5G prediction fail
Telcos will be under pressure to keep up with the new technology as it will certainly cost more to keep up with the likes of Apple, Samsung and Huawei. The post 5G prediction fail appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
UN SDG — A Guidance for boards (1)
We are on track to face a world soon to be populated with disillusioned, angry, hungry and desperate people, a surefire formula for social upheaval. COVID-19 could very well be the spark that will fast-track us to this nightmarish scenario The post UN SDG — A Guidance for boards (1) appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Training backlog
Mas inuna pa nila ang hayop kaysa sa tao. The post Training backlog appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Food for thought
Have you tried staying indoors for seven months straight, with physical contact discouraged, especially among seniors? The post Food for thought appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Velasco eyes coco levy fund release soon
House Speaker Lord Allan Jay Velasco wants to pass the coco levy bill before the year ends as a “Christmas gift” to coconut farmers. Velasco said he already discussed this with House Agriculture and Food Committee Chairperson Wilfrido Mark Enverga and that he wanted its passage to be done. “Actually I have talked with the […] The post Velasco eyes coco levy fund release soon appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Local shabu users: 1.67M
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte on Monday night disclosed that 1.67 million — or two out of 100 Filipinos — are considered drug users. The Philippines has a population of 109,581,078 as of yesterday, according to worldometers.info, an online demographics site. Duterte added that based on the report of the Dangerous Drug Board (DDB), those who are […] The post Local shabu users: 1.67M appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
‘Great tension and anxiety’: K-Pop star Jeongyeon takes a break
The nine-member K-Pop girl group Twice, one of the most popular among its peers, will not be in full force to promote its upcoming second studio album, Eyes Wide Open, as singer Jeongyeon is said to be suffering from anxiety. In a statement, the group’s label, JYP Entertainment, said: “Jeongyeon is experiencing great tension and […] The post ‘Great tension and anxiety’: K-Pop star Jeongyeon takes a break appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
The stern first lady
Of the stern and no-nonsense Eva Macapagal, one would always think that the women around her were of the same temperament and character. Conchita Sunico was one of those no-nonsense women. It is not surprising that Conchita would become the czarina of tourism toward the end of the Macapagal administration —- that late because it took time for Eva, ever […] The post The stern first lady appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Start sustainable practices at home
There’s no denying that Filipinos’ lifestyles, habits and consumption patterns have radically changed after six months into the community quarantine due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). As we are compelled to stay at home, we have relied more on deliveries for food, online shopping and other essentials — posing additional environmental challenges because of our […] The post Start sustainable practices at home appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Thou shall follow 7 Commandments for public transport
For sure, we all want to go back to normal and do things as usual or before this whole COVID-19 situation had started. The post Thou shall follow 7 Commandments for public transport appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Shellfish ban up in Bataan
BALANGA CITY, Bataan — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has warned consumers that red tide toxin is positive in coastal areas of this province. BFAR issued Shellfish Bulletin No. 22 Series of 22 indicating that the coastal waters of Bataan (Mariveles, Limay, Orion, Pilar, Balanga, Hermosa, Orani, Abucay and Samal) are now […] The post Shellfish ban up in Bataan appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Fans sad about MASC’s breakup
MASC’s official fandom Mablings sadly received the news on 18 October that the K-Pop group has broken up. The group announced its breakup via two videos, one in Korean, the other in English, on its official YouTube channel. “The time has come to move on with our new journey individually. We are grateful for the […] The post Fans sad about MASC’s breakup appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Pet care 101
Caring for your pets is not always the easiest thing to do. Not only does it require a lot of time and patience, much less regular visits to veterinary clinics which may be difficult now since most areas are still under strict quarantine. Even if you’re stuck at home, you can still give your pets […] The post Pet care 101 appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
CCP, QEFF screen mental health films
In line with National Mental Health Awareness Month, the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the Quisumbing-Escandor Film Festival for Health partner to bring awareness to mental health and health-related issues in the country through Balik Tanaw, a free film online screening. From 23 to 30 October, films on Autism Spectrum Disorder, Depression, and Dementia […] The post CCP, QEFF screen mental health films appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Duterte: Red Cross to be paid
President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday assured the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) that the government will pay its P930-million debt to the organization for conducting COVID-19 tests. In a public address, the President said he would look for funds to settle the debt of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to PRC, noting that “money has […] The post Duterte: Red Cross to be paid appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Chemist’s show celebrates first month
With over 400 families reached, chemist Pinky Tobiano, main host of Grateful Tuesdays, finds another reason to celebrate. On 13 October, her show marked its first month. The fourth episode played a recap video of all the chosen barangays —- Barangay Katipunan, Barangay Paltok and Barangay Gulod —- for the show’s Care and Share Program. […] The post Chemist’s show celebrates first month appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
The pandemic and historical events in webinar series
The Philippine National Historical Society (PNHS) is holding its 41st National Conference on Local and National History this year as a three-part webinar series this month and in November. The webinar, co-sponsored by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Philippine Social Science Council (PSSC), is scheduled for 24 October, 14 […] The post The pandemic and historical events in webinar series appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Lone Filipino rep wins Silver!
It was the first international competition Jascha Pobre Obieta dared to participate in. And yet, against all odds — the only Filipino in the roster of contestants — he placed second in the prestigious World Bach Competition 2020. Hosted by the Colorado-based Boulder Bach Festival, the event celebrated the life and works of the German […] The post Lone Filipino rep wins Silver! appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
PBA: Cone bilib kay Racela
Bagamat hindi raw siya umaasam ng papuri mula sa iba ay ikinatuwa ni Blackwater coach Nash Racela ang pahayag ni Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone na ang bilis at lakas ng impact ni Racela sa kanyang bagong team. Ayon kay Racela, matapos matalo ang kanyang team sa Ginebra noong Huwebes ay sinuwerteng nagkita sila ni […] The post PBA: Cone bilib kay Racela appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Singapore’s face scan plan sparks privacy fears
SINGAPORE (AFP) — Singapore will become the world’s first country to use facial verification in its national ID scheme, but privacy advocates are alarmed by what they say is an intrusive system vulnerable to abuse. From next year, millions of people living in the city-state will be able to access government agencies, banking services and […] The post Singapore’s face scan plan sparks privacy fears appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»