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Marcos as president a boon for China, awkward for US, analysts say
Marcos as president a boon for China, awkward for US, analysts say JAKARTA - The possible victory of Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. in the Philippines' presidential election on Monday is set to reshape the Southeast Asian country's relations with China and the United States as he seeks closer ties with Beijing, according to analysts. Marcos, the son and namesake of the country's former dictator, has long-standing ties with China and is seeking a new deal with Chinese ruler Xi Jinping over the contested waters of the South China Sea. Marcos' relations with the United States, on the other hand, are complicated by a contempt of court order for his refusal to cooperate with the District Court of Hawaii, which in 1995 ordered the Marcos...
FDA limits Johnson & Johnson's COVID vaccine to some people due to blood clot risk
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed a total of 60 cases in which the J&J, Janssen vaccine resulted in rare and potentially life-threatening blood clots. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is limiting the use of Johnson & Johnson's Janssen COVID-19 vaccine as a last resort for adults who cannot accept a shot from another manufacturer. Though the potential benefits of the vaccine outweigh the risks, the FDA said Thursday that it is restricting the use of the Janssen vaccine. It will be limited to individuals 18 and older and medically ineligible for another approved vaccine and to those who only have access to the J&J vaccine and want one, according to...
Isko Moreno Dumagoso admits defeat
As of May 10 2022 Isko Morene Dumagoso willingly admits Defeat and give thoughts about the election results, also congratulates the winners of Eleksyon 2022. Maliwanag na ang pinili ng higit na nakararami sa ating mga kababayan ay si dating senador, at ngayon ay President-elect Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. at ganun din si Vice President-elect Sara Duterte. Malugod ko pong binabati ang mga bagong halal na pinuno ng ating bansa. Sa aking mga tagasuporta, mga bumoto sa akin, at sa ating mga kababayan, ito ang panawagan ko: kailangan nating magkaisa at tulungan ang bagong pinili ng ating mga kababayan. Kailangan nating magtagumpay pare-pareho. Hindi po magtatagumpay ang mga bagong halal ng bayan kung tayong mga mamamayan ay hindi makikiisa...
PSEi falls by 2.71% today (05 May 2022)
JUST IN: The Philippine Stock Exchange Index falls 1.89% at the opening bell on Tuesday, before plummeting 2.71% five minutes later, amid the release of =AZXNBH1pnS_h7m5-Q27vNUcHyywekVOEWFPidWWrMhA4wFS-l49coZpzihM36K58DeT7JI9FImGQyCWqXlirAedn96uA_4tEQyLHzGHCq6Seo2iGT9yrDBpzOp6W2-DcSzYzX_QhxjjXSYsz0eHzWtE4EEpQnIXrRQl7PoDNTDzTLDlROJeT7oXSRv22N4isv8xMRb6yjI01cK-leuLFYbOy&tn=*NK*F']#Halalan2022 results. =AZXNBH1pnS_h7m5-Q27vNUcHyywekVOEWFPidWWrMhA4wFS-l49coZpzihM36K58DeT7JI9FImGQyCWqXlirAedn96uA_4tEQyLHzGHCq6Seo2iGT9yrDBpzOp6W2-DcSzYzX_QhxjjXSYsz0eHzWtE4EEpQnIXrRQl7PoDNTDzTLDlROJeT7oXSRv22N4isv8xMRb6yjI01cK-leuLFYbOy&tn=*NK*F']#BilangPilipino2022 | via @monroyandoyan/@philstarbiznews Anong masasabi niyo dito mga ka-PHC?
Tax Hike?
"He said the Department of Finance (DOF) is preparing its fiscal consolidation proposal which will likely include tax hikes to repay the country’s increasing debt." Not sure kung may alternative solution para mabayaran ang utang natin, pero sana yung tax hike na iniisip nila ay hindi masyadong mabigat ang impact sa mamamayan lalo na't pataas na naman ang presyo ng gasolina. :( Source: Transition talks with Marcos camp ‘already started,’ says DOF’s Dominguez
Ukraine claims it destroyed 2 Russian patrol boats in Black Sea | Video
Turkish-made military drones Bayraktar which are being used by the Ukrainian forces in the war. Kyiv claimed that its drones sank two Russian patrol boats near the Black Sea's Snake Island. (File Photo: REUTERS) Ukraine on Monday claimed that its drones sank two Russian patrol boats near the Black Sea's Snake Island where Ukrainian soldiers had rebuffed Russia's demands to surrender at the start of its invasion, AFP reported. "Two Russian Raptor boats were destroyed at dawn today near Snake Island," Ukraine's defence ministry said in a statement shared on social media. The Ukrainian Defence ministry, along with its statement, released grainy black and white aerial footage showing an explosion on a small military vessel. "The...
NCR may see up to 1,000 COVID-19 cases per day after Eleksyon 2022 OCTA
COVID-19 cases in the National Capital Region (NCR) may reach up to 1,000 a day should there be an increase in infections after the May 9 elections, OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David said Thursday. drive-thru swab testing in Metro Manila During a Laging Handa briefing, David said the whole Philippines, including the NCR, is still under “low risk” category for COVID-19, but stressed that it could still change anytime considering the threats of other variants or sub-lineages that may enter the country. “‘Yung projection natin, kung wala namang pagkalat o pagtaas ng kaso, we’re still seeing cases will remain low in NCR basta nag-iingat tayo. Ngayon, we’re averaging less than or around 100 cases per day sa NCR,” he said. “May...
NEWS5, NAGPAKALAT NG FAKE NEWS TUNGKOL SA INC
Tahasang nagpakalat ng fake news ang sangay ng TV5 network na News5 tungkol sa kaisahan ng Iglesia Ni Cristo. Sa ulat ni Faith Del Mundo, pinalitaw na lehitimo ang mga nagpapakilalang miyembro umano ng INC na pawang mali-mali naman ang pinagsasabi at mga ginamit na termino. Ang lalaking nagtago sa pangalang "Sam" ay ipinakilala na "may posisyon sa simbahan." Kaduda-duda ang pananalita ng taong ito dahil aniya, ang pangalan ng mga itinitiwalag ay binabasa sa "isang kapuluan" at gumamit pa ng terminong "kasapi" at "excommunicated." Pinalitaw rin sa report na binigyan na ng listahan ng pagkakaisahang iboto ang mga kaanib gayong nang ilabas ang kanilang ulat ay hindi pa naipamamahagi ang mga sample ballot sa mga kaanib ng INC. Tila...
Marcos-Duterte tandem tops OCTA's presidential, vice presidential surveys  - Manila Bulletin
Former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio topped the presidential and vice presidential surveys conducted by OCTA Research, the independent group of experts revealed on Monday, Feb. 28. The “Tugon ng Masa 2022 Elections: Presidential and Vice Presidential Preference” survey was conducted on 1,200 respondents from Feb. 12 to Feb. 17, 2022. Marcos emerged as the top presidential pick with 55 percent votes from across the country. Mindanao residents dominated the voters at 65 percent, while Marcos garnered 46 percent, 56 percent, and 47 percent in the National Capital Region (NCR), Balance Luzon, and Visayas respectively. At the second spot was Vice President Leni Robredo with a nationwide...
Laylo survey puts BBM way ahead of rivals with 63% preference rate - Manila Standard
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas standard-bearer Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has further widened his voter preference lead of 46-percent over his nearest rival in the presidential race, according to the latest Laylo Research pre-election survey conducted from February 14 to 21, 2022. Marcos recorded 63 percent voter preference among the 3,000 respondents in the survey, indicating that he has the support of the majority of Filipinos, with 6 out of 10 voters choosing him over the other candidates. On the other hand, Vice President Leni Robredo had 17 percent. Tied for the third spot with seven percent each are Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso and Sen. Manny Pacquiao, followed by Senator Ping Lacson with three percent...
Phoenix Ghost | Key features: US sends secretive, new suicide drone to Ukraine
Phoenix Ghost tactical drones Several Western countries have provided Ukraine with military aid and weapons since Russia invaded its neighbour on February 24. Among the offensive weapons which are playing an important role are US-made Javelin missile launchers capable of piercing the most sophisticated armour such as T-90 Russian tanks and Turkish drones. US President Joe Biden announced on April 21 a new package of $800 million in military aid for Ukraine. The Pentagon said the newest round of US support will include 72 155mm howitzers, 72 armoured vehicles to tow them, 144,000 rounds of ammunition, and more than 120 "Phoenix Ghost" tactical drones recently developed by the US Air Force specifically to address Ukraine's needs.
10 predictions for 2022
FOR the first six items on this list, please refer to Parts 1 and 2 of this column, published on December 30 and January 2. Just to recap, however, here's a summary so far, in order of likelihood: 1. More extreme weather events. 2. Marcos Jr. elected president. 3. Chaotic, possibly to the point of failure, midterm elections in the US. 4. A Black Swan, i.e., an unexpected and unpredictable event of great impact. 5. Crypto market crash. 6. Significant economic slowdown in China. Now, on to the tail end of the list, things that may seem improbable but are entirely plausible and perhaps even still likely to occur: 7. Serious sectarian unrest in India. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, himself a Hindu extremist, has been subtly...
Robin Padilla defends Bongbong Marcos after avoiding BBC reporter's questions
Senatorial aspirant Robin Padilla has defended presidential aspirant Bongbong Marcos’ decision to not answer a question about him repeatedly avoiding “serious interviews.” © Provided by DailypediaRobin Padilla defends Bongbong Marcos after avoiding BBC reporter’s questions Howard Johnson of BBC tried getting an amush interview with the dictator’s son in Lipa, Batangas. “Mr. Marcos, can you really be a good president if you don’t answer serious questions? Can you really be a good president if you’re not doing serious interviews?” he asked as the former senator kept walking. “Are you hiding something from the public? Are you hiding something, Mr. Marcos?” the correspondent furthered, leading Marcos to laugh and continue with his walk...
Israel's central bank added yuan to its reserve holdings for the first time ever.
Israel's central bank will add Chinese yuan while slashing its dollar and euro holdings in a move to diversify its reserve allocations and lengthen its investment horizon, Bloomberg reported. "We need to look at the need to earn a return on the reserves that will cover the costs of the liability," Deputy Governor of the Bank of Israel, Andrew Abir, said in an interview. In addition to the yuan, the bank will also add the Canadian and Australian dollars, signaling a shift in the bank's "whole investment guidelines and philosophy," Abir said. Previously, the bank only held US dollars, euros, and the British pound. Israel's reserves stockpile will surpass $200 billion for the first time. Moving forward, the yuan will take up 2% of the...
HIV from Vaccines - Vaccine Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (VAIDS)
DOH is anticipating it New-onset autoimmune phenomena post-COVID-19 vaccination https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34957554/ Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has led to an unprecedented setback for global economy and health. Vaccination is one of the most effective interventions to substantially reduce severe disease and death due to SARS-CoV-2 infection. Vaccination programmes are being rolled out globally, but most of these vaccines have been approved without extensive studies on their side-effects and efficacy. Recently, new-onset autoimmune phenomena after COVID-19 vaccination have been...
Comelec signs deal with PTV for election coverage
MANILA — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has inked a partnership agreement with Philippine Television Network Inc. (PTV 4) to combat disinformation ahead of election day. “The Comelec is delighted to be in partnership with the PTV 4 to further bolster our thrust to educate the public and fully inform the electorate about the importance of the elections and the pivotal significance of the 2022 National and Local Elections happening eleven (11) days from now," chairman Saidamen Pangarungan said in his speech. PTV is the official state broadcaster of the Philippine government, which has been accused of peddling disinformation in the past. Under the deal, PTV 4 will be a partner of Comelec "to inform the public of important...
Precinct Finder in the Philippines
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 22) — Registered voters for the 2022 general election can now find their polling precinct online through the Commission on Elections (Comelec) website voterverifier.comelec.gov.ph/voter_precinct. Users will be asked to key in their location (local or overseas), full name, and region and city/municipality of registration. The voting information would show the place and precinct number, as well as voter status. There are initial hiccups, however in accessing the site, including encountering ‘error’ and ‘under maintenance’ notifications. The site is slow to load and there may be repeated attempts before information becomes available. Over the weekend, some voters were surprised and worried to find...
Russia vs Ukraine Updates 4/20/2022
Military Developments 1. Germany will continue to provide military aid to Ukraine but through arms manufacturers. 2. Large-scale NATO cyber drill begins as Russian häçking threats loom. 3. Russian foreign minister says new phase of Ukraine operation beginning. 4. Russian brigade accused of war crimes in Bucha awarded honorary title by Putin. 5. Ukrainian-American family forced to flee to Russia were smuggled to Poland. 6. A statue of former Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin has been erected in Russian-occupied Henichesk. 7. Zelensky rejects tales his forces need months of training to operate advanced weapons. Economic Developments 1. British and Kurdish countries to export energy helping to reduce Europe's reliance on Russian oil. 2...
Viral Ballot Missing Robredo's Name 'Deliberately Edited': Comelec
The viral photo alleging that Vice President Leni Robredo's name was missing from a ballot in New Zealand was "deliberately edited", the Comelec's Office for Overseas Voting (OFOV) said Monday. The ballot where Robredo's name and number was missing was supposedly sent by mail, based on the social posts. ALSO READ: Ballot Missing Names? Tampered? Return It, Says PH Embassy in New Zealand "The Office for Overseas Voting confirms that the photo showing an official ballot received by an overseas voter in New Zealand has been deliberately edited to make it appear that VP Robredo's name is missing from the list of presidential candidates," the office said in a statement. The OFOV said it was closely coordinating with the Department of...
Philippines on its way to full recovery  BSP
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is on its way to a full economic recovery from a recession caused by the pandemic despite the recent surge in cases in China as well as the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno. © STAR / Miguel De Guzman, filePhilippines on its way to full recovery – BSP In an interview with CNN international business correspondent Richard Quest, Diokno said the Philippines is looking at a faster gross domestic product (GDP) growth of seven to nine percent this year after emerging from the pandemic-induced recession with a 5.7 percent expansion last year. The country slipped into recession in 2020 with a 9.6 percent contraction as the...

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