Oregon equestrian center becomes refuge for animals fleeing US fires
Brandi Hatch, the facility director of Mount Hood Center, comforts a rescued horse in Boring, Oregon on September 13, 2020. Oregon residents and their animals are taking refuge from the many wildfires burning across the state. Photo by Cyril JULIEN / AFP BORING, United States — An equestrian center in Oregon that opened its doors to […]
‘Leon’ now a tropical storm; to bring rains in parts of PH — Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — Tropical depression Leon has intensified into a tropical storm and is expected to reach the severe tropical storm category within 24 hours, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Wednesday. In its 5 a.m. severe weather bulletin, Pagasa said “Leon” may further develop into a typhoon within 48 hours. […]
King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard Share New Song ‘Straws In The Wind’ With Wild Green Screen Video
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard have dropped their new single ‘Straws in the Wind’. It’s a sprawling, psychedelic cut led by the band’s Ambrose Kenny-Smith on vocals, with its foundation of acoustic guitar and drums ornamented by sitar and flute courtesy of Cook Craig and Stu Mackenize respectively. The new single arrives alongside a […]
Women and Asian medics vulnerable to badly fitting masks: report
LONDON — Women healthcare workers and medical staff with Asian heritage are less likely to be using face masks that fit them properly making them more vulnerable to infection, according to a report on Tuesday calling for more robust equipment testing. The report published in the journal Anaesthesia looked at studies into different methods used to […]
It’s Official: Harry Styles’ 2020 Australian Tour Is Cancelled
Straight from the horse’s mouth – Harry Styles‘ scheduled Australian tour has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. After several days of uncertainty regarding the status of the tour, the main man himself has taken to social media to confirm the shows will not be going ahead. “Everyone’s health and safety remains our top […]
More PhilHealth officials may be charged – DOJ
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra. (File photo by Philippine Daily Inquirer) MANILA, Philippines — Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Tuesday said the investigation of alleged massive corruption in Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) would continue and “more people may be charged.” Malacañang also said the recommendation of a task force led by the Department of Justice […]
Top officials disagree on new distancing rules on public transport
MIND THE GAP Passengers aboard this new minibus on the Roces-Cubao, Quezon City, route, keep their 0.7-meter distance from each other following the new rules set by the Department of Transportation. The new regulation reduces the distance between passengers from the previous 1 meter to contain the spread of the new coronavirus.—NIÑO JESUS ORBETA MANILA, […]
House bill stops evictions, provides other relief for home renters
Joey Salceda MANILA, Philippines — Albay Rep. Joey Salceda has filed a bill to provide relief to around 100,000 families who face eviction for being unable to pay rent after their breadwinners lost their jobs or livelihoods during the prolonged quarantine. The chair of the House ways and means panel on Monday said figures from […]
Tough isolation policy prevented 100,000 COVID-19 infections – Galvez
Carlito Galvez Jr. MANILA, Philippines — The chief enforcer of the national action plan against COVID-19 on Tuesday claimed that the government’s aggressive isolation policy had prevented more than 100,000 coronavirus infections. Carlito Galvez Jr., head of the National Task Force Against COVID-19, said the government was looking to convert more hotels in Metro Manila, […]
IACCM Announces Re-brand to World Commerce & Contracting
The new brand reflects the global association’s purpose – better contracts, better business, better society through their research, insight and advocacy to deliver better contracting and commercial practice worldwide. LONDON, Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — For 21 years, The International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM) has been home for those in the field […]