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PBBM: Walang magaganap na krisis sa bigas

Venus L Peñaflor
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PBBM: Walang magaganap na krisis sa bigas

“Walang magaganap na krisis sa bigas.” Ito ang tiniyak at iginiit ni Pangulong Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. sa isang panayam at sinabi na hindi niya nakikita ang posibilidad na kakapusin sa supply ng bigas ang bansa.

Ang tugon ng Pangulo ay sagot sa isang pahayag ng Federation of Free Farmers na maaaring magkaroon ng kakulangan sa bigas sa mga buwan ng kakapusan tulad ng nangyari noong 2018.

“No. I don’t. There is a chance na ninipis talaga ‘yung supply because nga noong magkasabay-sabay ‘yan,” ayon kay Marcos.

“So we are watching and waiting to see what the production levels are going to be after the last planting season before the harvest, for the upcoming harvest and what will be…” dagdag pa niya.

“Basta’t nag-harvest na tayo. Pagka umani na tayo, wala ng problema sa supply. It’s precisely as you mentioned. It is in the dry part where we are waiting for the last planting to be harvested,” ang pagtitiyak ni Marcos.

Sa ngayon ay hindi pa nakikita ang anumang problema sa supply pagkatapos ng harvest season, ngunit kailangan pa rin dagdagan ang buffer stock ng National Food Authority dahil mababa ito.

Ayon sa kanya, dahil sa mga nakaraang pangyayari tulad ng bagyo, lockdown, at pandemya, nasaid na ang buffer stock ng NFA.

OCTA: Nationwide Covid-19 positivity rate umakyat sa 8.5%

Venus L Peñaflor
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OCTA: Nationwide Covid-19 positivity rate umakyat sa 8.5%

Umakyat sa 8.5 porsyento ang positivity rate ng bansa o ang bilang ng mga taong nagpositibo sa coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19)noong Abril 19.

Sa Twitter noong Miyerkules ng gabi, nagreport si OCTA Research Group fellow Dr. Guido David ng 382 bagong kaso, na nagdala ng kabuuang bilang sa 4,086,981, ayon sa pinakahuling datos mula sa Department of Health (DOH).

“Mayroong 8,252 na aktibong kaso,” ayon sa kanya.

Nabanggit din niya na 2,138 na bagong recoveries ang nagdala sa kabuuang bilang ng mga recovered cases sa 4,012,286.

Walang naitala na bagong pagkamatay.

Noong Martes, sinabi ni DOH Officer in Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire na umabot sa 7.6 percent ang positivity rate sa buong bansa, mas mataas sa 6.9 percent noong nakaraang linggo.

Sinabi rin niya na ang pang-araw-araw na average ng mga bagong kaso ay umabot sa 371 mula noong nakaraang linggo na 274.

Ayon sa World Health Organization (WHO), ang inirekomendang threshold para sa Covid-19 positivity rate ay 5 percent.

Pinayuhan ng DOH ang publiko na huwag maalarma sa tumataas na kaso ng Covid-19 dahil ang health care system ng bansa ay nakahanda para sa malubha at kritikal na mga kaso.

Rare solar eclipse to cross remote Australia, Indonesia

Venus L Peñaflor
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Rare solar eclipse to cross remote Australia, Indonesia

A rare solar eclipse will cross over remote parts of Australia, Indonesia and East Timor on Thursday.

The lucky few in the path of the hybrid solar eclipse will either get plunged into the darkness of a total eclipse or they’ll see a “ring of fire” as the sun peeks out from behind the moon.

The eclipse path will swoop from the Indian Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, mostly over water. For those viewing the total eclipse, it will last a little over a minute.

Such celestial events happen about once every decade: The last one was in 2013 and the next one isn’t until 2031. They occur when Earth is in the “sweet spot” so the moon and the sun are almost the exact same size in the sky, said NASA solar expert Michael Kirk.

At some points, the moon is a little closer and blocks out the sun in a total eclipse. But when the moon is a little farther away, it lets some of the sun’s light peek out in an annular eclipse.

“It’s a crazy phenomenon,” Kirk said. “You’re actually watching the moon get larger in the sky.”

Those outside the eclipse path can still watch from a distance: Some sites in Australia will stream the event online, including the Perth Observatory and the Gravity Discovery Centre and Observatory.

Littlest intruder: Toddler crawls through White House fence

EDGARDO HERNAL
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Littlest intruder: Toddler crawls through White House fence

Washington. A curious toddler on Tuesday earned the title of one of the tiniest White House intruders after he squeezed through the metal fencing on the north side of the executive mansion.

U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division officers, who are responsible for security at the White House, walked across the North Lawn to retrieve the tot and reunite him with his parents on Pennsylvania Avenue. Access to the complex was briefly restricted while officers conducted the reunification. Officers briefly questioned the parents before allowing them to continue on their way.

Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said officers “encountered a curious young visitor along the White House north fence line who briefly entered White House grounds.”

“The White House security systems instantly triggered Secret Service officers and the toddler and parents were quickly reunited,” he said in a statement.

It may be the first successful intrusion onto the complex since the White House fence was doubled in height to roughly 13 feet (3.96-meters) in recent years after a series of security breaches. While taller, the new fence has an additional inch of space between pickets, for a total of 5½ inches (12.7 centimeters) between posts. (AP)

Older children have sometimes become stuck in the iconic barrier, which has also been the scene of demonstrations, with protesters chaining themselves to the fence.

DICT: SIM registration deadline, hanggang April 26 pa rin

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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DICT: SIM registration deadline, hanggang April 26 pa rin

Nananatili pa ring sa April 26, 2023 ang deadline ng SIM registration, ayon sa Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) kahapon.

Ipinahayag ito ng DICT kasunod ng mga apela mula sa public telecommunications entities (PTEs) Globe Telecom Inc., Smart Communications, at DITO Telecommunity Corp., na pahabain pa ang SIM registration habang papalapit na ang deadline nito.

Hanggang noong April 17, 2023, nasa 43.47% pa lamang sa 168 million mobile subscriber base nationwide ang naka pagpaparehistro ng kanilang SIMs o subscriber identity module.

Katumbas ito ng 73,033,833 registered SIMS, na ang malaking bahagi ay mula sa Smart na 36,115,938 registered subscribers.

Sumunod ang Globe na may 31,585,578, habang 5,332,317 registered SIMs naman ang DITO.

Sa kabila ng apela ng PTEs, sinabi ng DICT na “at this point, there is no extension of SIM registration.”

Nagpaalala sa publiko ang DICT na iparehistro ang kanilang SIM upang hindi ito made-activate pagkatapos ng deadline ng pagpaparehistro April 26, 2023.

“The DICT reiterates that the SIM Registration Act places primacy on the fundamental rights of Filipinos and is replete with safeguards to ensure the confidentiality and security of user data,” ayon sa DICT.

“The DICT is one with PTEs in ensuring that Filipinos can enjoy safe and secure mobile phone services through the holistic implementation of the SIM Registration Act,” dagdag nito.

Sa ilalim ng batas, maaaring palawigan ng DICT ng 120 araw ang pagpaparehistro matapos ang deadline kung kailangan.

Kaugnay nito ay nagpaalala din ang DICT, maging maingat sa pagpaparehistro ng SIM sa mga kaukulang Public Telecommunication Entity (PTE):

Smart – smart.com.ph/simreg or simreg.smart.com.ph
Globe – new.globe.com.ph/simreg
DITO – https://digital.dito.ph/pto/download/app

Ambassador’s mouth representing Beijing’s character?

DC Alviar
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Ambassador’s mouth representing Beijing’s character?

Was Chinese ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian just expressing his “concern” about overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Taiwan in his speech a few days ago? He said: “Some tried to find excuse for the new EDCA sites by citing the safety of the 150,000 OFWs in Taiwan, while China is the last country that wishes to see conflict over the Strait because people on both sides are Chinese. But we will not renounce the use of force, and we reserve the option of taking all necessary measures. This is to guard against external interference and all separatist activities. The Philippines is advised to unequivocally oppose ‘Taiwan independence’ rather than stoking the fire by offering the US access to the military bases near the Taiwan Strait if you care genuinely about the 150,000 OFWs.”

The ambassador’s mouth is the cause of concern.

What is the role of Huang’s emotion against the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement? This question will lead us to be concerned about his words, which many viewed as a threat to the Taiwan-based OFWs.

Why – oh why – tell us not to interfere in the issue of Taiwan? Uncontrolled speeches such as his only convey heat. Who is he to order or lecture us not to interfere in Taiwan’s domestic issues like this? Manila is not doing anything or interfering in what is happening there.

He should have exchanged notes with diplomats so that we would know that the main reason Balikatan exists is for defense capability, modernization of equipment, assets, and development of the country’s infrastructure. He should not have thought that Balikatan was being held for the Taiwan issue.

Leaders of the country should speak more to further refute Huang’s illogical speech and/or better say that the ambassador does not think about what comes out of his mouth. He needs to be informed that the Philippines has no time to interfere in their problem, although Malacanang Palace has chosen to wait for further interpretation of Huang’s speech. 

President Marcos leads us in that willingness to wait for that. He said: “I’ll be talking to the ambassador soon and I’m sure he will be very anxious to give his own interpretation of what he was trying to say… We were all a little surprised, but I just put it down to difference in language.”

If Huang does not stop, he may follow the advice of Senator Risa Hontiveros to send himself home to China and ask to be replaced by another ambassador who does not speak hastily, or undiplomatically.

In the same speech, Huang looked “forward to in-depth discussions and insights on issues regarding the South China Sea and regional peace and security.” Obviously, he did not listen to the Department of National Defense and the National Security Council’s clarifications that the enhancement of the country’s defense ties with the United States will be for the Philippines and the country will not allow other nations to drag Manila into their mess. Meanwhile, the Department of Foreign Affairs said contingencies are already in place for OFWs in Taiwan.

Again, obviously, Beijing is good at bullying.

The saga of great writer and poet

Melinda Bagsic Evangelista
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The saga of great writer and poet

(6th of a series)

In 1999, Nelia had a serious attack of  asthma  that ultimately led to her death.  Palasig confessed to me later that he cried a river when he lost her.  Alone with his kids and confused, he dedicated most of his time assisting people who needed help from the local government.  During that time, you would see him walking to and fro from one office to another carrying documents for signature. He was always busy as a bee and even if he was telling jokes, you can see the sadness in his eyes.

Sometime in April of 2000, during the seminar-workshop sponsored by San Miguel Corporation for local media practitioners, Palasig was formally introduced to me by Ruben E. Taningco – a licensed Geodetic Engineer working with the local government. Instead of a handshake, he simply vowed his head slightly as a sign of respect. Later during lunch, he offered me his food which I graciously declined because I already had mine.  

After a barrage of exchanging pleasantries among the participants, my Publisher Dinah M. Carabio invited him to write in our paper, Laguna Courier, the Voice of the People to which he immediately said yes.  At first, there was only one column – the TKO (Talinhaga, Kwento at Opinyon) but due to insistent demand from his followers, another column was allowed to him – the ‘Biro Lang Po ni Palasig” – a little green and titillating but everybody’s favorite.  He also wrote for other local papers upon request like Wednesday Herald and Monday Mail.

Still craving for an outlet of all his ideas that were hampered by time and family obligations in the past, he created another column for Laguna Courier which he titled “TIKBALANG HOROSCOPE” – a kind of funny horoscope using signs totally different from the zodiac signs we are accustomed to. Because of this column, our paper sold like hotcakes especially among jeepney and tricycle drivers parked in front of San Pablo City public market, the City Mall. SPLGU and court employees were talking about it not because they believed in what was written about them but because the predictions made them laugh.

Palasig used his funny horoscope as a tool to convey sensitive messages to people who cannot accept open criticisms at the same time utilizing his poetic prophecies and flowery words to patch up unresolved differences between allies. That’s the beauty of being a writer!  You can be what you wanna be without much fuss. I know because I’m a writer. 

TIKBALANG rose to fame for a while and its membership ballooned in a short span of time because everybody wanted to be a member.  Strangers and some ‘enterprising’ politicos entered into the picture each with their own personal agenda trying to outsmart the original members.  Some wanted this, others wanted that and so the saying “too many cooks spoil the broth” happened – the young and still fragile organization collapsed like a sandcastle. 

(To be continued)

2-anyos na nene naatrasan ng jeep ng ama, patay

Arman B. Cambe
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2-anyos na nene naatrasan ng jeep ng ama, patay

Mauban, Quezon. Patay ang isang 2-taong gulang na bata matapos na aksidenteng naatrasan ng kinukumpuni na passenger jeepney ng kanyang ama sa Brgy. Liwayway sa bayang ito, kamakalawa ng hapon.

Kinilala ng pulisya ang biktima na si Jhodie Benitez habang iniimbestigahan sa himpilan ng pulisya ang tatay nito na si Jonathan, 50-anyos.

Ayon sa ulat ng pulisya, bandang alas-4:00 ng hapon, nagma maniobra ng jeep si Jonathan nang biglang tumakbo ang batang anak patungo sa sasakyan at aksidenteng naatrasan.

Nagtamo ng grabeng pinsala sa ulo ang batang babae na agad niyang ikinamatay.

Sa kabila ng insidente, hindi naman maghaharap ng asunto ang nanay ng bata laban sa kanyang mister na nakapatay sa kanilang anak.

DOH: Mag-ingat sa sore eyes

Venus L Peñaflor
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DOH: Mag-ingat sa sore eyes

Nagbabala ang Department of Health (DOH) sa publiko na mag-ingat sa sakit na sore eyes lalo na ngayong tag-init.

Ayon sa DOH, ang mga sintomas ng sore eyes ay ang pagkakaroon ng pamumula at pangangati ng isa o parehong mata.

Nagpaalala rin ng DOH na agad na magpakonsulta sa doktor para sa tamang reseta ng gamot dahil karaniwang gumagaling ang sakit na ito sa loob ng dalawang linggo.

Bukod pa rito, hindi rin dapat basta-basta maglagay ng kahit anong eye drops at iwasan ang pagpunas o pagkamot sa mata upang hindi kumalat ang sakit.

Maaari itong mahawahan ng mga tao sa pamamagitan ng paggamit ng towel, handkerchief, make-up o eyeglasses na ginamit ng mga taong mayroong sakit na ito.

Alamin ang guidelines ng 2nd Covid booster dose

Venus L Peñaflor
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Alamin ang guidelines ng 2nd Covid booster dose

Naglabas na ng guidelines ang Department of Health (DOH) para sa paggamit ng pangalawang COVID-19 booster shots sa general population.

Sinabi ng DOH na ang mga healthy adults  na nasa edad 18 pataas ay maaaring kumuha ng kanilang pangalawang COVID-19 booster shot pagkatapos ng mahigit anim na buwan pagkatapos makuha ang kanilang unang booster dose.

Ayon sa DOH, ang Pfizer, Moderna at AstraZeneca ay gagamitin para sa second booster inoculation.

Ang  healthcare workers na edad 50 pataas at ang mga may comorbidity ay makakatanggap ng kanilang booster jabs matapos ang mahigit sa tatlo Hanggang apat na buwan, depende sa brand ng first booster vaccine na kanilang natanggap, ayon sa DOH.

Sa kabilang banda, ang  immunocompromised adults, ay makakakuha ng kanilang  second booster shots matapos ang mahigit sa tatlong buwan mula nang makatanggap ng unang booster dose.

Sinabi ng DOH na wala pang second booster vaccine para sa edad 5 hanggang 17.

Sa ngayon, pwede lamang ang second booster shots sa mga frontline healthcare workers  senior citizens, at persons with comorbidities.

Batay sa pinakahuling datos mula sa DOH, mahigit sa 79.1 miyong Pilipino ang ganap nang nabakunahan laban sa COVID-19 habang mahigit sa 24.1 milyon Pilipino ang nakatanggap ng kanilang booster shots hanggang noong Marso 16,2023.

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