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Philippines moves closer to building world's largest solar project
Bloomberg, Published on 20/06/2022
» Solar Philippines has submitted offers to contract most of its planned 10 gigawatts of projects, including the world’s largest, as the Southeast Asian nation seeks to meet rising demand for electricity while shifting away from coal.
Oil refiners deny Korn's claim of profiteering during hardship
Online Reporters, Published on 20/06/2022
» Oil refinery bosses on Monday broke a long silence to deny Kla Party leader Korn Chatikavajin's accusation they are reaping fat benefits though the gross refinery margin while consumers suffer from high pump prices.
Philippines’ PLDT blocks 23 million texts in sign of scam threat
Bloomberg, Published on 20/06/2022
» In just three days, Philippines-based telecommunications provider PLDT Inc blocked more than 23 million text messages that try to get consumer’s personal data, showing heightened cybersecurity risks in the nation.
Singapore urges elderly to take boosters as new Covid wave looms
Bloomberg, Published on 20/06/2022
» Singapore is expecting a fresh wave of Covid-19 cases in the next one to two months, its health minister reiterated, urging thousands of elderly to get their booster shots to avoid the risk of serious illness.
Swimming to set up 'open category' for transgender athletes
AFP, Published on 20/06/2022
» BUDAPEST: Swimming will set up an 'open category' to allow transgender athletes to compete as part of a new policy which will effectively ban them from women's races.
Pope's future sparks debate, resignation seems unlikely
AFP, Published on 20/06/2022
» VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis has fuelled the rumour mill with a postponed Africa trip and the curious timing of an upcoming meeting of cardinals -- but experts caution against assuming a resignation is nigh.
Ukraine mechanics turn rally cars into 'combat buggies'
AFP, Published on 20/06/2022
» ZAPORIZHZHIA (UKRAINE) - At a workshop in Zaporizhzhia in southern Ukraine, mechanics are hard at work turning rally cars into vehicles that can be used to fight Russian troops on the frontline.
1,784 new Covid cases, 18 more deaths
Online Reporters, Published on 20/06/2022
» There were 1,784 more Covid-19 cases and 18 fatalities recorded on Sunday, the Public Health Ministry reported on Monday.
Japan judo hits crisis point as bullied, burnt-out children quit
AFP, Published on 20/06/2022
» FUKUROI (JAPAN) - Japan is the home of judo but a brutal win-at-all-costs mentality, corporal punishment and pressure to lose weight are driving large numbers of children to quit, raising fears for the sport's future in its traditional powerhouse.
Strong quake hits eastern Taiwan: USGS
AFP, Published on 20/06/2022
» A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Monday in Taiwan's east, 38 kilometres south of Hualien city, the US Geological Survey said.