Day: September 20, 2024

A total of 6,130 samples were collected in the doping control program during the Paris Olympic Games, covering 39 percent of all participating athletes and nearly all the delegations, the International Testing Agency (ITA) announced. The number of samples collected in Paris was a four percent increase compared to Tokyo 2020 and 10 percent higher than Rio 2016. Up until Thursday, five anti-doping rule violations were reported based on results from samples the ITA collected during Paris 2024 where the vast majority of doping controls implemented were targeted based on risk assessment. The ITA also carried out an extensive pre-Games

China on Friday launched six new satellites into space, state media reported. The Jilin-1 Kuanfu 02B 01-06 satellites were sent into space from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in the northern Shanxi province. A home-built Long March-2D carrier rocket carried the satellites, which entered the preset orbit successfully. It was 536th flight mission of Chia’s Long March carrier rocket series. The latest satellite launch comes a day after China launched two new BeiDou-3 Navigation Satellite System (BDS-3) satellites. BDS is China’s mega constellation of satellites in space, operational since 2020. Source: Philippines News Agency

Manila: A study for a decarbonization program in New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac will soon commence as the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) formalized its partnership with Danish firm Danfoss BCDA president and chief executive officer Joshua Bingcang and Danfoss Philippines, Inc. general manager Allan Alfredo Almendrala signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Sept. 16 to conduct a study for decarbonization initiatives in BCDA’s flagship land development in New Clark City, according to a news release on Friday. The program aims to roll out innovative and sustainable solutions to enhance urban development and improve the quality of

Manila: Leaders of the House quad committee (Quadcom) on Friday hailed the arrest of Tony Yang, elder brother of former presidential adviser Michael Yang, saying his capture will push the joint panel to dig deeper into illegal drugs and Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO). Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers said the elder Yang is a crucial figure in exposing the criminal network hiding behind legitimate businesses. ‘This is a major breakthrough in our fight against illegal drugs and organized crime. Tony Yang’s arrest exposes illicit activities disguised as legitimate businesses,” the overall chair of the Quadcom

The City Agriculturist Office (CAgro) is ramping up efforts to modernize farming practices by incorporating precision agriculture technologies, including the Geographic Information System (GIS). In a news release Friday, CAgro’s Agricultural Biosystem Engineering Division head Christian John Abrenica said the technology allows for precise application of inputs like fertilizers, pesticides, and water, improving overall efficiency. “We utilize software to create maps, and we are currently developing one for Davao City that details land cover and the various crops grown. This helps us strategize the use of machinery and irrigation methods,” Abrenica said. The maps also help identify areas at risk