Norobiik

Norobiik, 8 days ago to Philippines

Why are there baranggays on the western slopes of #Kanlaon??? 😬

#MANILA, #Philippines – An “explosive eruption” at #KanlaonVolcano in #NegrosIsland on Monday evening, June 3, prompted state volcanologists to place the #volcano under Alert Level 2

Kanlaon Volcano erupts, Alert Level 2 raised
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/phivolcs-kanlaon-volcano-eruption-alert-level-update-bulletin-june-3-2024-8pm/

Norobiik, 9 days ago to singapore

The Ukrainian leader was in nearby #Singapore over the weekend to attend the #ShangriLaDialogue, where he accused both #Russia and #China of trying to undermine a #PeaceSummit in #Switzerland.

#Zelenskiy is set to arrive in #Manila late Sunday, June 2. This is his first ever visit. #Philippines #ZelenskiyInManila

#Ukraine’s Zelenskiy to visit Manila
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/national-news/ukraine-president-vlodomir-zelenskiy-to-visit-manila-philippines-2024/

Norobiik, 11 days ago to Philippines

In a case documented by Dr. #MargaritaIsabelFernandez and other doctors of the Philippine General Hospital (#PGH) in Manila, the patient had no history of #CigaretteSmoking and was neither an #AlcoholDrinker nor a user of any #IllegalDrugs. He had also not been infected with #COVID19. #Philippines

#DOH, PGH raise warning vs #vape, cite 1st PH death
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1946844/doh-pgh-raise-warning-vs-vape-cite-1st-ph-death#ixzz8bmCdClAJ

Norobiik, 13 days ago to Toyota

It's not unlikely at all. For hybrids it's the next step.

The world’s largest carmaker said Tuesday that it would develop smaller #InternalCombustionEngines that are more optimized for #HybridVehicles and can accept #AlternativeFuels such as #biofuels, #LiiquidHydrogen, and synthetic #Efuels in an effort to cut down on emissions.

#Toyota’s bet on #hybrids was mocked, then vindicated. Now it’s trying to repeat the trick with an unlikely bet on the #CombustionEngine
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/toyota-bet-hybrids-mocked-then-202143372.html

Norobiik, 13 days ago to workersrights

A #union representing thousands of workers at #SamsungElectronics has called the first strike at the South Korean technology giant since it was founded five and a half decades ago.

The #NationalSamsungElectronicsUnion says it will hold a one-day protest by asking all of its members to use their paid leave on 7 June and has not ruled out a full-scale strike in the future. #SouthKorea #WorkersRights

Samsung Electronics union calls first-ever strike
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx7768n6pnpo

Norobiik, 14 days ago to Philippines

NAIA Terminal 3 is a (literally) hot mess and it deserves it's reputation as being one of the worst in the world. But we already have an alternative. #Philippines #AirTravel

[OPINION] #ClarkInternationalAirport, one of world's most beautiful airports, is badly underutilized | Isagani De Castro Jr.
https://www.rappler.com/voices/rappler-blogs/opinion-clark-international-airport-badly-underutilized/

Norobiik, 17 days ago to Philippines

#Duterte's drug war was a sham.

Barbers said that the LRA and OSG committed to this action during Wednesday’s House Dangerous Drugs Committee hearing. The committee found that Ong and his associates, who failed to attend the hearing, were likely #ChineseNationals posing as #Filipinos. #Philippines

Gov’t to forfeit 320 properties worth billions from #DrugLords
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1944785/govt-to-seize-320-properties-worth-billions-from-chinese-drug-lords

Norobiik, 20 days ago to design

The Seagull’s arrival is expected to intensify the competition among #EuropeanAutomakers as they transition to the post-combustion-engine era. The vehicle, which has received acclaim for its #BuildQuality, #design, and #technology, is already performing well outside of #China, particularly in #Mexico. #BYDSeagull #ElectricVehicles

#TeslaKiller Lands In #Europe: BYD's Seagull #EV Poised To Disrupt With Sub-$21K Price Tag Even After Tough Tariffs
https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/05/38956760/tesla-killer-lands-in-europe-byds-seagull-ev-poised-to-disrupt-with-sub-21k-price-tag-even-after-tou

Norobiik, 20 days ago to Philippines

#MANILA, #Philippines — The case of embattled Bamban Mayor #AliceGuo has gotten even more confusing after her supposed #BirthParents, as stated on her #BirthCertificate, may not even exist.

Supposed parents of Alice Guo may not even exist — Hontiveros
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1943445/supposed-parents-of-alice-guo-may-not-even-exist-hontiveros-says

Norobiik, 20 days ago to Bangladesh

#Myanmar has been caught in a spiral of violence since the #ArakanArmy, last November ended a ceasefire that had largely held since the army took over in a 2021 coup.

#Activists have accused the Arakan Army of targeting the #Rohingya Muslim minority during an offensive in the town of #Buthidaung near the border with #Bangladesh. #MyanmarCrisis

#UN sounds alarm over atrocities as rebels renew fighting with Myanmar’s military junta
https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/southeast-asia/myanmar-rakhine-junta-violence-un-rights-b2547975.html

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Norobiik, 21 days ago to singapore

Senator #RisaHontiveros welcomed the decision of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (#DILG) to strip Bamban, Tarlac Mayor #AliceGuo of supervision over #LocalPolice, citing her ties to “criminals.”

Two of Bamban Mayor Alice Guo's fellow incorporators of #BaofuLandDevelopment are involved in #Singapore's largest money laundering case. #Philippines

Another red flag: Hontiveros bares Bamban Mayor Alice Guo's 'ties to criminals'
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/hontiveros-bares-ties-criminals-bamban-tarlac-mayor-alice-guo/

Norobiik, 23 days ago to indonesia

Mount Doom 🌋😬

#MountIbu erupted on Saturday evening, sending ash 4km into the sky, as streaks of purple lightning flashed around its crater, according to information and images shared by Indonesia’s volcanology agency.

The alert level of the #volcano to the highest level on Thursday, after Ibu erupted multiple times earlier this month. #Halmahera

#Indonesia’s #IbuVolcano spectacularly erupts forcing nearby villages to evacuate
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/19/indonesias-ibu-volcano-spectacularly-erupts-forcing-nearby-villages-to-evacuate

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Norobiik, 23 days ago to random

Repeat after me (x 100)

Don't depend on the cloud for your primary backup.

“Unprecedented” Google Cloud event wipes out customer account and its backups | Ars Technica
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/google-cloud-accidentally-nukes-customer-account-causes-two-weeks-of-downtime/

Norobiik, 24 days ago to microsoft

After pledging to slash its #GreenhouseGas emissions, #Microsoft’s climate pollution has grown by 30 percent as the company prioritizes #AI.

Microsoft’s AI obsession is jeopardizing its climate ambitions - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/15/24157496/microsoft-ai-carbon-footprint-greenhouse-gas-emissions-grow-climate-pledge

Norobiik, 24 days ago to MIguns

The #SatanicTemple is known for trolling the #ReligiousRight, but in its fight for #ReligiousPluralism, it's become a powerful foe.

"The #Constitution is unambiguous about this,” Greaves said. “You just cannot take a religious identity and cut it out from a public accommodation. It’s against the law, the school districts will lose."

The Satanic Temple is taking on #ChristianNationalism in schools
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/satanic-temple-christian-nationalism-school-chaplains-rcna151276

Norobiik, 24 days ago to ai

The #AI-powered "Search Generative Experience (#SGE)" that the company had been trialing for months is rolling out to everyone in the #US. The top of many results (especially questions) are now dominated by an #AIBox that scrapes the #web and gives you a sometimes-correct summary without needing to click on a single result.

#GoogleSearch adds a “web” filter, because it is no longer focused on #WebResults
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/google-search-adds-web-filter-as-it-pivots-to-ai-focused-search-results/

Norobiik, 26 days ago to Philippines

I'm hearing from the grapevine that cases of #COVID19 are pretty high again. Not a surprise since very few people wear a mask nowadays.

So, please be smart and mask up - this triply applies if you're a senior or immune compromised 😷 #Philippines #CovidIsNotOver

Norobiik, 26 days ago to cars

#EO12 temporarily modified the rates of import duty on #EVs, including their parts, from between 5 percent and 30 percent to zero percent until 2028.

The tweaked EO 12 also covers hybrid and plug-in hybrid #jeepneys, #buses, #cars, #trucks, #Emotorcycles, #Ebicycles as well as completely knocked down EVs for all types of vehicles. #Philippines

Marcos okays #ZeroTariff for hybrid e-vehicles
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1941537/marcos-okays-zero-tariff-for-hybrid-e-vehicles

Norobiik, 26 days ago to microsoft

Microsoft is just the first.

#Microsoft is asking about 700 to 800 people who are involved in #MachineLearning and other work related to #CloudComputing to consider relocating.

The employees, mostly #engineers of Chinese nationality, were earlier in the week offered an option to transfer to the #US, #Ireland, #Australia, and #NewZealand.

Microsoft asks some #China staff to relocate amid Sino-US tensions
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/microsoft-asks-some-china-staff-to-relocate-amid-sino-us-tensions/ar-BB1mtUz9?ocid=emmx-mmx-feeds&PC=EMMX01

Norobiik, 26 days ago to France

Deadly clashes have erupted over move to increase number of #FrenchNationals eligible to vote in Pacific territory.

#NewCaledonia, one of five island territories spanning the #IndoPacific held by #France, is central to #EmmanuelMacron’s plan to increase French influence in the #Pacific. #EUinAsia

Why are there riots in New Caledonia against France’s voting change, and why does it matter?
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/15/why-riots-new-caledonia-france-voting

Norobiik, 26 days ago to asia

President #JoeBiden’s sweeping #TariffHikes on a range of #ChineseImports are just the latest US moves in a years-long campaign that is rewiring #AsianTadeRoutes, figures in the past few days show.

It’s part of a broader trade overhaul for key American allies in #Asia, including major economies like #SouthKorea and #Japan. Both are seeing a bigger share of exports heading to the #US at the expense of #China

US Efforts to Reshape Global Supply Chains Gather Pace in Asia
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-15/us-efforts-to-reshape-global-supply-chains-gathers-pace-in-asia

Norobiik, 28 days ago to Women

#FarhanHaq, a #UN spokesperson, said the new smaller numbers reflected those bodies which had been fully identified. The bigger figures included corpses for whom identification has so far not been completed.

#UN denies #Gaza death toll of #women and #children has been revised down | #Israel-#Gaza war
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/13/gaza-ministry-revises-figures-for-women-and-children-killed
UN denies Gaza death toll of women and children has been revised down | Israel-Gaza war | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/13/gaza-ministry-revises-figures-for-women-and-children-killed

Norobiik, 29 days ago to indonesia

#Indonesia has long maintained an open foreign policy approach, even under incumbent leader President #JokoWidodo. #Prabowo, who will take over the post in October, said he will continue the country’s longstanding stance of #NonAlignment.

#China is #Indonesia’s biggest economic partner and is pouring more than $7 billion into the nation’s commodity processing capacity.

Indonesia Won’t Take Sides in #US-China Row, Prabowo Tells TV
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-13/indonesia-won-t-take-sides-in-us-china-row-prabowo-tells-tv

Norobiik, 29 days ago to indonesia

A #volcano in eastern #Indonesia erupted on Monday, spewing a huge ash tower more than five kilometres (three miles) into the sky after authorities raised its alert level to the second-highest last week.

No damage or casualties were immediately reported but images showed a column of ash soaring into the sky on #Halmahera island in #NorthMaluku province.

Indonesia's #MountIbu erupts again, spews huge ash tower
https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/indonesia-s-mount-ibu-erupts-again-spews-huge-ash-tower/ar-BB1mhfOG?ocid=emmx-mmx-feeds&PC=EMMX01

Norobiik, 1 month ago to Malaysia

This visit is perfectly timed 👌

The INS Delhi (guided missile destroyer), INS Shakti(fleet tanker), and INS Kiltan (anti-submarine corvette) reached the #Changi naval base in the city-state on Monday, the Indian Navy spokesperson said in a post on X.

The three ships will leave for #Malaysia on Thursday and then visit the #Philippines.

#India set to deploy 3 Naval ships to #SouthChinaSea, vessels reach #Singapore
https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/india-set-to-deploy-3-naval-ships-to-south-china-sea-vessels-reach-singapore-101715105145602.html