FILE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday classified five areas in Metro Manila under “moderate risk” as the positivity rate in the region rose above the 5-percent World Health Organization benchmark. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire identified the areas as Quezon City, Marikina City, Pasig City, San Juan City and Pateros. … [Read more...] about 5 areas under ‘moderate risk’ but no need for Alert Level 2 – DOH
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Summer means suffering: how workers survive intense Gulf heat
Foreign labourers return to their dormitories after a day of work amid scorching heat, in the Gulf emirate of Sharjah, on June 20, 2022. AFP DUBAI — Like millions of other migrant labourers in the Gulf, one of the world’s hottest and driest regions, construction worker B. Sajay does not welcome summer. “We work in very high temperatures, this is the nature of our work. And … [Read more...] about Summer means suffering: how workers survive intense Gulf heat
South-East Asian fabrics should be treasured, which include Malaysia’s tenun
Look deeper beyond the usual designs found in mainstream boutiques and you will discover a treasure trove of South-East Asia’s fashion. The most magnificent handwoven fabrics, Cambodia’s ikat, Thailand’s mudmee, Indonesia’s songket, Malaysia’s tenun and much more, are not only rich in heritage but visually arresting too. A fashion showcase was recently held in Kuala Lumpur … [Read more...] about South-East Asian fabrics should be treasured, which include Malaysia’s tenun
Ukraine reports ‘massive’ attack from Belarus
Russia has intensified its offensive in the northern city of Kharkiv in the past days. KYIV (UKRAINE) - Ukraine said it came under "massive bombardment" Saturday from neighbouring Belarus, a Russian ally not officially involved in the conflict, the day after announcing a retreat from the strategic city of Severodonetsk. Twenty rockets targeted the village of Desna in the … [Read more...] about Ukraine reports ‘massive’ attack from Belarus
Duterte ends China oil talks, leaving big task ahead for new Philippines’ president Marcos
MANILA, June 25 (Bloomberg): Outgoing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has ended talks with China on oil exploration in the disputed South China Sea, his top envoy said, posing a challenge for incoming leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr. if he wishes to restart discussions. Related stocks fell. "We got as far as it is constitutionally possible to go,” said Foreign Affairs … [Read more...] about Duterte ends China oil talks, leaving big task ahead for new Philippines’ president Marcos