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Some of the 67 olive ridley sea turtle hatchlings freed in the waters of Tayabas Bay from shores of Sariaya town in Quezon province early in the morning of March 3, 2021 by local officials and fisherfolk. Photo from Sherwin Rosales LUCENA CITY –– At least 1,723 baby sea turtles, locally known as “pawikan,” had been freed to their natural habitat in Tayabas Bay off Sariaya town in Quezon province since the start of this year. On March 3, another 67 newly hatched olive ridley sea turtles were released in the coastal village of Bignay 1 of the town, according to Sherwin Rosales, a fisheries technician at the municipal government’s agriculture office. Rosales said it was the last batch of baby turtles that were returned to the bay this hatching season. Similar events took place in other coastal villages, but some have not been documented by the municipal agriculture office, he said. Late last year, more than 1,000 baby sea turtles were also freed in Tayabas Bay. During the ... » Learn More about 1,723 baby turtles released in Tayabas Bay

BEIJING (The Straits Times/ANN): China has insisted that inoculations against Covid-19 are entirely voluntary, but various measures have suggested the reality of its massive national vaccination exercise is far more complex. While the central authorities have called for an end to the heavy-handed measures, the country still faces an uphill task in meeting its target of vaccinating 40 per cent of its population, or about 560 million people, by the end of June. As at Tuesday (April 13), over 175.6 million doses of various Covid-19 vaccines have been administered across China, the National Health Commission (NHC) announced. With five vaccines having received emergency use approvals, China is now confident it has enough for its domestic needs, as well as to meet overseas sales and donation obligations. But uptake has been less than enthusiastic. A survey by Peking University, the Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the NHC found that only 23 per cent of ... » Learn More about China struggles to meet targets for vaccination without making it mandatory

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis, delivering his Sunday address to a live audience for the first time in more than a month, called for a lowering of tensions in eastern Ukraine and expressed anxiety over a military buildup. "Please! I strongly hope that an increase in tension can be avoided. On the contrary, there is a need for gestures that can promote reciprocal trust and foster reconciliation and peace, both so necessary and so desired," the pope said. Tensions between Moscow and Kyiv have been rising amid a build-up of Russian troops along the border and clashes in eastern Ukraine between the army and pro-Russian separatists. Francis, speaking to several hundred people in St. Peter's Square from a window in the Apostolic Palace, said he was following the increased military activity with anxiety and decried violations of a ceasefire agreement in the last few months. It was the first time since March 14 that the blessing and address were delivered from the window ... » Learn More about Pope calls for lowering of tensions in eastern Ukraine

TIME to whip out your spoons because Dairy Queen (DQ) is launching an innovative offer that will allow you to experience the joys of ice cream cake like never before. Called To-Go Tin Cakes, this brand-new offer brings you DQ cake creations in reusable to-go tin cans in order that you can have your cold treats at your own pace. With three new and mouthwatering flavors from which to choose, there is something for everyone to enjoy. You can even get all three in one go, keep them in the freezer and get your dose of sinful goodness as needed. It’s that convenient. First up is Strawberry Cashew Cheesecake. Indulge in a hearty medley of sweet strawberry topping, chopped roasted cashews, decadent cheesecake bits and white icing all resting on a bed of rich and creamy ice cream cake; a mixture of different flavors and textures that complement each other. Then, there’s Choco Oreo. Dig into a heavenly treat, featuring a layer of ice cream cake, nestled underneath a generous topping of ... » Learn More about DQ launches To-Go Tin Cakes

SUDDENLY, IT’S AMOVEMENT The community pantry set up by entrepreneur Ana Patricia Non on Maginhawa Street, Quezon City, has inspired countless similar projects elsewhere in the country such as this one in Intramuros, Manila. —MARIANNE BERMUDEZ From the first community pantry on Maginhawa Street, Quezon City, dozens more have opened not only in Metro Manila, but also in some Luzon provinces, the Bicol region and in Mindanao, prompting Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David to call it “the most tangible sign of hope.’’ In Iligan City, Lucia Silva launched on Sunday her version of young entrepreneur Ana Patricia Non’s Maginhawa community pantry at Purok 5 in Sitio Canaway, Barangay Saray, where many had lost their jobs. “Most of the residents in this community are construction workers, sikad and jeepney drivers, laborers, sidewalk vendors and fishermen who were affected by the pandemic,” the 23-year-old Silva said. Halal, too Since many people in the city were Muslims, she urged ... » Learn More about Community pantries sprouting all over