Graphic on the saw-scaled viper and Russell’s viper, two of India’s most venomous and deadliest snake species.
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55 world heritage sites in danger
ABU DHABI, UAE (AFP) — Fifty-five out of a total of 1,052 heritage sites around the world feature on the UN cultural organisation’s World Heritage in Danger list. By listing such sites, UNESCO is seeking to mobilise the international community to protect them. During its 40th session in July, 2016, in Istanbul, UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee added sites in Mali and Uzbekistan to the list, along with Libya’s five world heritage sites which have already […]
Virtual reality
Virtual reality employs technology to fully immerse users into a virtual world, cut off from reality. To experience virtual reality, users need to wear accessories like headsets and motion tracking systems. https://youtu.be/bm3K_RwlWZ8
Congress signs vat exemption for PWDs
QUEZON City, Philippines – Congress has signed the implementing rules and regulations of the Republic Act 10754 or “an act expanding the privileges and benefits of persons with disabilities.” Once implemented, this will allow at least twenty percent (20%) discount and exemption from the value-added tax (VAT) on the sale of goods and services for the exclusive use and enjoyment or availment of the PWDs. https://youtu.be/2ib_354Im3s
De Lima skips DOJ prelim inquiry on drug charges
(Eagle News)– Senator Leila de Lima on Friday (December 2) skipped the first preliminary probe of the Department of Justice (DOJ) on the four complaints filed against her in connection with the illegal drug trade inside the New Bilibid Prison (NBP). De Lima has earlier announced that she won’t show up, since her presence was not really required. She said she would just send a representative who will obtain the copies of complaints. De Lima sent her staff, Romeo Siazon, to […]
Duterte to Congress: Speed up efforts on federalism
(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte has asked both chambers of Congress to speed up its work regarding the government’s planned shift to federalism. The Chief Executive stressed his vow to sacrifice his current post just to give way to a federal form of government. “Ako, I am offering my term. Sabi ko nga, ma-craft lang iyan. Wala kayong problema sa akin,” Duterte said in a speech delivered at the third Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao […]
SSS releases funds for 13th month pension of members
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Social Security Services (SSS) on Thursday, December 1 announced that it has released Php 7.2 billion for the 13th month pension of its members. SSS officer-in-charge of benefits administration division Normita Doctor said that the members can now avail of the 13th month pension starting December 2016. “Along with the early release of 13th month pensions, by the end of this year pensioners will also get their regular monthly pension […]
White lion cub cuddles up its father at a zoo in Tbilisi
A four-month-old white lion cub cuddles up to its father Sam inside their enclosure at a zoo in Tbilisi on November 30, 2016.
Public should not be alarmed over terror alert – NCRPO Chief
QUEZON City, Philippines – National Capital Region Police Office Director Chief Superintendant Oscar Albayalde said that the public has no reason to fear the issuance of terror alert all over the country. In an interview with Radyo Agila, Albayalde said the terror alert only aims to put the police on security alert. https://youtu.be/u9cfcQL2EKg
New US envoy to PHL Kim arrives in Manila
(Eagle News)– New United States ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim arrived in Manila on Thursday (December 1) night and expressed his optimism on the relation between the two countries. “I’m very eager to get started, very much looking forward to meeting as many Filipinos as possible and visiting many beautiful places in the Philippines. And I know that my staff at the embassy has arranged a very busy schedule for me,” Kim told reporters […]
International push aims to protect endangered heritage
by René SLAMA ABU DHABI, UAE (AFP) — Representatives from dozens of countries meet in Abu Dhabi on Friday to discuss the creation of a $100-million fund to protect and restore heritage sites threatened by extremism and conflict. The two-day conference reflects growing international alarm over the destruction of ancient artefacts by Islamic State group jihadists using sledgehammers, bulldozers and explosives. On the eve of the meeting, five Nobel prize winners launched an appeal for […]
New York thief grabs pot of gold off armored truck: police
NEW YORK, United States (Reuters) — New York police are searching for a green-clad man who swiped an 86-pound (39 kg) pail of gold flakes off an armored truck two months ago and disappeared with the estimated $1.6 million in treasure. The city’s police department late Tuesday (November 29) released photos and video of the suspect, who was lingering near the truck on the afternoon of Sept. 29 and took advantage of a moment of […]
