China reports first case of imported Zika virus

 General
Feb 102016
 
China reports first case of imported Zika virus

BEIJING — China’s first case of the Zika virus has been found in a 34-year-old man who recently traveled to Venezuela and is now making a speedy recovery, the government said Wednesday. The man from the southern city of Ganzhou had been treated in Venezuela on Jan. 28 before returning home on Feb. 5 via Hong Kong and the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, the National Health and Family Planning Commission said in a statement. The commission said he had been confirmed as having the Zika virus on Tuesday and was being treated at the Ganxian People’s Hospital. His temperature is now normal and a skin rash is receding, it said. The commission said the chances of the virus spreading in China were “extremely low” due to cold winter temperatures and a lack of mosquito activity, the primary avenue by which Zika is transmitted. The Zika virus is spreading rapidly through Latin America. Most people who contract it have either mild or no symptoms, but it is suspected of causing a birth defect in which babies are born with abnormally small heads. Bernhard Schwartlander, the World Health Organization representative in Beijing, said imported cases of Zika in China are to be expected given the frequency of travel between the country and South America. Lifestyle Feature ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: “Chinese health authorities are well prepared to respond to this and any further imported cases,” Schwartlander said in a statement issued by his office. “The current risk of Read More …

Second chance for Ellen, Ejay?

 Entertainment
Feb 102016
 
Second chance for Ellen, Ejay?

Ellen Adarna and Ejay Falcon (MNS photo) It seems that Ellen Adarna is open to giving Ejay Falcon a second chance, months after putting her “Pasion de Amor” co-star in the friend zone. In a press conference, Adarna was asked why her friendship with Falcon did not blossom into a romantic relationship. But instead of answering the question, the actress said: “Wala pa, wait lang. It’s not the end yet.” “May one month pa kami,” she added in jest. Their show is now down to its last four weeks. In the press conference, Adarna finally confirmed that Falcon indeed courted her, contrary to initial reports that they just went out together. “Yes,” she said, drawing loud cheers from members of the press. Falcon agreed as he shared why he thought the courtship did not work out. “Kasi noong mga panahon na ‘yon siguro mas pinili na lang naming mag-focus muna kami sa trabaho,” he said. When asked if she will entertain Falcon as a suitor again, Adarna said: “Open, pero not now. Hindi nga ako nagdi-date. I’m not really sure what I want.” It was August last year when Falcon admitted that he is going out with Adarna. The two also went to the 2015 Star Magic Ball together, but not without controversy. By October, Falcon said he has accepted the fact that he and Adarna are just friends.(MNS)

Tsinoy community a ‘treasured part of nation’: Aquino

 Entertainment
Feb 102016
 
Tsinoy community a ‘treasured part of nation’: Aquino

President Benigno Aquino III with PCOO Secretary Sonny Coloma grace the ceremony of Manila Bulletin 116th anniversary, offered a toast along with Vice Chairman and Executive Vice President Dr. Emilio Yap III and President of Manila Hotel Joey Lina in celebration of the anniversary. Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation (MB) was founded as the Daily Bulletin on February 2, 1900 for the purpose of engaging in the publishing business. (MNS photo) MANILA  (Mabuhay) − President Benigno Aquino III on Monday joined the Filipino-Chinese community in celebration the Lunar New Year, calling it “a treasured component of our nation.” In a message, Aquino wished Tsinoys “happiness, prosperity, and good health” for the coming year. Aquino highlighted the heritage of Chinese-Filipinos, which he said, “adds depth and vibrancy to our Republic’s history.” “Your contributions are as far reaching as they are varied; your unique culture has become part of our collective identity as Filipinos,” he said. “Thus, the government is one with you in celebrating the Lunar New Year − one of the most significant events in the Chinese calendar. May this event enrich, highlight, and promote the qualities, values, and ideals that make your community a treasured component of our nation; may it embody the harmony and hope signaled by the turn of the year,” Aquino added. “The strong, resilient, and vibrant country that we are today is powered by our multifaceted milieu. Let us rejoice in the stable environment that has allowed us to harness this multiplicity of talents and perspectives Read More …

VP Binay-Honasan tandem will bank on their track records

 Entertainment
Feb 102016
 
VP Binay-Honasan tandem will bank on their track records

Makati City Mayor Erwin “Junjun” Binay hears Mass along with his children before Senate representatives arrive to arrest him at Makati City Hall on Thursday. Mayor Binay was cited for contempt after failing to attend several hearings called by the Senate Blue Ribbon Sub-Committee regarding corruption issues in Makati. (MNS photo) MANILA  (Mabuhay) − The tandem of Vice President Jejomar Binay and Senator Gringo Honasan will bank on their track records to convince the people to vote for them in the May 2016 elections. “Ako at si Vice President (Binay) may track record. Dapat naipakita mo na ‘yan dahil (noon) pa, ‘yung track record namin naipakita na,” Honasan said. Binay and Honasan are running as presidential and vice presidential bets respectively of the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA), a coalition between the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino Lakas ng Bayan (PDP Laban) and the Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino (PMP). “’Yung track record hindi pwedeng tapatan ‘yan ng pangako during the 90 days of campaign,” Honasan said, adding that the accusations hurled against them should be heard before the courts. “’Yung kaso, sa korte ‘yan,” the senator said, referring to allegations of corruption  against Binay and “pork barrel” scam against himself. In June last year, the Senate Blue Ribbon subcommittee recommended the filing of plunder charges against Binay; his son Junjun, former Makati Mayor, as well as 10 others because of the alleged conspiracy to inflate the price of construction of Makati City Hall Building II. The subcommittee claimed that the overpricing ranged from Read More …

Court denies Trillanes’ petition to quash libel case filed by Junjun Binay

 Entertainment
Feb 102016
 
Court denies Trillanes’ petition to quash libel case filed by Junjun Binay

Businessman Antonio Tiu and Senator Atonio F. Trillanes IV as they walk along the Rosario property, that people are reffering to as the Binay Farm in Rosario Batangas. October 23 MANILA (Mabuhay) — The Makati Regional Trial Court denied on Friday the petition of Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV to quash the libel case filed against him by dismissed Makati Mayor Junjun Binay. Branch 142 of the Makati RTC also refused Trillanes’ petition to recall the warrant of arrest issued against the senator. Judge Dina Pestaño Teves said Trillanes has a pending petition for review at the Department of Justice. Teves added Trillanes cannot be arrested as long as he posts bail as soon as he arrives in the Philippines from the US. Trillanes’ legal counsel gave the assurance that the senator will surrender and will post the P10,000 bail for the libel case. The case stemmed from a comment reportedly given by Trillanes that the young Binay bribed justices of the Court of Appeals to get a temporary restraining order on the six-month preventive suspension order issued by the Ombudsman in 2015. The arrest warrant was issued on Feb. 1 by the court after it found probable cause on the case filed against the senator. His lawyer on Monday said Trillanes is on an official trip abroad attending an international forum but will submit himself to court and face the libel raps. (MNS)

Roxas on ads vs. VP Binay: Bakit ko gagastusan ‘yan?

 Entertainment
Feb 102016
 
Roxas on ads vs. VP Binay: Bakit ko gagastusan ‘yan?

Liberal Party (LP) chairman President Benigno S. Aquino III raises the hands of the administration senate slate for the 2016 national elections during the Koalisyon ng Daang Matuwid: Ang Pagpapakilala at the Balay Expo Centro Building in EDSA corner McArthur Avenue, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City on Monday (October 12). The 12 senatorial bets includes COOP NATCCO party-list Representative Cresente Paez; Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) director and former Akbayan party-list Representative Ana Theresia “Risa” Hontiveros-Baraquel; former Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Director General Emmanuel “Joel” Villanueva; former Energy Secretary Jericho Petilla; Senator Ralph Recto; Senate President Franklin Drilon; former Senator and former food security czar Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan; former Justice Secretary Leila de Lima; Interior and Local Government Assistant Secretary for Muslim Affairs and Special Concerns Nariman Ambolodto; Senator Teofisto “TG” Guingona III; and Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) general manger and chief operating officer Mark Lapid. Also in photo are LP Presidential Candidate former DILG Secretary Manuel Roxas II; LP Vice Presidential Candidate Camarines Sur 3rd District Representative Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo; and LP vice chairman and House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte, Jr. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) — Administration standard bearer Manuel “Mar” Roxas II on Friday denied that his camp was behind the negative advertisements against his fellow presidential candidate, Vice President Jejomar Binay. “Bakit ko gagastusan ‘yan? Eh hirap na nga ako gastusan ‘yung mga ads ko,” Roxas said. The camp of Vice President and United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) standard bearer Binay earlier Read More …

As metallic balloon outages soar SCE urges customers to secure them this Valentine’s Day

 Entertainment
Feb 102016
 
As metallic balloon outages soar SCE urges customers to secure them this Valentine’s Day

ROSEMEAD, Calif  — Records might be made to be broken, but Southern California Edison just experienced one that it never wants to come close to again. SCE saw an all-time high 924 power outages caused by free-floating metallic balloons last year, far surpassing its previous high of 714 in 2012. With Valentine’s Day near, SCE strongly urges its customers to make sure their balloons are always tied to a weight — as required by California law — and to never release them outdoors because of the thousands of customers left without power when the metallic balloons float into power lines and other electrical equipment. Serious injuries and property damage can occur when the balloon contact is severe enough to bring down power lines — which happened 96 times last year for SCE. Anyone who sees a downed line or dangling wire — even if it appears not to be live — should not touch or approach it or anything in contact with it and call 911 immediately. “Metallic balloons look harmless, but there’s no way to overstate how dangerous they can be when released outside,” said Paul Jeske, SCE’s director of Corporate Health and Safety. “Merchants should always ensure that balloons are property weighted and remind their customers to never release them outdoors.” To illustrate the spike in balloon outages that typically begins in February and peaks in June, they rose 82 percent last year from January (33) to February (60), peaking with an all-time monthly high of 152 in Read More …

13 Filipino workers killed in Iraq hotel fire identified

 General
Feb 102016
 
13 Filipino workers killed in Iraq hotel fire identified

— A resident (left) wades on a river with their belongings while a fire razes a residential area in Tambo, Paranaque City on Thursday. At least 50 houses made of light materials were destroyed by the fire, affecting 150 families according to a Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) official.(MNS photo) MANILA  (Mabuhay) − The 13 Filipino women workers who died in a hotel fire in Iraq have all been identified, the Philippine Embassy in Baghdad said Monday, as it clarified earlier reports that 14 Filipinas died in the incident. “Kahapon, natapos namin yung pag-identify ng mga remains nung ating mga sinawing palad ng mga kababayan. Right now, we’re in the process of notifying their next of kin,” charge d’affaires Elmer Cato said. The Filipinas were among the 21 killed in a fire that struck the Capitol Hotel in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan autonomous region on Saturday. Cato said the regional government of Kurdistan mistakenly identified one of the fatalities as a Filipina. “Nung dumating kami nung Saturday at binilang namin yung mga remains na nandoon, 13 lang and in-explain nila sa amin na yung isang biktima ay akala nilang Pilipino ay hindi pala…Tinanggal na nila sa listahan kaya naging 13,” he said. The envoy said they hope to fly the remains to the Philippines as soon as possible. “Sa normal process, it would take dalawang linggo bago maiuwi pero sa palagay namin, dahil sa assurance ng regional government ay mapapaaga natin yung pag-repatriate ng remains,” he said. The Read More …

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