud, ann naghatag og sakit sa ulo sa mga motorista ug mobiyahe padung sa amihanan sa Sugbo mao ang grabe nga trapiko sa Dakbayan sa Mandaue ug Lungsod sa Consolacion. Sa miaging tuig tungod sa kwarentinas, niluag ang kadalanan ug milambo ang mga halaman kay naminos ang itom nga aso gikan sa mga sakyanan.

Ang Consolacion niadtong Nobiyembre 2020 nagdili na sa mga sakyanan nga moliko sa wala sa mga interseksyon sa highway, labina na sa atubangan sa usa ka dako nga mall. Gibutangan usab og mga babag ...

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Mongaya: Nigara ang mga Insek

May 03, 2021

Pagkalaw-ay sa balita nga nisugat dihang akong giablihan akong Google news kay atong masabot nga nigara ang mga Insek.

Ang Department of Foreign Affairs niprotesta kay ang Chinese Coast Guard nagsunodsunod, mobabag, mohimog makuyaw nga mga lakang, ug manghagit diha sa radio ngadto sa barko sa Philippine Coast Guard.

Ang DFA niprotesta na sab sa pagpundok sa mga barkong pangisda ug militia sa mga Insek dinhi mismo sa mga dapit nga gipanag-iya sa Pilipinas.

Nagkanayon ang DFA nga ang pagpundok sa mga barkong Insek diha sa Pag-asa islands ug Bajo de Masinloc makapabalaka. Matod pa, kini kay paglapas sa ...

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Tambagi ko Noy Kulas: Na in love lagi

May 03, 2021

Dear Noy Kulas,

Maayong adlaw. Tagao ko sa ngan nga Loloy, 38 years old. Taga Mindanao ko but adtong 2015 niabot ko sa Sugbo kay nangita og trabaho. Nakasulod ko og trabaho hangtod nga na promote ko pagka supervisor but kinahanglan ko magsige og travel aron moadto sa among branches.

Usahay kuyog mi sa among manager nga babaye nga minyo. Known kaayo ang iyang bana nga playboy, babaero. Magsige na siya og hilak unya usahay ako ang iyang sultihan sa tanang mga problema. Until nga usa sa among biyahe karon nga ang ubang lugar di na kaayo strict sa ...

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Tambagi ko Noy Kulas: Na in love lagi

May 03, 2021

Dear Noy Kulas,

Maayong adlaw. Tagao ko sa ngan nga Loloy, 38 years old. Taga Mindanao ko but adtong 2015 niabot ko sa Sugbo kay nangita og trabaho. Nakasulod ko og trabaho hangtod nga na promote ko pagka supervisor but kinahanglan ko magsige og travel aron moadto sa among branches.

Usahay kuyog mi sa among manager nga babaye nga minyo. Known kaayo ang iyang bana nga playboy, babaero. Magsige na siya og hilak unya usahay ako ang iyang sultihan sa tanang mga problema. Until nga usa sa among biyahe karon nga ang ubang lugar di na kaayo strict sa ...

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Grammys eliminate secretive nominating committees in wake of...

May 03, 2021



Grammys eliminate secretive nominating committees in wake of controversial Weeknd snubbing

When the Recording Academy announced Friday that it was doing away with the secretive — and highly controversial — committees that shape nominations for the annual Grammy Awards, many in the music industry interpreted the move as a targeted response to the widespread outcry over the Weeknd’s s

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Martin: Ang kapalaran sa ‘Menudo’

May 03, 2021

Kalit ko nakahinumdom sa ex-Menudo member nga si Ruben Gomez nga akong nakauban atol sa promo show niya sa Sugbo niadtong mga 1998.

Kini tungod sa balita nga namatay na ang ex-member sa Menudo nga si Ray Reyes, kinsa nakit-an nga wala nay kinabuhi sud sa iyang lawak niadto lang Biyernes.

Wala pay unom ka buwan dihang namatay usab ang laing ex-Menudo member nga si Anthony Galindo human giingong naghikog niadtong Oktubre 2020 tungod sa depression nunot sa pagka-down sa ilang entertainment didto gumikan sa Covid-19.

Subo palandungon nga daghan sa mga sikat nga personalidad ang usa-usa nang nangawala. ...

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Martin: Ang kapalaran sa ‘Menudo’

May 03, 2021

Kalit ko nakahinumdom sa ex-Menudo member nga si Ruben Gomez nga akong nakauban atol sa promo show niya sa Sugbo niadtong mga 1998.

Kini tungod sa balita nga namatay na ang ex-member sa Menudo nga si Ray Reyes, kinsa nakit-an nga wala nay kinabuhi sud sa iyang lawak niadto lang Biyernes.

Wala pay unom ka buwan dihang namatay usab ang laing ex-Menudo member nga si Anthony Galindo human giingong naghikog niadtong Oktubre 2020 tungod sa depression nunot sa pagka-down sa ilang entertainment didto gumikan sa Covid-19.

Subo palandungon nga daghan sa mga sikat nga personalidad ang usa-usa nang nangawala. ...

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Explainer: Cebu City Council to await reports of mayor, city attorney before responding to Guv Gwen’s move to rescind contract on 93-1 land swap.

May 03, 2021

AT A GLANCE. [1] The Sanggunian, in a special session Monday, May 3, voted to request the mayor, through Cebu City Administrator Floro Casas Jr., and City Attorney Rey Gealon to submit to the City Council their position on the letter of Gov. Gwen Garcia asking for the return of the title to province-owned lots covered by the 2018 land swap forged by the former governor and former city mayor.

[2] A number of councilors wanted the execution of the contract as, they alleged, it was already perfected, “a done deal,” the issue has dragged on for more than ...

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Explainer: Cebu City Council to await reports of mayor, city attorney before responding to Guv Gwen’s move to rescind contract on 93-1 land swap.

May 03, 2021

AT A GLANCE. [1] The Sanggunian, in a special session Monday, May 3, voted to request the mayor, through Cebu City Administrator Floro Casas Jr., and City Attorney Rey Gealon to submit to the City Council their position on the letter of Gov. Gwen Garcia asking for the return of the title to province-owned lots covered by the 2018 land swap forged by the former governor and former city mayor.

[2] A number of councilors wanted the execution of the contract as, they alleged, it was already perfected, “a done deal,” the issue has dragged on for more than ...

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Mga ginikanan gipangita sa DSWD 7

May 03, 2021

Ang Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 7 nanawagan sa publiko sa pagtultol sa mga ginikanan sa mga bata nga ubos sa ilang pag-atiman sa pagkakaron.

Mao kini ang mosunod:

1) Batang babaye nga gihatagan og pangalan nga Mary Dahlia Maningo ni Joahnna Grace Dinopol, social worker sa MSWDO Carmen, Cebu.

Gibanabana nga bag-ong natawo ug nakit-an kini ni Carmela Jayson niadtong Enero 12, 2021, sa 2:30 sa kaadlawon sa kilid sa ilang panimalay sa Purok Lapu-Lapu, Barangay Luyang, Carmen, Cebu.

2) Batang lalake nga gihatagan og pangalan nga Xavier Revilla ni Junrell Revilla.

Gibanabana nga bag-ong natawo ...

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Skeptron mihimo og medical, optical mission sa Olango

May 03, 2021

Mipahigayon og medical, optical ug “bag to school” projects ang Skeptron Alumni of Cebu SAC East (Alpha Kappa Rho Alumni Group) sa Barangay Caubian sa Isla sa Olango, Dakbayan sa Lapu-Lapu niadtong Abril 24, 2021.

Niabot og 150 ka indibidwal ang nakapahimulos sa serbisyong optical ug libreng antyuhos samtang 130 usab ang nakapahimulos sa serbisyong medical labina sa mga bata.

Usa ka projector alang sa mga magtutudlo sa Caubian Elementary School ug 100 ka bag sa mga tinun-an sa isla ang gihatag usab sa grypo nga naglakip sa duwaan ug school supplies.

Nangulo sa kalihukan mao sila si Omar ...

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Nurses protest Olympic request amid pandemic

May 03, 2021

Some nurses in Japan are incensed at a request from Tokyo Olympic organizers to have 500 of them dispatched to help out with the Games amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Answering post-NFL draft questions for all 32 teams: QB conundrums, rookie battles, more

May 03, 2021

The Bears made a big move to get a quarterback, while other teams still have issues to solve. Here's what's left on the offseason docket.

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Answering post-NFL draft questions for all 32 teams: QB conundrums, rookie battles, more

May 03, 2021

The Bears made a big move to get a quarterback, while other teams still have issues to solve. Here's what's left on the offseason docket.

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Man United supporters' protest against owners, the Glazer family, in pictures

May 03, 2021

In protest of the club-owning Glazer family and the club's failed bid to join the European Super League, Man Utd fans have invaded Old Trafford.

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2021 NFL draft: Team-by-team analysis of all 259 selections

May 03, 2021

The 2021 NFL draft is over. Get insights on all 32 teams' draft picks and trades from our NFL Nation reporters.

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Biggest surprises, questions of the 2021 NFL draft

May 03, 2021

Teams loaded up on offense early during the three-day affair, including five QBs in the first half of Round 1.

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2021 NFL draft: Team-by-team analysis of all 259 selections

May 03, 2021

The 2021 NFL draft is over. Get insights on all 32 teams' draft picks and trades from our NFL Nation reporters.

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Biggest surprises, questions of the 2021 NFL draft

May 03, 2021

Teams loaded up on offense early during the three-day affair, including five QBs in the first half of Round 1.

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Essu to open doctor of medicine program

May 03, 2021

EASTERN Samar State University (Essu) is planning to open its own Doctor of Medicine program following the proposed partnership with the University of the Philippines-Manila School of Health Sciences.

Dr. Andres Pagatpatan Jr., university president, said the proposed program “is seen as a strategic move to bring quality, affordable, and accessible medical education to our fellow Estehanons.”

“This, moreover, is eyed as an important goal to ease the over-stretched physician to patient ratio in this part of the country, a relevant and recurring discourse while we are in the middle of the pandemic,” said Pagatpatan.

Meanwhile, the university president ...

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Essu to open doctor of medicine program

May 03, 2021

EASTERN Samar State University (Essu) is planning to open its own Doctor of Medicine program following the proposed partnership with the University of the Philippines-Manila School of Health Sciences.

Dr. Andres Pagatpatan Jr., university president, said the proposed program “is seen as a strategic move to bring quality, affordable, and accessible medical education to our fellow Estehanons.”

“This, moreover, is eyed as an important goal to ease the over-stretched physician to patient ratio in this part of the country, a relevant and recurring discourse while we are in the middle of the pandemic,” said Pagatpatan.

Meanwhile, the university president ...

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Essu to open doctor of medicine program

May 03, 2021

EASTERN Samar State University (Essu) is planning to open its own Doctor of Medicine program following the proposed partnership with the University of the Philippines-Manila School of Health Sciences.

Dr. Andres Pagatpatan Jr., university president, said the proposed program “is seen as a strategic move to bring quality, affordable, and accessible medical education to our fellow Estehanons.”

“This, moreover, is eyed as an important goal to ease the over-stretched physician to patient ratio in this part of the country, a relevant and recurring discourse while we are in the middle of the pandemic,” said Pagatpatan.

Meanwhile, the university president ...

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A Revolutionary NES Tetris Technique Gaining Steam

May 03, 2021

The NES version of Tetris has been out in the world for more than 30 years now. Somehow, using the same controllers and human hands that have been in use all this time, a new technique has been invented that’s resulting in scores and maneuvers that no one using The Old Ways could have dreamed of. One YouTube commenter sums it up:

The fact that we are still out here revolutionizing the mere concept of pressing a button on a controller that is almost 40 years old. I love this community.

This is a great illustration of innovation in ...

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A Revolutionary NES Tetris Technique Gaining Steam

May 03, 2021

The NES version of Tetris has been out in the world for more than 30 years now. Somehow, using the same controllers and human hands that have been in use all this time, a new technique has been invented that’s resulting in scores and maneuvers that no one using The Old Ways could have dreamed of. One YouTube commenter sums it up:

The fact that we are still out here revolutionizing the mere concept of pressing a button on a controller that is almost 40 years old. I love this community.

This is a great illustration of innovation in ...

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Inside Jason Robertson's journey to his 2021 breakout

May 03, 2021

Dallas' standout rookie winger has a uniquely American hockey story, and continues to build a case for the Calder Trophy.

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Giannis outduels KD as Bucks win showdown

May 03, 2021

Giannis Antetokounmpo dropped 49 points to outduel Kevin Durant's 42 and lift the Bucks to a win.

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Betting bullets: Aaron Rodgers report causes stir at sportsbooks

May 03, 2021

With the Aaron Rodgers report and the NFL draft, there is plenty going on in the sports world. David Purdum and Doug Kezirian take a look at the sports betting landscape.

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Betting bullets: Aaron Rodgers report causes stir at sportsbooks

May 03, 2021

With the Aaron Rodgers report and the NFL draft, there is plenty going on in the sports world. David Purdum and Doug Kezirian take a look at the sports betting landscape.

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Pacquiao gidayeg ni Floyd

May 03, 2021

Sa usa ka episode sa “The Million Dollaz Worth of Game” show, gibutyag ni American Floyd Mayweather Jr. nga ang labing maayong boksidor nga iyang nakontra mao ang Filipino legend nga si Manny Pacquiao.

“The best fighter I ever fought probably was Manny Pacquiao,” batbat ni Mayweather.

“It’s because of his movement. He’s a hell of a fighter and I can see why he won so many fights and I can see why he’s going down as a hall of famer. It’s just certain moves that he makes.”

Ang gitawag nga “The Drunken Master’ nga si Emmanuel Augustus maoy ...

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Mandaue, Lapu magtigi sa semis

May 03, 2021

Magpinaksitay sugod karong adlawa, Mayo 4, 2021, sugod sa alas 6:00 ang takna sa gabii ang KCS Computer Specialists-Mandaue City ug ARQ Buillers Lapu-Lapu Heroes sa semi-finals sa Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup Visayas leg sa Alcantara Civic Center sa Lungsod sa Alcantara, Cebu.

Ning sangkaa, ang Computer Specialists naggunit og twice-to-beat nga bintaha isip benipisyo sa mas nilang naabot sa elimination round.

Ang molampos ning maong panagparang mao ang makigbatok sa naghuwat nga MJAS Zenith Talisay City alang sa Visayas leg best-of-three finals.

Nagkanayon si Heroes assistant coach Jerry Abuyabor nga kinahanglang pahugtan nila ang ilang depensa aron ...

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NBI 7 collars 'abortionists'

May 03, 2021

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PDEA 7 catches son of Mabolo barangay councilor in raid

May 03, 2021

THE son of a councilor of Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City was among the people arrested by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) 7 during a raid around 8 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2021.

The raid on what PDEA 7 said was a drug den in S. Borces St., Barangay Mabolo resulted in the arrest of John Paolo Ompoc, son of Councilor Rey Ompoc. The younger Ompoc, 25, was the target of the operation as he was the alleged drug den maintainer.

The suspected drug users who were also caught were Erick John Cristoria, 24; Reyjuldino Cristoria, 32; Francis Sanico, ...

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NBI 7 collars 'abortionists'

May 03, 2021

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PDEA 7 catches son of Mabolo barangay councilor in raid

May 03, 2021

THE son of a councilor of Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City was among the people arrested by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) 7 during a raid around 8 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2021.

The raid on what PDEA 7 said was a drug den in S. Borces St., Barangay Mabolo resulted in the arrest of John Paolo Ompoc, son of Councilor Rey Ompoc. The younger Ompoc, 25, was the target of the operation as he was the alleged drug den maintainer.

The suspected drug users who were also caught were Erick John Cristoria, 24; Reyjuldino Cristoria, 32; Francis Sanico, ...

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New battery for residential and commercial storage from Germany

May 03, 2021

Manufactured by Germany's Fenecon, the modular battery has a storage capacity ranging from 8 kWh to 22 kWh. The product is claimed to allow predictive, grid-friendly charging and discharging.

From pv magazine Germany

German storage system provider Fenecon has unveiled a storage system for residential and commercial applications equipped with a self-learning energy management system that takes into account power consumption and weather forecasts.

The system is claimed to be able to keep battery capacity free for midday on sunny days, in order to prevent curtailment and, thus, loss of power yield. For this purpose, energy is automatically distributed ...

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Williams naa pa'y saktong ikabuga

May 03, 2021

Masaligon ang beteranong si Kelly Williams nga aduna gihapon siya’y igong ikabuga aron makatabang sa kampanya sa Talk N’ Text (TNT) Giga sa umaabot nga 46th season sa Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

Si Williams, kinsa kanhi MVP, nianunsyo sa iyang pagretiro niadtong Septiyembre 2020 ug wala na kini nakaduwa sa miaging Philippine Cup nga gipahigayon pinaagi sa bubble set-up sa Clark, Pampanga.

Nausab ang hunahuna ni Williams ug niadtong Marso 2021, nipirma kini og duha ka mga tuig nga kontrata sa TNT.

Gipasabot ni Williams nga ang pagbalik ni Chot Reyes isip headcoach sa TNT nakaimpluwensya sa iyang pagbalik ...

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Editorial: Stupid project

May 03, 2021

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Central Visayas begins its Detailed Engineering Design (DED) process for three major infrastructure projects in Cebu City, poised for completion in 2037.

They include the 1.1-kilometer flyover from Osmeña Blvd. corner N. Bacalso Ave. to P. del Rosario St., corner Leon Kilat; a 1.2-kilometer flyover from N. Bacalso Ave. to V. Rama; and a 900-meter underpass from South Road Properties to Mambaling Road.

Meanwhile, still reeling from the apparent haphazard ways the agency had implemented the Mambaling underpass, which had caused the ugliest flooding imaginable in a supposedly modern city, the ...

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Editorial: Stupid project

May 03, 2021

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Central Visayas begins its Detailed Engineering Design (DED) process for three major infrastructure projects in Cebu City, poised for completion in 2037.

They include the 1.1-kilometer flyover from Osmeña Blvd. corner N. Bacalso Ave. to P. del Rosario St., corner Leon Kilat; a 1.2-kilometer flyover from N. Bacalso Ave. to V. Rama; and a 900-meter underpass from South Road Properties to Mambaling Road.

Meanwhile, still reeling from the apparent haphazard ways the agency had implemented the Mambaling underpass, which had caused the ugliest flooding imaginable in a supposedly modern city, the ...

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GCL nears resolution of its $500m senior notes headache

May 03, 2021

The Chinese poly maker expects to sign off a debt reorganization plan in Bermuda next month and has announced its latest $102 million solar project sell-off.

Cross-defaulting Chinese polysilicon manufacturer GCL-Poly hopes a court process in Bermuda will rubber-stamp a proposed swap of senior notes, to reorganize the company's debts, next month.

GCL has been in cross default since $500 million of three-year senior notes failed to be settled upon maturity at the end of January. The company stated, in early February, the holders of almost 92% of the debt had signaled their intent to agree to swap ...

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Ormoc bank executive loses over P176,000 to thieves

May 03, 2021

A 46-YEAR-OLD branch head of a private bank in Ormoc City lost a total of P176,372 after her wallet and credit card were stolen by still unidentified suspects in Ormoc City over the weekend.

The victim, a resident of Ormoc, said the incident happened at the supermarket in one of the malls in the city around 11:40 a.m. Saturday, May 1, 2021.

She reported the theft incident to police the following day.

According to the complainant, her light pink wallet containing credit card, ATM card, driver’s license and quick response (QR) code was allegedly stolen from her bag that ...

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Ormoc bank executive loses over P176,000 to thieves

May 03, 2021

A 46-YEAR-OLD branch head of a private bank in Ormoc City lost a total of P176,372 after her wallet and credit card were stolen by still unidentified suspects in Ormoc City over the weekend.

The victim, a resident of Ormoc, said the incident happened at the supermarket in one of the malls in the city around 11:40 a.m. Saturday, May 1, 2021.

She reported the theft incident to police the following day.

According to the complainant, her light pink wallet containing credit card, ATM card, driver’s license and quick response (QR) code was allegedly stolen from her bag that ...

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Ormoc bank executive loses over P176,000 to thieves

May 03, 2021

A 46-YEAR-OLD branch head of a private bank in Ormoc City lost a total of P176,372 after her wallet and credit card were stolen by still unidentified suspects in Ormoc City over the weekend.

The victim, a resident of Ormoc, said the incident happened at the supermarket in one of the malls in the city around 11:40 a.m. Saturday, May 1, 2021.

She reported the theft incident to police the following day.

According to the complainant, her light pink wallet containing credit card, ATM card, driver’s license and quick response (QR) code was allegedly stolen from her bag that ...

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Briones: Thank you

May 03, 2021

A step in the right direction is always a good thing. Even though the path ahead may be strewn with several obstacles.

Take for example the Cebu City Government’s decision to reopen the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) after shutting it down more than a year ago at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.

Finally, the public will once again have a place to unwind and shed the weight they’ve gained throughout all this time. After all, haven’t health authorities been saying that exercise will keep the body healthy?

So what if the facility’s management now requires all visitors ...

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Briones: Thank you

May 03, 2021

A step in the right direction is always a good thing. Even though the path ahead may be strewn with several obstacles.

Take for example the Cebu City Government’s decision to reopen the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) after shutting it down more than a year ago at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.

Finally, the public will once again have a place to unwind and shed the weight they’ve gained throughout all this time. After all, haven’t health authorities been saying that exercise will keep the body healthy?

So what if the facility’s management now requires all visitors ...

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NHL Playoff Watch Daily: Predators, Stars continue battle for Central's final spot

May 03, 2021

Only one of these two teams will qualify for the postseason, with Nashville three points ahead Monday. Get caught up on all the races here.

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Duterte gets 1st Covid shot

May 03, 2021

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte received his first dose of a Sinopharm vaccine against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) on Monday evening, May 3, 2021, Malacañang said.

The Sinopharm inactivated vaccine is not yet approved for emergency use in the Philippines, but the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had issued a compassionate special permit (CSP) to the Presidential Security Group (PSG) for 10,000 doses.

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque Jr. said Duterte's inoculation is covered by the CSP.

A video posted by state television network PTV showed that Health Secretary Francisco Duque III administered the shot to Duterte.

The Sinopharm vaccine was used ...

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Duterte gets 1st Covid shot

May 03, 2021

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte received his first dose of a Sinopharm vaccine against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) on Monday evening, May 3, 2021, Malacañang said.

The Sinopharm inactivated vaccine is not yet approved for emergency use in the Philippines, but the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had issued a compassionate special permit (CSP) to the Presidential Security Group (PSG) for 10,000 doses.

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque Jr. said Duterte's inoculation is covered by the CSP.

A video posted by state television network PTV showed that Health Secretary Francisco Duque III administered the shot to Duterte.

The Sinopharm vaccine was used ...

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Waminal prepares for fight vs. former teammate Apolinar

May 03, 2021

FORMER ALA Boy Jess Rhey Waminal is deep in training in Cagayan de Oro in preparation for one of the biggest fights of his career next month.

Waminal is fighting former teammate Pete Apolinar in an Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) Silver featherweight belt in Omega Sports Promotions’ “Kumbati 10” event on June 26, 2021 at the IPI Complex in Mandaue City.

“This will be a good fight because we are evenly matched,” Waminal told SunStar Cebu. “I’ll be ready for this fight. The fight is already a go. I think the contract is already with my manager ...

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Azarcon looks for rare win in South Africa

May 03, 2021

FILIPINOS fighting in South Africa is becoming a trend this year. But Filipinos getting a win in South Africa is close to impossible.

International Boxing Federation (IBF) No. 13 rated minimumweight Clyde Azarcon attempts to get that rare victory in South African soil as he takes on Thembelani Okolo for the vacant World Boxing Federation minimumweight belt on June 27 in Port Elizabeth.

“This will be a good fight for Clyde because the opponent is not that strong. We have a huge chance,” Azarcon’s trainer, Christopher “Ping-Ping” Tepora, told SunStar Cebu.

“If there is a chance for a knockout, ...

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Mendoza: Why not Batangas for Season 46?

May 03, 2021

Now they are listening. Leave Manila and scout for battlefields not virus-visited that much.

“They are very willing to host us,” said Willie Marcial. “It will help us get on track for a possible opening in June.”

Marcial, the usually quiet but courageous commissioner of the PBA (Philippine Basketball Association), refers to Batangas City in Batangas province as the one “very willing to host us.”

He speaks from the heart. He was born in Batangas City.

But the southern city past scenic and world-famed Taal Volcano isn’t for PBA games, but for team practice—initially.

Good enough. I’m pretty sure ...

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Waminal prepares for fight vs. former teammate Apolinar

May 03, 2021

FORMER ALA Boy Jess Rhey Waminal is deep in training in Cagayan de Oro in preparation for one of the biggest fights of his career next month.

Waminal is fighting former teammate Pete Apolinar in an Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) Silver featherweight belt in Omega Sports Promotions’ “Kumbati 10” event on June 26, 2021 at the IPI Complex in Mandaue City.

“This will be a good fight because we are evenly matched,” Waminal told SunStar Cebu. “I’ll be ready for this fight. The fight is already a go. I think the contract is already with my manager ...

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Azarcon looks for rare win in South Africa

May 03, 2021

FILIPINOS fighting in South Africa is becoming a trend this year. But Filipinos getting a win in South Africa is close to impossible.

International Boxing Federation (IBF) No. 13 rated minimumweight Clyde Azarcon attempts to get that rare victory in South African soil as he takes on Thembelani Okolo for the vacant World Boxing Federation minimumweight belt on June 27 in Port Elizabeth.

“This will be a good fight for Clyde because the opponent is not that strong. We have a huge chance,” Azarcon’s trainer, Christopher “Ping-Ping” Tepora, told SunStar Cebu.

“If there is a chance for a knockout, ...

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Mendoza: Why not Batangas for Season 46?

May 03, 2021

Now they are listening. Leave Manila and scout for battlefields not virus-visited that much.

“They are very willing to host us,” said Willie Marcial. “It will help us get on track for a possible opening in June.”

Marcial, the usually quiet but courageous commissioner of the PBA (Philippine Basketball Association), refers to Batangas City in Batangas province as the one “very willing to host us.”

He speaks from the heart. He was born in Batangas City.

But the southern city past scenic and world-famed Taal Volcano isn’t for PBA games, but for team practice—initially.

Good enough. I’m pretty sure ...

Read more


3 Counterintuitive Tips For More Effective Brainstorming

May 03, 2021

Avoid these three behaviors to improve your next brainstorming session. Today’s post is by Samuel Sanders, author of Your Next Big Idea (CLICK HERE to get your copy). We’ve all heard of brainstorming, but what exactly is it? In a business sense, brainstorming is the process of coming up with creative ideas and solutions to problems using rapid freethinking. Brainstorming is critical in problem solving, creativity, ideation, and innovation. While in business, many imagine brainstorming as a group activity; it can be done alone or in a group. There are many tips and tricks that can help you have ...

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Villaflor: Don’t blink

May 03, 2021

There’s no longer any doubt that the La Liga is the most exciting league this season.

With only four matches remaining, four teams have every chance of winning the title.

Atletico Madrid enjoys a flimsy lead with 76 points, followed by Real Madrid and FC Barcelona with 74 points apiece.

While Atletico, Real and Barca have played 34 matches as of this writing, Sevilla, which has 70 points, had a game in hand earlier this morning, May 4.

A win over Athletic Club would move Sevilla within three points of the league leaders, but a loss or draw could ...

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Villaflor: Don’t blink

May 03, 2021

There’s no longer any doubt that the La Liga is the most exciting league this season.

With only four matches remaining, four teams have every chance of winning the title.

Atletico Madrid enjoys a flimsy lead with 76 points, followed by Real Madrid and FC Barcelona with 74 points apiece.

While Atletico, Real and Barca have played 34 matches as of this writing, Sevilla, which has 70 points, had a game in hand earlier this morning, May 4.

A win over Athletic Club would move Sevilla within three points of the league leaders, but a loss or draw could ...

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Duterte-Carpio cautions public vs Ivermectin as Covid-19 treatment

May 03, 2021

DAVAO City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio cautioned the public on the use of Ivermectin due to its lack of clinical proof as an effective cure against coronavirus disease (Covid-19).

Duterte-Carpio said in a radio interview that she respects Covid-19 patients who will resort to using Ivermectin, but she urged not to recommend it as it is still not a proven treatment for the disease.

"We respect the decision of the people nga mag-resort (that resort) to taking Ivermectin for prophylaxis and sa tan-aw nila makatabang ug makapaayo sa ila kung Covid[-19] positive sila (and if they think it will help ...

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Duterte-Carpio cautions public vs Ivermectin as Covid-19 treatment

May 03, 2021

DAVAO City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio cautioned the public on the use of Ivermectin due to its lack of clinical proof as an effective cure against coronavirus disease (Covid-19).

Duterte-Carpio said in a radio interview that she respects Covid-19 patients who will resort to using Ivermectin, but she urged not to recommend it as it is still not a proven treatment for the disease.

"We respect the decision of the people nga mag-resort (that resort) to taking Ivermectin for prophylaxis and sa tan-aw nila makatabang ug makapaayo sa ila kung Covid[-19] positive sila (and if they think it will help ...

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RT-PCR requirement only for travelers from Luzon, Visayas

May 03, 2021

DAVAO City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio clarified that the reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test result is only a requirement for Luzon and Visayas air and land travelers bound for the city.

"For Davao City, wala po ta’y additional requirement sa pagkakaron (we do not have additional requirement as of now) with regards to returning residents, except katong gina-implement nato sa pagkadugay na (those that we have long been implementing): air travelers under the [RT-PCR Test] ordinance, and land travelers depending on the screening. Ang gina-test nato (We are currently test those who are) under those areas with higher ...

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Plastic kills whale

May 03, 2021

A WHALE with an estimated 4,000-kilogram body weight stranded along the coastlines of Mati City, Davao Oriental was confirmed to have died due to plastic ingestion.

In a report from the Mati City Information Office, a male Bryde’s whale was stranded in Barangay Lanca, Mati City on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

Bryde’s whale, considered as an endangered species, was seen along the coastline in Lanca around 1 p.m., according to barangay officials.

The whale was still alive when the residents of Sitio Kutkut in Purok Dos, Barangay Lanca discovered it. They tried to return it back to the water ...

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Plastic kills whale

May 03, 2021

A WHALE with an estimated 4,000-kilogram body weight stranded along the coastlines of Mati City, Davao Oriental was confirmed to have died due to plastic ingestion.

In a report from the Mati City Information Office, a male Bryde’s whale was stranded in Barangay Lanca, Mati City on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

Bryde’s whale, considered as an endangered species, was seen along the coastline in Lanca around 1 p.m., according to barangay officials.

The whale was still alive when the residents of Sitio Kutkut in Purok Dos, Barangay Lanca discovered it. They tried to return it back to the water ...

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RT-PCR requirement only for travelers from Luzon, Visayas

May 03, 2021

DAVAO City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio clarified that the reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test result is only a requirement for Luzon and Visayas air and land travelers bound for the city.

"For Davao City, wala po ta’y additional requirement sa pagkakaron (we do not have additional requirement as of now) with regards to returning residents, except katong gina-implement nato sa pagkadugay na (those that we have long been implementing): air travelers under the [RT-PCR Test] ordinance, and land travelers depending on the screening. Ang gina-test nato (We are currently test those who are) under those areas with higher ...

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Digital Tayo 2.0

May 03, 2021

SOCIAL media giant Facebook expands its digital literacy program to ensure a safe and healthy online realm.

To support its goal, Facebook Philippines launched on April 29, 2021 "Digital Tayo 2.0” -- a digital literacy program.

In a press conference on Thursday morning, Facebook PH head of Public Policy Clare Amador shared that the program’s expansion includes two new modules on Digital Engagement and Digital Empowerment.

“With Filipinos turning to technology to stay connected with friends and family throughout the pandemic, it is important for us to expand our digital literacy program. Together with our partners from government, academe, ...

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Uyboco: Teaching vs education

May 03, 2021

I NO longer have a passion to teach. What I have is a passion for education.

While most people would equate the two, I have discovered a difference. Teaching is about me, my expertise, my skills in delivery, techniques to engage, simplification of complex ideas and so on, and as a former teacher, I worked hard to develop myself into a better speaker, better explainer and a more engaging presenter.

Education, however, is about the learner. What do they want? What are they interested in? And how can I support them? We often equate supporting learning with teaching (as ...

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A mother’s great love

May 03, 2021

WHEN I was a teenager, I did not appreciate my mothers' love and care. My heart is full of hatred because I envy my friends having a complete family. Alternately, I would stay at my mother’s house and then at my father’s residence. At 16, I also lived at a boarding house alone without a permanent place to call home.

When I got married and became pregnant, my mother offered to stay with her. It was only during that time when I realized that she cares much about me. I had a risky pregnancy, but it was like every ...

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Uyboco: Teaching vs education

May 03, 2021

I NO longer have a passion to teach. What I have is a passion for education.

While most people would equate the two, I have discovered a difference. Teaching is about me, my expertise, my skills in delivery, techniques to engage, simplification of complex ideas and so on, and as a former teacher, I worked hard to develop myself into a better speaker, better explainer and a more engaging presenter.

Education, however, is about the learner. What do they want? What are they interested in? And how can I support them? We often equate supporting learning with teaching (as ...

Read more


Digital Tayo 2.0

May 03, 2021

SOCIAL media giant Facebook expands its digital literacy program to ensure a safe and healthy online realm.

To support its goal, Facebook Philippines launched on April 29, 2021 "Digital Tayo 2.0” -- a digital literacy program.

In a press conference on Thursday morning, Facebook PH head of Public Policy Clare Amador shared that the program’s expansion includes two new modules on Digital Engagement and Digital Empowerment.

“With Filipinos turning to technology to stay connected with friends and family throughout the pandemic, it is important for us to expand our digital literacy program. Together with our partners from government, academe, ...

Read more


A mother’s great love

May 03, 2021

WHEN I was a teenager, I did not appreciate my mothers' love and care. My heart is full of hatred because I envy my friends having a complete family. Alternately, I would stay at my mother’s house and then at my father’s residence. At 16, I also lived at a boarding house alone without a permanent place to call home.

When I got married and became pregnant, my mother offered to stay with her. It was only during that time when I realized that she cares much about me. I had a risky pregnancy, but it was like every ...

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Espedilla: Natural method to relieve gout (Part 1)

May 03, 2021

DEAR Dr. Fritz,

Good day to you. I have gout and it often disabled me. I have been taking medicines for this. But, are there some natural methods to help me here? Thanks and hopes to hear from you soon.

Divine D.

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Dear Divine D.,

There are natural methods that can help you. But, I don’t want you to depend on them. Please still take the medicines your physician prescribed for you, especially if this is in your genes. It’s your prescription medicines which will help you along with lifestyle modification. So, don’t forget to go on a ...

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Espedilla: Natural method to relieve gout (Part 1)

May 03, 2021

DEAR Dr. Fritz,

Good day to you. I have gout and it often disabled me. I have been taking medicines for this. But, are there some natural methods to help me here? Thanks and hopes to hear from you soon.

Divine D.

***

Dear Divine D.,

There are natural methods that can help you. But, I don’t want you to depend on them. Please still take the medicines your physician prescribed for you, especially if this is in your genes. It’s your prescription medicines which will help you along with lifestyle modification. So, don’t forget to go on a ...

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NHL experts predict sleeper playoff teams, Presidents' Trophy winner, more

May 03, 2021

Which teams should be most concerned about their goaltending? Which is the most exciting possible first-round matchup?

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2 of Sayyaf’s bomb-making components’ suppliers nabbed

May 03, 2021

GOVERNMENT security forces arrested Sunday, May 2, 2021, two suppliers of bomb-making components of the Abu Sayyaf bandits in the province of Sulu, the military reported.

Arrested were Akkang Suraili Omaron and Mardan Dammang Jamasali, according to Major General William Gonzales, commander of the 11th Infantry Division.

Gonzales said the two suspects were arrested in a buy-bust operation around 2:20 p.m. Sunday in San Raymundo village, Jolo, the capital town of Sulu, after a concerned citizen tipped off the personnel of the 15th Civil-Military Operations (15CMO) Battalion, which was conducting Community Support Program in the area.

Gonzales said seized ...

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26,374 elderly register for inoculation in Zamboanga City

May 03, 2021

SOME 26,374 senior citizens have initially registered for vaccination against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in Zamboanga City, the City Health Office announced.

This, as the City Health Office pushed forward its vaccination program as it commenced Thursday, April 29, the inoculation of senior citizens and people with comorbidities priority groups, utilizing the 900 available vaccine doses on hand, which are the excess from the A1 priority group allocation.

The A1 priority group was medical frontliners while the A2 and A3 were senior citizens and people with comorbidities, respectively.

Dr. Dulce Amor Miravite, city health officer, said the vaccines are ...

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26,374 elderly register for inoculation in Zamboanga City

May 03, 2021

SOME 26,374 senior citizens have initially registered for vaccination against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in Zamboanga City, the City Health Office announced.

This, as the City Health Office pushed forward its vaccination program as it commenced Thursday, April 29, the inoculation of senior citizens and people with comorbidities priority groups, utilizing the 900 available vaccine doses on hand, which are the excess from the A1 priority group allocation.

The A1 priority group was medical frontliners while the A2 and A3 were senior citizens and people with comorbidities, respectively.

Dr. Dulce Amor Miravite, city health officer, said the vaccines are ...

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2 of Sayyaf’s bomb-making components’ suppliers nabbed

May 03, 2021

GOVERNMENT security forces arrested Sunday, May 2, 2021, two suppliers of bomb-making components of the Abu Sayyaf bandits in the province of Sulu, the military reported.

Arrested were Akkang Suraili Omaron and Mardan Dammang Jamasali, according to Major General William Gonzales, commander of the 11th Infantry Division.

Gonzales said the two suspects were arrested in a buy-bust operation around 2:20 p.m. Sunday in San Raymundo village, Jolo, the capital town of Sulu, after a concerned citizen tipped off the personnel of the 15th Civil-Military Operations (15CMO) Battalion, which was conducting Community Support Program in the area.

Gonzales said seized ...

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Coast Guard, 3 others nabbed in anti-drug stings

May 03, 2021

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Coast Guard, 3 others nabbed in anti-drug stings

May 03, 2021

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DENR-Soccsksargen hands over Cotabato City land records to Barmm

May 03, 2021

THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Soccsksargen has turned over the initial batch of Cotabato City's land-related documents to the management of the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Energy in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Menre-Barmm).

Engineer Mama Samaon, DENR-Soccsksargen assistant regional director for technical services, and Menre-Barmm Land Management Services (LMS) Director Eshan Karl Mabang led the turnover ceremony Friday, April 30, in Koronadal City.

Samaon said the transmitted records included the Cotabato Cadastre (CAD–52) or the city's approved survey plans and survey records.

Samaon said also transferred are the projection maps of ...

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DENR-Soccsksargen hands over Cotabato City land records to Barmm

May 03, 2021

THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Soccsksargen has turned over the initial batch of Cotabato City's land-related documents to the management of the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Energy in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Menre-Barmm).

Engineer Mama Samaon, DENR-Soccsksargen assistant regional director for technical services, and Menre-Barmm Land Management Services (LMS) Director Eshan Karl Mabang led the turnover ceremony Friday, April 30, in Koronadal City.

Samaon said the transmitted records included the Cotabato Cadastre (CAD–52) or the city's approved survey plans and survey records.

Samaon said also transferred are the projection maps of ...

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Espina: Marco Polo in our hearts

May 03, 2021

Marco Polo Plaza Cebu has been a salient part of Cebu, specifically in tourism and business. The multi-awarded Marco Polo, an urban and business landmark, is situated 600 feet above sea level in Nivel Hills. It showcases a panoramic view of lush greens, 329 well-appointed rooms and facilities.

A large number of events I had in this hotel was successful. I was privileged to work with highly professional managers and their staff. Who would ever forget, favorite, Hans Hauri? Thereafter, we had Julie Najar, and presently, Brian Connelly.

Hans and Bo Hauri are close to my heart because of ...

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DTI eyes P8K subsidy for MSMEs

May 03, 2021

THE micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) group in Cebu has welcomed the P24 billion wage subsidy intervention of the government saying that this would benefit the sector badly wounded by the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The wage subsidy program seeks to grant an P8,000 wage subsidy per month for a maximum of three months to MSME workers, according to Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez, during the virtual job summit of the Task Group on Economic Recovery-National Employment Recovery Strategy (NERS) on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

The wage subsidy program is aimed at preserving existing jobs by subsidizing the ...

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DTI eyes P8K subsidy for MSMEs

May 03, 2021

THE micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) group in Cebu has welcomed the P24 billion wage subsidy intervention of the government saying that this would benefit the sector badly wounded by the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The wage subsidy program seeks to grant an P8,000 wage subsidy per month for a maximum of three months to MSME workers, according to Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez, during the virtual job summit of the Task Group on Economic Recovery-National Employment Recovery Strategy (NERS) on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

The wage subsidy program is aimed at preserving existing jobs by subsidizing the ...

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DTI says DAO on payment options applies to all retail businesses

May 03, 2021

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has clarified that the recently issued Department Administrative Order (DAO) 21-03 on payment options applies to all retail establishments on the purchase of consumer goods and services.

Consumer products and services are defined as “goods, services and credits, debts or obligations which are primarily for personal, family, household or agricultural purposes, which shall include but are not limited to food, drugs, cosmetics and devices.

The DAO mandates all persons and companies, whether registered or unregistered, engaged in the sale or offer for sale of consumer products and services, to provide consumers the ...

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DTI says DAO on payment options applies to all retail businesses

May 03, 2021

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has clarified that the recently issued Department Administrative Order (DAO) 21-03 on payment options applies to all retail establishments on the purchase of consumer goods and services.

Consumer products and services are defined as “goods, services and credits, debts or obligations which are primarily for personal, family, household or agricultural purposes, which shall include but are not limited to food, drugs, cosmetics and devices.

The DAO mandates all persons and companies, whether registered or unregistered, engaged in the sale or offer for sale of consumer products and services, to provide consumers the ...

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Clarity & Connection

May 03, 2021

Yung Pueblo birthed a new book: In Clarity & Connection, Yung describes how intense emotions accumulate in our subconscious and condition us to act and react in certain ways.

If you’re not familiar with his work, check out his Instagram to get a taste. His work is soul nourishing.

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1 outfit; 235 pockets

May 03, 2021

This Tweet made me laugh. We all love pockets.

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♥ / Illustration Journalism

May 03, 2021

A big thank you to Continuing and Professional Education at Parsons for sponsoring my blog this week.

This Summer, Tell Your Story Your Way.

Learn to merge the power of words and pictures with our new Illustrated Journalism & Memoir Certificate at Parsons. This online program provides you journalistic and documentary tools to get started in the new world of the illustrated narrative.

This certificate program takes an open, inclusive, and creative approach to journalism, encouraging you to find and use your own voice in your stories. You’ll get a chance to explore the growing field of comics ...

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Make It A Habit

May 03, 2021

“Make it a habit to look for what you are wanting to see.”
Abraham

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Versatility the key to understanding the Atlanta Falcons' draft strategy

May 03, 2021

Atlanta's regime values prospects with broad skill sets. "They've got to have versatility if you want to get a helmet on game day,” Arthur Smith said.

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Versatility the key to understanding the Atlanta Falcons' draft strategy

May 03, 2021

Atlanta's regime values prospects with broad skill sets. "They've got to have versatility if you want to get a helmet on game day,” Arthur Smith said.

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Lagura: The Beauty and Ireland’s Be(a)st

May 03, 2021

MOVIEGOERS from all over the world loved the 1964 classic film: “My Fair Lady,” screen adaptation of a play written by George Bernard Shaw: “Pygmalion.” Shaw was born in Portobello, Dublin, Ireland in mid-19th century to an Irish family of modest means.

Already then the Irish boasted of having the best spoken and written English. But, since his family could not afford good schools the young Shaw educated himself by reading and listening to people, which he did with much pleasure, even grinning impishly whenever he noticed other people’s lapses.

Later in his life, he greatly surprised the world ...

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NMMC still accepts admission of severe, critical Covid-19 cases

May 03, 2021

DESPITE the increase in the Critical Care Utilization Rate (CCUR) in Cagayan de Oro, Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC) liaison officer Dr. Bernard Rocha said they still accept coronavirus-positive patients.

"Sa karon, makaingon gyud mi nga with the part of NMMC, being the Covid referral hospital, kaya pa namo," Rocha said.

"Ang amo lang hangyo sa katawhan is, do not get to the point in which you will be admitted already sa NMMC," he added.

According to Rocha, the Center for Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Disease (Cereid) facility in Barangay San Simon is now open for Covid-19 patients who ...

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Cagayan de Oro logs 105 new cases over the weekend

May 03, 2021

THE Cagayan de Oro City Health Office logged 105 new coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases over the weekend, bringing the total number of confirmed coronavirus infections in the city to 5,001.

Acting City Health Officer Dr. Lorraine Nery said of the 105 new local cases, 33 are close contacts of previously confirmed cases, 47 are local index cases, 24 are local authorized persons outside residence (Apors), and one death.

Of the 5,001 total Covid-19 cases in the city, 437 were under the returning overseas Filipino workers/locally stranded individuals (ROFs/LSIs) category and 4,564 cases were local transmissions.

Cagayan de Oro recorded ...

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Cagayan de Oro logs 105 new cases over the weekend

May 03, 2021

THE Cagayan de Oro City Health Office logged 105 new coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases over the weekend, bringing the total number of confirmed coronavirus infections in the city to 5,001.

Acting City Health Officer Dr. Lorraine Nery said of the 105 new local cases, 33 are close contacts of previously confirmed cases, 47 are local index cases, 24 are local authorized persons outside residence (Apors), and one death.

Of the 5,001 total Covid-19 cases in the city, 437 were under the returning overseas Filipino workers/locally stranded individuals (ROFs/LSIs) category and 4,564 cases were local transmissions.

Cagayan de Oro recorded ...

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NMMC still accepts admission of severe, critical Covid-19 cases

May 03, 2021

DESPITE the increase in the Critical Care Utilization Rate (CCUR) in Cagayan de Oro, Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC) liaison officer Dr. Bernard Rocha said they still accept coronavirus-positive patients.

"Sa karon, makaingon gyud mi nga with the part of NMMC, being the Covid referral hospital, kaya pa namo," Rocha said.

"Ang amo lang hangyo sa katawhan is, do not get to the point in which you will be admitted already sa NMMC," he added.

According to Rocha, the Center for Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Disease (Cereid) facility in Barangay San Simon is now open for Covid-19 patients who ...

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Longi sets TOPCon cell record of 25.09%

May 03, 2021

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Pampanga Capitol launches home care program for patients

May 03, 2021

DOING a first in the country, Pampanga Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda has launched the Home Care Service Program (HCSP) in order to to help save Covid-19 patients while they wait for admission in private hospitals.

Pineda initiated the HCSP as 939 hospital beds dedicated for Covid-19 cases in the province have reached between high-risk to critical-risk level while infected persons have risen to more than 3,000 as of late April.

A total of 268 people or an average of seven persons daily had died of Sars-CoV-2, the virus causing Covid-19, in the last 45 days.

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Pampanga joins nationwide vaccination of workers on Labor Day

May 03, 2021

TEN workers in Pampanga have been injected with Covid-19 vaccines on Labor Day to signal the labor sector’s inclusion in the government’s vaccination priority.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Central Luzon, Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of the Infectious Disease, Department of Health and Pampanga provincial government held the ceremonial launch at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in the City of San Fernando on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

At least 3,000 Overseas Filipino Workers and 2,000 employees were vaccinated on Labor Day nationwide.

The workers belonged to the A4 group of individuals who are ...

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Pampanga joins nationwide vaccination of workers on Labor Day

May 03, 2021

TEN workers in Pampanga have been injected with Covid-19 vaccines on Labor Day to signal the labor sector’s inclusion in the government’s vaccination priority.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Central Luzon, Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of the Infectious Disease, Department of Health and Pampanga provincial government held the ceremonial launch at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in the City of San Fernando on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

At least 3,000 Overseas Filipino Workers and 2,000 employees were vaccinated on Labor Day nationwide.

The workers belonged to the A4 group of individuals who are ...

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Pampanga Capitol launches home care program for patients

May 03, 2021

DOING a first in the country, Pampanga Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda has launched the Home Care Service Program (HCSP) in order to to help save Covid-19 patients while they wait for admission in private hospitals.

Pineda initiated the HCSP as 939 hospital beds dedicated for Covid-19 cases in the province have reached between high-risk to critical-risk level while infected persons have risen to more than 3,000 as of late April.

A total of 268 people or an average of seven persons daily had died of Sars-CoV-2, the virus causing Covid-19, in the last 45 days.

The provincial government, Department ...

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Pantry on wheels rolls out in Pampanga

May 03, 2021

IN AN aim of helping more Kapampangans, a businessman has launched the first-ever Rolling Community Pantry in the province.

According to Shiwen Lim, organizer of the community pantry, they launched the program to reach more Kapampangans who need relief assistance due to the pandemic.

Lim said they are planning to bring the various goods such as vegetables, eggs, rice and other groceries loaded in a wing van to different cities and municipalities of the province.

"We tried to innovate the idea of community pantry to further help our kabalens who need assistance. Through the rolling pantry, we are able ...

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Pantry on wheels rolls out in Pampanga

May 03, 2021

IN AN aim of helping more Kapampangans, a businessman has launched the first-ever Rolling Community Pantry in the province.

According to Shiwen Lim, organizer of the community pantry, they launched the program to reach more Kapampangans who need relief assistance due to the pandemic.

Lim said they are planning to bring the various goods such as vegetables, eggs, rice and other groceries loaded in a wing van to different cities and municipalities of the province.

"We tried to innovate the idea of community pantry to further help our kabalens who need assistance. Through the rolling pantry, we are able ...

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San Fernando police get No. 1 rank in April performance rating

May 03, 2021

THE City of San Fernando Police Station (CSFPS) once again ranked Number 1 for the City Police Station category for the entire Police Regional Office-Central Luzon in the Unit Performance Evaluation Rating (Uper) for April 2021.

The CSFPS has ranked number 1 for the past four consecutive months (January, February, March, April) of CY 2021.

City police chief Lieutenant John Clark credited the good rating to police personnel of the City Police Station who have continuously worked hard to achieve the objectives and targets of the city police station.

The Uper System of the Philippine National Police (PNP) was ...

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San Fernando police get No. 1 rank in April performance rating

May 03, 2021

THE City of San Fernando Police Station (CSFPS) once again ranked Number 1 for the City Police Station category for the entire Police Regional Office-Central Luzon in the Unit Performance Evaluation Rating (Uper) for April 2021.

The CSFPS has ranked number 1 for the past four consecutive months (January, February, March, April) of CY 2021.

City police chief Lieutenant John Clark credited the good rating to police personnel of the City Police Station who have continuously worked hard to achieve the objectives and targets of the city police station.

The Uper System of the Philippine National Police (PNP) was ...

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P1M worth of drugs seized in Sto. Tomas

May 03, 2021

A POLICE operation launched in Sto. Tomas town, Pampanga on Saturday, May 1, 2021, yielded over P1 million worth of suspected illegal drugs.

The said illegal drugs were seized from two suspects identified as Rotessa Recana and Christopher Tupaz, both of Makati City.

Seven pieces of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu) weighing 150 grams with an estimated street value of P1.02 million were recovered from the suspects.

The duo will be facing charges for violation of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act.

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P1M worth of drugs seized in Sto. Tomas

May 03, 2021

A POLICE operation launched in Sto. Tomas town, Pampanga on Saturday, May 1, 2021, yielded over P1 million worth of suspected illegal drugs.

The said illegal drugs were seized from two suspects identified as Rotessa Recana and Christopher Tupaz, both of Makati City.

Seven pieces of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu) weighing 150 grams with an estimated street value of P1.02 million were recovered from the suspects.

The duo will be facing charges for violation of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act.

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PLDT, Smart intensifies global fight against online child abuse

May 03, 2021

PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) have formalized their membership into the UK-based Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), broadening its global fight against online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSEAC).

The IWF membership officially makes PLDT and Smart the first in the Philippines to join the global coalition of more than 150 organizations, including some of the world’s largest tech giants in the fight against OSAEC.

With the IWF members, PLDT and Smart gain access to a wider database on which to block harmful links. The IWF, which has identified at least 9,000 domains ...

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PLDT, Smart intensifies global fight against online child abuse

May 03, 2021

PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) have formalized their membership into the UK-based Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), broadening its global fight against online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSEAC).

The IWF membership officially makes PLDT and Smart the first in the Philippines to join the global coalition of more than 150 organizations, including some of the world’s largest tech giants in the fight against OSAEC.

With the IWF members, PLDT and Smart gain access to a wider database on which to block harmful links. The IWF, which has identified at least 9,000 domains ...

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Board member stocks San Fernando pantries with farmers' produce

May 03, 2021

PAMPANGA Third District Board Member Rosve Henson visited several community pantries in the City of San Fernando over the weekend, distributing vegetables and other farm produce sourced from farmers in the province whose incomes have been affected by the ongoing pandemic.

Henson distributed vegetables, eggs and rice to pantry organizers as he called for further support of the agricultural sector during these trying times. He said local communities should support their community pantries by sourcing goods from local producers like farmers.

“Farmers are among the hardest hit sector from this coronavirus pandemic. Instead of buying rice from commercial distributors, ...

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Board member stocks San Fernando pantries with farmers' produce

May 03, 2021

PAMPANGA Third District Board Member Rosve Henson visited several community pantries in the City of San Fernando over the weekend, distributing vegetables and other farm produce sourced from farmers in the province whose incomes have been affected by the ongoing pandemic.

Henson distributed vegetables, eggs and rice to pantry organizers as he called for further support of the agricultural sector during these trying times. He said local communities should support their community pantries by sourcing goods from local producers like farmers.

“Farmers are among the hardest hit sector from this coronavirus pandemic. Instead of buying rice from commercial distributors, ...

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DA, LGU open P250-M poultry dressing plant

May 03, 2021

OFFICIALS led by Bamban Mayor Jose Antonio "Jon” Feliciano on Thursday, April 29, 2021, inaugurated the P250-million poultry dressing plant in Barangay Anupul, Bamban, Tarlac.

Feliciano was joined by Tarlac Vice Governor Carlito Casada David, Department of Agriculture (DA) Regional Research Director Eduardo Lapuz, Bureau of Animal Industry Director Rene Santiago and other local officials during the simple ceremony at the plant.

Feliciano thanked the DA for providing P120 million for the Bamban Poultry Dressing Plant. He added that the rest of the funds for the project came from the local government.

The plant, which sits on a 5-hectare ...

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DENR calls for coastal waters, marine life protection

May 03, 2021

THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is calling on public support for the protection of coastal waters and rich marine resources of Central Luzon.

The call is in support of the Month of the Ocean (MOO) celebration in May 2021.

DENR executive director Paquito Moreno, Jr., in a statement, said conserving the healthy state of coastal areas and sustaining their abundant marine resources would be more achievable if local communities would partake in the mission to keep the water bodies in Central Luzon clean.

"Our collective effort can achieve more to protect and save our marine resources. ...

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DENR calls for coastal waters, marine life protection

May 03, 2021

THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is calling on public support for the protection of coastal waters and rich marine resources of Central Luzon.

The call is in support of the Month of the Ocean (MOO) celebration in May 2021.

DENR executive director Paquito Moreno, Jr., in a statement, said conserving the healthy state of coastal areas and sustaining their abundant marine resources would be more achievable if local communities would partake in the mission to keep the water bodies in Central Luzon clean.

"Our collective effort can achieve more to protect and save our marine resources. ...

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DA, LGU open P250-M poultry dressing plant

May 03, 2021

OFFICIALS led by Bamban Mayor Jose Antonio "Jon” Feliciano on Thursday, April 29, 2021, inaugurated the P250-million poultry dressing plant in Barangay Anupul, Bamban, Tarlac.

Feliciano was joined by Tarlac Vice Governor Carlito Casada David, Department of Agriculture (DA) Regional Research Director Eduardo Lapuz, Bureau of Animal Industry Director Rene Santiago and other local officials during the simple ceremony at the plant.

Feliciano thanked the DA for providing P120 million for the Bamban Poultry Dressing Plant. He added that the rest of the funds for the project came from the local government.

The plant, which sits on a 5-hectare ...

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Floating structure design for offshore PV

May 03, 2021

Researchers at the Norwegian institute Sintef are testing a special floating structure that Equinor wants to deploy in offshore waters. The structure is built with an anchoring system that is claimed to give the installation enough freedom to cope with the waves.

Norwegian independent research organization Sintef has been tasked by Norwegian energy giant Equinor, and Vollsveien-based engineering specialist Moss Maritime – a unit of Italian gas contractor Saipem – with testing a model of a prototype of an offshore floating solar plant that Equinor and Saipem want to bring to offshore waters.

The test was conducted ...

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Free fumigation

May 03, 2021

PAMPANGA. Former three-term Arayat Councilor Jef Luriz on Saturday, May 1, 2021, led the free fumigation drive in all 30 barangays in the town. (Chris Navarro)

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Free fumigation

May 03, 2021

PAMPANGA. Former three-term Arayat Councilor Jef Luriz on Saturday, May 1, 2021, led the free fumigation drive in all 30 barangays in the town. (Chris Navarro)

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The Funniest Coloring Books For Grown-Ups

May 03, 2021

A little coloring, a little laughter, and a lot of wine is good for the soul. Hopefully these coloring book recommendations will brighten your day.

What better way to salute your favorite cat butts than by coloring them? Cat Butts is the purrrfect adult coloring book for stress relief and relaxation after a long day at the cat butt-less office.
What better way to salute your favorite cat butts than by coloring them? Cat Butts is the purrrfect adult coloring book for stress relief and relaxation after a long day at the cat butt-less office.

Pooping Animals unleashes your inner toddler mind - no matter how old you are, you just can't help but giggle at the thought of something all living creatures do every single day.
Pooping Animals unleashes your inner toddler mind – no matter how old you are, you just can’t help but giggle at the thought of something all living creatures do every single day.

Go F*ck Yourself, I'm Coloring takes colorful language right to paper. We can promise you it's truly a great way to blow off steam after a long day dealing with stupid people at the office.
Go F*ck Yourself, I’m Coloringtakes colorful ...

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The Funniest Coloring Books For Grown-Ups

May 03, 2021

A little coloring, a little laughter, and a lot of wine is good for the soul. Hopefully these coloring book recommendations will brighten your day.

What better way to salute your favorite cat butts than by coloring them? Cat Butts is the purrrfect adult coloring book for stress relief and relaxation after a long day at the cat butt-less office.
What better way to salute your favorite cat butts than by coloring them? Cat Butts is the purrrfect adult coloring book for stress relief and relaxation after a long day at the cat butt-less office.

Pooping Animals unleashes your inner toddler mind - no matter how old you are, you just can't help but giggle at the thought of something all living creatures do every single day.
Pooping Animals unleashes your inner toddler mind – no matter how old you are, you just can’t help but giggle at the thought of something all living creatures do every single day.

Go F*ck Yourself, I'm Coloring takes colorful language right to paper. We can promise you it's truly a great way to blow off steam after a long day dealing with stupid people at the office.
Go F*ck Yourself, I’m Coloringtakes colorful ...

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Lacson: A dream I dreamt too late

May 03, 2021

OVER the weekend, I chanced upon the news showing the new mission to the International Space Station aboard the SpaceX Dragon capsule. The SpaceX Crew 2 consists of four members, one of them an American woman pilot, Katherine Megan McArthur. Then, I began dreaming and asking myself. What if I had become an astronaut or a space engineer? Well, I guess it's too late for me to do this in my life right now.

Amazed in seeing two women, Shannon Walker from SpaceX Crew 1 and Megan McArthur from Crew2, aboard the International Space Station at the same time ...

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Sangil: How much is pocketed from infra projects?

May 03, 2021

MOTORISTS are wondering why huge size pictures of Senator Lito Lapid are posted on a project on the Porac-Angeles boundary. Maybe, just maybe, it must have been the idea of the contractor, Mr. Rudy Laxamana of Leadway Construction. Laxamana who was formerly a PX vendor has been bagging several projects lately which are funded by Lapid’s "pork barrel" funds. That may possibly explain why the pictures were placed on those strategic locations for everyone to understand that the project is sourced from Lapid’s share of countrywide development funds. Btw. Lapid reportedly also gave the Angeles City government a whooping ...

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Celebrate Mother’s Day with these gift ideas around Pampanga

May 03, 2021

ON MAY 9, the Philippines will be celebrating Mother’s Day in honor of the sacrifices and unconditional love of our mothers. What better way to make our moms feel extra special on their day but to give them something extra special, too. Right?

In this article, we’ve put together gift ideas for your mom that will help you show how much you appreciate their roles in our lives. The best part, you can find all these locally. Yes, they’re all in Pampanga.

1. POWER SUIT

If your mom loves dressing up, you definitely need to get her a power ...

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Sangil: How much is pocketed from infra projects?

May 03, 2021

MOTORISTS are wondering why huge size pictures of Senator Lito Lapid are posted on a project on the Porac-Angeles boundary. Maybe, just maybe, it must have been the idea of the contractor, Mr. Rudy Laxamana of Leadway Construction. Laxamana who was formerly a PX vendor has been bagging several projects lately which are funded by Lapid’s "pork barrel" funds. That may possibly explain why the pictures were placed on those strategic locations for everyone to understand that the project is sourced from Lapid’s share of countrywide development funds. Btw. Lapid reportedly also gave the Angeles City government a whooping ...

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Lacson: A dream I dreamt too late

May 03, 2021

OVER the weekend, I chanced upon the news showing the new mission to the International Space Station aboard the SpaceX Dragon capsule. The SpaceX Crew 2 consists of four members, one of them an American woman pilot, Katherine Megan McArthur. Then, I began dreaming and asking myself. What if I had become an astronaut or a space engineer? Well, I guess it's too late for me to do this in my life right now.

Amazed in seeing two women, Shannon Walker from SpaceX Crew 1 and Megan McArthur from Crew2, aboard the International Space Station at the same time ...

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Celebrate Mother’s Day with these gift ideas around Pampanga

May 03, 2021

ON MAY 9, the Philippines will be celebrating Mother’s Day in honor of the sacrifices and unconditional love of our mothers. What better way to make our moms feel extra special on their day but to give them something extra special, too. Right?

In this article, we’ve put together gift ideas for your mom that will help you show how much you appreciate their roles in our lives. The best part, you can find all these locally. Yes, they’re all in Pampanga.

1. POWER SUIT

If your mom loves dressing up, you definitely need to get her a power ...

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Out of the vault: No training for a year, Pranati set for surprise Tokyo leap

May 03, 2021

The 26-year-old gymnast is in line for an unexpected continental quota following the cancellation of the Asian Championships.

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Oscars 2021: Best dressed stars

May 03, 2021

Awards season in Hollywood culminated with the Academy Awards on April 26 at Union Station and Dolby Theatre in LA. This year, our favorite actors and actresses were gathered for the awards show and pulled out all the stops, giving photographers and fans fashion moments on the red carpet to talk about.

Here are some of the best dressed men and women of this year’s Oscars:

Zendaya

The 24-year-old actress, who was a presenter at the event, stunned in a neon yellow chiffon dress by Valentino, accessorized with matching yellow Jimmy Choos and diamonds from Bulgari. According to Zendaya’s ...

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Cabaero: Media changes during Covid

May 03, 2021

IT IS obvious audiences for news moved online at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic and this trend continues one year later as countries still face fluctuations in the number of infection cases.

While news organizations tried to adapt quickly and moved resources to digital, they also realized that change is constant and the need to be focused, resourceful and innovative more pressing to sustain the business and the information gathering and reporting on multiple platforms.

The celebration of World Press Freedom Day on Monday, May 3, 2021, provided the occasion to look into the media situation and what ...

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Cabaero: Media changes during Covid

May 03, 2021

IT IS obvious audiences for news moved online at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic and this trend continues one year later as countries still face fluctuations in the number of infection cases.

While news organizations tried to adapt quickly and moved resources to digital, they also realized that change is constant and the need to be focused, resourceful and innovative more pressing to sustain the business and the information gathering and reporting on multiple platforms.

The celebration of World Press Freedom Day on Monday, May 3, 2021, provided the occasion to look into the media situation and what ...

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Malilong: 2nd dose on sched?

May 03, 2021

Vaccination against the coronavirus resumed in the city on Monday, May 3, after a one-week pause when we ran out of vaccines. It is going to be a recurring problem; the national government’s procurement has come in trickles and, as lawyers are wont to say, quoting a landmark Supreme Court decision, the spring cannot rise higher than its source.

We reportedly received 5,000 additional doses late last week. Earlier, we were told that at least 28,000 senior citizens have indicated their intention to get inoculated but only about 5,000 have so far received their first shot, meaning 23,000 remain ...

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Biz leaders back Foreign Investment Act, say crucial to job, economic recovery

May 03, 2021

CEBU business leaders are in favor of easing restrictions on foreign investments as this will help in the country’s efforts to resuscitate the economy.

Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Steven Yu said while this would result in competition among local players it will open up more opportunities in terms of employment generation, upskilling of workers and innovation among business owners.

“It is a step in the right direction, to diversify our economy from over-reliance on overseas Filipino remittances and business process management (BPM), especially now that tourism is on the back burner due to the pandemic,” said ...

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Malilong: 2nd dose on sched?

May 03, 2021

Vaccination against the coronavirus resumed in the city on Monday, May 3, after a one-week pause when we ran out of vaccines. It is going to be a recurring problem; the national government’s procurement has come in trickles and, as lawyers are wont to say, quoting a landmark Supreme Court decision, the spring cannot rise higher than its source.

We reportedly received 5,000 additional doses late last week. Earlier, we were told that at least 28,000 senior citizens have indicated their intention to get inoculated but only about 5,000 have so far received their first shot, meaning 23,000 remain ...

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Biz leaders back Foreign Investment Act, say crucial to job, economic recovery

May 03, 2021

CEBU business leaders are in favor of easing restrictions on foreign investments as this will help in the country’s efforts to resuscitate the economy.

Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Steven Yu said while this would result in competition among local players it will open up more opportunities in terms of employment generation, upskilling of workers and innovation among business owners.

“It is a step in the right direction, to diversify our economy from over-reliance on overseas Filipino remittances and business process management (BPM), especially now that tourism is on the back burner due to the pandemic,” said ...

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Hamilton vs. Verstappen is getting better with every race

May 03, 2021

It wasn't a classic, but the Portuguese Grand Prix showed the mutual respect developing between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen and just how closely matched the two drivers could be all season.

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The Pork Shop opens branch in Ormoc City

May 03, 2021

CEBU-BASED The Pork Shop has expanded its operations in the province of Leyte by opening an outlet in Ormoc City.

The expansion augments the supply of pork that is guaranteed fresh and locally produced, according to The Pork Shop franchisee lawyer Manuel Montejo Jr.

“We can assure the market of the quality of the pork products that we will be selling in the branch. This is consistent with Virginia Farms Inc.’s promise of high quality local pork products,” said Montejo.

The Pork Shop is Virginia Farms Inc.’s retail arm that sells fresh chilled pork products.

Aside from in Ormoc ...

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The Pork Shop opens branch in Ormoc City

May 03, 2021

CEBU-BASED The Pork Shop has expanded its operations in the province of Leyte by opening an outlet in Ormoc City.

The expansion augments the supply of pork that is guaranteed fresh and locally produced, according to The Pork Shop franchisee lawyer Manuel Montejo Jr.

“We can assure the market of the quality of the pork products that we will be selling in the branch. This is consistent with Virginia Farms Inc.’s promise of high quality local pork products,” said Montejo.

The Pork Shop is Virginia Farms Inc.’s retail arm that sells fresh chilled pork products.

Aside from in Ormoc ...

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Nagtarikiay napurnada, gipriso

May 03, 2021

GIPANGBALHOG karon sa San Pedro Police Station ang lalaki ug babaye nga nasakpang nagkinaguray sa ilang lawasnong kalipay likod mismo sa building sa Davao City Hall alas 11:30 sa gabii niadtong Dominggo, Mayo 2, 2021.

Subay sa impormasyon nga natala sa San Pedro Police Station, nasayran nga daling mitawag og pulis ang usa ka empleyado sa City Hall human iyang nakit-an ang law-ay nga gihimo nila alyas Billy, 35 anyos, ug usa ka Maricar, 43 anyos, parking girl ug nagpuyo sa Barangay 1-A, Poblacion District, siyudad sa Davao.

Una niini, giukoy pa sa empleyado ang duruha nga iyang nakita ...

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Nurses in Japan balk at request to staff Olympics

May 03, 2021

Some nurses in Japan are incensed at a request from Tokyo Olympic organizers to have 500 of them dispatched to help out with the Games, saying they're already near the breaking point dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.

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Duterte-Carpio nagtin-aw bahin sa 'border control'

May 03, 2021

PAABUTON pa ang resolusyon gikan sa Regional Inter-Agency Task Force (RIATF) alang sa ipatumang uniform border control sulod sa Davao Region.

Kini ang gibutyag ni Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio atol Special Hour Program niini sa Davao City Disaster Radio, kagahapon sa hapon.

Una niini, naguol ang mga tawo basin unya dili na sila kasulod sa Davao City, rason nga gipasabot sa mayor unsay naglangkob nga mga local and Provincial Government unit sa Davao Region.

Ang Davao Region gilangkuban sa Davao City, Davao de Oro, Davao Occidental, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental ug and Davao de Oro.

"Ginahulat nato ...

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Maestra dakpan sa buy-bust

May 03, 2021

DAVAO DE ORO -- Priso na ang usa ka maestra sa pampublikong tulunghaan, uban sa lain pang 5 nga giingong high value target human madakpi sa gilusad nga buy-bust operation sa hiniusang puwersa sa kapulisan.

Nadakpan ang magtutudlo nga si Dowey Eva Lago Tagud, giingong target list sa regional level, 40, ug dalaga didto sa Purok 2, Barangay Poblacion, Nabunturan alas 8:55 sa gabii niadtong Sabado.

Samtang ang lain pang lima nga nadakpan mao sila Aileen Quilisadio Alberca, 23, ulitawo, volunteer coordinator nga molupyo sa Purok 7, Valma, Barangay Ngan, Compostela; Alejandro Lago Tagud alyas Imbo, 34, ulitawo, way ...

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Roldan: Nganong kabus si Juan?

May 03, 2021

NIADTONG Mayo 1, gisaulog nato ang adlaw sa pamuo. Giila sa kalibutan ang kontribusyon sa kusog pamuo sa paglambo sa usa ka katilingban.

Walay kalamboan kung walay utok, kusog ug singot sa trabahante busa angayan lamang nga pasindunggan nato sila ug kita nga nagpasingot alang sa tingusbawan sa atong pamilya ug nasud. Busa saludo kami mga bai!

Sa laing bahin, bisan pa sa kalamboan sa katilingban ug sa nasud, nganong nagpabiling kabus ug sinikmahan sa palad ang pamilyang Pilipino?

Sa pagkatinuod, bisan wala pa ang pandemya sa Covid-19 kabus nang daan ang sobra katunga sa 110 milyon nga mga ...

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India’s Gautam Solar doubles capacity with new production line

May 03, 2021

Gautam Mohanka, managing director of New Delhi-headquartered Gautam Solar, told pv magazine its Haridwar module factory, now scaled up to 250 MW, is producing panels with a power output of up to 400 W, using mono PERC and polycrystalline cells.

From pv magazine India

New Delhi manufacturer Gautam Solar has started panel production from a new manufacturing line at its Haridwar factory, in the state of Uttarakhand.

The INR200 crore ($27 million) group has more than doubled its annual solar panel manufacturing capacity, from 120 MW to 250 MW, at Haridwar—a boost that makes it the third-largest solar ...

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Covid-19 cases steadily rising

May 03, 2021

ALTHOUGH some laboratories failed to submit their testing output over the weekend, the Department of Health (DOH) still recorded over 7,000 new coronavirus infections on Monday, May 3, 2021.

In its case bulletin, the DOH listed 7,255 new cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), the first daily count to fall below 8,000 in five days.

“Ang mababang bilang ng kaso ngayong araw ay dulot ng hindi pagsumite ng mga laboratoryo ng datos noong Sabado, May 1, 2021,” DOH stated.

The new infections raised the cumulative case count to 1,062,225 as of May 3.

Of these, 69,466 or 6.5 percent ...

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Covid-19 cases steadily rising

May 03, 2021

ALTHOUGH some laboratories failed to submit their testing output over the weekend, the Department of Health (DOH) still recorded over 7,000 new coronavirus infections on Monday, May 3, 2021.

In its case bulletin, the DOH listed 7,255 new cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), the first daily count to fall below 8,000 in five days.

“Ang mababang bilang ng kaso ngayong araw ay dulot ng hindi pagsumite ng mga laboratoryo ng datos noong Sabado, May 1, 2021,” DOH stated.

The new infections raised the cumulative case count to 1,062,225 as of May 3.

Of these, 69,466 or 6.5 percent ...

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Off-grid rooftop solar with metal-wrap-through solar modules

May 03, 2021

Chinese MWT solar module manufacturer Sunport has provided its S1 product for a solar-plus-storage commercial rooftop PV project in Japan. The array is linked to 165 kWh of storage and is equipped with flexible solar panels that weigh 1.3kg each.

Chinese solar module manufacturer Jiangsu Sunport Power Corp Ltd has provided its metal-wrap-through (MWT) modules for an off-grid rooftop PV project in the Nagano prefecture, in the central Chūbu region of Japan.

“The standalone system is connected to storage systems with a combined capacity of 159 kWh, provided by Sungrow, and is equipped with Sunport's S1 flexible module ...

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Sinas bids farewell, urges PNP to continue weight reduction program

May 03, 2021

AS HE bid the men and women of the Philippine National Police (PNP) farewell ahead of his retirement, General Debold Sinas urged the continuation of the weight reduction program.

During his last press conference as the PNP chief on Monday, May 3, Sinas said police officers must remain physically fit to be able to perform their duties and responsibilities better.

He presented 20 volunteer police officers who lost at least 10 pounds under the “Oplan Chubby Anonymous,” the PNP’s weight reduction program that targets uniformed personnel categorized as obese.

Sinas said he himself lost 72 pounds over the last ...

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Sinas bids farewell, urges PNP to continue weight reduction program

May 03, 2021

AS HE bid the men and women of the Philippine National Police (PNP) farewell ahead of his retirement, General Debold Sinas urged the continuation of the weight reduction program.

During his last press conference as the PNP chief on Monday, May 3, Sinas said police officers must remain physically fit to be able to perform their duties and responsibilities better.

He presented 20 volunteer police officers who lost at least 10 pounds under the “Oplan Chubby Anonymous,” the PNP’s weight reduction program that targets uniformed personnel categorized as obese.

Sinas said he himself lost 72 pounds over the last ...

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Solar revitalizes abandoned desalination plant in Spain

May 03, 2021

A new €99 million solar project will help the Rambla Morales desalination plant, which shut down in 2011, to resume operations by fall 2022.

From pv magazine Spain

The Rambla Morales desalination plant near Almería, Spain, has been abandoned since 2011. However, it is now set to resume operations by fall 2022, according to a new document from Servicios Hídricos Agricultura y Ciudad SL, a subsidiary of Aqualia.

The project to restart the facility will provide 20 cubic hectometres of water per year to the surrounding area, which includes the municipalities of Almería and Níjar. With this water, 3,000 ...

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Miss Universe Russia 2020 apologizes for viral 'racist' video vs fellow candidates

May 03, 2021

Citizens who understood Russian said Miss Russia and her makeup artist were saying negative things about specific candidates, including representatives from Ghana, France, Costa Rica, Kosovo, Mauritius and Paraguay.

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2 explosives suppliers arrested in Jolo

May 03, 2021

AUTHORITIES have arrested two alleged suppliers of improvised explosive device (IED) components in Jolo, Sulu, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Monday, May 3, 2021.

Akkang Suraili Omaron of Barangay Tulay in Jolo and Mardan Dammang Jamasali from Barangay Latih, Patikul were arrested in a drug bust on Sunday, May 2.

They will be charged with violation of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Act and RA 9516, or illegal/ unlawful possession, manufacture, dealing In, acquisition or disposition of firearms, ammunition or explosives.

Seized during the operation were ammunition of caliber .45 pistol and IED components such ...

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2 explosives suppliers arrested in Jolo

May 03, 2021

AUTHORITIES have arrested two alleged suppliers of improvised explosive device (IED) components in Jolo, Sulu, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Monday, May 3, 2021.

Akkang Suraili Omaron of Barangay Tulay in Jolo and Mardan Dammang Jamasali from Barangay Latih, Patikul were arrested in a drug bust on Sunday, May 2.

They will be charged with violation of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Act and RA 9516, or illegal/ unlawful possession, manufacture, dealing In, acquisition or disposition of firearms, ammunition or explosives.

Seized during the operation were ammunition of caliber .45 pistol and IED components such ...

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Cadet from Negros Occidental tops PMA Class 2021

May 03, 2021

A CADET from San Enrique town in Negros Occidental has topped the Philippine Military Academy Class of 2021, the academy announced on Monday, May 3.

Cadet First Class Janrey C. Artus, 25, is the valedictorian of the Mandirigmang Samahan na Lakas at Sandigan ng Bayan (Masaligan) Class of 2021.

He will graduate summa cum laude during the commencement exercises scheduled for May 10. Masaligan Class is composed of 164 graduates.

Of the 164, 82 will be joining the Philippine Army, 46 will be with the Philippine Navy and 36 will join the Philippine Air Force.

The top 10 are, ...

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Cadet from Negros Occidental tops PMA Class 2021

May 03, 2021

A CADET from San Enrique town in Negros Occidental has topped the Philippine Military Academy Class of 2021, the academy announced on Monday, May 3.

Cadet First Class Janrey C. Artus, 25, is the valedictorian of the Mandirigmang Samahan na Lakas at Sandigan ng Bayan (Masaligan) Class of 2021.

He will graduate summa cum laude during the commencement exercises scheduled for May 10. Masaligan Class is composed of 164 graduates.

Of the 164, 82 will be joining the Philippine Army, 46 will be with the Philippine Navy and 36 will join the Philippine Air Force.

The top 10 are, ...

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Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi chats with Asian beauties, slams Asian hate

May 03, 2021

Zozibini Tunzi opened up about "so much cyberbullying" during her reign as Miss Universe 2019.

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South Korea kicks off 2 GW PV tender

May 03, 2021

The Korean Energy Agency has included PV projects exceeding 20 MW in size for the first time in its solar energy procurement scheme. Selected projects will be awarded a fixed rate under a 20-year contract under the country's renewable energy certificate (REC) scheme and will sell electricity to local power distributors.

The South Korean Energy Agency has launched the first of the two PV tenders planned for this year.

In the procurement exercise, the agency intends to allocate 2,050 MW – the largest amount ever tendered by the Korean authorities to date – across five project categories: ...

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Absorbent glass mat battery for residential storage

May 03, 2021

Silicon Valley-based start-up Gridtential has secured $12 million in funds to develop what it calls the world's first factory-ready, single-block, 24V, deep-cycle lead battery. The product is claimed to be ideal for personal mobility vehicles and renewable energy storage in homes and offices.

California-based storage specialist Gridtential Energy has secured around $12 million in funding from a group of investors led by U.S.-based venture capital firm 1955 Capital and has increased, to €28 million, the capital it raised to date to boost the development of its “Silicon Joule” absorbent glass mat (AGM) battery technology.

“With Silicon Joule, we can ...

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Dress Your Tech: Spring Rains

May 03, 2021

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A free monthly desktop wallpaper brought to you by my incredibly talented friend, Jess Blazejewski. Enjoy! Hi friends! It’s Jess from Jess Blazejewski Fine Art, with a new free backdrop for your tech. May is such a wonderful month, it feels like a treat every year. I’ve been positively soaking up all the mild breezes and warmer temps, even all the spring rain! This month’s backdrops are a crop of one of my soft, misty landscape paintings (originally oil on canvas). Select your favorite version below & just click the link to download. DOWNLOAD YOUR WALLPAPER FOR FREE HERE: SPRING ...

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Local Justifications Are a Big Deal and You Can Influence Them

May 03, 2021

Today, we’ll demonstrate the prominence of the fascinating business listing feature known as "local justifications", and show how they can help you to stand out from local SERP competitors in exciting ways!

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Guv invokes local government code to address ROF, OFW quarantine policy

May 03, 2021

CEBU Governor Gwendolyn Garcia called the attention of the National Government that insisted on going back to the “repressive” quarantine policies for returning overseas Filipinos (ROFs) and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in line with its whole-of-nation approach to coronavirus diseases 2019 (Covid-19).

This, as she invoked Section 105 of the Local Government Code to reinforce Executive Order 17 she signed in March 2021 that defines the protocols for repatriated Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) adn returning non OFWs traveling to the Province of Cebu.

In a press conference in Camotes Islands, Cebu on Monday, May 3, 2021, Garcia said she ...

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Guv invokes local government code to address ROF, OFW quarantine policy

May 03, 2021

CEBU Governor Gwendolyn Garcia called the attention of the National Government that insisted on going back to the “repressive” quarantine policies for returning overseas Filipinos (ROFs) and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in line with its whole-of-nation approach to coronavirus diseases 2019 (Covid-19).

This, as she invoked Section 105 of the Local Government Code to reinforce Executive Order 17 she signed in March 2021 that defines the protocols for repatriated Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) adn returning non OFWs traveling to the Province of Cebu.

In a press conference in Camotes Islands, Cebu on Monday, May 3, 2021, Garcia said she ...

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German utility-scale PV tender concludes with lowest price of €0.0469/kWh

May 03, 2021

Germany wrapped up another oversubscribed tender for large-scale solar last week, as well as an innovation tender for storage-linked PV projects.

From pv magazine Germany

Bundesnetzagentur, Germany's network regulator, has announced the results of several recent tenders for PV, wind and biomass projects, as well as the outcomes of a tender focusing on innovative renewable energy technologies.

The PV tender, which was open to solar projects with capacities of up to 10 MW, involved 288 bids with a combined capacity of 1,504 MW. The regulator selected 103 projects totaling 620 MW.

The round's final prices ranged between €0.0469 ($0.056) ...

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Cebu City Sports Center track oval reopens

May 03, 2021

THE Cebu City Sports Center's (CCSC's) track oval reopened on Monday, May 3, 2021, a year and one month after being closed from the public because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

READ: Sports center’s track oval set to reopen after 13 months of closure

Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella visited the CCSC early Monday morning to inspect the facility and instruct Jundel Bontuyan, CCSC manager, to strictly implement health protocols.

The track oval will be open from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays, and 5 a.m. until noon on Sundays to give way for disinfection.

Bontuyan earlier said ...

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Cebu City Sports Center track oval reopens

May 03, 2021

THE Cebu City Sports Center's (CCSC's) track oval reopened on Monday, May 3, 2021, a year and one month after being closed from the public because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

READ: Sports center’s track oval set to reopen after 13 months of closure

Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella visited the CCSC early Monday morning to inspect the facility and instruct Jundel Bontuyan, CCSC manager, to strictly implement health protocols.

The track oval will be open from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays, and 5 a.m. until noon on Sundays to give way for disinfection.

Bontuyan earlier said ...

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13 DAR-Cebu officials to face raps over 2 sacks of 'undistributed' land titles

May 03, 2021

THIRTEEN agrarian reform officials and personnel are set to face criminal and administrative cases after two sacks containing a total of 2,007 land titles were allegedly discovered at the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR)-Cebu provincial office.

DAR Secretary John Castriciones said the undistributed Certificates of Land Ownership Awards (Cloas) in Cebu have registration dates ranging from 1987 up to 2020.

“This is a very saddening discovery in Cebu. I immediately ordered an inventory of these undistributed land titles,” said Castriciones in an online press conference Monday, May 3, 2021.

According to the official, the land titles, which were supposed ...

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13 DAR-Cebu officials to face raps over 2 sacks of 'undistributed' land titles

May 03, 2021

THIRTEEN agrarian reform officials and personnel are set to face criminal and administrative cases after two sacks containing a total of 2,007 land titles were allegedly discovered at the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR)-Cebu provincial office.

DAR Secretary John Castriciones said the undistributed Certificates of Land Ownership Awards (Cloas) in Cebu have registration dates ranging from 1987 up to 2020.

“This is a very saddening discovery in Cebu. I immediately ordered an inventory of these undistributed land titles,” said Castriciones in an online press conference Monday, May 3, 2021.

According to the official, the land titles, which were supposed ...

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13 DAR-Cebu officials to face raps over 2 sacks of 'undistributed' land titles

May 03, 2021

THIRTEEN agrarian reform officials and personnel are set to face criminal and administrative cases after two sacks containing a total of 2,007 land titles were allegedly discovered at the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR)-Cebu provincial office.

DAR Secretary John Castriciones said the undistributed Certificates of Land Ownership Awards (Cloas) in Cebu have registration dates ranging from 1987 up to 2020.

“This is a very saddening discovery in Cebu. I immediately ordered an inventory of these undistributed land titles,” said Castriciones in an online press conference Monday, May 3, 2021.

According to the official, the land titles, which were supposed ...

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KCS-Mandaue takes on ARQ Lapu-Lapu in VisMin Super Cup semis on May 4

May 03, 2021

ALCANTARA — The KCS Computer Specialist-Mandaue City will try to secure a spot in the Visayas leg finals when they battle the ARQ Builders Lapu-Lapu Heroes in the semifinals of the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at the Alcantara Civic Center in Alcantara, Cebu.

Tip-off is at 6 p.m. where KCS needs only to win once to book their ticket in the finals opposite the undefeated MJAS Zenith Talisay City Aquastars. ARQ, though,—with their squad finally complete with the return of ace point guard Jerick Cañada from a hamstring injury—have other plans in mind ...

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KCS-Mandaue takes on ARQ Lapu-Lapu in VisMin Super Cup semis on May 4

May 03, 2021

ALCANTARA — The KCS Computer Specialist-Mandaue City will try to secure a spot in the Visayas leg finals when they battle the ARQ Builders Lapu-Lapu Heroes in the semifinals of the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at the Alcantara Civic Center in Alcantara, Cebu.

Tip-off is at 6 p.m. where KCS needs only to win once to book their ticket in the finals opposite the undefeated MJAS Zenith Talisay City Aquastars. ARQ, though,—with their squad finally complete with the return of ace point guard Jerick Cañada from a hamstring injury—have other plans in mind ...

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Gong Yoo, Park Bo Gum star in sci-fi thriller 'Seobok'

May 03, 2021

ASIA’S biggest stars combine in a race against time to save humanity.

The two hottest stars of their generations: Gong Yoo and Park Bo Gum, meet onscreen for the first time in the Human Drama movie, Seobok.

Former intelligence agent Ki-hun (Gong Yoo), who lives a secluded life as a result of a traumatic memory, is entrusted by his former boss with a secret mission to transfer humanity’s first cloned human, called Seobok (Park Bo Gum), to a safe location. However, the mission goes awry when the convoy is ambushed by unknown attackers.

Ki-hun and Seobok manage to escape ...

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Gong Yoo, Park Bo Gum star in sci-fi thriller 'Seobok'

May 03, 2021

ASIA’S biggest stars combine in a race against time to save humanity.

The two hottest stars of their generations: Gong Yoo and Park Bo Gum, meet onscreen for the first time in the Human Drama movie, Seobok.

Former intelligence agent Ki-hun (Gong Yoo), who lives a secluded life as a result of a traumatic memory, is entrusted by his former boss with a secret mission to transfer humanity’s first cloned human, called Seobok (Park Bo Gum), to a safe location. However, the mission goes awry when the convoy is ambushed by unknown attackers.

Ki-hun and Seobok manage to escape ...

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Ambushed ex-councilor shows up after 2 years

May 03, 2021

BARELY two years and five months after he and his wife survived an ambush, former Bacolod City councilor Ricardo "Cano" Tan made his first public appearance to announce that he "made it through the storm" after having been cleared from alleged illegal drug links.

An emotional Tan, who faced the media at their family-owned Campuestohan Highland Resort in Talisay City on Sunday, May 2, said justice has finally been served.

The former city official, in the presence of his lawyer, Andrei Normal Saril, presented a copy of the certification from the Police Regional Office (PRO)-Western Visayas clearing his name ...

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Ambushed ex-councilor shows up after 2 years

May 03, 2021

BARELY two years and five months after he and his wife survived an ambush, former Bacolod City councilor Ricardo "Cano" Tan made his first public appearance to announce that he "made it through the storm" after having been cleared from alleged illegal drug links.

An emotional Tan, who faced the media at their family-owned Campuestohan Highland Resort in Talisay City on Sunday, May 2, said justice has finally been served.

The former city official, in the presence of his lawyer, Andrei Normal Saril, presented a copy of the certification from the Police Regional Office (PRO)-Western Visayas clearing his name ...

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70 Bacolod cops test positive for coronavirus

May 03, 2021

A TOTAL of 70 police officers of the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) tested positive for the novel coronavirus, an official said Sunday, May 2, 2021.

Police Lieutenant Ma. Liberty Indiape, spokesperson of BCPO, said from April 24 to May 1 surveillance testing conducted at BCPO headquarters, a total of 70 policemen tested positive for Sars-CoV-2, which causes the coronavirus disease (Covid-19).

She said all of them were transferred to the city's quarantine facility and most of them were asymptomatic.

She added that a contract tracing was already conducted, as well as the regular disinfection at BCPO headquarters and ...

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70 Bacolod cops test positive for coronavirus

May 03, 2021

A TOTAL of 70 police officers of the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) tested positive for the novel coronavirus, an official said Sunday, May 2, 2021.

Police Lieutenant Ma. Liberty Indiape, spokesperson of BCPO, said from April 24 to May 1 surveillance testing conducted at BCPO headquarters, a total of 70 policemen tested positive for Sars-CoV-2, which causes the coronavirus disease (Covid-19).

She said all of them were transferred to the city's quarantine facility and most of them were asymptomatic.

She added that a contract tracing was already conducted, as well as the regular disinfection at BCPO headquarters and ...

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Paid quarantine leave benefits for workers pushed

May 03, 2021

A LABOR leader is pushing for paid quarantine benefits for workers amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Roland de la Cruz of the National Congress of Unions in the Sugar Industry of the Philippines (Nacusip) said Covid-19 as a compensable occupational and work-related disease is not enough.

De la Cruz, who is based in the province, said as the Employees Compensation Commission (ECC), through its Board Resolution 21-04-14 dated April 6, 2021, declared the compensability of Covid-19 as an occupational and work-related disease, many Filipino workers continue to suffer the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic especially those who are not ...

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Paid quarantine leave benefits for workers pushed

May 03, 2021

A LABOR leader is pushing for paid quarantine benefits for workers amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Roland de la Cruz of the National Congress of Unions in the Sugar Industry of the Philippines (Nacusip) said Covid-19 as a compensable occupational and work-related disease is not enough.

De la Cruz, who is based in the province, said as the Employees Compensation Commission (ECC), through its Board Resolution 21-04-14 dated April 6, 2021, declared the compensability of Covid-19 as an occupational and work-related disease, many Filipino workers continue to suffer the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic especially those who are not ...

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Bacolod cop gets threat

May 03, 2021

THE Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) is conducting an investigation on the alleged threat received by one of the BCPO personnel last week.

Police Lieutenant Ma. Liberty Indiape, spokesperson of BCPO, said Sunday, May 2, 2021, that Colonel Manuel Placido, director of BCPO, already directed the Investigation and Detective Management Branch (IDMB) to conduct a thorough investigation on the alleged threat received by one of the BCPO's personnel.

She said they received a report that an alleged cake with a design of human ears placed on top of the cake was delivered to a policeman last week.

She added, ...

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Bacolod cop gets threat

May 03, 2021

THE Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) is conducting an investigation on the alleged threat received by one of the BCPO personnel last week.

Police Lieutenant Ma. Liberty Indiape, spokesperson of BCPO, said Sunday, May 2, 2021, that Colonel Manuel Placido, director of BCPO, already directed the Investigation and Detective Management Branch (IDMB) to conduct a thorough investigation on the alleged threat received by one of the BCPO's personnel.

She said they received a report that an alleged cake with a design of human ears placed on top of the cake was delivered to a policeman last week.

She added, ...

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DOH set to deliver 7 new ambulances for Bacolod

May 03, 2021

THE Department of Health (DOH) is expected to deliver the seven new ambulances for Bacolod City this month.

Bacolod City Lone District Representative Greg Gasataya said Sunday, May 2, that the DOH will deliver the seven new ambulances for Bacolod City this month, which was purchased by the National Government.

He said the new ambulances will be distributed to the seven barangays with no ambulance such as Barangays Handumanan, Felisa, Cabug, Mansilingan, Banago, Tangub and Pta. Taytay.

He added the procurement of ambulances, which costs P2.5 million each, was taken from the 2019 budget.

Gasataya noted the seven new ...

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DOH set to deliver 7 new ambulances for Bacolod

May 03, 2021

THE Department of Health (DOH) is expected to deliver the seven new ambulances for Bacolod City this month.

Bacolod City Lone District Representative Greg Gasataya said Sunday, May 2, that the DOH will deliver the seven new ambulances for Bacolod City this month, which was purchased by the National Government.

He said the new ambulances will be distributed to the seven barangays with no ambulance such as Barangays Handumanan, Felisa, Cabug, Mansilingan, Banago, Tangub and Pta. Taytay.

He added the procurement of ambulances, which costs P2.5 million each, was taken from the 2019 budget.

Gasataya noted the seven new ...

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2 killed in San Enrique road mishap

May 03, 2021

TWO persons were killed in a road accident involving three vehicles around 9 p.m. of April 30, 2021 in Barangay Tabao Rizal, San Enrique.

The victims were identified as Joleto Villahermosa, 25, of So. Mantitihol, Barangay Cabacungan, La Castellana; and Hermie Hadia, 55, of Barangay Recreo, Pontevedra.

Based on the report of San Enrique Police Station, the front tire of Isuzu truck loaded with sugarcane from north direction exploded, that is why the driver identified as Joshua Junsay, 23, of Barangay Nato, La Castellana, lost control of the truck and accidentally bumped the left rear portion of Mitsubishi canter ...

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2 killed in San Enrique road mishap

May 03, 2021

TWO persons were killed in a road accident involving three vehicles around 9 p.m. of April 30, 2021 in Barangay Tabao Rizal, San Enrique.

The victims were identified as Joleto Villahermosa, 25, of So. Mantitihol, Barangay Cabacungan, La Castellana; and Hermie Hadia, 55, of Barangay Recreo, Pontevedra.

Based on the report of San Enrique Police Station, the front tire of Isuzu truck loaded with sugarcane from north direction exploded, that is why the driver identified as Joshua Junsay, 23, of Barangay Nato, La Castellana, lost control of the truck and accidentally bumped the left rear portion of Mitsubishi canter ...

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Roy Yanson elected anew as president of another bus company

May 03, 2021

ROY Yanson was elected anew as president of the Sugbo Transit Express Inc. during the company's annual stockholders' meeting held on April 30, 2021, in Seda Hotel, Bacolod City.

Based on the press statement of lawyer Juan Bernardo Yulo, legal counsel of the four siblings of the Yanson family, the annual meeting of Sugbo Transit Express Inc. shareholders was held was attended by stockholders representing 66.67 percent of the outstanding capital stock of the corporation.

Roy Yanson, Emily Yanson, Ma. Lourdes Celina Lopez, and Ricardo Yanson Jr. were elected by the shareholders anew as members of the Board of ...

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Roy Yanson elected anew as president of another bus company

May 03, 2021

ROY Yanson was elected anew as president of the Sugbo Transit Express Inc. during the company's annual stockholders' meeting held on April 30, 2021, in Seda Hotel, Bacolod City.

Based on the press statement of lawyer Juan Bernardo Yulo, legal counsel of the four siblings of the Yanson family, the annual meeting of Sugbo Transit Express Inc. shareholders was held was attended by stockholders representing 66.67 percent of the outstanding capital stock of the corporation.

Roy Yanson, Emily Yanson, Ma. Lourdes Celina Lopez, and Ricardo Yanson Jr. were elected by the shareholders anew as members of the Board of ...

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CHMSC holds first-ever virtual Earth Jam 2021

May 03, 2021

CARLOS Hilado Memorial State College (CHMSC) held its first-ever virtual Earth Jam, a collaboration of the Center for External Affairs, Greening CHMSC Task Force, Office for Student Affairs and Services, and Federation of Student Government, to culminate the celebration of Earth Month on Friday, April 30, 2021, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. via Facebook Live.

Earth Jam was a variety of music and dance performances from students, faculty, alumni, and guests in honor of Mother Earth.

The program opened with a song performed by the group of Noy Pillora, a member of the popular national folk band, Asin. ...

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CHMSC holds first-ever virtual Earth Jam 2021

May 03, 2021

CARLOS Hilado Memorial State College (CHMSC) held its first-ever virtual Earth Jam, a collaboration of the Center for External Affairs, Greening CHMSC Task Force, Office for Student Affairs and Services, and Federation of Student Government, to culminate the celebration of Earth Month on Friday, April 30, 2021, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. via Facebook Live.

Earth Jam was a variety of music and dance performances from students, faculty, alumni, and guests in honor of Mother Earth.

The program opened with a song performed by the group of Noy Pillora, a member of the popular national folk band, Asin. ...

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Bacolod to mark World Press Freedom Day

May 03, 2021

THE City of Bacolod will mark the World Press Freedom Day 2021 Monday, May 3, as declared by City Ordinance 687 to recognize and respect the freedom of the press as an inseparable partner of a democratic society.

"The observance of 'World Press Freedom Day' in Bacolod tells us that indeed our city is in sync with the rest of the free world. We call media the 4th estate because that is how highly we value freedom of the press. There can be no real democracy if media is not free but this must also comes with its corresponding ...

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Bacolod to mark World Press Freedom Day

May 03, 2021

THE City of Bacolod will mark the World Press Freedom Day 2021 Monday, May 3, as declared by City Ordinance 687 to recognize and respect the freedom of the press as an inseparable partner of a democratic society.

"The observance of 'World Press Freedom Day' in Bacolod tells us that indeed our city is in sync with the rest of the free world. We call media the 4th estate because that is how highly we value freedom of the press. There can be no real democracy if media is not free but this must also comes with its corresponding ...

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Diamond Suites delivers mini version of buffet

May 03, 2021

DINING in Diamond Suites and Residences is always a pleasure, and for those who cannot come, the Diamond will take the experience to them.

The hotel now offers a buffet in a box. The western cuisine variant includes calamari with aioli, greens with lemon vinaigrette, cheesy creamy wings, beef caldereta and spaghetti marinara.

Another variant available is the Sinulog barbecue with grilled isaw (chicken intestine), eggplant salad, pork skewers with pineapple barbecue sauce, chicken leg quartered barbecue and mixed pickled vegetables.

Both sets come with java rice.

Launched in February 2021, the buffet in a box is the flavors ...

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Power controller to connect solar to terminals of electrolyzers

May 03, 2021

An Australian innovation, the unassuming-looking CQSola power controller has under-the-hood smarts that could significantly cut the cost of hydrogen produced using solar energy.

From pv magazine Australia

Hydrogen from electrolysis for under AUD 2 ($1.54) a kilo? Australian entrepreneurs Ian and Tony Schirmer have developed a missing link in the race to low-cost hydrogen. Their CQSola industrial solar power controllers connect PV generation directly to the terminals of electrolyzers – no double DC-to-DC conversion – to save the 9-15% loss of power going to hydrogen that those processes incur.

That’s on top of the 21%+ additional power CQSola claims ...

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Brillante Mendoza honored anew at global film fests in Russia, Turkey

May 03, 2021

Multi-awarded Filipino filmmaker Brillante Mendoza traipsed through the crossroads of Europe and Asia, from Moscow — where he headed a panel of jurors at a filmfest — to another film fest in Turkey, to receive accolades as an accomplished filmmaker at the International Bosphorus Filmfest (IBFF), otherwise known as the Istanbul Ulurararasi Bogazici Festival.

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Labor: Wage hike in Western Visayas an upheaval battle

May 03, 2021

AS THEY marked the celebration of International Labor Day on May 1, local labor leaders have lamented that the call for wage increase for private sector workers in Western Visayas, including Negros Occidental, is an upheaval battle.

Labor representative to the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB)-Western Visayas Wennie Sancho, during the press conference at the Negros Press Club Building in Bacolod City in commemoration of the International Labor Day on Saturday, May 1, said salary hike for minimum wage earners in the region remains dim.

Sancho, also the secretary general of General Alliance of Workers Associations (Gawa), ...

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Labor: Wage hike in Western Visayas an upheaval battle

May 03, 2021

AS THEY marked the celebration of International Labor Day on May 1, local labor leaders have lamented that the call for wage increase for private sector workers in Western Visayas, including Negros Occidental, is an upheaval battle.

Labor representative to the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB)-Western Visayas Wennie Sancho, during the press conference at the Negros Press Club Building in Bacolod City in commemoration of the International Labor Day on Saturday, May 1, said salary hike for minimum wage earners in the region remains dim.

Sancho, also the secretary general of General Alliance of Workers Associations (Gawa), ...

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'Double pay for work done on Labor Day'

May 03, 2021

FILIPINO workers who worked on Labor Day, May 1, should be paid double their daily wage for the first eight hours, the top official of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said.

DOLE Secretary Silvestre Bello III, in an advisory, reminded employers in the private sector to observe the mandated wages on May 1, which is a regular holiday.

"Employees who worked on Labor Day should be paid double their daily wage for the first eight hours," Bello said.

The labor chief further reminded that for work done more than eight hours or overtime work, workers must be ...

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'Double pay for work done on Labor Day'

May 03, 2021

FILIPINO workers who worked on Labor Day, May 1, should be paid double their daily wage for the first eight hours, the top official of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said.

DOLE Secretary Silvestre Bello III, in an advisory, reminded employers in the private sector to observe the mandated wages on May 1, which is a regular holiday.

"Employees who worked on Labor Day should be paid double their daily wage for the first eight hours," Bello said.

The labor chief further reminded that for work done more than eight hours or overtime work, workers must be ...

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Ilog gets genetically improved free-range chicken

May 03, 2021

THE Municipal Government of Ilog, being one of the active and supportive local government units (LGUs) in the livestock development program of Negros Occidental, has received 97 heads of genetically improved free-range chicken (FRC) breeder stocks from the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO).

The stocks given through the Municipal Agriculture Office on Friday, April 30, consist of 44 heads of cockerel and 53 heads of pullets.

Provincial Veterinarian Renante Decena said the dispersal of quality genetics of FRC extended to various LGUs and farmer associations is part of the provincial government's coronavirus disease (Covid-19) measures on helping Negrense families cope ...

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Ilog gets genetically improved free-range chicken

May 03, 2021

THE Municipal Government of Ilog, being one of the active and supportive local government units (LGUs) in the livestock development program of Negros Occidental, has received 97 heads of genetically improved free-range chicken (FRC) breeder stocks from the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO).

The stocks given through the Municipal Agriculture Office on Friday, April 30, consist of 44 heads of cockerel and 53 heads of pullets.

Provincial Veterinarian Renante Decena said the dispersal of quality genetics of FRC extended to various LGUs and farmer associations is part of the provincial government's coronavirus disease (Covid-19) measures on helping Negrense families cope ...

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Solar 101: Working the angles to maximize your solar system’s output

May 03, 2021

As a case study, the town of Normal, Illinois, shows how a roof’s latitude, pitch, and azimuth can affect energy output.

From pv magazine USA

In the first articles of our “Solar 101” series, (Is my roof ready for solar?) and (Attaching your solar system to your roof) we discussed how the age and physical characteristics of a roof can affect the design and payback of a prospective solar system. We considered weather concerns and panel setbacks to estimate the number of solar panels that will fit on a roof.

Now, we will take a ...

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PayMaya is first PH fintech firm to enable merchants with QR Ph

May 03, 2021

DIGITAL financial services leader PayMaya is the first financial technology firm in the country to adopt QR Ph for merchants, the national quick response (QR) code standard for consumer-to-business payments launched by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on April 30.

With PayMaya's rollout of QR Ph to its merchant partners, businesses can easily accept cashless and contactless payments not just from a PayMaya wallet user but also from any accountholder of QR Ph participating banks and other e-wallets.

“Today marks another milestone in our mission to build a Cashless Philippines as PayMaya becomes the first fintech company to ...

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PayMaya is first PH fintech firm to enable merchants with QR Ph

May 03, 2021

DIGITAL financial services leader PayMaya is the first financial technology firm in the country to adopt QR Ph for merchants, the national quick response (QR) code standard for consumer-to-business payments launched by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on April 30.

With PayMaya's rollout of QR Ph to its merchant partners, businesses can easily accept cashless and contactless payments not just from a PayMaya wallet user but also from any accountholder of QR Ph participating banks and other e-wallets.

“Today marks another milestone in our mission to build a Cashless Philippines as PayMaya becomes the first fintech company to ...

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Brown secures NHRA history in Atlanta with win

May 03, 2021

Antron Brown snared his fifth career victory at the Atlanta Dragway on Sunday, defeating reigning champion Steve Torrence in the NHRA Southern Nationals.

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Burns wins by 3 at Valspar for first PGA Tour title

May 03, 2021

Sam Burns said his victory Sunday in the Valspar Championship -- which gave him his first PGA Tour title -- made him realize he doesn't have to play perfect golf to win. "I was trying to do too much," he said of previous close calls atop the leaderboard.

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Burnham Ks 14 in 5th no-no in Seton Hall history

May 03, 2021

The senior left-hander threw 128 pitches and walked four in Seton Hll's first solo no-no since Zach Prendergast's gem against Villanova in 2017.

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Weir wins 1st senior title when Daly hits into water

May 03, 2021

Former Masters champion Mike Weir won his first PGA Tour Champions event Sunday when he held steady with pars down the stretch for a 4-under 68 and let John Daly made the last mistake in the Insperity Invitational.

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Philippines protests Chinese Coast Guard’s actions against PCG

May 03, 2021

THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has protested the shadowing, blocking, dangerous maneuver and radio challenges by the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) of Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels conducting legitimate maritime patrols and training exercises in the vicinity of Bajo de Masinloc on April 24 to 25, 2021.

It has also protested the incessant, illegal, prolonged, and increasing presence of Chinese fishing vessels and maritime militia vessels in Philippine maritime zones.

In a statement issued Monday, May 3, 2021, DFA stressed that China has no law enforcement rights in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG), which is part of the ...

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Philippines protests Chinese Coast Guard’s actions against PCG

May 03, 2021

THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has protested the shadowing, blocking, dangerous maneuver and radio challenges by the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) of Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels conducting legitimate maritime patrols and training exercises in the vicinity of Bajo de Masinloc on April 24 to 25, 2021.

It has also protested the incessant, illegal, prolonged, and increasing presence of Chinese fishing vessels and maritime militia vessels in Philippine maritime zones.

In a statement issued Monday, May 3, 2021, DFA stressed that China has no law enforcement rights in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG), which is part of the ...

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Chromebookで解説動画も作れる! スクショと録画機能を解説【Chromebookかんたん使いこなし術】

May 03, 2021

 4回にわたってChromebookとそのOS「Chrome OS」の使いこなしを解説する本特集。第2回となる今回は、「Chrome OS」でスクリーンショットを撮影する方法を詳説する。デスクトップ画面の様子を撮影し、画像ファイルとして保存するスクリーンショット機能は、面白いシーンやお気に入りの場面を残しておきたいだけではなく、エラーや不具合に遭遇したり、使い方がわからないので詳しい人に聞きたい場合にも役立つ。最近の「Chrome OS」にはスクリーンショットを動画として記録する機能も追加されているので、実況動画を作成することも可能だ。併せて活用したい。

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6 cars out of IndyCar at Texas after opening crash

May 03, 2021

The crash caused a lot of debris, and the race did not go green again until the 20th lap.

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「Microsoft Edge 90」で7件の脆弱性が修正/v90.0.818.51に更新されているかをチェック

May 03, 2021

 米Microsoftは4月29日(現地時間)、「Microsoft Edge」の最新安定(Stable)版v90.0.818.51を公開した。脆弱性に対処したセキュリティアップデートとなっている。

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Ramos-Vinolas, 33, rallies to win Estoril Open

May 03, 2021

Albert Ramos-Vinolas triumphed again on clay to win his third ATP title. He is 16-5 on clay, the best record on the surface this season.

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