Day: November 1, 2024

Pinamalayan: Asia’s first Grandmaster and Hall of Famer Eugene Torre will be engaging with young chess enthusiasts in a simultaneous exhibition in Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro, during the 2nd Bahaghari Chess Cup, a FIDE-rated tournament, scheduled for November 9-10. According to Philippines News Agency, the 2nd Bahaghari Chess Cup is organized by the Pinamalayan Chess Club, with the objective of showcasing and nurturing grassroots chess talent. Torre’s participation in the simul is set to occur on November 9 at 8 a.m. at Casa Felar on Aguinaldo Street, marking the tournament’s opening. The event promises a competitive atmosphere with the champion set

BACOLOD: Two residents of this city were arrested Friday morning during a buy-bust that yielded PHP3.4 million in shabu in Purok Kabuhi, Barangay 10, a report of Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) showed. The suspects were identified as alias ‘John,’ 29, an electric tricycle driver, and ‘Ellan,’ 36, a construction worker. Minutes before 6 a.m., ‘John’ sold a sachet of shabu worth PHP1,000 to an undercover policeman. ‘This resulted in the swift apprehension of both suspects by the City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU),’ the BCPO report said. According to Philippines News Agency, operatives also recovered 16 plastic sachets and five

Manila: The Council for Women and Children (CWC) on Friday emphasized the necessity of equipping parents with the knowledge to protect their children from various harms, especially online abuses and violence. According to Philippines News Agency, as part of the National Children’s Month (NCM) celebration, CWC Executive Director and Undersecretary Angelo Tapales announced plans for a conference aimed at helping parents better shield their children. The CWC, affiliated with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), is responsible for formulating policies and monitoring the implementation of laws, programs, and projects for children and youth under 18. The council is

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has pledged to enhance disaster risk reduction (DRR) strategies at both local and national levels following the devastating floods caused by recent typhoons that have impacted the Philippines. According to Philippines News Agency, in a social media vlog posted on Friday, Marcos highlighted the severe impact on millions of Filipinos and the extensive damage to infrastructure and agriculture sectors due to the recent typhoons, aggravated by climate change. Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami) resulted in massive flooding in the Bicol region, leading to the suspension of classes and government work in Luzon.

Greece: Greece experienced its driest October in at least last 15 years, according to a report released on Thursday. The Hellenic National Meteorological Service prepared a report based on rainfall data from 118 stations across the country over this period. According to Philippines News Agency, the data showed that total rainfall in October was at its lowest levels in 15 years, with 95 of these stations recording no or less rain. The country, which recently experienced one of its driest summers, is now witnessing significant drops in dam water levels, exposing villages and structures that were previously submerged.