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USA and China are projected to top both the gold and overall medal tallies at the Paris Olympics

EDGARDO HERNAL
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USA and China are projected to top both the gold and overall medal tallies at the Paris Olympics

With the Paris Olympics just 100 days away, projections suggest that the United States and China are poised to dominate the medal standings once again, mirroring their performance in the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics three years ago.

According to Nielsen’s Gracenote Sports, renowned for its statistical analysis in sports, the United States is expected to claim a total of 123 medals, including 39 golds, while China is forecasted to secure 89 medals, with 35 of them being gold.

Gracenote’s rankings, based on overall medals won, indicate a strong performance from the USA, continuing its streak of being the top medal-winning nation in the Summer Games for the eighth consecutive time. However, in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China edged out the USA in the gold-medal count, showcasing the investment dividends made by the host nation.

Following closely in the medal projections are other powerhouses like Britain, France, Australia, and Japan, each anticipating notable medal hauls in various sporting disciplines.

France, as the host nation, is expected to capitalize on home advantage, potentially tripling its gold-medal output from the Tokyo Olympics. With an expanded participation across 25 sports, France aims to leverage increased investment in athlete training and the support of enthusiastic local crowds.

However, the projections come with a caveat regarding the presence of Russian and Belarusian athletes, who have been largely absent from international competitions due to geopolitical tensions. Gracenote acknowledges the uncertainty surrounding their participation and its potential impact on the final medal standings.

While Russia and Belarus are barred from team sports due to the conflict in Ukraine, individual athletes undergo a stringent vetting process to compete under a neutral status, adding another layer of complexity to the medal predictions.

Despite these uncertainties, Gracenote expresses confidence in the accuracy of its forecasts, emphasizing its reliance on available data to provide insights into the potential medal outcomes at the upcoming Paris Olympics.

May alam daw si Cayetano sa ‘secret deal’ sa China

Venus L Peñaflor
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May alam daw si Cayetano sa ‘secret deal’ sa China

Nag-ugat ang kontrobersiya hinggil sa ‘secret agreement’ sa pagitan ng Pilipinas at China tungkol sa BRP Sierra Madre sa West Philippine Sea, ayon sa dating tagapagsalita ni Pangulong Duterte, Harry Roque, na itinuro si dating Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano bilang may alam sa nasabing kasunduan.

Ayon kay Roque, ang naturang kasunduan ay nagbabawal sa pagdadala ng mga materyales na pang-repair sa nasabing barko, at tanging pagkain at tubig lamang ang maaaring i-supply upang maiwasan ang tensyon sa relasyon ng Pilipinas at China.

Ang BRP Sierra Madre, isang tangke noong panahon ng World War II, ay idinaong ng Philippine Navy sa Ayungin Shoal noong 1999 bilang isang military outpost at simbolo ng soberanya ng Pilipinas sa nasabing teritoryo.

Sa isang media forum, binigyang-diin ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. ang kahalagahan ng media sa paglantad ng katotohanan sa mga pangyayari sa West Philippine Sea. Iginiit niya ang pangangailangan na ipagtanggol ang teritoryo, soberanya, at pambansang interes ng Pilipinas laban sa agresibong aksyon ng China.

Kahit mayroon nang desisyon ang international arbitration tribunal sa The Hague noong 2016 na walang legal na batayan ang pag-angkin ng China sa West Philippine Sea, patuloy pa rin itong tinatanggihan ng China.

Ang ‘secret agreement’ na ito ay sinasabing isa sa mga dahilan kung bakit patuloy na nagiging agresibo ang China sa pag-atake sa mga barko ng Pilipinas sa nasabing rehiyon.

Pangulong Marcos, nanawagan ng pagtitipid sa kuryente sa gitna ng red, yellow grid alert status

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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Pangulong Marcos, nanawagan ng pagtitipid sa kuryente sa gitna ng red, yellow grid alert status

Dahil sa panganib na maging kritikal ang suplay ng kuryente, naglabas ng kautusan si Pangulong Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. na nag-uutos sa lahat ng ahensya ng gobyerno at sa publiko na magtipid sa paggamit ng kuryente.

Ang panawagan ay sumunod matapos ilagay sa red at yellow alert status ang Luzon power grid ng National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).

Nakipag-ugnayan din ang chief executive sa Department of Energy (DOE) upang mahigpit na bantayan at kausapin ang mga stakeholders upang tugunan ang sitwasyon sa suplay ng kuryente.

Inatasan din ni Pangulong Marcos ang lahat ng ahensya ng gobyerno na magtakda ng mga pamantayan sa paggamit ng enerhiya, at hinihimok ang publiko na magtipid din sa paggamit ng kuryente.

“Sa panahong ito, mahalaga na sama-sama tayong magtulungan upang matiyak ang isang stable na suplay ng kuryente sa mga susunod na araw. Tayo’y magsagawa ng mga energy-efficient practices at magkaisa upang lampasan ang hamon na ito,” sabi pa ni Pangulong Marcos.

Ayon sa NGCP, ang yellow alert status ay inilalabas kapag hindi sapat ang operating margin upang matugunan ang mga pangangailangan ng transmission grid contingency. Samantala, ang red alert status ay iniisyu kapag hindi sapat ang suplay ng kuryente para sa mga consumer at ang regulating requirement ng transmission grid.

DMW: Walang nasaktang Pinoy sa malawakang baha sa UAE

Venus L Peñaflor
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DMW: Walang nasaktang Pinoy sa malawakang baha sa UAE

Walang naiulat na nasawi o nasugatan na mga Pilipino ayon sa pahayag ng Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) sa malawakang pagbaha sa United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Ayon sa DMW, patuloy nilang binabantayan ang mga update sa mga lugar na apektado ng baha sa UAE, kasama ang regular na pagmamasid sa kalagayan ng mga Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) sa bansa.

“Walang naiulat na namatay o nasugatan na mga Pilipino, umaasa kami na ito ay mananatili,” sabi ng DMW.

Bilang paghahanda, nag-aalok na ng tulong ang mga migrant workers offices (MWOs) sa Abu Dhabi at Dubai sa mga OFWs sa pamamagitan ng paghahanda ng pagkain at iba pang pangangailangan.

Sinabi rin ng DMW na nagresulta ang pagbaha sa pagsuspindi ng trabaho ng Philippine Consulate General Office at MWO sa Dubai.

Nanatili namang hamon ang transportasyon sa mga apektadong lugar dahil sa baha, ayon pa sa DMW.

A storm breaks records with heavy rain across the UAE, flooding Dubai Airport

Venus L Peñaflor
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A storm breaks records with heavy rain across the UAE, flooding Dubai Airport

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) grappled with the aftermath of unprecedented rainfall on Wednesday, as the desert nation faced widespread flooding, including at Dubai International Airport, causing chaos and disruption to air travel.

Described as a “historic weather event” by the state-run WAM news agency, the torrential rain surpassed any recorded since data collection began in 1949. The deluge, affecting not only the UAE but also Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, was particularly acute in the Emirates.

One potential factor contributing to the intense rainfall was “cloud seeding,” a technique where special salt flares are released into clouds to stimulate precipitation. While the UAE government has not confirmed the extent of its cloud-seeding operations, meteorologists suggest it may have played a role.

Despite initial efforts to mitigate the impact, including cloud-seeding flights, the rain intensified late Monday, inundating Dubai with over 142 millimeters (5.59 inches) within 24 hours. This far exceeded the annual average of 94.7 millimeters (3.73 inches) for the city.

The flooding severely disrupted operations at Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest airfield for international travel. Runways were submerged, and taxiways became waterlogged, halting arrivals and departures. Passengers faced difficulties reaching terminals due to flooded roads, leading to scenes of “absolute carnage” according to eyewitnesses.

Emirates, the flagship carrier of the UAE, suspended check-in services and struggled to clear the backlog of stranded passengers. FlyDubai, its low-cost counterpart, also experienced disruptions, compounding the airport’s challenges.

Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai International Airport, described the situation as unprecedented, with every available parking space occupied by grounded aircraft. Efforts to restore normalcy were hampered by ongoing rainfall and logistical hurdles.

The adverse weather conditions prompted widespread closures of schools and remote work arrangements across the UAE. Tanker trucks were deployed to pump water from flooded areas, while emergency services remained on high alert to respond to incidents.

Tragically, the heavy rainfall claimed at least one life in Ras al-Khaimah, underscoring the severity of the situation. In neighboring Oman, where heavy rains also wreaked havoc, the death toll climbed to 19, including schoolchildren swept away in floodwaters.

As cleanup and recovery efforts continue, authorities brace for further challenges posed by the aftermath of the storm. With schools closed for the week and ongoing disruptions to transportation, the UAE faces a daunting task in returning to normalcy amidst the unprecedented weather event.

Two men walk through floodwater in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Big-time drug pusher na kilala sa bansag na’Tatay’ huli sa P680K na shabu

Arman B. Cambe
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Big-time drug pusher na kilala sa bansag na’Tatay’ huli sa P680K na shabu

GEN. TRIAS CITY, Cavite. Arestado ang isang suspek na big-time drug pusher sa ilalim ng buy-bust operation na isinagawa sa Pasong Camachille 2, lungsod na ito.

Ayon sa ulat, ang naarestong suspek na 54-anyos na kilala sa alyas na “Tatay” ay residente ng Brgy. Santiago, Gen. Trias City, Cavite, at isa sa mga nasa listahan ng mga High Value Individual (HVI) ng pulisya.

Sa koordinasyon ng Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit (PDEU) ng Cavite-PPO at Gen. Trias Police, nagsagawa ang mga awtoridad ng buy-bust operation bandang 1:00 kahapon ng madaling araw.

Nang dumating ang suspek sa pinagkasunduang lugar sakay ng kaniyang Mitsubishi Pajero na may plakang YFG 199, nagkaroon sila ng transaksyon kasama ang poseur buyer. Matapos magkapalitan ng droga at pera, agad na dinakip ng mga pulis ang suspek.

Narekober mula sa operasyon ang isang plastic sachet na may 100 gramong shabu na nagkakahalaga ng P680,000, pati na rin ang boodle money na ginamit sa operasyon.

Israel asserts self-defense as West calls for restraint

Venus L Peñaflor
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Israel asserts self-defense as West calls for restraint

JERUSALEM/CAIRO. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirmed Israel’s determination to defend itself amidst escalating tensions with Iran, stating, “I want to make it clear – we will make our own decisions, and the State of Israel will do everything necessary to defend itself.”

The statement came as Western powers, including the United States, European Union, and G7 nations, voiced concerns over the recent exchange of attacks between Israel and Iran. In response to Iran’s direct missile and drone strikes, purportedly in retaliation for an Israeli airstrike in Syria, Western nations are contemplating tighter sanctions on Iran, aimed at de-escalating the situation.

Netanyahu met with German and British foreign ministers, David Cameron and Annalena Baerbock respectively, acknowledging their support while emphasizing Israel’s prerogative to act in its own defense.

David Cameron remarked, “It is now apparent Israel planned to retaliate for the Iranian missile and drone strikes,” indicating a growing understanding of Israel’s intentions.

Annalena Baerbock warned against further escalation, stressing that it would serve no one’s interests, including Israel’s security, the hostages held by Hamas, or the civilian populations affected by the conflict.

The recent hostilities come amidst ongoing clashes between Israel and Iran-backed groups across the Middle East, exacerbating the already volatile situation in the region. The Gaza war, initiated by Hamas attacks on Israel, has claimed numerous lives and resulted in widespread destruction.

Efforts to negotiate a ceasefire have been hampered by persistent violence and differing demands. While Israel has indicated willingness to discuss a pause in hostilities to free hostages, Hamas insists on a truce leading to an end to the conflict.

As diplomatic efforts continue, concerns about the humanitarian situation in Gaza mount. Despite some improvements in aid access, aid agencies warn that current supplies are insufficient to prevent a humanitarian disaster, particularly with the looming threat of famine.

With tensions escalating and the possibility of further retaliation, the international community remains on edge, hoping for a swift resolution to prevent further loss of life and mitigate the humanitarian crisis in the region.

With inputs from agecies.

NASA is seeking for faster and cheaper alternatives to bring Mars samples to Earth

Venus L Peñaflor
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NASA is seeking for faster and cheaper alternatives to bring Mars samples to Earth

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. NASA announced Monday that its plan to retrieve samples from Mars and bring them back to Earth is currently suspended until a faster and more cost-effective method can be identified, according to space agency officials.

The endeavor to collect soil and rocks from Mars has long been a priority for NASA, but the project’s timeline has continuously shifted as costs soared. A recent independent review estimated the total cost between $8 billion to $11 billion, with a projected arrival date of 2040, a decade later than initially anticipated.

Expressing concern over the extensive costs and delays, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson emphasized the need for alternative approaches. He called upon private industry and NASA’s centers to collaborate on reimagining the project, aiming to prevent the depletion of funds for other scientific endeavors amidst across-the-board budget cuts.

“We want to get every new and fresh idea that we can,” Nelson stated during a news conference.

Since its landing in 2021 at Mars’ Jezero Crater, NASA’s rover Perseverance has successfully collected 24 core samples in tubes, with the objective of gathering over 30 samples to investigate potential traces of ancient Martian life.

The space agency’s objective is to transport at least some of the collected samples to Earth by the 2030s, with a budget not exceeding $7 billion. This necessitates the development of a spacecraft capable of retrieving the tubes from Mars and launching them off the planet, followed by rendezvous with another spacecraft tasked with delivering the samples to Earth.

Nicky Fox, NASA’s science mission chief, refrained from speculating on the timeline or the number of samples to be returned, emphasizing that such details would be outlined in proposed solutions.

“We’ve never launched from another planet, and that’s actually what makes Mars sample return such a challenging and interesting mission,” Fox remarked.

The analysis of pristine Martian samples in terrestrial laboratories is crucial for scientists to confirm any indications of microscopic life from billions of years ago when water once flowed on the planet. These samples will inform NASA’s decisions regarding future astronaut missions to Mars in the 2040s, Nelson noted.

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, previously spearheaded the sample project but experienced significant layoffs earlier this year due to budget constraints. Nelson is now soliciting proposals from across the agency, envisioning a more decentralized approach for the revamped program.

NASA anticipates receiving proposals by late fall.

Halaga ng piso bumagsak laban sa US dollar, P57:$1

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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Halaga ng piso bumagsak laban sa US dollar, P57:$1

Sa gitna ng lumalalang tensyon sa Gitnang Silangan, bumagsak ang halaga ng piso ng Pilipinas laban sa dolyar ng Estados Unidos, na umaabot sa P57:$1 nitong Martes.

Ang lokal na pera ay nagtala ng pagbagsak na 19.2 sentimo, na nagdulot ng pagtigil sa P57:$1 mula sa katapusan ng Lunes na nasa P56.808:$1.

Ang ganitong pagbaba ay itinuturing na pinakamasama mula noong Nobyembre 22, 2022, nang umabot ito sa P57.375:$1.

Ang pinakahuling pangyayari ay nagaganap sa kasagsagan ng mga tensyon sa Gitnang Silangan, kasunod ng paglunsad ng mga paputok na drone ng Iran at pagpapaputok ng mga missile sa Israel noong nakaraang Sabado. Ang mga ito ay nagpapataas ng posibleng banta sa mas malalimang alitan sa rehiyon.

“The gauge of the US dollar closed at new 5.5-month highs amid geopolitical risks or increased tensions in the Middle East, after top Israeli military officials signaled possible response/retaliation to Iran’s weekend drone and missile attacks on Israel that were foiled over the weekend,” ayon kay Michael Ricafort, pangunahing ekonomista ng Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC).

Binanggit din ni Ricafort ang magandang performance ng data sa retail sales sa Estados Unidos, na maaaring magbaba sa posibilidad ng Federal Reserve na ibaba ang kanilang mga rate, kasabay ng pinakabagong mga senyales mula sa kanilang mga opisyal.

Ang pagdepreciate ng piso ay naganap habang ang lokal na stock barometer ay bumagsak sa bagong apat na buwang mababang antas. Ang Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) ay bumaba ng 157.46 puntos o 2.40% sa 6,404.97, habang ang mas malawak na All Shares index ay bumaba ng 68.26 puntos o 1.96% sa 3,409.

Nagpalitan ang may hawak ng mahigit sa 15.822 bilyong shares, na may halagang P6.997 bilyon. Namuno ang mga Decliner laban sa mga advancers, 154 sa 41, habang 45 na isyu ang nanatiling hindi nagbabago.

Ang PSEi ay bumaba na ng halos 0.7% year-to-date, na nagpapakita ng pagbaba sa karamihan ng nakamit nito para sa taon.

Copenhagen stock exchange engulfed in flames as historic Spire collapses

Paraluman P. Funtanilla
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Copenhagen stock exchange engulfed in flames as historic Spire collapses

COPENHAGEN. A devastating fire tore through Copenhagen’s Old Stock Exchange on Tuesday, consuming its iconic spire in a scene reminiscent of the Notre-Dame Cathedral blaze in Paris in 2019.

Emergency responders, staff from the Danish Chamber of Commerce, including CEO Brian Mikkelsen, and concerned citizens scrambled to salvage precious artifacts from the historic building as flames ravaged its structure.

In a heart-wrenching moment, a video captured the spire collapsing, breaking in half as it plummeted to the ground beside a fire truck.

“Everybody is crying at the Danish Chamber of Commerce right now. It’s their workplace, but also their history,” Mikkelsen expressed to reporters, visibly shaken. “It’s our cultural heritage that I’m looking at. It’s 400 years that have shaped Danish cultural history and the society we live in today.”

The National Museum of Denmark dispatched 25 personnel to assist in evacuating cultural treasures and artworks, while firefighters worked tirelessly to contain the blaze.

Locals are desperately trying to salvage paintings as emergency services flock to the historic building as flames continue to spread.

“We are saving everything we possibly can,” Copenhagen fire department chief Jakob Vedsted Andersen affirmed.

Among the rescued items were paintings by renowned Danish artist Peder Severin Kroyer, offering a glimmer of hope amidst the devastation.

The Old Stock Exchange, characterized by its distinctive spire adorned with intertwined dragon tails, had been undergoing renovations at the time of the fire, complicating firefighting efforts.

Despite parts of the roof collapsing and the fire spreading to multiple floors, there were no reported injuries. However, the cause of the blaze remained unclear.

In a poignant reflection, Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen likened the incident to Notre-Dame, acknowledging the deep significance of the Borsen to the community.

As thick smoke billowed over the city and sirens blared, the Royal Life Guards assisted in securing valuables, while onlookers, like schoolteacher Elisabeth Handberg and software engineer Thor Koustrup, expressed their sorrow and disbelief.

Amidst the tragedy, an outpouring of support emerged, with Chamber of Commerce CEO Mikkelsen receiving numerous offers of assistance.

The fire not only threatened the architectural heritage of Copenhagen but also stirred national sentiment, with Culture Minister Jakob Engel-Schmidt emphasizing the profound loss to Denmark’s identity.

As investigations continue, the city grapples with the aftermath of a devastating blaze that has left a historic landmark in ruins.

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