‘Mayon may remain restive for 3 months’

By Charles Dantes and Rio N. Araja

MAYON Volcano remained under alert level 3 as it showed no signs of slowing down, the director of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), Teresito Bacolcol, said, adding that the ongoing diffusive eruption would persist for at least three months.

“If this continues without abrupt changes in the next few days, this would probably take at least three months,” Bacolcol said in a mix of English and Filipino.

Bacolcol added that although the on-

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Marcos called on the DPWH to continue streamlining its procedures, in an effort to prevent delays and ensure transparency in all government projects and transactions.

He also asked them to make sure that the structures and facilities that will be built under the “Build, Better, More” program are not just beautiful but will also “physically survive” the next 80 to 100 years.

“There are many agencies and of course all other departments and for that matter, my own office, are there behind you to support you, to make all we undertake a success,” Marcos said.

Marcos said putting a premium on the infrastructure sector is the “basic element” in bringing progress to the country.

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On board were British explorer Hamish Harding, French submarine expert PaulHenri Nargeolet, Pakistani-British tycoon Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman, and Stockton Rush, CEO of the sub's operator OceanGate Expeditions.

OceanGate said its "hearts are with these five souls and every member of their families during this tragic time."

"These men were true explorers who shared a distinct spirit of adventure, and a deep passion for exploring and protecting the world's oceans," it said in a statement.

The Coast Guard announced earlier Thursday that an underwater robot had discovered a "debris field" in the search area.

Authorities said they later learned the pieces included the sub's tail cone and front and back ends of its pressure hull.

Mauger said the Coast Guard could not be sure when or why the vessel imploded and declined to be drawn on whether remains of the men would be retrieved.

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The Bankers Association of the Philippines welcomed Remolona’s appointment. “With his extensive global experience and expertise in financial markets and regulations, we are confident that Dr. Remolona will anchor the Philippine banking industry not only towards continuous stability of the financial system, but also to growth and competitiveness in the regional stage,” Jose Teodoro K. Limcaoco, President of BAP, said.

Rizal Commercial Banking Corp, chief economist Michael Ricafort said this was a “welcome development for the markets and economy.”

Given his international experience, track record and reputation in central banking in developed countries, his appointment would bring a more international perspective and the adoption of more global best

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Zuckerberg, who has followed the trend of tech bosses getting buff and posting martial arts videos, responded on Wednesday on his Instagram Stories with a screenshot of the message and a response: "Send me location."

Meta confirmed to AFP that Zuckerberg's message was genuine.

going eruption is diffusive, it is still categorized as an eruption. In the latest Phivolcs advisory, Mayon logged 399 rockfall events and 13 dome-collapse pyroclastic density currents in the past 24 hours from June 22

“That is why you have a long and celebrated history, stretching back many centuries. The department’s accomplishments have not only changed our landscapes but define our society as a whole,” he said.

“Let us make sure that the golden of infrastructure will not end. Let us continue the golden age of infrastructure because it would benefit our countrymen,” Marcos added in Filipino.

Marcos, as chairperson of the National Economic and Development Authority Board, approved in March this year 194 high-impact infrastructure flagship projects worth P9 trillion under his administration’s Build, Better, More program.

Marcos attributed the success in implementing flagship infrastructure projects to the DPWH, citing the department’s “very long list of accomplishments” since its inception 125 years ago.

“From the majestic government build- president Dr. Rontgene Solante earlier expressed support for the plan, saying nursing graduates who have yet to pass the board examination already possess the skills of a nurse and are competent enough to do nursing work after graduation. Solante added that such a move will encourage nursing graduates working in other industries like call centers and tourism to practice their profession. practices, Ricafort said. Ricafort added that the most important priorities of the next BSP governor would be stable prices or inflation and the peso.

"This is an incredibly unforgiving environment down there on the seafloor," he said.

The process of demobilizing personnel and vessels from the scene would soon begin, but unmanned robots would continue operations on the seabed for now, Mauger added.

"We'll collect as much information as we can," he said.

The US military originally detected the likely implosion of the craft on secret underwater sound monitoring devices shortly after it went missing on Sunday, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.

"The US Navy conducted an analysis of acoustic data and detected an anomaly consistent with an implosion or explosion in the general vicinity of where the Titan submersible was operating when communications were lost," an unnamed senior Navy official told the Journal.

The small sub named Titan disappeared on Sunday as it descended to the Titanic, which sits more than two miles (nearly four kilometers) below the ocean's surface and 400 miles off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada.

In May 2023, the PRC reported about 14,000 examinees took the licensure test for nurses, and about 10,764, or 74.94 percent, passed.

Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said: “The fact that he was also part of the economic mission led by Nobel Prize winner Paul Krugman and Susan Collins of the Boston Fed to advise the Philippine government on structural reforms also guarantees that he has a deeper insight into how best to lead the BSP. I look forward to working with him in ensuring that we stay on track with our Agenda for Prosperity.”

Remolona's career includes 14 years at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, followed by 19 years at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).

During his time at the BIS, he served as the regional head for Asia and the Pacific, where he closely collaborated with the governors of 12 leading central banks in the region. (See full story online at manilastandard.net)

The exchange has provoked mirth on social media with plenty of fight predictions – Zuckerberg emerging as the clear favorite.

"Please god let this happen," technology journalist Taylor Lorenz wrote on Twitter.

"The best Musk-Zuckerberg cage match is one in which two men enter and no men leave," wrote podcaster Bennett Tomlin.

The two men have baited each other for years with opposing views on everything from politics to artificial intelligence. AFP (See full story online at manilastandard.net) to June 23. Sulfur dioxide emission from the volcano reached 706 tons per day on June 22, much higher compared to Wednesday's 574 tons. No volcanic earthquakes were recorded. ings, the large projects such as dams and irrigation systems, bridges, highways connecting our many islands, the Public Works [department] has been at the front and center of the planning and construction of it all,” he said.

Phivolcs repeated its call on the residents to avoid entering the six-kilometer permanent danger zone due to the danger of PDCs, lava flows, rockfalls, and other volcanic hazards.

The state volcanologists also warned that heavy rainfall could generate channel-confined lahar and sediment-laden streamflows in channels where PDC deposits are located.

“You should be proud for each of you has contributed not only to the building of these structures but to the building of the nation as a whole,” he added.

Marcos said the DPWH personnel’s hard work has resulted in the establishment of several structures that “produce opportunities, facilitate commerce, increase mobility and protect the lives of our people.”

During the program, Marcos also witnessed the awarding and recognition of several DPWH regional offices and district engineering offices, including Ilocos Region, the first and second districts of Pangasinan and the second district of Batangas.

The DPWH, established on June 23,

OceanGate Expeditions charged $250,000 for a seat on the sub. In a 2018 lawsuit, its former director of marine operations raised concerns about the "experimental and untested design" of Titan.

The Titanic International Society said it could be time to replace manned missions to the wreck with autonomous machines.

"It is time to consider seriously whether human trips to Titanic's wreck should end in the name of safety, with relatively little remaining to be learned from or about the wreck," it said in a Facebook post.

"Crewed submersibles' roles in surveying the wreck now can be assigned to autonomous underwater vehicles."

Harding was a billionaire and keen explorer with three Guinness Records to his name, while the Dawoods belonged to one of Pakistan's richest families. Nargeolet was nicknamed "Mr. Titanic" for his frequent dives at the site.

Harding's family paid tribute to the aviation tycoon in a statement, saying he was a "passionate explorer" as well as a "loving husband and a dedicated father to his two sons."

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The Magna Carta of Seafarers or House Bill 7325 is one of the priority legislations of the Marcos administration that the House approved before the recent adjournment of the First Regular Session of the 19th Congress. It is now awaiting the action of the Senate.

“Under President Marcos' leadership, we are committed to fostering an enabling environment that promotes the welfare of seafarers, supports the growth of the maritime industry, and advances sustainable practices,” Romualdez said Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Susan Ople and House Deputy Speaker Raymond Democrito Mendoza also graced the expo organized by ITF, recognized as the voice of the world’s two million seafarers.

Romualdez noted that Filipino seafarers are the lifeblood of the maritime industry, providing an immense contribution to the country’s economy.

In 2022, an estimated 489,852 Filipino seafarers were deployed, making up 25 percent of the world's seafarers. In 2019, Filipino seafarers remitted US$6.5 billion (P362 billion) to the Philippines, or roughly 1.7

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The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported a total of 38,982 residents, or 10,110 families from 26 barangays in Albay have been affected by Mayon's intensified unrest.

A total of 18,733 individuals or 5,336 families are staying in 28 evacuation centers across the province, while 1,409 individuals, or 402 families are staying in other places.

Eighteen cities and municipalities are under a state of calamity due to the Mayon's activities.

Assistance given to the affected residents has reached a total worth of P85.67 million, the agency said.

1898, is mandated to undertake the planning of infrastructure and the design, construction, and maintenance of national roads and bridges, and major flood control systems.

During the 125th Anniversary of DPWH, Secretary Manuel Bonoan told the President that he had served under the administration of his father, Marcos Sr..

“I was there for 44 years, and of those 44 years, the first half was during the ‘golden era’ of infrastructure development under your father, Mr. President,” Bonoan told Marcos.

In turn, the President said the "golden era" must not end.

“Secretary. Manny mentioned the golden age of infrastructure,” he said. “Well, Let us not end the golden age of infrastructure. Let us continue the golden age of infrastructure because our countrymen really, really need it.”

"What he achieved in his lifetime was truly remarkable and if we can take any small consolation from this tragedy, it's that we lost him doing what he loved," the family said.

The Dawoods' loved ones also expressed their "profound grief" at their loss in a brief statement.

"We are truly grateful to all those involved in the rescue operations. Their untiring efforts were a source of strength for us during this time," read the statement.

The British and Pakistani governments expressed their "deepest condolences" to all the men's families.

The 21-foot (6.5-meter) Titan had been due to resurface seven hours after beginning its descent at 8:00 am on Sunday.

But the craft lost communication with its mothership less than two hours in.

Ships and planes from the US and Canadian coast guards, as well as a robot sent from France, scoured 10,000 square miles (around 20,000 square kilometers) of surface water – roughly the size of the US state of Massachusetts –for the vessel. AFP percent of the country's GDP that year. will increase by Tuesday when local oil firms usually implement their price adjustments.

The Speaker said the Magna Carta is a comprehensive and progressive law that addresses the various challenges faced by Filipino seafarers throughout their careers.

“It ensures fair and just working conditions, provides for reasonable compensation, guarantees access to quality healthcare and education, and promotes the welfare of seafarers and their families. This legislation stands as a testament to President Marcos' dedication to creating a conducive environment for seafarers to thrive,” he said.

Romualdez stressed that the measure emphasizes the importance of continuous training and skills development for our seafarers, recognizing the dynamic nature of the maritime industry and the need for seafarers to adapt to evolving technologies and best practices.

“By empowering seafarers with the necessary knowledge and skills, we not only enhance their professional capabilities but also ensure the sustained growth and competitiveness of our maritime sector,” he said.

Last March, the European Commission (EC) agreed to drop the impending ban that would have affected some 50,000 Filipino mariners amid the European Maritime Safety Agency's (EMSA) concerns about the quality of training of Pinoy seafarers. The government responded with a series of actions including the personal intervention of President Marcos, who met with EC officials and assured them the Philippines is committed to addressing the issues and complying with European regulations.

On June 20, the oil companies implemented a rollback in the price of petroleum products. Gasoline went down by P0.35 per liter, diesel by P0.10 per liter, and kerosene by P0.30 per liter.

These price adjustments resulted in a year-to-date net decrease for diesel at P4.05 per liter and kerosene at P6.35 per liter.

Gasoline, on the other hand, has risen by P6.35 per liter this year, according to the DOE.