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Solon bats for expansion of motorcycle taxis outside Metro Manila
A House lawmaker has voiced his support for expanding the government's allotment of motorcycle taxis outside Metro Manila as the Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board is set to greenlight the participation of more players in its pilot study......»»
Stop motorcycle taxi expansion, Marcos urged
Various transport groups yesterday appealed to President Marcos to stop the expansion of motorcycle taxis in Metro Manila amid the impending decision of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board o authorize several companies as players in the pilot study......»»
Arsenio Balisacan: A marathoner and economic planner
National Economic and Development Authority Secretary Arsenio Balisacan, a long distance runner, initially thought the Vancouver Marathon last year would be his last. .....»»
Top 10 e-commerce sites in the Philippines 2019 - ASEAN UP
With a dynamic economy and a large population proficient with digital technologies, the Philippines is a fast-growing market for e-commerce in Southeast Asia. Several websites and digital applications are already fighting for market share, with global, regional and national players. The growing connectivity of the Philippines, rapidly overcoming the countrys infrastructure difficulties, enable more and Continue reading &q.....»»
Balamban site is for road project, not Capitol bldg – Gwen
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The cleared site in Barangay Cambuhawe, Balamban, in western Cebu, is not for the new Capitol building, but for nationally funded road projects. Cebu Provincial Governor Gwen Garcia made this clarification after photos of a deforested mountain in Balamban, initially thought to be the site development of the new Capitol building,.....»»
Why Trump May Benefit from Truth Social Stock Market Merger
A recent study has shed light on the negative effects of excessive screen time on children’s development. Researchers have found that children who spend extended.....»»
Books, greens & unfinished business
I recently had lunch with very busy insurance executives and since the topic was about insurance, I raised the question on how prepared were they for retirement or even semi-retirement. Of course, NO ONE, not a single one, had really entertained the thought or been working on the inevitable......»»
Asian Study Reveals Endocrine-disrupting Chemicals Found in Personal Care Products from the Philippines
In a press briefing in time for the observance of World Consumer Rights Month, BAN Toxics, a chemical and waste management NGO, discloses the findings of recent laboratory testing indicating the presence of parabens, triclosan, and triclocarban, classified as endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), in personal care products sold in the country. The result underscores potential health risks for.....»»
One of world’s largest icebergs drifting beyond Antarctic waters
LONDON — One of the world’s largest icebergs is drifting beyond Antarctic waters, after being grounded for more than three decades, according to the British Antarctic Survey. The iceberg, known as A23a, split from the Antarctic’s Filchner Ice Shelf in 1986. But it became stuck to the ocean floor and had remained for many years.....»»
Icebreaker to the rescue
An Australian icebreaker is sailing to Antarctica on Sunday to evacuate a sick researcher in a remote station of the icy continent. The RSV Nuyina was dispatched last week from Tasmania to Casey station, some 3,443 kilometers away, the Australian Antarctic Program said. The researcher “requires specialist medical assessment and care in Australia for a developing medical condition,” an AAP spokesperson said. The name of the condition was not given. The ship has a top speed of around 16 knots, meaning the rescue could take several days. The Nuyina was equipped with helicopters on board to help the evacuation effort, the spokesperson said in a statement Saturday. WITH AFP The post Icebreaker to the rescue appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Friends with benefits
The Philippines and Argentina reaffirmed their enduring friendship during the 5th Bilateral Consultation Meeting held in Manila earlier this year, the first in-person meeting since the start of the pandemic. DFA Undersecretary for Bilateral Relations and Asean Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro and her Argentine counterpart, Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Foreign Policy Claudio Javier Rozencwaig, chaired and led their respective delegations to the meeting. [caption id="attachment_155214" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Undersecretaries Lazaro and Rozencwaig.[/caption] The two sides held robust discussions on an agenda that included bilateral trade relations, regional and global developments, exchanges in the maritime sphere, as well as cooperation in the agricultural, scientific and cultural fields. Undersecretaries Lazaro and Rozencwaig underscored the importance of elevating bilateral relations by embracing a more diverse, forward-looking cooperation agenda. Included here is Argentina’s willingness to share its considerable expertise in agricultural technology and experience in nuclear energy, being the first Latin American country to develop its own commercial nuclear energy reactor in the 1970s. For its part, the Philippine side gave a broad briefing on the various incentives given to foreign companies looking to establish an investment presence in the country’s economic zones. At least two Argentine companies already have operations in the Philippines. A highlight of the BCM was the signing of two important agreements—a memorandum of understanding between the Philippine Space Agency and the Argentine National Commission on Space Activities on Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space; and the renewal of an agreement on cultural cooperation. PhilSA Director General Joel Marciano signed the MoU on behalf of the Philippines, while Lazaro initialed the exchange of notes on the renewal of the agreement on cultural cooperation, in the presence of NCCA Chair Victorino Mapa Manalo. The two sides also took the opportunity to discuss regional and global issues such as developments in the South China Sea and the Antarctic region, as well as relations between the United States and China. They spoke about the importance of the multilateral sphere and areas of possible cooperation in terms of the Philippines’ and Argentina’s respective candidatures in the UN system. Lazaro sought Argentina’s support for the Philippines’ bid for a non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council for the term 2027 to 2028. Rozencwaig touched on Argentina’s presidency of Mercosur. Other members of the Philippine delegation to the meeting included high-level representatives from the Film Development Council of the Philippines, the Department of Science and Technology, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority, and the Department of Agriculture. The BCM is an important platform for discussing issues of common concern, finding ways to enhance existing cooperation, and charting the course for future engagements. This particular meeting comes at a time when both the Philippines and Argentina prepare to celebrate 75 years of formal diplomatic relations in August this year. The next BCM is expected to be held in Buenos Aires in 2025. During his visit to Manila, Rozencwaig also delivered a presentation (“Argentina and the Philippines in the Current International Context”) under the prestigious Mabini Dialogue format of the DFA-Foreign Service Institute. Professor Aries Arugay, Chair of the UP-Diliman Political Science Department, served as reactor for the lecture. The post Friends with benefits appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Godzilla Returns: Netflix Announces 2021 New Anime Series Godzilla Singular Point
Netflix announces an all new original anime series Godzilla Singular Point featuring a brand new cast and original story. The new series is set to premiere globally on Netflix in 2021. Singular Point, from director Atsushi Takahashi (Doraemon the Movie 2017: Great Adventure in the Antarctic Kachi Kochi), will follow the success of Godzilla anime […].....»»