MULTIMEDIA Art cards by Pamela Denice Ramos and Jayvery Lorenzana, ABS-CBN News Posted at Jul 22 2019 09:18 PM In his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Rodrigo Duterte delivered an optimistic outlook for his remaining 3 years in office, while defending his stance on some of the country's most controversial issues. Sometimes veering off-script, Duterte delivered sharp jabs at political opponents and even threw barbs at fellow government officials who he urged to deliver better service. At the end of his speech, Duterte vowed that he would do his best to deliver a "better Philippines." However, if he could not do it at the end of 3 years, he said that while he would be "sorry," he would do his best to fulfill his duties as president. … [Read more...] about Quips and quotes from Duterte’s 2019 SONA
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Women’s Super League season kicks off with Manchester derby
REUTERS: Manchester City and Manchester United will play the opening match of the new Women's Super League (WSL) season at the Etihad Stadium on Sept. 7, the Football Association said on Wednesday.Chelsea play Tottenham Hotspur the following day at Stamford Bridge while defending champions Arsenal host West Ham United at Boreham Wood's Meadow Park."I'm really excited for the fans, the players and everyone involved with the club that we get the chance to play at the home of Chelsea Football Club," Chelsea manager Emma Hayes told the club's website https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2019/07/09/emma-hayes-hopes-for-big-crowd-when-top-class-chelsea-women-play.Tottenham Hotspur, who were promoted to the expanded 12-team league along with United, play their first home game against Liverpool at The Hive on Sept. 15 and host Arsenal for the North London Derby at Spurs' new 62,000-capacity stadium on Nov. 17.City's move to play games at the club's main stadium is aimed at building on momentum … [Read more...] about Women’s Super League season kicks off with Manchester derby
Wales captain Jones extends contract to 2021
Sport Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones has ended speculation over his future by signing a contract extension with the Ospreys and the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) until June 2021. 09 Jul 2019 08:00PM Bookmark REUTERS: Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones has ended speculation over his future by signing a contract extension with the Ospreys and the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) until June 2021.Jones's current deal was due to end after this year's Rugby World Cup in Japan."I'm really pleased to have announced the extension today and to have been able to announce it directly to all those who have supported me throughout my career, especially all the Ospreys supporters," Jones told the WRU website https://www.wru.wales/2019/07/09/awj-secures-wales-future on Tuesday.The 33-year-old lock has played 125 tests for Wales, leading them to this year's Six Nations Grand Slam, and been capped nine times by the British and Irish Lions."This announcement is a huge boost for Welsh rugby," WRU chief executive … [Read more...] about Wales captain Jones extends contract to 2021
Manufacturing sales up 6.8% in April 2019
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s manufacturing sales grew 6.8% in April 2019 to register at RM69.9 billion compared with RM65.5 billion a year ago. According to the Department of Statistics, the sales value fell 3.4% (RM2.4 billion) on a month-on-month basis but grew 6.5% on seasonally adjusted terms. “The year-on-year growth registered in sales value in April 2019 was driven by the increase in non-metallic mineral products, basic metal and fabricated metal products (7.5%), electrical and electronic products (6.7%), and petroleum, chemical, rubber and plastic products (5.8%),” said Chief Statistician Malaysia Datuk Seri Dr. Mohd Uzir Mahidin. He said the total employees engaged in the manufacturing sector in April 2019 was 1.09 million persons, which is a 1.7% increase from 1.07 million persons in April last year. Salaries and wages paid during the month rose 4.4% to RM3,995.3 million compared with a year ago. Simultaneously, the sales value per employee grew by 5% to record … [Read more...] about Manufacturing sales up 6.8% in April 2019
Manufacturing sales up 5.7% in March 2019
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s manufacturing sales rose 5.7% in March 2019 to RM72.4 billion against the RM68.5 billion recorded in the previous year. On a month-on-month basis, the sales value rose 10.1% while on seasonally adjusted terms, the sales value registered a drop of 1.7%. According to the Department of Statistics, the growth was driven by the increase in food, beverages and tobacco products (8.8%); petroleum, chemical, rubber and plastic products (8.4%); and transport equipment and other manufactures products (7.5%). In March this year, the total employees engaged in the manufacturing sector was 1.09 million persons, an increase of 1.8% or 19,644 persons as compared to 1.07 million persons recorded in March 2018. Salaries and wages paid amounted to RM4.06 billion for March 2019, an increase of RM197.1 million or 5.1% from the same month of the preceding year. Simultaneously, the sales value per employee grew by 3.8% to RM66,539 as compared with the same month in 2018. … [Read more...] about Manufacturing sales up 5.7% in March 2019