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Envoy says nuclear power plant from US safer, smaller, cheaper
Philippine envoy to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez said Monday the power plants being proposed by the US to the Philippines as part of their cooperation on energy security are safer, smaller, cheaper. Philippine Ambassador to the US Babe Romualdez Interviewed on Super Radyo dzBB, Romualdez explained the recently-signed Memorandum of Understanding on Concerning Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation (NCMOU) where the US offered the Philippines its new development on nuclear energy. “Tawag nila ‘yung modular type of ano ‘yung maliliit lang na nuclear plant to give power to areas. Maganda para sa’tin ‘yan dahil we have 7,600 islands at we’ll be able to power. Very important ‘yan talaga dahil energy is number one requirement now that we need...
VP Leni numbers down in 2021 satisfaction survey
MANILA – Vice President Leni Robredo’s satisfaction rating dropped in a 2021 last quarter survey of top government officials, according to results released on Friday by private polling firm Social Weather Stations (SWS). The SWS Fourth Quarter 2021 poll conducted Dec. 12 to 16, 2021 revealed that the number of Filipinos satisfied with Robredo’s performance dropped to 41 percent from 51 percent recorded in September 2021. Forty percent of 1,440 respondents E×ρréššed dissatisfaction with the presidential candidate, up by 13-percentage points from September 2021’s 27 percent. Nineteen percent were ambivalent on the matter. The poll results pulled Robredo’s net satisfaction score to “neutral” +1, down by 23 points from “good” +24 in...
Marcos, Duterte still leading in Pulse Asia's pre-election survey - Manila Bulletin
Former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and his running mate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte remain the frontrunners in the latest Pulse Asia survey results released on Monday, March 14. The survey, which was conducted from Feb. 18 to 23, 2022, found Marcos sustaining his lead with 60 percent of respondents nationwide choosing him as the next Philippine president if the elections took place during the survey period. He also led all geographic areas and socio-economic groupings–53 percent to 68 percent and 58 percent to 61 percent, respectively. In 2nd place is Vice President Leni Robredo whose presidential bid is backed by 15 percent of respondents. “The Vice President posts double-digit voter preferences across geographic...
Duterte preference for sana abogado' as successor narrows list
MANILA, Philippines—In just one month and three weeks, voters will decide the country’s future when they choose the candidates they want to fill more than 18,000 elective positions nationwide—starting with the successor of President Rodrigo Duterte, a post which is being contested by at least 10 candidates. As presidential candidates continued to scramble for supporters and votes, the most crucial endorsement—by Duterte—appeared to be elusive although the outgoing president had given broad hints about his preferred successor. The President has yet to name the candidate he would endorse to replace him but had resorted, yet again, to blind items about the character of the candidate he preferred. His latest blind item was to describe...
The European Parliament paves the way for removable and replaceable batteries
This afternoon the Environment Committee of the European Parliament overwhelmingly adopted an ambitious report on the European Battery Regulation (74 to 8). This is an important hurdle towards establishing much awaited laws which will apply to all batteries sold on the European market. Although covering a wide number of issues, the regulation is also expected to support a right to replace and repair batteries in consumer electronics. Existing legislation for batteries does not explicitly address lithium batteries, despite them quickly becoming the dominant battery chemistry and leaving behind a vast environmental footprint. Lithium batteries are found in everything from smartphones to scooters, electric cars and energy storage for...
YouTube expands block of Russian state media to apply globally
YouTube on Friday broadened its blocking of Russian state-linked media channels to apply internationally after initially barring them only in Europe following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Russia's internationally condemned attack has provoked unprecedented sanctions from Western governments and businesses, including a growing list of US tech firms. YouTube's guidelines "prohibit content denying, minimizing or trivializing well-documented violent events, and we remove content about Russia's invasion in Ukraine that violates this policy," the video sharing platform said. "In line with that, effective immediately, we are also blocking YouTube channels associated with Russian state-funded media, globally," it added. Related video...
Ukraine appeals to Philippines stop deals with Russia
Ukraine has called for the Philippines’ business community to stop business dealings with Russia due to its invasion of the Eastern European country, which has taken the lives of individuals and caused massive destruction of homes. “We call upon the Philippines business community to stop any business dealing with Russia, as every dollar earned by Russia will be used, directly or indirectly, to continue the criminal war in Ukraine,” non-resident Ukraine Ambassador Olexander Nechytaylo said in a statement on Wednesday (March 9). https://ph.news.yahoo.com/ukraine-appeals-to-philippines-stop-deals-with-russia-072540536.html Dinamay pa tayo haha
Envoy: Duterte willing to open facilities to US if Ukraine-Russia crisis spiIIs over to Asia
President Rodrigo Duterte has E×ρréššed his willingness to open Philippine facilities to the United States military if the Russian-Ukraine crisis s***** over to the Asian region, Manila's top diplomat to Washington said Thursday. “He says if they're asking for the support of the Philippines he was very clear that if push comes to shove the Philippines will be ready to be part of the effort especially if this Ukrainian crisis s***** over to the Asian region,” Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez told journalists at an online media forum. “He offered that the Philippines will be ready to open its doors especially to our ally the US in using our facilities, any facilities they may need.” The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has yet to...
Russia Ukraine Mar 12
New briefing of the Russian Ministry of Defense on the situation in Donbas for the evening of March 11. 📍In total, 3346 military infrastructure facilities of Ukraine were disabled during the operation; 📍In the course of successful offensive operations against Ukrainian nationalists, the Russian military seizes a large number of MANPADS of various types; 📍The Kiev regime, by uncontrollably distributing MANPADS received from the West, creates a long-term threat of terrorist attacks on civilian aircraft; 📍Three unmanned aerial vehicles were shot down in the air during the day by aviation and air defense of the Russian Aerospace Forces, including two - "Bayraktar TB-2"; 📍Operational-tactical and army aviation of the Russian Aerospace...
Spider-Man: No Way Home, apektado ng pagtaas muli ng COVID cases sa Pilipinas
JERRY OLEA Spider-Man: No Way Home ang pelikulang pinakamalaki ang worldwide gross noong 2021. As we write this, umabot na sa $1.37B ang worldwide gross ng pelikulang tinatampukan nina Tom Holland, Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jacob Batalon, Andrew Garfield, at Tobey Maguire. Nasa cast din nito sina Jamie Foxx bilang Electro, Willem Dafoe bilang Green Goblin, at Alfred Molina bilang Doctor Octopus. Ika-12 na ito sa talaan ng worldwide lifetime gross. Malaki ang chance na pumasok ito sa Top 10. So far, ang Top 11 sa listahan ng worldwide lifetime gross ay Avatar ($2.85B), Avengers: Endgame ($2.78B), Titanic ($2.20B), Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens ($2.07B), Avengers: Infinity War ($2.05B), Jurassic World ($1.67B), The...
Russia Ukraine March 11
The situation in Ukraine on March 10. Readovka clarified the line of control in the north. --- Vladimir Putin holds a meeting with the government: - Russia, together with partners who do not recognize sanctions, will find a solution to all problems. - In general, everything is stable with regard to regional budgets, everything is calm. - The United States has closed the import of Russian energy resources and is trying to blame the rise in prices on Russia, but the Russian Federation has absolutely nothing to do with it. — It is clear that the demand for certain types of goods is increasing, but there is no doubt that issues will be resolved and people will understand that there are no unsolvable problems. “Unfriendly countries are...
Official ballots printed unwitnessed
Nagkakalutuan na! Mainit pa hahaha 64% of the official ballots for the national and local election 2022 have already been printed unwitnessed. There are 36% left to be printed that can be witnessed by the public. Full video ng hearing nasa senate of the ph page Check nyo din tong page na to sa epbi may mga info din dyan kung paano yung nangyaring dayaan nung 2016 elections.
Russia Ukraine Update March 10
Zelensky allowed civilians in Ukraine to fire on Russian servicemen. The relevant law has come into force, according to local media. It is valid for the entire period of wartime. It is allowed to use any even personal firearms. Advisor to the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Anton Gerashchenko wrote on his social networks that this is “an important law that allows the civilian population to kill without consequences.” --- So today in Sumy people were waiting for buses for evacuation.
Marcos camp still waiting, hopeful' of Duterte endorsement
MANILA, Philippines — Despite President Duterte’s previous remarks that former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is a “weak leader,” the camp of the leading presidential candidate is still “hopeful” that the Chief Executive would still give his endorsement to succeed him after the May 9, 2022 elections. Marcos spokesperson Vic Rodriguez said they are still waiting for the formal endorsement, even though the President had recently said that the public can choose “which Ilocano they want in Malacañang.” Marcos camp still waiting, ‘hopeful’ of Duterte endorsement By: Daphne Galvez - 2 days ago WAITING GAME. Presidential hopeful Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos is still hopeful of President Rodrigo Duterte's endorsement. File photo...
Ukraine. Gaano ka importante?
For those who ask: “Why does Ukraine matter? “ This is why Ukraine matters. It is the second largest country by area in Europe by area and has a population of over 40 million - more than Poland. Ukraine ranks: 1st in Europe in proven recoverable reserves of uranium ores; 2nd place in Europe and 10th place in the world in terms of titanium ore reserves; 2nd place in the world in terms of explored reserves of manganese ores (2.3 billion tons, or 12% of the world's reserves); 2nd largest iron ore reserves in the world (30 billion tons); 2nd place in Europe in terms of mercury ore reserves; 3rd place in Europe (13th place in the world) in shale gas reserves (22 trillion cubic meters) 4th in the world by the total value of natural...
GMA-7 and GTV reign supreme in 2021 nationwide TV ratings
GMA Network further demonstrates the power of uniting Filipinos in love and hope as it keeps its stronghold in terms of nationwide viewership and reach for full year 2021. Further solidifying this dominance – and making it a double victory for the Kapuso Network – was GTV already being the second most-watched channel in the latter part of the year. Based on Nielsen Phils. TV Audience Measurement’s Total Philippines data for full year 2021 (from January 1 to December 31), GMA registered a net reach of 95.7 percent with an estimated 83 million TV viewers nationwide. GMA was the most watched channel in Total Philippines for the said period with 46 percent people audience share. Per major area, GMA’s net reach was 95.6 percent or 54.4...
Ukraine's president declared martial law after Russia's attack. But what is it? Asha C. Gilbert - USA TODAY
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared martial law across the entire country after Russia attacked early Thursday morning. Dozens of people have been killed and injured from the military strikes aimed at Ukraine's biggest cities like Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa. The country is mobilizing 36,000 reservists as it prepares for a full-scale invasion from the Kremlin. Zelenskyy urged all citizens who wanted to defend their country to come forward and Kyiv would issue weapons to everyone who wants them, according to Reuters. "We’re introducing martial law on the whole territory of our country," he said during a short video address on Thursday, CNN reported. "We are working. The army is working. The whole sector of defense and...
Russia as of March 8
Conscript soldiers do not and will not participate in a special military operation in Ukraine, and there will be no additional call-up of reservists from the reserve, Putin said. The President stressed that the tasks in Ukraine are solved only by professional military personnel who will ensure security and peace for the people of Russia. In addition, Putin proposed establishing new payments for children aged 8 to 16 for all low-income families. The measure will take effect on April 1, and families will receive their first payments in May. --- Ministry of Defense of Russia: The Russian side declares a "silence regime" and is ready to provide humanitarian corridors in Ukraine from 10:00 Moscow time on March 8. Russia is ready to open...
Russia's list of countries who've taken unfriendly actions'
Russia has approved a list of states and territories which have committed hostile actions against Russia, as well as the country's companies and citizens. Business dealings in Russia involving these countries will now require special government authorization, Russia said, in a response to crippling sanctions imposed by Western nations over the invasion. https://ph.news.yahoo.com/singapore-named-russia-list-countries-unfriendly-actions-120308317.html
Duterte approves inclusion of nuclear power in Philippine energy mix
© Provided by Interaksyon MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order to include nuclear power in the country’s energy mix, as authorities prepare for the phasing out of coal-fired power plants and after earlier efforts failed due to safety concerns. The order, signed on February 28 and made public on Thursday, could be a major milestone for the country’s energy sector which suffers regular power outages and high prices but will concern opponents of the move. Signed just three months before Duterte ends his single six-year term, the order also directs an inter-agency panel the president created in 2020 to look into the viability of reopening the mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP). “The national...

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