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Joselito C. Frago named grand winner of International Luminary Award in Leadership

Venus L Peñaflor
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Joselito C. Frago named grand winner of International Luminary Award in Leadership

Joselito C. Frago has been recognized as the Grand Winner of the prestigious International Luminary Award (ILA) in the field of leadership and innovativeness. This acknowledgment stems from a rigorous selection process that highlighted his excellence and success in the academic realm.

The culmination of this entire process was revealed following the votes cast by 11 internal and external evaluators through a Google Form. To qualify as a grand finalist, a nominee had to secure 20% of the total votes or a minimum of 2 votes from evaluators.

The evaluators prioritized assessing the achievements and evidence of each nominee, seeking individuals who:

  • Have developed and/or introduced a product, service, or program in the organization and/or community.
  • Regardless of academic qualifications, have excelled in managing an organization or department.
  • Possess clear achievements rather than pure narratives.

Frago’s name stood out prominently due to his unparalleled contributions to the natural farming field. He exemplifies the standards sought by evaluators, with his successes in implementing agricultural programs and services forming a crucial basis for his numerous and tangible achievements.

His victory in the ILA in Leadership serves as an inspiration and honor not only for him but also for the entire academic community.

The ILA is the organization’s recognition and celebration of inspirational success stories in teaching, research, leadership, civic works and academic leadership. It embodies IIARI’s commitment to the formulation of community of scholars driven by passion for life-long learning and community service.

Frago is a committed natural farmer known for his innovative approaches in agriculture and entrepreneurship.

AbbVie’s $10 billion investment: Strengthening cancer treatment portfolio through ImmunoGen acquisition

EDGARDO HERNAL
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AbbVie’s $10 billion investment: Strengthening cancer treatment portfolio through ImmunoGen acquisition

AbbVie is set to spend approximately $10 billion to acquire a potential blockbuster cancer treatment, aiming to bolster its portfolio amid challenges from cheaper alternatives impacting its best-selling drug, Humira.

The pharmaceutical giant will pay $31.26 in cash for each share of ImmunoGen, representing a substantial 95% premium over the closing price of ImmunoGen’s stock on Wednesday at $16.06.

The centerpiece of this deal is Elahere, an ovarian cancer treatment developed by ImmunoGen. AbbVie anticipates that Elahere could generate billions of dollars in annual sales, contributing to long-term revenue growth. However, executives caution that the returns on this investment might take time to materialize, expecting the deal to be dilutive to earnings until 2027.

Elahere received accelerated approval from U.S. regulators last year, and AbbVie is now seeking full approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) while eyeing expansion into other markets.

In the third quarter of this year, Elahere brought in $105.2 million in revenue, nearly constituting ImmunoGen’s total sales.

AbbVie’s strategic move with this acquisition aims to expedite its presence in the solid tumor treatment market. Elahere is identified as the most significant aspect of this deal, and company leaders envision substantial sales growth, foreseeing a notable inflection point in the early 2020s.

AbbVie has been grappling with increased competition for Humira, its leading autoimmune disease treatment. Despite generating $21 billion in total revenue last year, accounting for about 36% of AbbVie’s total revenue, Humira has faced a 31% decline in U.S. sales during the first nine months of this year.

The acquisition has received approval from the boards of both AbbVie and ImmunoGen. The transaction is expected to conclude by mid-2024, pending approval from ImmunoGen shareholders and regulatory authorities.

Following the announcement, shares of ImmunoGen Inc., based in Waltham, Massachusetts, surged over 80%, reaching above $29 in mid-morning trading on Thursday. AbbVie Inc., headquartered in North Chicago, Illinois, experienced a 2% increase in stock value, reaching $141.26, while broader market indexes showed mixed trends.

Pinalawig ni PBBM  ang tungkulin ni Acorda bilang PNP chief

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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Pinalawig ni PBBM  ang tungkulin ni Acorda bilang PNP chief

Iniulat na pinalawig ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang termino ni Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief General Benjamin Acorda Jr. hanggang Marso 31, 2024. Ang pagpapalawig ng serbisyo ay bunga ng matagumpay na pamumuno ni Acorda sa police force matapos italaga noong Abril ng kasalukuyang taon.

Sa liham na nilagdaan ni Pangulong Marcos, binanggit na “sa bisa ng mga umiiral na batas, ang iyong serbisyo bilang Chief (Police General), Philippine National Police, ay pinalawig hanggang 31 Marso 2024.” Ipinarating din niya ang kanyang pasasalamat sa magandang pagganap ni Acorda sa kanyang tungkulin.

Iniulat naman kay Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abajos Jr. ang desisyon na ito sa pamamagitan ng transmittal letter na nilagdaan ni Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin noong Disyembre 1, 2023. Ang PNP ay isang attached agency ng DILG.

Sa pagpapalawig sa serbisyo ni Acorda, binanggit ng Office of the President (OP) ang Executive Order No. 136, series of 1999, na nagpapahintulot sa Pangulo na aprubahan ang pagpapalawig ng serbisyo ng mga itinalagang opisyal kahit lampas na sa compulsory retirement age para sa mga napakahusay na dahilan.

Si Acorda ay nangunguna sa PNP sa mga proyektong naglalayong mapabuti ang morale at kagalingan ng personnel, pagsasagawa ng community engagement, pagsusulong ng integridad, pagpapaunlad ng teknolohiya, at tapat na pagpapatupad ng batas.

Bilang pang-29 na “top cop” ng bansa, initalaga si Acorda sa isang seremonya ng change of command sa Camp Crame, Quezon City noong Abril 24, 2023. Subalit, naabot na niya ang compulsory retirement age na 56 taon para sa mga personnel ng PNP noong Disyembre 3, 2023.

Kabilang si Acorda sa mga kasapi ng Philippine Military Academy Sambisig Class of 1991 at naglingkod sa PNP ng mahigit 37 taon. Bago maging hepe ng PNP, siya ay nagsilbing direktor ng PNP Directorate for Intelligence.

Ang pagpapalawig sa termino ni Acorda ay inaasahang magbibigay daan sa pagpapatuloy ng kanyang mahalagang ambag sa PNP at pagtutok sa mga hakbangin na naglalayong mapanatili ang kaayusan at seguridad sa bansa.

Israel broadens offensive, urgent evacuations in Gaza amidst escalating crisis

Venus L Peñaflor
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Israel broadens offensive, urgent evacuations in Gaza amidst escalating crisis

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip. Israel’s military has called for mass evacuations from Khan Younis, intensifying its ground offensive and bombarding targets across the Gaza Strip. The expanded operations, triggered by the expiration of a weeklong cease-fire, aim to eliminate Hamas rulers following their October 7 attack into Israel, which sparked the deadliest violence in decades.

The conflict has claimed thousands of Palestinian lives, with over three-fourths of the population displaced, and the territory’s 2.3 million people are running out of safe havens. Under mounting pressure from the United States, Israel seems determined to incapacitate Hamas before a potential new cease-fire, despite the increasing toll on civilians.

The ground offensive has left northern Gaza, including large parts of Gaza City, in ruins, pushing hundreds of thousands to seek refuge in the south. Both Israel and Egypt have rejected refugee influx, creating a dire situation for displaced Palestinians.

Reports indicate intensified fighting in central Gaza, particularly around Khan Younis, where residents heard overnight airstrikes and explosions. The military dropped leaflets urging relocation southward, leading to the evacuation of nearly two dozen neighborhoods. The main north-south highway is now labeled a “battlefield,” indicating a strategic move to cut off central Gaza from the south.

Despite evacuation orders, many Palestinians resist, feeling unsafe in designated areas repeatedly bombed. The military’s barring of those who fled the north from returning exacerbates the humanitarian crisis. The International Committee of the Red Cross president, Mirjana Spoljaric, decried the “intolerable” human suffering and called for the immediate release of hostages taken during the conflict.

As the conflict deepens, concerns grow not only about immediate safety but also about the long-term impact, rendering larger parts of Gaza uninhabitable. The international community faces increasing pressure to intervene and facilitate a return to negotiations, highlighting the urgency of finding a resolution to the ongoing crisis.

“The Gospel”: Israel utilizes AI in target selection for Gaza attacks

Venus L Peñaflor
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“The Gospel”: Israel utilizes AI in target selection for Gaza attacks

In the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Hamas militant group in Gaza, reports suggest that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have turned to Artificial Intelligence (AI) for accelerating target selection in their intense bombing campaign on the Gaza Strip. The use of an AI platform, referred to as “the Gospel,” has come to light, raising concerns about the implications of automated systems in military operations.

The IDF’s renewed offensive against Hamas follows the expiration of a truce between the two adversaries, with international efforts for a further extension in progress.

“The Gospel” is described as an AI platform functioning as a rapid target selection tool, drawing comparisons to a “mass assassination factory.” The information about this AI tool comes from interviews with intelligence sources and statements from the IDF and retired officials.

A noteworthy revelation is the involvement of a secretive AI-facilitated military intelligence unit in Israel’s response to the conflict with Hamas.

Quoting an unnamed source critical of this practice, +972 Magazine expressed concerns, drawing a parallel scenario where Palestinian militants would target Israeli soldiers’ private residences during weekends. The use of AI in Israel’s military operations, including automated systems on the battlefield, is being closely observed by other states, according to an unnamed White House official cited by The Guardian.

Further insights from +972 Magazine’s source indicate that a high-ranking Israeli intelligence officer, in response to Hamas’ actions, directed officers to “kill as many Hamas operatives as possible.” The flexibility in targeting is emphasized, with no strict rules to avoid civilian casualties. Instances were noted where wide cellular pinpointing was employed, leading to civilian casualties, justified as a trade-off for time efficiency.

While the current reports shed light on the IDF’s recent use of AI in targeting Gaza, it’s worth noting that Israel has previously employed such technology. Reports indicate that the IDF claimed to have fought the “first AI war” during the 11-day conflict in Gaza in May 2021.

The deployment of AI in military operations adds a new dimension to the ongoing conflict, sparking concerns about ethical implications, transparency, and the potential impact on civilian populations. The global community closely watches these developments as nations navigate the evolving landscape of AI integration in warfare.

Precision strikes hit residential complex in Gaza’s Khan Yunis. (Sky News Photo)

(With inputs from agencies)

Senior motorist, pinagsasaksak ng gunting sa road rage

Arman B. Cambe
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Senior motorist, pinagsasaksak ng gunting sa road rage

GEN. TRIAS, City, Cavite. Isinugod sa ospital ang isang 60-anyos na motorista matapos pagsasaksakin ng gunting ng isang driver sa Governor’s Drive, Brgy. San Francisco, Gen. Trias City kahapon.

Ang biktimang si Joseph Ramos Aviles, 60-anyos at residente ng Brgy. Manggahan, Gen. Trias City, Cavite, ay kasalukuyang nasa pagamutan matapos pagsasaksakin ng gunting ng isang lalaking diumano ay nag-counterflow at muntik nang makabangga sa kanyang tricycle.

Arestado na ang suspek na kilala sa alias na “Reynaldo,” 31-anyos at residente ng Brgy. Cabuco, Trece Martires City, Cavite. Hinaharap nito ngayon ang kasong frustrated homicide.

Sa imbestigasyon ni Police Master Sergeant Christopher Dumlao ng Gen. Trias Police, nangyari ang insidente bandang alas-9:00 ng umaga. Habang minamaneho ni Aviles ang kanyang tricycle nang biglang nag-counterflow ang suspek at nasakop ang kabilang lane at muntik nang mabangga si Aviles.

Sa halip na humingi ng tawad, nagwala ang suspek at nagbanta kay Aviles. Kalaunan ay bumaba ito ng sasakyan bitbit ang isang gunting at inatake ng saksak ang matanda.

Duguang dinala si Aviles sa Gen. Trias Medicare Hospital, kung saan ay kasalukuyan siyang inoobserbahan. Agad namang naaresto ang suspek ng mga rumespondeng pulis.

Supplier ng ilegal na paputok, arestado sa ent­rapment operation

Roy Tomandao
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Supplier ng ilegal na paputok, arestado sa ent­rapment operation

TANAUAN CITY. Nagsimula na ang mahigpit na pagtugis ng pulisya sa Calabarzon laban sa mga lumabag sa batas ukol sa paggawa at pagtinda ng ilegal na paputok sa panahon ng Kapaskuhan, at ang isa sa mga itinuturing na supplier ay naaresto sa isang entrapment operation sa Batangas.

Sa ulat, nakumpiska ng awtoridad ang halagang P1.5 milyon na iba’t ibang klase ng ilegal na paputok kay Darry Machia, kilala rin bilang “Daryl,” sa isang operasyon sa kanyang tirahan sa Tanauan City nitong Huwebes.

Naaresto si Machia, isang encoder, matapos makuha ng isang undercover agent ang iligal na paputok mula sa kanya sa isang buy-bust operation sa Barangay Ambulong noong Huwebes ng hapon, ayon kay Col. Vicente Cabatingan, hepe ng Regional Intelligence Unit 4A.

“Ang operasyon ay nag-ugat sa isang impormasyon na ibinigay ng kanyang mga kapitbahay, na nag-uulat na si Darryl ay nagbebenta ng ilegal na paputok sa labas ng kanyang bahay nang walang kaukulang mga dokumento para sa operasyon at siya ay isang supplier umano ng mga paputok hindi lamang sa lalawigan ng Batangas kundi maging sa mga kalapit na lalawigan sa Calabarzon region,” ayon sa pahayag ni Cabatingan.

Bago ang operasyon, isinagawa umano ang isang linggong surveillance laban sa suspek, hanggang sa nakipagnegosasyon sa kanya ang isang civilian agent para sa test buy, dagdag ni Cabatingan.

Ang mga nakumpiskang paputok mula sa suspek, ayon sa mga elemento ng Regional Intelligence Unit-Calabarzon, ay galing sa Bulacan at ipinamahagi ng suspek sa iba’t ibang lalawigan, kabilang na ang Laguna at Cavite.

Ayon kay Brig. Gen. Paul Kenneth Lucas, direktor ng pulisya sa Calabarzon, isinampa ang mga kasong paglabag sa RA 7183 laban sa suspek, kilala bilang “An Act regulating the sale, manufacture, distribution, and use of illegal firecrackers and other pyrotechnic devices and hoarding of illegal firecrackers.”

Noong Oktubre, nagkasunog sa Purok 8, Sitio PNB, Brgy. Talisay, Lipa City, Batangas, na malubhang ikinasugat ng isang biktima matapos sumabog ang pulbos ng paputok na itinago sa loob ng isang kahon na diumano ay ginagamit sa paggawa ng firecrackers.

Strong earthquake sparks tsunami panic in Philippines, leaving 1 dead and several injured

Venus L Peñaflor
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Strong earthquake sparks tsunami panic in Philippines, leaving 1 dead and several injured

DAVAO CITY. A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 struck the southern Philippines on Saturday night, triggering widespread panic and prompting a tsunami warning that later led to thousands evacuating their homes. The earthquake, centered at a depth of 32 kilometers (20 miles), left at least one dead and several injured, as reported by officials on Sunday.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recorded the earthquake and issued a tsunami warning for the southern Philippines, parts of Indonesia, Palau, and Malaysia. However, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center later lifted the warning, reassuring residents in the affected areas.

On Sunday, a 6.6 magnitude aftershock was recorded east of the municipality of Hinuatan, with a depth of 56 kilometers (34 miles), according to the USGS. The Philippine seismological agency classified it as an aftershock, and no tsunami alert was issued.

In the aftermath, evacuation orders were issued in various parts of Okinawa prefecture in Japan, affecting thousands of residents along the coastal areas. Meanwhile, in the Philippines, a tragic incident unfolded in Tagum city, Davao del Norte province, where a pregnant woman lost her life as a 15-feet concrete wall collapsed on her, her husband, and daughter.

Shieldon Isidoro, the city’s disaster-mitigation chief, described the chaotic scene: “Initially the swaying was weak. Then it quickly became stronger and I could hardly stand. My perfume bottles fell off a table, pictures on my wall swung, and I heard people screaming outside: ‘Get out, get out, earthquake, earthquake!’”

Despite the panic and chaos, Isidoro credited regular earthquake drills for potentially preventing more casualties. However, reports indicated injuries to the woman’s husband and daughter.

Authorities in the Philippines, led by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr, are assessing the overall impact of the earthquake. Preliminary reports suggest no major damages except for two bridges and isolated power outages. Hundreds of patients were temporarily evacuated from a Tagum hospital, which was later deemed safe after inspection.

Teresito Bacolcol, head of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, urged residents along the coast of Surigao del Sur and Davao Oriental provinces to immediately evacuate to higher ground or move farther inland. Pictures posted on social media showed residents in Hinatuan town fleeing to higher ground using various means of transportation.

As the affected communities recover from the shock, civil aviation officials reported no major damage in several southern airports, and flight operations remained unaffected. The Philippines, situated on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” continues to grapple with the challenges posed by its frequent exposure to earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and typhoons, emphasizing the nation’s resilience in the face of natural disasters.

(with inputs from agencies)

11 Patay sa MSU bombing sa Marawi

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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11 Patay sa MSU bombing sa Marawi

MARAWI CITY. Labing-isa ang nasawi habang marami ang sugatan nang mangyari ang pagsabog sa Dimaporo Gymnasium sa Mindanao State University sa lungsod na ito nitong Linggo ng umaga, Disyembre 3.

Ang pagsabog ay naganap bandang alas-7:30 ng umaga habang nasa misa na dinaluhan ng mga estudyante at mga guro.

Dinala sa Amai Pakpak Medical Center (APMC) ang 46 na mga biktima, kung saan 11 ang kumpirmadong patay at anim ang isasailalim sa operasyon, ayon kay hospital chief Dra. Pinky Rakiin, na sinabi ng Philippine Army 1st Infantry Division (1ID) public affairs officer.

Inilagay na sa code blue ang emergency room ng regional hospital sa Marawi City.

Ayon kay PA 1ID commander Major General Gabriel Viray III, batay sa initial report, tatlong babae at isang lalaki ang nasawi dahil sa pagsabog.

Ayon kay Bangsamoro Police Regional Office regional director Police Brigadier General Allan Nobleza, tinitingnan nila ang posibilidad na may kaugnayan ang pagpatay sa Dawlah Islamiyah (DI).

“That is one of the angles that we are investigating right now kasi isa rin ‘yan sa pinakamalapit na pwedeng anggulo sa mga nangyaring ito [that is the nearest possible angle in what is happening], ‘yung nangyari sa Maguindanao del Sur wherein eleven members of the Dawlah Islamiyah Philippines were killed last December 1,” ani Nobleza.

“Ang Bangsamoro Region, nag-declare kami ng full alert status following the explosion incident that happened in MSU kasi tinitignan na puwedeng may kinalaman dito ito sa nangyari sa mga operasyon ng PNP at military,” dagdag pa niya.

Kinondena naman ni Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal “Bombit” Alonto Adiong Jr. ang insidente at nangako ng agarang hustisya para sa mga biktima.

“I condemn the violent bombing incident that transpired this morning at the Dimaporo Gymnasium at the Mindanao State University during a Sunday mass congregation,” ayon sa pahayag ng gobernador.

“Here in my province, we uphold basic human rights, and that includes the right to religion. Terroristic attacks on educational institutions must also be condemned because these are places that promote the culture of peace and mold our youth to be the future shapers of this country,” dagdag pa ni Adiong. I urge the security sector to get to the bottom of this IMMEDIATELY!.”

“To the families of those whose lives were lost in this senseless act of violence and terrorism, please accept our deepest condolences and sympathies. We will make sure justice will be served,” ang kanyang pagtatapos.

Cop28 president rejects fossil fuel phase-out, incite debate

Venus L Peñaflor
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Cop28 president rejects fossil fuel phase-out, incite debate

The president of Cop28, Sultan Al Jaber, has declared that there is “no science” supporting the necessity of phasing out fossil fuels to limit global heating to 1.5 degrees Celsius. This controversial statement, made during an online event with Mary Robinson, has drawn criticism from scientists and environmental advocates.

Al Jaber, who also serves as the chief executive of the United Arab Emirates’ state oil company, Adnoc, asserted that a fossil fuel phase-out would hinder sustainable development, stating, “unless you want to take the world back into caves.” This perspective contradicts the stance of UN Secretary-General António Guterres and has been deemed “incredibly concerning” and “verging on climate denial” by experts.

During the exchange, Robinson challenged Al Jaber on Adnoc’s reported investments in future fossil fuel development. Al Jaber dismissed the claims as biased, defending his role and emphasizing the need for a pragmatic approach to the energy transition.

The debate over a fossil fuel phase-out is a critical point of contention at Cop28, with over 100 countries already supporting the initiative. The final agreement’s language, whether it calls for a phase-out or uses softer terms like “phase-down,” is anticipated to be a key determinant of the summit’s success.

Critics argue that rapid cuts in fossil fuel emissions are imperative to curbing climate impacts. UN Secretary-General Guterres reiterated that achieving the 1.5 degrees Celsius limit requires the ultimate cessation of burning all fossil fuels, not just reductions.

Bill Hare, CEO of Climate Analytics, characterized the exchange as “extraordinary, revealing, worrying, and belligerent,” while Prof Sir David King, chair of the Climate Crisis Advisory Group, expressed concern over Al Jaber’s defense of fossil fuels.

Dr. Friederike Otto of Imperial College London rejected Al Jaber’s claim that fossil fuels are necessary for socioeconomic development, citing the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s latest report, which highlights the need for a transition to a fossil-free world.

In response to the controversy, a spokesperson for Cop28 emphasized the role of fossil fuels in the future energy system, albeit a smaller one, and highlighted the Cop presidency’s achievements in climate initiatives. Al Jaber’s dual role as head of Adnoc and president of Cop28 has previously sparked controversy, with leaked documents revealing the UAE’s plans to promote oil and gas deals during climate meetings.

As the debate over fossil fuel phase-out intensifies at Cop28, environmental advocates emphasize the need for a just and equitable transition without loopholes that allow the industry to exacerbate the climate crisis. The pressure on Al Jaber to deliver a robust Cop28 deal is heightened amidst negative revelations about Adnoc’s practices.

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