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TikTok Shop Launches TikTok Shop Business School to Help Digitize Filipino Entrepreneurs
TikTok Shop launched TikTok Shop Business School, a comprehensive one-day program for Filipino entrepreneurs that aims to equip them with the skills to grow their businesses in the digital sphere. The full-day program, which 50 TikTok Shop entrepreneurs attended, was comprised of master classes on Corporate Strategy and Business Model with Kim Lato, Founder and […].....»»
9 Negros Occidental LGUs cancel classes due to high heat index
Nine local government units in Negros Occidental have canceled classes in public and private elementary and high schools for two days following reports of high heat indexes......»»
Bomb threat forces Batangas State University to hold classes virtually
Students from a university in the province of Batangas were forced to evacuate after authorities received a recent bomb threat......»»
Bomb scare hits 4 schools in Laguna
Bomb threats sent through social media disrupted classes in four public schools in San Pedro, Laguna on Monday......»»
EDITORIAL - Disruptive threats
Schools suspended classes and work was disrupted in government agencies that were hit by bomb threats yesterday in Metro Manila, several provinces in Luzon and in Cebu......»»
Classes resume at MSU
A week after a bomb attack killed four persons and wounded dozens of others during a Catholic mass at the Mindanao State University in Marawi, students returned to classes yesterday amid tight security and heightened police and military presence......»»
Bomb threat disrupts classes
Classes in all schools and colleges in Pangil town in this province were suspended after an elementary school received a bomb threat yesterday morning......»»
School bomb threat a hoax
Anti-Cyber Crime operatives of the Quezon City Police District are now digging deep to the identities on who threatened to bomb the San Francisco National High School early Monday morning. QCPD Director P/Brig. Gen. Red Maranan said that those would be found liable on making the threat will surely go to jail because of Presidential Decree No. 1727 that penalizes “malicious dissemination of false information or the willful making of any threat concerning bombs, explosives or any similar device or means of destruction.” Maranan told the DAILY TRIBUNE that this came after a teacher noticed a Facebook account which posted a bomb threat at 6:23 a.m., prompting school officials to alert the police. Another person sought the assistance of the QCPD and requested for an explosive ordnance disposal team to conduct the operation. Maranan immediately dispatched the concerned units. Morning classes in the said school were suspended for the day following the threat. Maranan said the threat turned out be a hoax after their bomb squad cleared the school premises from explosive materials “We file cases against those responsible,” Maranan said, as he vowed that the Anti-Cybercrime Group will have the identities of the perpetrator in due time, and warned others who plan to do the same scheme. The post School bomb threat a hoax appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
QC school bomb threat a hoax — QCPD chief
Anti-cybercrime operatives of the Quezon City Police District are now digging deep into the identities of those who threatened to bomb the San Francisco National High School early Monday morning. QCPD Director P/Brig. Gen. Red Maranan said that those who would be found liable for making the threat would surely go to jail because Presidential Decree No. 1727 penalizes "malicious dissemination of false information or the willful making of any threat concerning bombs, explosives or any similar device or means of destruction." Maranan told the Daily Tribune that this came after a teacher noticed a Facebook account, posted a bomb threat at 6:23 a.m., prompting school officials to alert the police. Another person sought the assistance of the QCPD and requested an explosive ordnance disposal team to conduct the operation. Maranan immediately dispatched the concerned units. Morning classes in the said school were suspended for the day following the threat. Maranan added that the threat turned out to be a hoax after their bomb squad cleared the school premises of explosive materials 'Kinakasuhan talaga natin yum mga ganyan at ikinukulong," Maranan said, as he vowed that the anti-cybercrime group will have the identities of the perpetrator in due time. The post QC school bomb threat a hoax — QCPD chief appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
MUP pension takeaways
In every fiscal year, there should be nothing extraordinarily appropriated for the sole benefit of military and uniformed personnel, active or retired. The MUP’s number of pensioner-beneficiaries has already breached the 120,000 mark and counting. The 2023 allocation of P139.51 billion for their pensions alone bleeds government coffers dry; its budgetary impact further depletes public funds for the rest of state workers, active or retired — outside of the MUP universe. When the finance secretary referred to the pension issue as the “elephant in the room” but nowhere in the President’s State of the Nation Address was mention made of an overhaul of the system, this could be construed by cynics as axiomatic of a lack of political will. Instead, the “game theory” model conveniently adopted by the present dispensation is to do nothing for fear that a financial embargo might stir up a hornet’s nest. Must every president, in effect, “babysit” the military, police, and other armed services in a quid pro quo? Have we become what in the mind of Samuel Huntington is a praetorian society that “shirks” the much-vaunted state policy that “civilian authority is at all times supreme over the military?” What about the implied mandate or reach (if any) of the Civil Service Commission over the military, police, uniformed service? What has happened to the notion that no government employee — more so civilian — should be left behind within the purview of a level-playing field? What about the sacred aim of a “salary standardization law” if there is a Great Cultural Divide between the military and the civilian sectors of the government bureaucracy where two classes with the same salary grades have astronomically different compensation packages — retirement or pension-wise? Insofar as the “fiscal collapse” the finance secretary warned against if no pragmatic move would put an end to this MUP dilemma, it remains a time bomb waiting to explode. It could luminously reach a point where the President would be confronted with “lifeboat ethics” or that moral quandary of whom to give up to save another. Whoever reduced the President to the dog that caught the car doesn’t cut it, either. When typhoon “Egay” caused “agri damage” that soared to P4.5 billion, hit 181 cities and municipalities, and affected 142,000 farmers and fishers in nine regions, methinks covering the damage of 30 “Typhoon Egays” should be as easy as paying MUPs over P140 billion a year. What this mathematical comparison illustrates is the disturbing fact that government can hardly allocate even a measly amount for natural calamities affecting communities, agriculture, infrastructure. There ought to be a philosophical approach to resolving the MUP paradox by identifying the proximate cause of the problem and reverting back to the original scheme at parity with the larger body of government workers or employees in the civilian bureaucracy. There must be a future-proof review as to why the salaries of MUPs and retirees were doubled during the term of the President’s predecessor toward possibly reverting such “political payoff” back to the old configuration. In the altar of public service delivery, the role of the MUP is not unique. For their parochial and arrogant argument of serving at the risk of life and limb to hold true, they must add more meat on that bone. It’s the greatest anomaly of all time for the national budget to have to allocate for MUP pensions some P300 billion for 2024. Note that the allocation for the pension of civilian government employees was only P1.15 billion in 2017 and P1.6 billion in 2022. If we have some 1.7 million government employees inclusive of military/uniformed personnel, it’s obvious who gets more than the lion’s share of the budget pie. An “insane” 1 percent of MUP payouts is a drop in the bucket. Please draw the sword to cut this Gordian knot! Or shop for other best-practice pension plans. The post MUP pension takeaways appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bomb scare disrupts elementary classes in Davao
An unverified bomb scare spread through Facebook Thursday morning disrupted classes in Santa Ana Central Elementary School and caused panic among parents and guardians of schoolchildren......»»
Beauty beyond the brush
Nix Soriano, a well-known makeup artist in the Philippines, described her amazing career transition from being a nursing graduate to pursuing her genuine passion for makeup artistry. The chief hair and makeup artist of Nix Institute of Beauty, in an interview with the Daily Tribune, disclosed that after finishing her nursing degree and passing the board examinations, she found herself at a crossroads. When the recession was at its worst in 2010, her grandma encouraged her to put off her travel plans to the United States and suggested that she stay in the Philippines until things got better economically. This is when Nix’s interest in makeup really began to blossom. As she and her business partners worked on commercials and other audiovisual projects, Soriano became interested in putting on makeup. She often found herself stepping in as a last-minute makeup artist when emergencies or cancellations occurred. Recognizing her talent and passion for the craft, she decided to pursue formal training in makeup artistry. “Sometimes I would step in at the last minute like your makeup artist or last-minute cancel makeup. So, from there I took up classes.” Nix went to classes to improve her abilities after realizing how much she loved beauty and makeup. She witnessed a growing demand for makeup services, not only among celebrities and beauty queens but also individuals attending parties and weddings. Observing the delight and confidence it gave, Soriano’s excitement for makeup artistry intensified. [caption id="attachment_136766" align="aligncenter" width="525"] NIX Soriano, chief hair and makeup artist of Nix Institute of Beauty.[/caption] She set out to provide budding beauty artists in the Philippines access to reasonable but thorough training after seeing the large expenses needed for cosmetics workshops overseas. Transitioning from nursing to makeup artistry wasn’t without its challenges. Initially, Nix faced skepticism from her loved ones, including her then-boyfriend, now husband. They questioned her decision, pointing out alternative companies that would have generated greater profits. But it was obvious that she had found her real purpose because of her consistent joy and enthusiasm for makeup artistry. “I can’t imagine myself doing something I’m not happy with. It’s not that I’m not happy with nursing but this makes me more happy,” she said. As her career was established, renowned pageants and productions were drawn to her talent and commitment. She rose to prominence as the preferred makeup artist for illustrious occasions like Miss Universe Philippines. Nix’s talent went beyond pageantry; in addition, she catered to weddings and worked on side jobs for advertising and commercial shoots. She founded the Nix Institute of Beauty to broaden the reach of her expertise and provide accessibility to cosmetics courses. She set out to provide budding beauty artists in the Philippines access to reasonable but thorough training after seeing the large expenses connected with cosmetics workshops overseas. Nix believes that creating a solid foundation for makeup artistry requires starting with the fundamentals. “We start with the fundamentals of makeup because I’m a firm believer that if you know the fundamentals, if you know the basics kahit paikot-ikutin ka, kaya mo ayusin (even if you get turned around and around, you can handle it),” she explained. The Nix Institute of Beauty has seen a diverse range of students, including both females and males. Even photographers enroll to enhance their skills in makeup for editorial shoots. It takes pride in fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages creativity and helps students understand the theory behind their art. Even though Soriano’s path has had its fair share of lessons learned and minor setbacks, she is still passionate about what she does. She wants to continuously grow and deliver outstanding results while acknowledging that mistakes do occur as a real professional. She reflected on how it all began with Global Asian Models, and shared her journey, starting as the makeup team for Rabiya Mateo, Beatrice Gomez, Celeste Cortesi, and finally the newly-minted Miss Universe Philippines Michelle Dee. “It’s a rollercoaster talaga, but it’s a proud moment for me.” The Nix Institute of Beauty is a team of skilled hair and makeup professionals who are dedicated to empowering individuals to embrace their individuality and their own sense of beauty. They provide lessons and hair and makeup services all around the Philippines. The team’s mission is to give clients treasured experiences and memories while also acting as mentors for rising business professionals. The post Beauty beyond the brush appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bomb threats disrupt classes
Classes in four schools in Mulanay, Quezon were suspended yesterday due to bomb threats......»»
G7 to squeeze Russia, weigh risk of China’s ‘economic coercion’
G7 leaders arrived in Hiroshima, Japan, on Thursday to weigh tighter sanctions on Russia and protections against China's "economic coercion", surrounded by reminders about the harrowing cost of war. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is hosting leaders from six other wealthy democracies in his hometown -- a city synonymous with nuclear destruction and now peppered with peace monuments. Leaders including US President Joe Biden will try over three days to forge a united front on Russia and China, where the allies' interests do not always neatly align. Biden's delicate diplomatic offensive in Asia hit a bump even before Air Force One left US soil: A domestic budget row forced him to cancel stops in Papua New Guinea and Australia. He arrived in Hiroshima Thursday, becoming just the second US president after Barack Obama to visit a city levelled by his country's "Little Boy" atomic bomb. Russia's 15-month-old invasion of Ukraine will top the agenda when the G7 summit gets underway Friday, after a new spate of aerial attacks on Kyiv and a long winter of grinding warfare in Bakhmut and other frontline towns. "We stand up for the shared values including supporting the people of Ukraine as they defend their sovereign territory and holding Russia accountable for its brutal aggression," Biden said as he met Kishida Thursday. The United States and its allies have poured weaponry into Ukraine to stall the Russian advance, but a long-anticipated spring counteroffensive by Kyiv's forces has yet to materialize. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to address the group by video link. US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said leaders would discuss battlefield developments and tightening a sanctions regime that, according to official statistics, caused Russia's economy to contract a further 1.9 percent last quarter. G7 nations have already adopted sanctions on Russian banks and military firms, and placed price caps on Russian crude. Discussions are expected on tighter enforcement, and new measures on a range of goods, including Moscow's roughly $5 billion annual trade in diamonds. Nuclear shadow Putin's repeated threats to turn the Ukraine conflict nuclear have been roundly condemned by G7 leaders and dismissed by some commentators as little more than an attempt to shake European and American resolve. But a leaders' visit to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park on Friday is likely to pull those threats into sharper focus. The bombing on 6 August 1945 obliterated Hiroshima, claimed an estimated 140,000 lives and forever changed the world. Kishida wants to use the summit to press his guests -- nuclear powers Britain, France and the United States -- to commit to transparency on stockpiles and arsenal reductions. But expectations for a breakthrough are low. 'Economic coercion' Summit discussions on China are expected to focus on efforts to insulate G7 economies from potential economic blackmail, by diversifying supply chains and markets. In disputes with countries from Australia to Canada, President Xi Jinping's administration has shown a willingness to block, tax or hamper trade with little warning or explanation. White House official Sullivan said leaders were expected to decry this "economic coercion" and work to bridge transatlantic differences about how to engage with China. Washington has taken an aggressive approach, blocking China's access to the most advanced semiconductors and the equipment to make them, and has pressed Japan and the Netherlands to follow suit. But European policymakers -- most notably those in Berlin and Paris -- are keen to make sure that "de-risking" does not mean shattering ties with China, one of the world's largest markets. "This G7 is not an anti-Chinese G7," an adviser to French President Emmanuel Macron told journalists before the summit. "We have a positive message for China, which is that we are ready to cooperate on condition that we negotiate together," the adviser added. Host Japan is also keen to talk to developing nations that have been wooed by Chinese investment, with leaders from India, Brazil and Indonesia among those invited by Kishida to Hiroshima. Evidence of Beijing's growing economic and diplomatic clout was on display Thursday in the former imperial capital Xi'an. There, Xi is hosting the leaders of five Central Asian countries that were once seen as firmly in Moscow's orbit but are increasingly drawn to Beijing. The post G7 to squeeze Russia, weigh risk of China’s ‘economic coercion’ appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
19 schools suspend F2F classes due to extreme heat
TACLOBAN CITY — At least 19 local schools have suspended full face-to-face classes due to extreme heat, the Department of Education regional office said. The said schools switched to modular, online and a blended modular and F2F classes to lessen the time spent in schools, according to DepEd. Jazmin Calzita, DepEd regional information officer, said five of the 13 schools districts under DepEd-8 have granted flexibility of holding the classes for the 19 schools -– four in Ormoc City, four in Baybay City, three in Tacloban City, six in Biliran and two in Leyte. Except for the three schools in Tacloban City, which has shifted to a blended in-person and modular learning, all the 16 schools have adopted modular distance learning, she added. Six more schools in Tacloban City will shift to modular learning starting next week. Social media posts in recent weeks showed cases of fainting among teachers and students as well as incidence of epistaxis or nose bleeding on children due to extreme heat. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration station in Tacloban City has consistently monitored a temperature of above 40 degrees Celsius in some times of the day during the weekdays since Monday. Calzita said DepEd Order 37 issued in 2022 allows school heads to cancel F2F classes due to natural calamities, disasters and human-induced hazards to ensure learning continuity as long as learning competencies and objectives are met. She said that in lieu of classroom classes, the school may opt for modular distance learning. She added that this was emphasized during the regional management committee meeting to the schools division superintendents. “The principal or school heads are also reminded of their authority and responsibility to suspend in-person classes and switch to alternative delivery modes (of learning) amid extreme heat, especially if the situation already puts the students’ health and safety at risk,” she said. The post 19 schools suspend F2F classes due to extreme heat appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
LGUs cancel classes due to LPA, blackout
Some local government units suspended classes yesterday either due to inclement weather or a scheduled power interruption......»»
DepEd allows distance learning amid extreme heat
The Department of Education has reminded heads of public and private schools nationwide that they have the authority to suspend or cancel in-person classes and instead implement modular distance learning modes amid extreme heat during summer months......»»
Bomb scare hits Quezon City school
A hoax terror attack and an unattended bag disrupted classes at a school in Quezon City yesterday......»»
Bomb scare hits Taguig school
Classes at a school in Taguig City were suspended yesterday following a hoax bomb threat......»»
Environmental defenders found after reported abduction in Pangasinan
Reports said that Dangla and Tiong were “severely mauled and dragged” into a waiting vehicle on Sunday evening in Barangay Polo, San Carlos City......»»