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Melinda Gates pledges $1 billion to women’s rights initiatives

Paraluman P. Funtanilla
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Melinda Gates pledges $1 billion to women’s rights initiatives

Philanthropist Melinda French Gates has announced a bold commitment to donate $1 billion over the next two years to support women’s rights and family initiatives globally, with a special focus on reproductive rights in the United States.

French Gates recently declared her decision to step down from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, shifting her focus to advocating for women and families through her organization, Pivotal Ventures. In a guest essay for The New York Times, she expressed frustration with delays in addressing gender equality.

“Decades of research on economics, well-being, and governance make it clear that investing in women and girls benefits everyone,” she wrote.

Highlighting the urgent issues, French Gates pointed out the high maternal mortality rates in the U.S., particularly among Black and Native American mothers. She also noted the loss of abortion rights in 14 states, the absence of national paid family leave, and the alarming increase in suicidal thoughts among teenage girls.

Over the past few weeks, French Gates has begun channeling new grants through Pivotal Ventures to U.S. organizations such as the National Women’s Law Center, the National Domestic Workers Alliance, and the Center for Reproductive Rights. These grants aim to protect women’s rights and bolster their influence and power.

Pivotal Ventures, a limited liability company managing both philanthropic grants and profit ventures, has been instrumental in promoting women’s economic and political participation. Its initiatives include closing the wage gap, compensating care work, and encouraging women to pursue political office.

Looking ahead, French Gates plans to launch a $250 million initiative this fall, aimed at enhancing the mental and physical health of women and girls worldwide.

French Gates will officially leave the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation next week, an organization she co-founded nearly 25 years ago. The Foundation, set to be renamed the Gates Foundation, remains one of the world’s largest philanthropic entities with an endowment of $75.2 billion as of December 2023, bolstered by contributions from Gates and billionaire investor Warren Buffett. While the Foundation addresses a broad range of issues, its primary focus remains on global health, with most funding directed internationally.

Toyota unveils innovative green fuel engine amid global shift to electric cars

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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Toyota unveils innovative green fuel engine amid global shift to electric cars

TOKYO. Japanese automaker Toyota has introduced a futuristic twist on the traditional internal combustion engine, branding it as “an engine reborn.” During a three-hour presentation in Tokyo on Tuesday, Toyota announced plans to develop compact engines powered by green fuels such as hydrogen and bioethanol, which can also be paired with zero-emissions electric motors in hybrid vehicles.

This move comes as many of Toyota’s competitors, particularly in China, are accelerating their shift towards fully electric vehicles (EVs). Chinese automaker BYD is gaining significant traction in the battery electric vehicle (BEV) market, challenging industry leader Tesla.

Toyota’s Chief Executive Koji Sato emphasized that the new engine is “optimized for the electrification era,” aiming to contribute to global carbon neutrality. The company’s well-known hybrid model, the Prius, already utilizes a combination of a gas engine and an electric motor to provide a cleaner driving experience. In future hybrids, the electric motor will take the primary role, with the new engine playing a supportive function.

The presentation, dubbed a “multi-pathway workshop,” featured Toyota’s domestic allies Subaru Corp. and Mazda Motor Corp., both of which are developing ecological engines to meet stringent future emissions standards. “Each company wants to win, but we can be faster if we work together,” said Sato.

Although the exact market release dates for these new engines were not disclosed, the companies showcased their ongoing efforts to adapt traditional engines for a greener future. Mazda highlighted the adaptation of its renowned rotary engine, while Subaru presented its smaller horizontally opposed engine. Subaru’s Chief Technology Officer, Tetsuro Fujinuki, stated that while the company is developing a distinctive electric vehicle, it will not abandon the traditional engine entirely.

Toyota, meanwhile, is also working on stylish BEVs. Executives noted the varying global energy supply conditions and the significant investments required for mass-producing BEVs. They stressed that a sudden shift to electric cars is neither economically feasible nor socially responsible, given that 5.5 million jobs in Japan’s vehicle production supply chain are at stake.

Takahiro Fujimoto, a business professor at Waseda University, acknowledged the importance of EVs in reducing emissions but pointed out their weaknesses, such as the high emissions produced during lithium-ion battery manufacturing. He suggested that in Japan, where commuters primarily use trains, rail transportation might be a more ecological choice.

“At the very least, I believe the proliferation of and innovations in BEVs are definitely needed. But that argument is logically not the same as saying that all we need are BEVs,” Fujimoto said. He added that achieving global carbon neutrality will be a lengthy process involving numerous challenges in research, development, and adaptation to social, political, and market conditions. “The carbon neutrality the world is aspiring toward isn’t likely attainable for decades to come. It’s going to be a long marathon race,” he concluded.

122 barkong Tsino nakakalat sa West Philippine Sea

Venus L Peñaflor
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122 barkong Tsino nakakalat sa West Philippine Sea

MAYNILA. Inanunsyo ng Philippine Navy na nasa 122 Chinese vessels ang namataan sa West Philippine Sea (WPS) sa kabila ng ipinatupad na fishing ban ng China sa South China Sea.

Ayon kay Navy Spokesperson para sa WPS na si Commodore Roy Vincent Trinidad, kabilang sa mga nasabing barko mula Mayo 21 hanggang 27 ay limang Chinese Coast Guard vessels (CCGVs) at 14 Chinese Maritime Militia vessels (CMMVs) sa Bajo de Masinloc; limang CCGVs at 17 CMMVs sa Ayungin Shoal; isang CCGV, 34 CMMVs, at isang PLAN ship sa Pag-asa Island; tig-isang CMMV sa Kota at Lawak Island; tatlo sa Panata Island; dalawang CCGVs at dalawang CMMVs sa Patag Island; at dalawang CCGVs, apat na PLAN ships, at 30 CMMVs sa Sabina Shoal.

Nilinaw ni Trinidad na hindi kinikilala ng Philippine Navy ang ipinatutupad na fishing moratorium ng China sa South China Sea at West Philippine Sea. Sa katunayan, mas pinaigting pa nila ang pagpapatrulya sa WPS at Bajo de Masinloc kasunod ng pagpapatupad ng external defense at Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept (CADC).

Ang fishing ban ay bahagi ng pahayag ng China na aarestuhin at ikukulong ng 60 araw na walang paglilitis ang sinumang mangingisda na mahuhuli sa WPS.

Patuloy na tinututukan ng gobyerno ng Pilipinas ang sitwasyon upang maprotektahan ang mga karapatan at kapakanan ng mga Pilipinong mangingisda sa nasabing lugar.

PAGASA: La Niña papasok na sa Hulyo

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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PAGASA: La Niña papasok na sa Hulyo

Inaasahan na papasok sa bansa ang panahon ng La Niña phenomenon sa ikatlong quarter ng taong ito o simula sa darating na Hulyo, ayon sa Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Sinabi ni Weather Specialist Joey Figuracion na bagaman at may epekto pa rin ang El Niño sa ngayon, dahil may mga panahon pa rin na maalinsangan, kailangan nang paghandaan ang pagpasok ng La Niña. “Ang La Niña phenomenon ay nagdudulot ng mas maraming ulan kaysa sa normal na rainy season, at ang mga bagyong papasok ay may posibilidad na mag-landfall,” paliwanag ni Figuracion.

Dagdag pa niya, hindi pa pormal na maidedeklara ng PAGASA na tag-ulan na sa panahon ng pagpasok ng bagyong Aghon dahil ang pagdedeklara ng tag-ulan ay nakabase lamang sa west side ng bansa. Samantalang ang eastern side ng bansa ay nakakaranas na ng pag-ulan.

Sa ngayon, ayon kay Figuracion, wala pang namamataang bagong bagyo na papasok sa bansa, ngunit patuloy na magbabantay ang PAGASA at magbibigay ng tamang impormasyon sa publiko.

Mahalaga ang paghahanda para sa La Niña dahil maaaring magdulot ito ng pagbaha at landslide sa mga apektadong lugar. Pinapayuhan ang lahat na maging handa at laging tumutok sa mga abiso ng PAGASA para sa kaligtasan ng bawat isa.

Pope Francis apologizes for offensive remark about gay men in speech on ban of gay priests

Venus L Peñaflor
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Pope Francis apologizes for offensive remark about gay men in speech on ban of gay priests

VATICAN CITY. Pope Francis issued an apology on Tuesday following a controversy over his use of a vulgar term about gay men while discussing the Catholic Church’s ban on gay priests. The apology came after Italian media reported that the Pope used the term “faggotness” during a private meeting with Italian bishops on May 20.

Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni addressed the media storm, acknowledging the reports and clarifying the Pope’s intentions. “The pope never intended to offend or express himself in homophobic terms, and he extends his apologies to those who were offended by the use of a term that was reported by others,” Bruni stated.

The comments were made in a closed-door session with the Italian bishops’ conference, which recently approved a new document on the training of seminarians. The document, pending review by the Holy See, reportedly aimed to revisit the Vatican’s strict ban on ordaining gay men.

The controversial term was reportedly used by Francis in a joking manner to reaffirm the Vatican’s 2005 and 2016 positions, which prohibit the ordination of men who “practice homosexuality, present deep-seated homosexual tendencies or support the so-called gay culture.” Italian media quoted unnamed bishops who attended the meeting.

Bruni emphasized that Pope Francis, known for his outreach to LGBTQ+ Catholics, has always promoted inclusivity within the Church. “He has long insisted there was ‘room for everyone’ in the Catholic Church,” Bruni said.

Francis, who often speaks informally and uses colloquial language, has a history of linguistic slips. The 87-year-old Argentine pontiff, whose first language is Spanish, has previously made remarks that have drawn attention for their unintended implications.

Despite this incident, Pope Francis has been recognized for his efforts to build bridges with the LGBTQ+ community, famously stating, “Who am I to judge?” in 2013 regarding a priest’s past gay relationship.

This latest incident highlights the ongoing tension within the Church regarding LGBTQ+ issues and the Vatican’s stance on homosexuality.

8 intel police sinibak sa dahil sa palpak na raid sa Quezon

Arman B. Cambe
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8 intel police sinibak sa dahil sa palpak na raid sa Quezon

CALAMBA CITY, Laguna. Iniutos ni Police Regional Office for Calabarzon director, Brig. Gen. Paul Kenneth Lucas kahapon na sibakin sa puwesto ang walong intelligence police officers matapos ireklamo sa isang drug operation nang kanilang salakayin ang maling bahay sa Lucena, Quezon nitong Biyernes ng madaling araw.

Ayon kay Lucas, ang mga sinibak na pulis ay kasalukuyang naka-restrictive custody sa Regional Headquarters Holding Accounting Section. Inatasan na rin ni Lucas ang Regional Investigation and Detective Management Division na makipag-ugnayan sa Regional Internal Affairs Service para sa isasagawang administrative investigation laban sa mga nasabing pulis na hindi pa pinangalanan.

“We condemned such actions in the strongest terms and assure the public that these officers, if found guilty, will meet the full arms of laws,” pahayag ni Lucas.

Una nang sinampahan ang walong pulis ng mga kasong grave threats, unjust vexation, at violation of domicile sa City Prosecutor’s Office nitong Biyernes ng hapon matapos silang arestuhin ng kanilang mga kabaro. Sinibak din sa puwesto si Lucena police chief, Lt. Col. Reynaldo Reyes, dahil sa usapin ng command responsibility.

Ang pag-aresto sa walong pulis ay batay sa reklamo ni Renelyn Rianzales, 52, matapos umanong salakayin ng grupo ng mga pulis ang kanyang bahay sa Barangay Ransohan bandang 3:15 ng madaling araw noong Biyernes. Sinabi ni Rianzales na binantaan siya ng mga pulis habang tinututukan ng baril at naghahalughog sa kanyang tahanan.

Patuloy na iniimbestigahan ang insidente upang matiyak ang pananagutan ng mga nasabing pulis at maibalik ang tiwala ng publiko sa kapulisan.

Israeli military blames secondary blast for deadly Rafah airstrike fire

Venus L Peñaflor
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Israeli military blames secondary blast for deadly Rafah airstrike fire

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip. The Israeli military has reported that a secondary explosion was responsible for a deadly fire in the Rafah tent camp following a weekend airstrike. Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, the chief military spokesman, confirmed on Tuesday that the fire was not directly caused by the Israeli munitions but likely by stored weapons in the area.

The airstrike on Sunday targeted two senior Hamas militants using two 17-kilogram (37-pound) munitions, which Hagari stated were too small to start a fire independently. The possibility of weapons, fuel, or cooking gas canisters being present in the densely populated camp is being investigated. Palestinian health officials reported that at least 45 people, including many women and children, died in the strike.

The incident has sparked widespread outrage, including criticism from Israel’s closest allies. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described it as a “tragic mishap.”

On Tuesday, further strikes in the Tel al-Sultan district of Rafah resulted in at least 16 more Palestinian deaths, according to the Palestinian Civil Defense and the Palestinian Red Crescent. Residents have reported a significant escalation of fighting in southern Gaza, once seen as a refuge from conflict.

An Israeli military incursion launched in early May has forced nearly 1 million people to flee from Rafah, many of whom had already been displaced by the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. These individuals now reside in overcrowded tent camps and other devastated areas.

The Biden administration and other allies have cautioned Israel against a full-scale offensive in Rafah, warning that such actions would cross a “red line.” The International Court of Justice has called for a halt to the offensive, although it lacks the power to enforce this order.

Despite these warnings, Netanyahu has pledged to continue the operations, aiming to dismantle Hamas and secure the release of hostages taken during the October 7 attack that ignited the war. Current Israeli operations are focused on eastern Rafah, near the Gaza-Egypt border, though residents report heavy bombardment in the Tel al-Sultan area.

“It was a night of horror,” recounted Abdel-Rahman Abu Ismail, a Palestinian from Gaza City now sheltering in Tel al-Sultan. He described continuous explosions and the presence of fighter jets and drones overhead. Sayed al-Masri, another Rafah resident, noted the worsening situation, with many families fleeing to the crowded Muwasi area or to Khan Younis.

Medical services in Tel al-Sultan are in crisis, with two facilities out of service due to nearby bombings. The Tel al-Sultan medical center and the Indonesian Field Hospital are on lockdown, with medics, patients, and displaced individuals trapped inside.

The war, which began with a surprise attack by Hamas and other militants on October 7, has led to significant casualties and displacement. Israel’s retaliatory offensive has killed at least 36,096 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. The humanitarian situation is dire, with widespread displacement and famine conditions in parts of Gaza.

The conflict in Rafah has hindered the import and distribution of humanitarian aid. Although the Israeli military claims to have allowed hundreds of trucks to enter through the Kerem Shalom crossing, aid groups report difficulty accessing these supplies due to ongoing fighting. The U.N. has managed to collect aid from only about 170 trucks over the past three weeks, a fraction of the 600 trucks a day that aid organizations say are needed.

Chasing cheese and woolsack race, UK’s quirkiest races thrill competitors

Paraluman P. Funtanilla
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Chasing cheese and woolsack race, UK’s quirkiest races thrill competitors

LONDON. Daredevils and thrill-seekers embraced two of Britain’s most eccentric and extreme annual races on Monday: the Cheese Rolling at Cooper’s Hill and the Tetbury Woolsack Races.

In the Cheese Rolling event, dairy-loving competitors threw caution to the wind as they chased 7-pound (3-kilogram) wheels of Double Gloucester cheese down the near-vertical Cooper’s Hill, near Gloucester in southwest England. Cheered on by several thousand spectators, the first racer to finish behind the rolling cheese in each race gets to keep it. The tradition, which dates back to at least 1826, often results in participants taking rough tumbles down the 200-yard (180-meter) hill. This year’s course was especially slippery and muddy due to recent rain, with local rugby club members stationed at the bottom to catch the tumbling competitors.

Tom Kopke from Munich, Germany, won one of the three men’s races. “You start and then the adrenaline takes over and you just go, go, go,” Kopke said. “Look at this event, look at this hill. England is mad. I love it.” Local competitor Josh Shepherd and Dylan Twiss from Perth, Australia, won the other two men’s downhill races. Abby Lampe from North Carolina triumphed in the women’s race with a lightning-fast roll that left the rest of the field far behind. “You just have to roll,” said Lampe, a graduate of NC State who also won in 2022. “There’s a little bit of pain, but it’s just going to be temporary.”

About 20 miles (32 kilometers) away in the town of Tetbury, competitors took part in the Tetbury Woolsack Races. Participants carried sacks of wool weighing up to 60 pounds (27 kilograms) over a 240-yard (220-meter) course up and down the steep Gumstool Hill. This event, held since 1972, draws on a local tradition dating back to the 17th century in the historic wool-trading town.

Both events, traditionally held on a late-May national holiday, highlight the unique and quirky spirit of British sportsmanship. Despite the risks involved, they continue to draw participants and spectators from around the world, celebrating the country’s love for unconventional and extreme competitions.

PNP, GCash nagbabala na iwasan ang public wi-fi dahil sa cyber threats

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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PNP, GCash nagbabala na iwasan ang public wi-fi dahil sa cyber threats

MAYNILA. Pinag-iingat ng Philippine National Police-Anti Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) at ng e-wallet provider na GCash ang publiko laban sa paggamit ng free Wi-Fi sa mga pampublikong lugar, na maaaring maging sanhi ng iba’t ibang uri ng cyber threats.

Ayon kay PNP-ACG Director PBGen. Ronnie Francis Cariaga, ang mga free Wi-Fi hotspot ay karaniwang makikita sa mga malls, hotel rooms, coffee shops, airports, at iba pang pampublikong lugar. Bagaman nagbibigay ito ng libreng koneksyon, importante pa ring kilalanin na ang mga unsecured connection na ito ay maaaring magdulot ng cyber threats tulad ng hacking, remote access, at account takeovers.

“Hindi lahat ng mga free Wi-Fi ay ligtas,” ani Cariaga. Ipinaliwanag niya na ang mga ito ay maaaring maging daan ng iba’t ibang uri ng cyber threats. Isa sa mga halimbawa ay ang Man-In-The-Middle (MITM) attacks, kung saan maaaring ma-intercept ng isang attacker ang komunikasyon sa pagitan ng mga device at web browsers, na posibleng magresulta sa pagnanakaw ng sensitibong impormasyon at pag-hijack ng mga device.

Nagpahayag din ng pagkabahala ang GCash tungkol sa panganib na dulot ng paggamit ng public Wi-Fi. “Public and open Wi-Fi networks are risky because they often lack strong encryption, allowing cybercriminals to intercept data or distribute malware, and they may feature fake hotspots set up to steal information,” sabi ni GCash Chief Information Security Officer Miguel Geronilla.

Dahil dito, pinapayuhan ng GCash at PNP-ACG ang publiko na umiwas sa paggamit ng public Wi-Fi at gumamit na lamang ng ligtas na mobile networks, lalo na kapag nasa biyahe o nasa pampublikong lugar. Sa ganitong paraan, maiiwasan ang posibilidad ng pagnanakaw ng impormasyon at iba pang cyber threats.

Philippines condemns China’s annual fishing ban in South China Sea

Venus L Peñaflor
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Philippines condemns China’s annual fishing ban in South China Sea

MANILA. The Philippines has formally protested China’s unilateral imposition of a four-month fishing ban in the South China Sea, according to the country’s foreign ministry on Monday. This move has heightened tensions in the contested waters, prompting Manila to demand Beijing “cease and desist” from what it deems “illegal actions” infringing on Philippine sovereignty.

The annual fishing ban, imposed by China, typically sparks opposition from the Philippines. This year’s ban, which is set to last until September, has again been met with resistance. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in the Philippines lodged a diplomatic note, asserting that the fishing moratorium encroaches on waters within its maritime zones.

“The Philippines stressed that the unilateral imposition of the fishing moratorium raises tensions in the West Philippine Sea and the South China Sea,” the DFA stated.

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro recently criticized China’s Coast Guard operations in the South China Sea, labeling them a “provocation.” Despite these objections, China’s embassy in Manila has not yet issued a response.

China’s extensive territorial claims in the South China Sea, a crucial route for over $3 trillion in annual trade, overlap with claims from the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei. In 2016, an international arbitral tribunal ruled that China’s claims had no legal basis, a decision Beijing continues to reject.

The ongoing disputes and annual fishing bans underscore the complex geopolitical tensions in the region, with significant implications for international trade and maritime sovereignty.

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