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Land Transportation Office Chief Assistant Sec. Jose Arturo Tugade and Executive Director Giovanni Lopez hold a press conference at the LTO Central Office in Quezon City on March 29, 2023. INQUIRER.net / Faith Argosino MANILA, Philippines —Five alleged fixers were apprehended on Wednesday after an operation by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) and Land Transportation Office (LTO) officials posing as applicants in front of the Novaliches District Office in Quezon City. LTO Assistant Secretary Jose Arturo Tugade and Executive Director Giovanni Lopez said they disguised themselves as applicants to approach fixers in front of the agency’s office in Novaliches. “Kami po ay nag-disguise nung araw na yon nais po namin makita first hand sa opisina batay sa complaint na natanggap namin tumambay kami sa opisina at talagang napakaraming fixer,” said Tugade in a media briefing at the LTO Central Office in Quezon City. (We disguised ourselves as applicants to see the … [Read more...] about CIDG, LTO execs disguised as applicants net 5 alleged fixers

INQUIRER.net FILE PHOTO OLONGAPO CITY — A man sustained injuries after he was electrocuted while painting a signboard of a hotel in Barangay Barretto here on Monday (March 27), police said. Investigators identified the victim as Marlon Cunanan, who accidentally touched a high-tension wire and fell on the ground. Rescue responders rushed to the scene and found the victim lying on the ground immobile. Cunanan was taken to a local hospital but was later transferred to a medical facility in Pampanga province where he was undergoing treatment. Authorities have cautioned the public against getting near live or overhead wires to avoid electric shock. INQ RELATED STORIES 1 dead, 3 hurt due to electrocution in Quezon town Village exec electrocuted in Camarines Sur 2 dead from toxic chemicals inhalation, 1 electrocuted in Batangas Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Your subscription has been successful. … [Read more...] about Man electrocuted in Olongapo while painting signboard

Nine men managed to escape a Congolese gold mine after it collapsed Saturday, video footage shows. A group of men surrounded one man who can be seen hurriedly digging with a spade on the side of the rock-laden hill that formed after a gold mine collapsed in South Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to a video authenticated by Reuters. As the rescuer digs in the rubble, a miner suddenly escapes the wreckage and slides down the hill as people cheer, the video shows. The man can be seen working feverishly, even digging with his hands to rescue the other trapped miners. The man was able to dig nine miners out of the wreckage as spectators of the rescue celebrated, according to the video and a later report from Reuters. The mine collapsed after heavy rain hit the South Kivu province, according to Reuters. Tunnel collapses are fairly common in the region due to a “lack of safety procedures and proper equipment” that can destabilize a site, the outlet … [Read more...] about Video Shows Miners Escaping From Collapsed Congolese Gold Mine

Singing sensation Katy Perry revealed her devotion to sobriety during a Monday cocktail event at New York City’s Mister Paradise. Perry joined fellow “American Idol” judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan as well as Ryan Seacrest at the event, but she refused to indulge in any alcoholic beverages despite the boozy-themed gathering. “I’ve been sober for five weeks today,” Perry said, according to People . View this post on Instagram A post shared by De Soi (@drinkdesoi) Perry continued the conversation by letting fans know she made a very special promise not to drink, and it was one she absolutely wasn’t willing to walk back on. “I’ve been doing a pact with my partner and I want to quit,” Perry said dramatically, while reportedly pretending to cry. Perry’s sobriety commitment to fiancé Orlando Bloom is seemingly one she is taking very seriously. Bryan chimed in to playfully coax the star into joining … [Read more...] about Katy Perry Reveals She Is Dedicated To Staying Sober

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The non-profit organisation, Seattle Audubon Society, has formally changed its name and will now be known as Birds Connect Seattle © Copyright by GrrlScientist | hosted by Forbes Last August, I told you about the Seattle Audubon Society , a community-based bird conservation and birding organisation where I was a member, and its decision to change its name to be more inclusive to people from all walks of life (more here ). They’ve made their choice to formally change their name to “Birds Connect Seattle”. That’s quite a mouthful, isn’t it? This bold decision contrasts with the National Audubon Society ’s recent decision, reached after one year of deliberations, namely, not to change their name. “I understand people may be wondering how that is possible if ‘Audubon’ remains in our name. That is a question the Board has grappled with, and ultimately, they decided that the organization transcends … [Read more...] about Name Change Celebrates Inclusive Future For Seattle Audubon Society

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin C how Shing Yuk, a former professional poker player who studied economics at Stanford University, has joined the billionaire ranks, but not because he drew a lucky hand. Over the past decade, Chow, 44, has steadily built Lalamove into a logistics and delivery giant from a base in Hong Kong, backed by the likes of Neil Shen’s Sequoia China and Lei Zhang’s Hillhouse Capital. On Tuesday, Chow’s company, whose formal name is Lalatech Holdings, filed for an initial public offering in Hong Kong that revealed he owns a 25% stake through a family trust. Based on Chow’s stake and proceeds of earlier share sales, Forbes estimates, his net worth to be $2.2 billion, making him a rare startup billionaire in Hong Kong. Lalatech’s last private fundraising was a $230 million Series G round in November 2021, during the startup bubble. According to a report by technology website the Information, that round valued Lalatech at a … [Read more...] about Former Pro Poker Player, Who Founded Asian Delivery Giant Lalamove With His Winnings, Becomes A Billionaire

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan casts his ballot at a polling station in Istanbul, Sunday, ... [+] June 23, 2019. Polls have opened in a repeat election in Turkey's largest city where Erdogan and his political allies could lose control of Istanbul's administration for the first time in 25 years. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel) For President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, losing control of Istanbul, Turkey's economic and political powerhouse, at the local elections yesterday is a big blow, possibly the most stinging defeat of his political career. If the AK Party hadn't pushed for the cancellation of the March election, it would have been easier to recover from a narrow defeat in Istanbul and several other major cities, including Ankara and Adana. Now, however, after a defeat of a far more significant margin, the ruling party is in a much weaker position. Istanbul's importance The elections have been viewed widely as … [Read more...] about Istanbul Elections: Failure Of Polarising Tactics In Turkey

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Well, it took five episodes, but we now have an answer to the question “what is The Mandalorian actually about now?” For two seasons, it was about Din protecting Grogu and getting him to the Jedi. But that didn’t work out, so now the show was about…? That question didn’t really seem like it had all that much of a firm answer until this week’s quite good Bryce Dallas-Howard directed episode fully spelled it out. The Mandalorian is now about reassembling the nation of Mandalore. This really started in earnest a few episodes ago with the return to Mandalore by Din and Bo-Katan, seeing both that it was not actually poisoned, even if it was mostly reduced to glass. Then Bo-Katan saw a Mythosaur, a beast of legend, which seems to be interpreted as a sign that the former ruler is the one meant to reunite the people, even if it’s Din that still has the Darksaber, though he doesn’t seem all that attached to it. This … [Read more...] about ‘The Mandalorian’ Finally Seems To Have A Master Plan In Place

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Jason R. Escamilla, founder and CIO of ImpactAdvisor LLC in San Francisco, has seen it all before. It was nearly 30 years ago when he initially tried Socially Responsible Investing (“SRI”), the predecessor of ESG. And he was cool with it. Until everything changed. “ESG/SRI used to be about selectivity and choice,” says Escamilla. “I first got involved with SRI/ESG investing in the 90s. For decades, it was about selectivity and choice or preferences—primarily among institutional investors/clients. Funny thing happened on the way to going mainstream. ESG became the bully. The divestment movements ushered in powerful attention and support from the ‘non-investment class’ only a few years ago: students. Large pools of investment capital: university endowments adopted the cause. I still remember three years ago when CNBC’s Jim Cramer recommended permanently disinvesting from fossil fuels based on this force.” As a professional … [Read more...] about The Curious Dilemma Of ESG Investing And Your Retirement

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin David is the cofounder of Aloa , a platform for outsourcing software development. Aloa has helped 200+ startups/companies build their tech. Today, in 2023, we live in a unique world where so many have the opportunity to wrap work around life rather than life around work. No longer are the traditional days of long commutes and dry offices. While I'm generalizing here, as many still do have to go into the office, what I'm alluding to is the redefined landscape of work-life balance. The opportunities for travel and exploration are endless when you can work remotely. You can travel halfway around the world, live in an entirely new environment and immerse yourself in an enchantingly different culture—all while maintaining your job. However, what glitters isn't always gold. For nomads, that paradigm sits within FOMO (fear of missing out). It's a complaint inflated with privilege, but a common complaint I hear … [Read more...] about Digital Nomading: The Secret To Eliminating The Distractions Of Travel