(From left) His Royal Highness Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, Lim, Hilton Southeast Asia senior regional director Jamie Mead, and Doubletree Hilton Shah Alam general manager Gagan Talwar at the launch event. (Photo by Suhaimi Yusuf/The Edge) - A + A KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 11): Sultan of Selangor, His Royal Highness Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Al-Haj ibni Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Al-Haj officiated at the opening of i-Bhd's DoubleTree by Hilton through a launch event in i-City, Shah Alam on Thursday (Aug 11). DoubleTree by Hilton, a component of i-City Finance Avenue, was opened to the public on July 27. In a press statement on Thursday, i-Bhd chairman Tan Sri Lim Kim Hong said that i-City Finance Avenue expects a footfall of 30,000 business travellers by the end of 2022. "The synergy between i-City Finance Avenue and DoubleTree by Hilton i-City is a perfect marriage that will leave a positive impact on the Selangor tourism industry. The i-City … [Read more...] about Selangor Sultan officiates at opening of i-Bhd’s DoubleTree by Hilton in i-City
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Bernardo Silva Breaks Silence On FC Barcelona Move: Manchester City ‘Know What I Want’
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Bernardo Silva has broken his silence on his future, which looks to include a move from Manchester City to FC Barcelona. The Portuguese international is Barca first team coach Xavi Hernandez's last remaining transfer target after landing Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Jules Kounde in the current window. Reports on Tuesday claimed that City and the Catalans had reached an agreement for the 27-year-old's transfer , and in an interview with ESPN published 24 hours later, the midfielder was asked how he views his future. "I've always said that I'm happy here, but I have no idea what's going to happen," Silva admitted. "We'll see, honestly. My relationship with the club is very honest. I've been open with them and they know what I want. "If I stay, I'm very happy, and I will always respect this club and give all my best. If not, it's football and we'll just see what happens," he suggested. Then reminded … [Read more...] about Bernardo Silva Breaks Silence On FC Barcelona Move: Manchester City ‘Know What I Want’
Haaland Slots In At Manchester City As Guardiola Reverts To Inverted Fullbacks
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin David Moyes said his West Ham United side weren’t prepared for the way Manchester City set up tactically against them on the opening weekend of the 2022/23 Premier League. In some ways it was a new look Man City, but despite Moyes’s surprise, many aspects of Pep Guardiola’s team remain the same, or at least similar to things they’ve done before. The unexpected twist, according to Moyes, was Guardiola returning to a formation in which his full-backs drift into midfield rather than overlapping down the wings. The two more advanced midfielders, in this case Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan, can then join the forward line with the wingers staying wide, creating a shape that looks like 2-3-5 in attack . It’s a system Guardiola has used in the past, but it was especially evident on Sunday. An even more noticeable change for City in this 2-0 win was the powerful Norwegian striker leading the line, making his first … [Read more...] about Haaland Slots In At Manchester City As Guardiola Reverts To Inverted Fullbacks
P3.4M shabu seized in Legazpi City buy-bust
Shabu (crystal methamphetamine) | INQUIRER.net LEGAZPI CITY—Two alleged big-time drug personalities were arrested and yielded P3.4 million worth of shabu (crystal meth) to authorities in a buy-bust operation on Thursday morning, August 11, in this city in Albay province. Major Maria Luisa Calubaquib, Bicol police spokesperson, said Erigen Villanueva and Mark Dave Lonsame were arrested at 10:53 a.m. in Barangay Bitano. Anti-narcotics operatives from the local police and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency recovered three knot-tied plastic bags with 550 grams of shabu from the suspects. The suspects face charges of violating the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. RELATED STORIES Over P3.4M ‘shabu’ seized in Bicol buy-busts ‘Shabu’ worth P880,000 seized in Albay towns lzb Subscribe to our daily newsletter … [Read more...] about P3.4M shabu seized in Legazpi City buy-bust
Davao City police hunt down 2 men in shooting of jeepney passenger
FILE PHOTO: Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte. ALBERT ALCAIN/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO DAVAO CITY – Law enforcers here are hunting down two men allegedly responsible for the death of a jeepney passenger who was shot inside the vehicle on Thursday morning. Based on a spot report, Paul John Dizon Ferraren, 28, his mother Jocelyn, and his unnamed common-law wife, were riding a passenger jeepney along Piapi Boulevard, one of the busiest streets in the center of the city, when a masked man appeared at the side of the vehicle where the victim was sitting and shot him. After shooting the victim, the man boarded a waiting motorcycle driven by another man wearing a helmet and a black shirt. The police report said the victim was immediately brought to the Southern Philippines Medical Center where the attending physician, Dr. Marie Alissandra A. Pantojan, declared him dead. Investigators were able to recover three fired cartridge cases of a 9mm pistol. The incident was the latest of … [Read more...] about Davao City police hunt down 2 men in shooting of jeepney passenger
Makati to install solar panels in city public schools, gov’t offices
Makati Mayor Abby Binay. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines – Public schools and local government offices in Makati City will soon be powered by solar panels, said Mayor Abby Binay. This development came days after Binay declared a climate emergency in the city, citing the alarming rise in sea levels and global temperatures as sufficient grounds for this action. READ: Makati City declares ‘climate emergency’ “I am proud to announce that the city is procuring solar panels to provide a source of renewable energy in our schools and local government offices. This is part of our city-wide initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint and leave a greener and healthier environment for the next generation of Makatizens,” she said during the kick-off activity of Brigada Eskwela at the Comembo Elementary School on Wednesday. Binay also pointed out that the shift to solar energy is a “long-term commitment” to help reduce power consumption and costs, while also fulfilling the … [Read more...] about Makati to install solar panels in city public schools, gov’t offices
4 suspects nabbed, over P1.5M smuggled cigarettes seized in Zamboanga City
More than P1.5-million worth of smuggled cigarettes seized in a motorized boat off the coast of Zamboanga City on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. (Photo from the Philippine National Police) MANILA, Philippines — Four individuals were arrested in Zamboanga City after yielding over P1.5 million worth of smuggled cigarettes, the police said Thursday. The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported that contraband cigarettes amounting to P1,570,800 were seized from a motorized boat off the coast of Barangay Manalipa in Zamboanga City on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the boat’s captain, Julhasim Said, along with three other suspects – Albaser Said, Akramin Tarawi, and Rahim Said – were arrested by authorities. “Our personnel asked for specific documents to verify the validity of the transport, but the arrested persons failed to present the legal papers. This is a good sign that our ongoing effort to curb smuggling activities is working well,” PNP chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. said in a … [Read more...] about 4 suspects nabbed, over P1.5M smuggled cigarettes seized in Zamboanga City
The New York City Recovery Index: July 11
Editor's note: Below you'll find the week 97 release of the NYC Recovery Index, originally published July 12, 2022. Visit the NYC Recovery index homepage for the latest data. New York City’s economy continued to recover at a modest pace for the week ending July 2, 2022, with the overall index score rising one point to a score of 75 out of 100. Index gains were driven by a surge in restaurant reservations, which recorded their best result of the pandemic recovery thus far. On the downside, the COVID-19 hospitalization rate continued to rise, subway ridership declined for the second consecutive week, and rental vacancies declined further. New York City’s economic recovery stands at a score of 75 out of 100, according to the New York City Recovery Index, a joint project between Investopedia and NY1 . Over two years into the pandemic, New York City’s economic recovery is three-quarters of the way back to pre-pandemic levels. COVID-19 Hospitalizations Continue to Rise … [Read more...] about The New York City Recovery Index: July 11
The New York City Recovery Index: July 4
Editor's note: Below you'll find the week 96 release of the NYC Recovery Index, originally published July 5, 2022. Visit the NYC Recovery index homepage for the latest data. New York City’s economic recovery stalled during the week ending June 25, 2022, as the index score remained unchanged at a score of 74 out of 100. While weekly unemployment insurance (UI) claims stabilized and restaurant reservations increased, COVID-19 hospitalizations continued to rise, and home sales recorded a major week-over-week decline. Subway ridership also declined from a recent high recorded last week. Late last week, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the nation’s first “Test to Treat” program in New York City. The program is designed to provide instant access to prescriptions for antiviral medications free of charge for eligible New Yorkers who have recently tested positive for COVID-19. The “Test to Treat” program is being launched in conjunction with the NYC Test & Trace Corps, NYC … [Read more...] about The New York City Recovery Index: July 4
The New York City Recovery Index: August 1
Editor's note: Below you'll find the week 100 release of the NYC Recovery Index, originally published August 2, 2022. Visit the NYC Recovery index homepage for the latest data. New York City’s economy continued to recover modestly during the week ending July 23, with the index score rising to 73 out of 100 points, following a major rebound over the previous week. Among the subcomponents of the index, COVID-19 hospitalizations declined for the first time in seven weeks, while unemployment insurance (UI) claims fell considerably. On the downside, declines were recorded in subway ridership, restaurant reservations, and rental availability. Meanwhile, pending home sales are once again in line with their pre-pandemic average. New York City’s economic recovery stands at a score of 73 out of 100, according to the New York City Recovery Index, a joint project between Investopedia and NY1 . Over two years into the pandemic, New York City’s economic recovery is nearly three-quarters … [Read more...] about The New York City Recovery Index: August 1