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Behold! The World's Next Supercontinent, Amasia
A possible Amasia configuration 280 million years into the future. Credit: Curtin University New research has found that the world’s next supercontinent, Amasia, will most likely form when the Pacific Ocean closes in 200 to 300 million years. A Curtin University-led research team used a supercomputer to simulate how a supercontinent forms. They discovered that because the Earth has been cooling for billions of years, the thickness and strength of the plates under the oceans reduce with time, making it difficult for the next supercontinent to assemble by closing the “young” oceans, such as the Atlantic or Indian oceans. The study was published recently in National Science Review. According to lead author Dr. Chuan Huang, from Curtin’s...
Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo: COVID-19 mRNA vaccines showed an increased risk of cardiac-related death among men 18-39
Florida Department of Health sent this bulletin at 10/07/2022 State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo Issues New mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo has announced new guidance regarding mRNA vaccines. The Florida Department of Health (Department) conducted an analysis through a self-controlled case series, which is a technique originally developed to evaluate vaccine safety. This analysis found that there is an 84% increase in the relative incidence of cardiac-related death among males 18-39 years old within 28 days following mRNA vaccination. With a high level of global immunity to COVID-19, the benefit of vaccination is likely outweighed by this abnormally high risk...
A Cancer-Fighting Version of Herpes Shows Promise in Early Human Trial
A Cancer-Fighting Version of Herpes Shows Promise in Early Human Trial At least one patient with advanced cancer experienced a complete remission after being treated with a modified herpes virus. By Ed Cara (Gizmodo) Scientists may be able to turn a long-time germ foe into a cancer-fighting ally, new research this week suggests. In preliminary data from a Phase I trial, a genetically modified version of the herpes virus has shown promise in treating difficult-to-eradicate tumors, with one patient having experienced a complete remission for 15 months so far. Much more research will be needed to confirm the treatment’s early success, however. The viral treatment is known as RP2 and is a genetically engineered strain of herpes simplex...
Marcos sees stronger partnership with Indonesia in the coming years
BOGOR, Indonesia - President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is confident that the relations between the Philippines and Indonesia will remain stable in the coming years. --- During Marcos' bilateral meeting with Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Monday, the Philippine leader mentioned the significance of his first visit to Jakarta, saying that the two countries are close in terms of geographical location, culture, and ethnicity. "I think that it is going to be the strong partnerships that we will make as we slowly come out of the pandemic economy is what is going to lead us to success," Marcos said. "That is why we go once again to our friends and to our partners around the world especially in the region, especially together...
Tower of Fantasy: Pre-Load Today (Global at AUG 11, 8:00 PHT)
TOWER OF FANTASY Pre-Load Today Global at AUG 11, 8:00 PHT A Shared Open World MMORPG Embark together on your fantasy adventure! Set hundreds of years in the future on the distant planet of Aida, the shared open-world MMORPG, anime-infused sci-fi adventure Tower of Fantasy from developer Hotta Studio and publisher Level Infinite, is now available on PC and mobile platforms globally. Players will be able to experience an anime-inspired post-apocalyptic sci-fi art style, freeform character development, and exciting combat through thrilling battles and exciting open-world exploration. G-Store Play Link
And the Billionaire Most-Hated in the Philippines Is...
Mention the word billionaire and what do you feel? Anger? Pride? Resentment? Inspired? For many people, billionaires represent the pinnacle of success and security, but for others, they’re exactly what’s wrong with the world. They might be paragons of innovation and tenacity to some, but they can also be symbols of excess and avarice. And the Billionaire Most-Hated in the Philippines Is...© Provided by Esquire Philippines According to various sources, the world’s billionaires—about 2,750 of them or just 0.000035% of the world’s population—control 3.5 percent of the world’s wealth or about $12.7 trillion. Meanwhile, while the poorest 50 percent of humanity control just two percent. World's Richest: 17 Filipinos Make it to Forbes...
A Thousand Cuts By Maria Ressa,Emmy Award Winner
"A Thousand Cuts," a feature-length documentary that follows how Filipino journalist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa became a "prime target" of the Duterte administration, won the 43rd annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards. It was hailed as the "Outstanding Social Issue Documentary," Frontline PBS said in a report published on September 28, 2022. | Photo from Frontline PBS Facebook page
IMPRISONED FOR NAME-CALLING'
IMPRISONED FOR ‘NAME-CALLING’ A woman landed behind bars because she called a neighbor, who happened to be a minor, a “whore.” Police said the minor got depressed and wouldn’t stop crying, prompting her parents to push through with a complaint. The suspect, a 40-year-old resident of the City of Naga, Cebu, was charged with child abuse. She currently languishes in jail since she can’t afford to pay the bail of P80,000. | via GPL / Image from Pixabay
TAX & BUSINESS-RELATED NEWS [SEPTEMBER 11-19]
Industry group lauds approval of BPO transfer to BOI for remote, hybrid setup [ABS-CBN News, September 19, 2022] The approval of the transfer of business process outsourcing (BPO) firms to the Bureau of Investments, which does not have geographical limits in conducting businesses, is a sign that the government recognized the sector's economic contribution, an industry group said Monday. https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/09/19/22/group-lauds-approval-of-bpo-transfer-to-boi-for-hybrid-setup House panel OKs bill allowing students to take exams despite unpaid school fees [ABS-CBN News, September 19, 2022] The House Committee on Higher and Technical Education on Monday approved a bill that would allow students to take their exams despite...
Purely Injustice
Bacolod RTC Branch 52 Executive Judge Raymond Joseph Javier also ordered Ma. Luth Belnas Tolentino to pay a fine of P500,000 for the sale of .077-gram shabu at Purok Lampirong, Barangay 2 in this city on June 15, 2020. The court handed down its verdict on Tolentino’s case on September 22. Read The Full Article Here: Bacolod City court sentences woman to life in jail for selling P300 worth of ‘shabu’
Warrants of arrest of Vhong Navarro to be out soon, Manila Bulletin reported
by Josh Medina - The warrants of arrest for Vhong Navarro will be out soon, a report from Manila Bulletin stated - Two Taguig courts are expected to issue the said warrants soon - In one court, the warrant for r*pe will allegedly be issued by Judge Lorelie Datahan - On the other hand, the warrant for the case of acts of lasciviousness will allegedly be issued by Judge Angela Francesca Din Cases against Vhong were raffled and the r*pe case will be handled by Judge Lorelie Datahan of Taguig RTC Branch 69. The case of acts of lasciviousness was assigned through a raffle to MTC Branch 116 under Judge Angela Francesca Din. On Aug. 31, a case was filed against the comedian and TV host before the RTC Taguig. As per the records of the...
Class cancellations for Monday, Sept. 26, 2022
advertisement Filtered By: Serbisyopubliko SERBISYO PUBLIKO WALANG PASOK Class cancellations for Monday, Sept. 26, 2022 By GMA News Published September 24, 2022 7:29pm Updated September 25, 2022 12:45pm Classes for Monday, September 26, 2022, have been canceled in some areas due to Super Typhoon Karding. Below are the class cancellations for Monday, September 26, 2022: advertisement Aurora: all levels, public and private Bulacan Guiguinto: all levels, public and private Malolos City: all levels, public and private Cavite Silang: all levels, public and private Metro Manila Caloocan City: all levels, public and private Las Piñas City: all levels, public and private Mandaluyong City: all levels, public and private Manila...

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