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China plans to send San Diego Zoo more pandas this year, reigniting its panda diplomacy
China plans to send San Diego Zoo more pandas this year, reigniting its panda diplomacy.....»»
Parents worried over earlier end of classes this year, citing days of missed classes due to weather
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / February 25) – Parents here are worried over the announcement of an earlier end of classes this schoolyear – May 31 instead of June 14 – citing days of missed classes due to heavy rains brought about by the shear line and trough of a low pressure area. Bebang Miloy, 37, […].....»»
DA suspends importation of live cattle, buffaloes from 4 countries
DA suspends importation of live cattle, buffaloes from 4 countries.....»»
Ban imposed on cattle imports amid new disease
The Department of Agriculture has banned the importation of live cattle and buffalo and their products from Libya, Russia, South Korea and Thailand amid outbreaks of lumpy skin disease in the four countries......»»
Huge crowds await a total solar eclipse in North America. Clouds may spoil the view
Huge crowds await a total solar eclipse in North America. Clouds may spoil the view.....»»
Huge crowds await a total solar eclipse in North America. Clouds may spoil the view
Huge crowds await a total solar eclipse in North America. Clouds may spoil the view.....»»
100th Jollibee store in North America opens
Philippine-based Jollibee Foods Corp., one of the biggest food conglomerates in Asia, has strengthened its presence in North America with the opening of its 100th store in the region......»»
Rama ‘worried’ about Duterte-Marcos dispute
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama expressed concern about the ongoing political dispute in the country between former President Rodrigo Duterte and the incumbent President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The issue has become a matter of concern for Rama, given his personal relationship with both Duterte and Marcos, whom he considers “friends.” He.....»»
Gaballo faces Mexican in Tapales-Jankaew co-main event
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former interim world champion Reymart “Assassin” Gaballo will fight for the second time this year on May 10 in Manila. Gaballo, the former World Boxing Council (WBC) interim world bantamweight champion, will serve as the co-main event protagonist in the Marlon Tapales-Nattapong Jankaew WBC regional title bout at the Midas Hotel.....»»
Manila council OKs preserving Mali’s remains
The city council of Manila passed a resolution on Thursday authorizing Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan to enter into a contract with a taxidermy firm to preserve the remains of Mali, Manila Zoo’s elephant and main attraction......»»
Delivery drivers urge Mayor Baste for business permit exemption
Title: Delivery Drivers Seek Exemption from Business Permit Requirement A group of delivery drivers in Davao is urging Mayor Sebastian Duterte to exempt them from the mandatory business permits. The drivers, including those from various delivery apps such as Grab and FoodPanda, are concerned about the financial burden imposed by the business permits, which range from P2,000 to P6,000. They argue that this requirement is unique to Davao City among all cities and provinces in the Philippines. Grab rider Rolando Atico emphasized the need for solidarity among all delivery drivers, regardless of the app they work for. He urged fellow drivers to support each other, as the financial impact may extend beyond just Grab and FoodPanda. Atico also requested Mayor Duterte to reconsider the requirement and reinstate the previous occupational permit, which only cost P125. The group is facing a 30-day deadline to obtain the business permits, and they are citing financial constraints as a reason for their request for an extension. Failure to comply could result in their removal from the delivery platforms, jeopardizing their livelihoods. Additionally, they are advocating for changes to Davao City's Revenue Code, proposing a model similar to Cebu City, where only an occupational permit is required. The drivers are also calling for an inquiry into the lack of transparency and unilateral actions of food delivery companies, particularly concerning rider capitalization and financial concerns. They believe that a thorough investigation will help ensure fairness and equity in their financial obligations and working relationship with the delivery companies. Maribel Paguican, the Business Bureau officer-in-charge, stated that non-certified delivery riders categorized as service contractors must obtain a business permit. She mentioned two permits for occupational and business activities, with a discounted structure for delivery riders. However, concerns have been raised about increased taxes, potentially ranging from P3,000 to P6,000, along with an additional tax on top of the declared income of P1,400. The delivery drivers' plea for exemption from the business permit requirement reflects their concerns about the financial impact and the potential threat to their livelihoods. Their call for solidarity and support from fellow drivers highlights the urgency of the situation. This story sheds light on the challenges faced by delivery drivers in Davao and the implications of the business permit requirement on their financial well-being. It also underscores their efforts to seek fairness and equity in their working relationship with the authorities and delivery companies......»»
Brownlee recalls ‘stressful’ time after suspension put career on hold
The past four months proved to be a test of character for Justin Brownlee as he worried about his future after he failed a doping test following Gilas Pilipinas' historic title romp in the Asian Games.....»»
3 BEST Soviet movies about pirates
In the Soviet Union, movies about pirates were mainly screen adaptations of Western novels about ruthless English cut-throats and Spanish galleons full of gold. But, at times, there were original stories in which Soviet seamen confronted sea bandits. Below are the three best Soviet movies about pirates. Robert Louis Stevenson's famous novel was adapted for the screen three times in the USSR. In add.....»»
3 BEST Soviet movies about pirates
In the Soviet Union, movies about pirates were mainly screen adaptations of Western novels about ruthless English cut-throats and Spanish galleons full of gold. But, at times, there were original stories in which Soviet seamen confronted sea bandits. Below are the three best Soviet movies about pirates. Robert Louis Stevenson's famous novel was adapted for the screen three times in the USSR. In add.....»»
DA allows milk imports from Thailand, Russia, South Korea, Libya
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has allowed the importation of milk and milk products from Thailand, Russia, South Korea and Libya after he had previously ordered a ban on the entry of live cattle and buffalo from the four countries amid the threat of lumpy skin disease......»»
BAI hit over inaction on crop destruction
The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), an attached agency of the Department of Agriculture (DA), has drawn flak for its alleged inaction on the destruction of crops by cattle in Coron, Palawan......»»
2 peddlers nabbed in separate Central Mindanao anti-shabu ops
Two shabu peddlers, one suspected of being a “killer-for-hire", an extortionist and cattle thief and the other among the top ten most wanted trafficker in Region 12, were arrested in separate entrapment operations in Maguindanao del Norte province and in nearby Tacurong City late Monday......»»
The Ancient Human DNA Discovery Sheds Light on the Prevalence of Multiple Sclerosis in Northern Europeans Today
Title: Ancient DNA Links Ancient Cattle Herders to Higher Risk of Multiple Sclerosis in Northern Europeans Subtitle: New Research Sheds Light on the Role of.....»»
Budget surplus unlikely to last – Recto
The record budget surplus in January is unlikely to be sustained over the coming months, more so for the rest of the year, but the government is not worried so long as revenue targets are achieved, according to Finance Secretary Ralph Recto......»»
Iranian directors say they are ‘forbidden’ to join Berlin Film Festival premiere
'We are forbidden from joining you and watching a movie on the silver screen that is about love, about life, and also about freedom, a lost treasure in our country," the directors said in a statement after being barred by Iranian authorities.....»»