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Energy chief says Palawan ‘open to hosting’ nuke plant The Palawan local government has joined a short list of areas that are "open to hosting" a nuclear power plant, Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi said, even as the Philippines is practically still approaching square one toward the use of the socially sensitive technology.Cusi said in a briefing that Palawan Gov. Jose Alvarez expressed such interest, although this was "subject to public consultation. ...
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PSEi slips 0.96% The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) sank on Friday after reports emerged that the Philippines topped the Southeast Asian region in terms of COVID-19 infections.This indicated that the government has yet to control the spread of the virus, which could inflict further pain on the economy.By the closing bell, the PSEi was down 0.96 percent or 56.56 points to 5,846.02 while the broader all-shares index was down 0.52 percent, or 18 points, to 3,467.53. ...
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Airlines require face shields for all travelers Local airlines are requiring passengers to wear face shields during the flight in line with directives issued by the Philippine government amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Cebu Pacific said in a statement face shields must be worn "during the entire flight" starting Aug. 15."This is on top of the mandatory use of face masks upon entering the airport terminal until arrival at the destination," Cebu Pacific said. ...
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Imports eyed to address spikes in commodity prices The unreasonable and excessive price increases of basic and prime commodities in the markets have prompted the government to allow local price coordinating councils (LPCCs) to import, but Agriculture Secretary William Dar stressed that it would be as a "last resort. ...
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Canada’s last intact ice shelf collapses due to warming Much of Canada's remaining intact ice shelf has broken apart into hulking iceberg islands thanks to a hot summer and global warming, scientists said.Canada's 4,000-year-old Milne Ice Shelf on the northwestern edge of Ellesmere Island had been the country's last intact ice shelf until the end of July when ice analyst Adrienne White of the Canadian Ice Service noticed that satellite photos showed that about 43% of it had broken off. She said it happened around July 30 or 31. ...
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Tired and going bankrupt, agri workers persevere to feed recession-hit PH As the new coronavirus disase delivered an indiscriminate blow to most businesses that forced some establishments to shut down, the country's farmers and fisherfolk have been hard at work producing food supplies.But they are doing so amid a climate of uncertainty and fear, with some industry stakeholders ready to raise the white flag as the country's economy plunged into its worst recession in 40 years.Gregorio San Diego Jr. ...
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Gov’t vows to maintain conservative borrowing strategy Despite the economic recession seen in the Philippines due to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic-prompted lockdown measures, fiscal managers are not keen on unleashing a fiscal bazooka in a way that would harm the government's investment credit rating.In an economic forum hosted by Security Bank on Thursday, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III affirmed that keeping a "conservative" borrowing program and maintaining a very good credit standing would remain a key priority. ...
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EEI, partner bag Malolos-Clark segment of North-South Commuter Railway plan Yuchengco-led construction firm EEI Corp. and partner, Spanish infrastructure firm Acciona, bagged a deal to build a 6.5-kilometer segment of a new railway line that would link Malolos with the Clark International Airport.The Malolos-Clark railway project, which is financed by Asian Development Bank (ADB), is expected to be completed in three years, EEI disclosed to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Friday.ADB earlier approved the financing of up to $2.75 billion for the construction of 53. ...
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Gov’t sets aside P1.12T for 2021 infra spending The government has slightly jacked up the programmed spending for infrastructure to P785.5 billion this year as the World Bank noted that the quality of road, power and water infrastructure in the Philippines lagged behind those of its neighbors.The Cabinet-level Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) last July 28 approved via ad referendum a 2020 public infrastructure program equivalent to 4.2 percent of nominal gross domestic product (GDP), which is estimated to reach P18. ...
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Blended learning: How largest chain of private high schools is doing it I think the transition to online distance learning was not as difficult for Affordable Private Education Center (APEC) Schools mainly because of how we are organized and how we operate," said Joie Lopez, president and CEO of APEC Schools. "Our curriculum and teaching materials are developed centrally, and that's how it has always been. This is meant to ensure that quality is consistent across all our branches. ...
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Chot impressed by Kai development, calls G League decision a smart move Kai Sotto's decision to join the G League select team puts him closer to realizing his NBA dream, according to former national coach Chot Reyes."It's good, strategically, for Kai to be there," the decorated mentor said in the Coaches Unfiltered podcast late Thursday night. "He's under the 'NBA radar' and now part of that NBA family. That is going to improve his chances of getting drafted. ...
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Mauritius declares emergency as stranded ship spills fuel JOHANNESBURG --- The Indian Ocean island of Mauritius declared a "state of environmental emergency" late Friday after a Japanese-owned ship that ran aground offshore days ago began spilling tons of fuel.Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth announced the development as satellite images showed a dark slick spreading in the turquoise waters near environmental areas that the government called "very sensitive. ...
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US slaps sanctions on Hong Kong leader in new offensive on China Washington, United States --- The United States slapped sanctions Friday on Hong Kong's leader after effectively forcing Chinese internet giants TikTok and WeChat to end all US operations in a twin diplomatic-commercial offensive set to grow ahead of US elections.In the toughest US action on Hong Kong since Beijing imposed a security clampdown on the territory, the Treasury Department said it was freezing US assets of Chief Executive Carrie Lam and 10 other senior officials. ...
S05:50 Manila Shimbun L
８月の運航予定に変更ＡＮＡとＪＡＬの東京便全日空は東京〜マニラ間の８月の運航予定を変更。成田発マニラ行きは11、15日
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Pin this ultimate security checklist for your property A well-secured home is not only needed in extraordinary times (such as this quarantine season when every member of the family is inside) but also during ordinary days. Whether your property is a condo unit, an apartment, a bungalow in a village, or a mansion in an enclave, it is wise to make sure you have peace of mind before you call it a day. ...
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NEDA chief says 2-week MECQ good for economy if COVID-19 infections contained he re-imposition of a two...
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新型コロナ感染者12万人突破７日現在の新型コロナ感染者数は前日比3379人増の12万2754人。死者は2168人
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US counterspy chief warns Russia, China, Iran trying to meddle in 2020 election The top US counterintelligence official on Friday warned that Russia, China and Iran will all try to interfere in the 2020 presidential election, with Russia already trying to undercut presumptive Democratic candidate Joe Biden.
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US issues PH travel advisory amid civil unrest, increasing COVID-19 cases MANILA - The US State Department on Thursday advised American citizens to reconsider the Philippines as a travel destination due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, a measles outbreak and rampant kidnapping.
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過去最大の４兆５千億ペソ 21年度予算案、大統領が賛同コロナ対策を柱にした過去最大の４兆5060億ペソの予算案を大統領が承認
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遺族会の慰霊事業が中断コロナ禍で渡航困難新型コロナ感染拡大の影響で日本遺族会主催の慰霊、交流派遣事業が中断（時事）
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On surpassing Indonesia's COVID-19 cases: Palace says Philippines doing more tests he Philippines is doing m...
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通年でマイナス5.5％と予測史上最悪の成長率受け政府開発予算調整委員会が通年の経済成長率予測をマイナス5.5％に下方修正
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Fighting senator preaches unity, understanding and prayer FIGHTING Sen. Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao calls for fellow Filipinos to have unity and understanding among each other instead of having animosity towards President Duterte for his manner of handling the coronavirus crisis. Speaking to The Manila Times last Sunday in a phone call from his hometown in Saranggani, the 41-year-old reigning World Boxing Association (WBA) […]

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