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TikTok cracks down on hate of religions and races

  SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Video snippet sharing sensation TikTok on Wednesday said it is cracking down on hateful content, banning anti-Semitic stereotypes and white nationalism posts. Expanded rules against promoting hateful ideologies at TikTok include barring “misinformation and hurtful stereotypes” about Jewish, Muslim and other communities, the company said in a blog post. “This includes misinformation about notable Jewish individuals and families who are used as proxies to spread anti-Semitism,” TikTok said. […]

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US to sell air-to-ground missiles to Taiwan

  WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The US government announced approval Wednesday to sell $1 billion worth of advanced air-to-ground missiles to Taiwan as the island shores up its defenses against the threat from China. The State Department said it had agreed to sell 135 of the AGM-84H SLAM-ER missiles, precision-guided, air-launched cruise missiles, and related equipment. Also approved was the sale of six MS-110 reconnaissance pods for air reconnaissance, and 11 M142 mobile light […]

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New virus curbs for northern English region to affect some 1.4 million people

  by James PHEBY and Alice Ritchie Agence France Presse More than a million people in northern England will be banned from mixing with other households under new coronavirus rules announced Wednesday, sparking warnings of “months of agony” ahead. The county of South Yorkshire, which includes the city of Sheffield, will enter into “very high” alert or tier three restrictions from Saturday, the UK government announced. Many pubs, bars, casinos and other venues will be […]

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3.8-magnitude quake hits Davao Occidental early Thursday

(Eagle News)–A 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental early Thursday, Oct. 22. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 3:52 a.m., had its epicenter 86 kilometers southwest of Sarangani. It had a depth of 15 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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Immigration bureau arrests Czech national wanted for fraud, embezzlement in Prague

(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Immigration has arrested a Czech national wanted for fraud and embezzlement in her country. In a statement, bureau commissioner Jaime Morente said 48-year-old Eva Sorelova was nabbed last Thursday at her residence on Coronado Street, in Barangay Guadalupe Viejo, Makati City by virtue of a  mission order issued by the bureau upon the request of the Czech authorities. The bureau said Sorelova was the subject of two arrest warrants issued by […]

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Thunderstorm advisory raised over parts of Mindanao

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been raised over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to occasionally heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over portions of Agusan del Norte, Davao Oriental, Sultan Kudarat within the next one to two hours. These conditions are being experienced over portions of Davao Occidental (Malita, Santa Maria), Sarangani (Malungon), and South Cotabato (Polomolok, Tupi, Tampakan, T’Boli, Lake Sebu). PAGASA said […]

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Steam emissions monitored at Taal in 24 hours; alert level 1 still in place

One volcanic quake also monitored (Eagle News)–Steam emissions were monitored at Taal in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said one volcanic quake was also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1. PHIVOLCS said the  steam-laden plumes  at the vents of the main crater were weak, and rose five meters  before drifting northwest. A slow and slight inflation of the northwestern sector of Taal Caldera was also recorded in […]

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DOTr: No contract awarded yet for proposed NAIA Expansion Project

(Eagle News)–The Department of Transportation has clarified that no contract has been awarded yet for the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Expansion Project. Transportation Undersecretary for Planning Ruben Reinoso Jr. issued the clarification following what he said were “circulating misinformed reports on the unsolicited proposal.” According to Reinoso, the proposal has so far yet to be evaluated by the National Economic Development Authority Investment Coordination Committee and the NEDA Board. Reinoso noted that the DOTr, as […]

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PNP, partners hold 6th National Advisory Council Summit

(Eagle News)–The Philippine National Police and its partners are holding a three-day virtual summit aimed at discussing possible reforms in the PNP for institutionalization. The 6th National Advisory Council Summit started on Wednesday, October 21, and will last until October 23. The theme of this year’s event is  “Rising Together: Building Resilience and Adapting to the New Environment through the Bayanihan Spirit.” According to PNP Chief, Police General Camilo Pancratius Cascolan the summit “comes at […]

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77 more COVID-19 recoveries push PNP recovery tally to 6,240

(Eagle News)–Seventy-seven more police personnel have recovered from COVID-19. The Philippine National Police said the increase pushed the recovery total to 6240 as of Wednesday night. Seventy-four more COVID-19 cases, however, pushed the total to 6904. Of these, based on PNP data, 643 were active. No additional death has been reported, which means the death toll remains at 21. The PNP has vowed to protect the  health of police personnel, who are among the country’s […]

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10 more Filipinos abroad recover from COVID-19

(Eagle News)–Ten more Filipinos abroad have recovered from COVID-19. The Department of Foreign Affairs said the additional recoveries pushed the recovery tally to 7244 as of Wednesday. Eight more COVID-19 cases, however, pushed the total to 11186. No additional fatality was reported, which means the death toll remains at 815. The Middle East and Africa still had the most cases, recoveries and deaths, with 7369, 4542 and 532, respectively. The Americas had the least cases […]

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Vaccine trials ‘can’t detect’ virus risk reduction: expert

by Patrick GALEY PARIS, France (AFP) — None of the trials of Covid-19 candidate vaccines can detect a reduction in serious outcomes such as hospitalization or death, a leading public health expert said Thursday. Writing in the BMJ medical journal, associate editor Peter Doshi warned that not even phase 3 trials under way in the race for a vaccine can prove their product will prevent people contracting Covid-19. In a sobering essay, Doshi said those […]

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