More rockfall events at Mayon, still at Alert Lvl. 3

By Rio N. Araja

THE Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has recorded a total of 372 rockfall events in Mayon Volcano, Albay in the past 24 hours.

Based on its 8 a.m. bulletin, the Phivolcs said the sulfur dioxide emission from the volcano increased to 964 tons on Tuesday from 753 tons on Monday.

The lava flow from the crater along Mi-isi gully also grew to 1.6 kilometers on Wednesday from 1.3 kilometers on Tuesday.

The number of rockfall events was higher compared to the 241 rockfall events reported on Tuesday, Philvolcs said.

“Alert Level 3 is maintained over Mayon Volcano, which means that it is currently in a relatively high level of unrest as magma is at the crater and hazardous eruption within weeks or even days is possible,” Phivolcs maintained.

“It is therefore recommended that the six-kilometer radius permanent danger zone be evacuated due to the danger of pyroclastic density currents, lava flows, rockfalls and other volcanic hazards,” it cited.

Only one volcanic earthquake was detected over the volcano, while seven dome-collapse PDC events were also observed.

A very slow effusion of lava flow from the crater was seen along Bonga gully extending up to 1.2 kilometers.

Lava collapse was also observed on Mi-is and Bonga gullies within 3.3 kilometers from the crater.

A moderate emission of plumes reaching up to 800 meters was observed from the volcano, drifting to the west-northwest.

said the Department of Health is planning to hire nursing assistants for state-owned hospitals.

“Actually, they [private hospitals] help them pass the exam and they provide support so they can have the board exam,” Atienza said.

Nursing assistants will receive a salary Grade 9 pay or about P20,000 per month if the DoH proposal gets the thumbs up of lawmakers.

The position will be open to graduates of a four-year nursing course who have yet to pass the licensure exam.

Herbosa has been pushing for the issuance of temporary licenses for nursing graduates who failed the board exam but with an average of 70 to 74 percent.

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), however, said there is no provision in the Philippine Nursing Act that allows any government agency to issue such temporary licenses. About 4,500 nurses are needed in 70 public hospitals nationwide according to the DOH.

Gadon stood by his action, saying he felt the need to “silence” journalist Raissa Robles, who was allegedly spreading “lies” against Mr. Marcos during the 2022 campaign period.

“The word secretary is sweeter than attorney,” he added, referring to his new role as Presidential Adviser on Poverty Alleviation.

In its ruling, the Court found the video clip “indisputably scandalous that it discredits the legal profession.”

The Court cited Gadon “for violating Canon II on Propriety, of the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability, which imposes the standard that ‘[a] lawyer shall, at all times, act with propriety and maintain the appearance of propriety in personal and professional dealings, observe honesty, respect, and courtesy, and uphold the dignity of the legal profession consistent with the highest standards of ethical behavior.’”

One of the challenges the Philippines is facing is Chinese aggression over the South China Sea and its incursion into the Philippine waters.

While French Ambassador to the Philippines Michele Boccoz repeatedly

“Gadon, unfortunately, failed to realize that lawyers are expected to avoid scandalous behavior, whether in their public or private life,” the PIO said apparently quoting from the ruling.

It said that “Gadon has been previously convicted by the Court and suspended from the practice of law for three months for similarly using offensive and intemperate language, and was warned that a repetition of the same offense will merit a more severe sanction.”

It also said, “there are six other administrative cases pending before the Office of the Bar Confidant against Gadon, and four before the Commission on Bar Discipline of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines.”

“Although these cases have yet to be decided, the volume of administrative complaints filed against attorney Gadon indubitably speaks of his character,” the Court said in its decision.

The PIO said the SC “cited Gadon in direct contempt of court for his baseless allegations of partiality and bias against Senior Associate Justice Marvic MVF supported Manila’s stance over the West Philippine Sea based on the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the 2016 Arbitral Ruling, D’Andigné distanced France from the dispute on the other hand.

Santo Tomas (801-850 from 801-1,000).

Leonen and Associate Justice Alfredo Benjamin Caguioa.”

Gadon sought to inhibit the two justices from acting on the case “on grounds which the SC found to be purely conjecture,” it said.

The Court reminded lawyers: “The privilege to practice law is bestowed only upon individuals who are competent intellectually, academically and, equally important, morally.

There is no room in this noble profession for misogyny and sexism. The Court will never tolerate abuse, in whatever form, especially when perpetrated by an officer of the court.”

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said on Wednesday that Gadon will remain in his post despite his disbarment from the high court.

In a statement, Bersamin said that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr still expressed his confidence in Gadon and believe that he will do a “good job.”

Bersamin added that Gadon’s disbarment is a personal matter and will not affect his work as an anti-poverty czar.

On Eid’l...

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Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez expressed solidarity with Muslims in the country and around the world on the occasion of Eid’l Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice.

“Today we join our Muslim brethren in marking Eid’l Adha. Through this feast, our Muslim friends remember and honor the prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice one of his sons as an act of obedience to God’s command. God would later provide a lamb for sacrifice, saving Ibrahim’s son,” Romualdez said.

“For me, this occasion reflects Filipino Muslims’ quiet and enduring sacrifice toward a peaceful and prosperous life in our home country. I assure you that these efforts aren’t lost on us public servants in government and that the administration of President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ R. Marcos Jr. continues to pursue genuine inclusive progress that would uplift everybody’s lives,” the House leader said.

Romualdez said the occasion of Eid’l Adha is also about sharing—a “core trait of Filipinos”.

Frasco said the decision to change the tourism slogan aimed to show the world that the Philippines is “more than just a fun destination.”

“Love the Philippines” replaced the decade-old “It’s More Fun in the Philippines.”

“It is a recognition of how blessed we are with our natural assets, our beautiful tourist spots, our beaches, our naturebased destinations, our culture, history and heritage, and most importantly the warmth, love, and hospitality of our kababayans,” Frasco said of the new slogan.

Frasco claimed “love” is a word that tourists commonly associate with the Philippines.

“Of all the countries where people mention love, it’s the Philippines that

The University of the Philippines remained the best PH school on the QS list at No. 404 from last year’s 412. Ateneo de Manila University rose to 563 from the 651-700 range in 2022, followed by De La Salle University (681-690 from 801-1,000) and the University of ranks number one,” she said without citing the study or research where she based her statement.

“‘Love the Philippines’ gives the opportunity for our fellow Filipinos to present their best to the world because of our inherent capacity to be hospitable, our being gracious. It is really part of our social fabric as Filipinos to love and welcome everyone with the type of love and warmth that only Filipinos can offer,” she said.

The Tourism chief also underscored the importance of improving the country’s airports to match the “love” with better travel experiences for tourists.

She said the DoT is coordinating with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to give recommendations on how to improve the airports’ operations.

“Our gateways are important to really provide a positive tourist and traveler experience overall,” she said.

The University of San Carlos, located in Cebu City, entered the rankings for the first time, placing between 1,201 and 1,400.

QS saw an overall improvement among the PH institutions in the rankings.

In its executive summary on the Philippines, QS cited a flourishing reputation among international employers, the production of skilled and employable graduates, small class sizes, and a high volume of teaching resources. on Inflation and Market Outlook (IACIMO), set proactive measures to address the rising commodity prices. band of 2% to 4% by the fourth quarter of this year,” he added.

“At the indicator level, Philippine institutions perform exceptionally in QS’ indicators related to employment, specifically, employer reputation, which is based on the expert opinion of 98,000 employers worldwide, and employment outcomes, which assesses graduate employment rate and career prospects,” QS senior vice president Ben Sowter said.

This was owing to the continued drop in inflation, which was at 6.1% in May from 6.6% in April, bringing the yearto-date rate to 7.5%.

Meanwhile, the Department of Foreign Affairs has received reports that Filipino pilgrims in Mecca, Saudi Arabia are currently stranded in Muzdalifah, an open area associated with Hajj.

The DFA through the Philippine Embassy in Saudi on Wednesday said it is already acting on the situation and has also called on Saudi authorities, including the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, and local ambulance services to respond to the incident.

The Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) previously lowered its inflation assumption for 2023 to 5% to 6% from its previous outlook of 5% to 7% announced in April.

It was the fourth time inflation dipped from a high of 8.7% in January and the lowest since 6.4% in July 2022.

The DBCC said earlier that inflation would return to the target range of 2% to 4% by 2024 as the administration, through the Inter-Agency Committee still under discussion,” she added. relation to a bilateral defense cooperation activity,” DFA spokesperson Ma. Teresita Daza said.

“When inflation goes down, it does not mean that prices are no longer going up. It only means that the rate of increase in prices is not as high as before,” Diokno said.

He said that petroleum prices are already going down after skyrocketing due to the Russia-Ukraine war.

“It is not related to the request for temporary housing of Afghan SIV [Special Immigrant Visas] applicants, which is

Marcos, for her part, said the Manila International Airport Integrated Command and Control Center was not given any advisory on the arrival of the said aircraft.

She filed Senate Resolution 667, which questioned the purpose of the arrival of the Boeing C-17 strategic transport aircraft operated by the US military in Manila when its main destination was Puerto Princesa, Palawan. Upon verification with the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), it was revealed that the US Embassy issued an advisory to the DFA that an aircraft registered to the United States military will enter and exit the territorial airspace of the Philippines.