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BARMM launches social services programs online portal
BARMM launches social services programs online portal.....»»
Unilab launches hub for health policy issues
Unilab Foundation recently launched the Unilab Center for Health Policy to serve as a venue for stakeholders to examine health policy issues.....»»
Suspek sa paglungkab sa meat shop mihimakak
Suspek sa paglungkab sa meat shop mihimakak.....»»
Greenwich Inspires Filipinos to Create More Authentic Meaningful Connections, Launches ‘Sarap to Feel G’ Campaign
Greenwich, one of the country’s leading homegrown pizza and pasta makers, is embarking on a massive campaign this year to inspire millions of Filipinos to create more genuine, meaningful connections with each other. The campaign is anchored on having more experiences inspired by authenticity and real “feel-good” togetherness made possible by incredible, great-tasting food. This […].....»»
Golden Haven launches international campaign for OFWs
Golden Haven, the country’s leading memorial park developer, has launched its GO! International campaign, a groundbreaking initiative that aims to help overseas Filipino workers secure their financial future......»»
Southeast Asian Police, Prosecutors Join Forces to Fight Scamdemic
Bangkok - Police and prosecutors across Southeast Asia are forging new ways of working together to thwart and pursue the sprawling criminal networks behind the online scam centers that have quickly taken root in the region, experts involved in the effort have told VOA.In a few short years, scamming hubs bilking billions of dollars out of victims across the globe have set up shop in Cambodia, Laos, the Philippine.....»»
Southeast Asian Police, Prosecutors Join Forces to Fight Scamdemic
Bangkok - Police and prosecutors across Southeast Asia are forging new ways of working together to thwart and pursue the sprawling criminal networks behind the online scam centers that have quickly taken root in the region, experts involved in the effort have told VOA.In a few short years, scamming hubs bilking billions of dollars out of victims across the globe have set up shop in Cambodia, Laos, the Philippine.....»»
DFA launches e-Apostille service; first in Asean region
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs Office of Consular Affairs (DFA – OCA) announced that it launched an e-Apostille service for civil registry documents. DFA said the system will allow the public to apply online for e-documents and e-Apostilles from the Philippine Statistics Agency (PSA) without having to appear in both offices. Foreign Affairs.....»»
BI launches anti-fraud section at DIA to detect fake docs
BI launches anti-fraud section at DIA to detect fake docs.....»»
Sharon Cuneta to launch online shop for pre-loved clothes
“Megastar” Sharon Cuneta dispelled rumors that she does not repeat her clothes......»»
DOH launches intensified campaign vs measles
A renewed and intensified vaccination campaign against measles has been launched by the Department of Health......»»
Addressing the Philippines’ 2024 Threat Landscape: Kaspersky Launches KUMA Platform
To help Filipino businesses and organizations stay safe in cyberspace while embracing digitalization, Kaspersky announces today the launch of Kaspersky Unified Monitoring and Analysis Platform (KUMA), its integrated software solution that includes a set of functions for security information and event monitoring and management. The Philippines is expected to continue its double-digit growth towards $35B […].....»»
Rally outside UN calls for Hamas to release hostages
Hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the United Nations on Sunday demanding the release of hostages seized by Hamas during the Islamist group's bloody attack on Israel. The protest on the square outside the UN's Palais des Nations headquarters in Geneva was organized by the Voice for Freedom coalition, bringing together several Christian Zionist organizing committees. The gathering therefore had a religious tone, with chants and slogans intermingled with prayers and psalms. The demonstration was the culmination of a visit to Geneva by the families of several of those missing since the Hamas attack. They met with Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, and UN human rights chief Volker Turk. Many demonstrators waved Israeli flags or wore them around their shoulders, or held posters featuring pictures of missing Israelis, including children. Some wore T-shirts that said "Set them free", and held placards reading: "Never again is NOW", "Innocent life is non-negotiable" and "Children aren't bargaining chips". Leon Meijer, president of Christians for Israel International, urged the UN Human Rights Council to "work for the release of the hostages", saying: "Save the lives of those who can still be saved". Multiple demonstrations Hamas militants stormed into Israel from the Gaza Strip on October 7 and killed at least 1,400 people, mostly civilians who were shot, mutilated or burnt to death on the first day of the raid, according to Israeli officials. It was the worst attack on civilians in Israel's history. Israel says more than 200 hostages were abducted by the militants. More than 4,600 Palestinians, mainly civilians, have been killed across the Gaza Strip in relentless Israeli bombardments in retaliation for the attacks by the Palestinian Islamist militant group, according to the latest toll from the Hamas health ministry in Gaza. Several demonstrations have been held in Switzerland, some pro-Palestinian and others in solidarity with Israel. Three days after the Hamas attack, Zurich's Jewish community organized a demonstration in support of Israel, bringing together several hundred people. A demonstration in Lausanne brought together 4,500 to 5,000 people to demand an immediate end to Israel's bombardment of the Gaza Strip, while around 6,000 pro-Palestinian protesters rallied in Geneva last Saturday. Zurich has since decided to ban any gatherings relating to the Middle East, while Basel decided to ban all gatherings this weekend. The UN human rights office said Friday that blanket bans on peaceful assemblies were disproportionate. States "must not unduly restrict participation and debate, or critical commentary about the conflict, of expressions of solidarity with Israelis or Palestinians", spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani told a media briefing in Geneva. "Any restrictions on the right to peaceful assembly must be based on law, and necessary for and proportionate to the risks, such as national security, public safety or public order," she said. The post Rally outside UN calls for Hamas to release hostages appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
In the wake of ‘Egay’
Like a little tin roof against a strong gust of wind, our notions of preparedness in times of calamity are often blown away for various reasons. When “Yolanda” (Haiyan) caused so much destruction in 2013, they said it was because nobody really knew what a storm surge was. Meanwhile, Typhoon “Odette” (Rai) in 2021, packing winds of up to 260 kilometers per hour, flattened Siargao. It was later described as the “strongest storm to hit Mindanao in 10 years.” Prone as we are to cyclones, is it fair to say it is still ill-preparedness that worsens the damage and loss during typhoons? July being National Disaster Resilience Month, we may as well examine where we are in the realm of disaster preparedness and rehabilitation. “Yolanda’s” wrath caused the death of 6,300 and damage of about P101 billion, sources say. The government “had to spend some P559.86 billion for rehabilitation and recovery.” “Odette” meanwhile, took the lives of over 400 people and did damage worth P51.8 billion. It was the 15th storm to hit the country that year. At one time or another, parts of the calamity-prone Philippines get hit and suffer damage that takes billions of pesos and a long time to reverse. In the a ftermath, we identify areas for disaster preparedness that may yet be improved. And what came out after the most recent typhoon slammed into the northern Philippines? Super Typhoon “Egay” (Doksuri) hit provinces “with ferocious wind and rain, displacing nearly 16,000 villagers,” reports said. As usual, floods rose and electric posts fell, causing power outages. And, as usual, too, the aid came to the affected families, as temporary as the rains that soaked them and the winds that blew away their homes and livelihood. There are always funds for calamities, after all, and for “Egay,” this was more than P173 million. MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute), a “pioneer in scholarly, open access publishing” based in Basel, Switzerland, defines disaster preparedness as “a set of steps taken to guarantee that the resources needed for a successful response are accessible before a disaster happens or that the resources can be accessed quickly when disaster strikes.” The response, for the most part, is the most obvious sign of improvement. Where it took hours for rescue teams to arrive due to logistical nightmares in decades past, now our teams are ready and able to save more lives. Evacuations are often done in advance following prior warnings from the agencies concerned for local governments to mobilize. What is unfortunate about super typhoons hitting agricultural areas is that farms and crops take months to recover from the extensive damage. The power supply is another matter that, when cut off because of storms, worsens the situation for victims of calamities in affected areas, sometimes for days. Why do we have electric posts all over the country that only get toppled by strong winds barreling in the months of July to September? Impassable roads and bridges, too, cause delays and inconvenience in places razed by typhoons. Public Works and Highways can only manage infrastructure issues, but when it comes to soil erosion that causes landslides, for example, or shrinking mangroves that would have protected coastal towns from floods – well, that is Environment and Natural Resources. Government can keep creating agencies and bodies to handle risk reduction and disaster management, but in the end, what will save more people and lessen the overall impact of harsh calamities is a concerted effort from all sectors, all departments, and agencies, performing their duties consistently even before disasters come rolling in. Sometimes strong winds cannot uproot stronger roots. The post In the wake of ‘Egay’ appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Groups Urge Philippines to Ratify Agreement vs. Toxic Waste Trade Following Thailand s Ratification
8 June 2023, Quezon City. Environmental health and justice groups lauded the Government of Thailand for joining the global efforts to control unwanted imports of hazardous waste and other wastes by ratifying the Basel Convention Ban Amendment.Thailand accepted the amendment in March 2023, becoming the 102.....»»
Aboitiz helps MSMEs improve governance
Conglomerate Aboitiz Group expressed on 12 May its commitment to support micro, small and medium enterprises or MSMEs as it joined the “Business Round Table: Strengthening Good Governance in the Supply Chain.” Representing the group during the panel discussion was Aboitiz Equity Ventures chief sustainability and reputation officer Ginggay Hontiveros. The roundtable was organized by the Global Compact Network Philippines, the Basel Institute of Governance, and the Asia Institute of Management Ramon V. Del Rosario Sr. Center for Social Responsibility. The gathering explored the vital role of corporate governance, business integrity, and their profound linkages with sustainability in the context of supply chain management. The panel focused on key challenges faced by larger companies when entering new markets or new business partners. Enabling environment pushed They also deliberated on ways in which companies can foster an enabling environment for MSMEs within their supply chain, as well as highlighting the support needed by MSMEs to elevate their standards of integrity and promote fair business practices. The Aboitiz Group has been at the forefront of the GCNP Prosperity Pillar, an initiative that focuses on MSME recovery and resilience in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. As Aboitiz undergoes its Great Transformation to become the Philippines’ first Techglomerate, its innovative growth strategy has provided a wealth of experiences and insights for enterprises large and small to take in. The post Aboitiz helps MSMEs improve governance appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Probe export of lead scraps from used car batteries — FPI
The Federation of Philippine Industries has exposed the illegal export of lead scraps from used car batteries and called for its investigation by the government. “As a matter of policy, export of hazardous wastes like lead scrap and ULAB (used lead-acid batteries) is not allowed when the country of origin has the capability to recycle them. In the case of lead scrap and ULAB, we have Evergreen Environmental Resources Inc., which operates state-of-the-art recycling facilities for ULABs in Bulacan,” FPI chairperson Dr. Jesus Arranza said. Arranza added that Republic Act 6969 or the “Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990” and its implementing rules outlined in Department Administrative Order 2013-22 of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources prohibit such export. He added that the export of scrap lead, a hazardous waste, goes against the 1989 Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal which the country has ratified. Citing data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the FPI chair said the Philippines exported around 8,500 tons of lead waste and scrap from January to August 2022. However, there are no record of whether these exported lead scraps are in the form of ULABs or were merely separated from used auto batteries. Since scrap lead is mostly obtained from ULABs, Arranza said illegal exporters managed to get their hands on a big volume of old car batteries. Using the PSA data as a basis, these illegal exporters are probably collecting around 500,000 pieces of ULAB at an average weight of 15 kilograms per unit, he said. “We don’t know how these exporters are handling and dismantling their ULABs, which are hazardous wastes. What have they done to the plastic components and the acid, did they just throw them into the trash or bodies of water?” Arranza asked. Also, local recyclers like EERI and their customers are being deprived of materials to make their operations more viable. Arranza said he finds it alarming that the PSA has actual data on lead scrap exports when the DENR has not issued export clearance to any company for lead scrap. The DENR stressed that there is no way the agency would approve any application for lead scrap export clearance. “If there is no clearance from the DENR, how did these shipments manage to slip through the Bureau of Customs and even get reflected in the PSA export data? Also, how come there is no record from the DENR and Department of Trade Industry of who these exporters are?” Arranza asked. With this, Arranza said this illegal practice should be jointly investigated by the BoC, DENR, DTI and other concerned agencies. He said the FPI and its members are ready to contribute their resources and inputs to the investigation. The post Probe export of lead scraps from used car batteries — FPI appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
YouTuber Badel Manadil ‘feeling betrayed’ matapos nakawan ng empleyado
“TRUST is like a cup of tea. Once broken, It’s very hard to repair.” ‘Yan ang caption ng Youtuber na si Basel Manadil sa kanyang latest vlog matapos siyang nakawan ng kanyang empleyado sa kanyang negosyo. Bukod sa pagiging vlogger at restaurant owner, si Basel ay mas kilala bilang si “The Hungry Syrian Wanderer’ sa […] The post YouTuber Badel Manadil ‘feeling betrayed’ matapos nakawan ng empleyado appeared first on Bandera......»»
Vlogger The Hungry Syrian Wanderer is now a proud Filipino citizen
Content creator Basel Manadil, popularly known as The Hungry Syrian Wanderer, revealed that he is now a Filipino citizen. .....»»
Bangko Sentral receives positive assessment on 27 out of 29 Basel core principles
The bank secrecy laws and the lack of power of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to supervise parent companies and their affiliate banks continue to present a hindrance to its effective supervision of financial institutions, according to a report by the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank......»»