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MANILA: The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday said the distribution of survivorship benefits to the first batch of families of deceased retired prosecutors under Republic Act (RA) No. 11643 has proceeded successfully. In a statement, the DOJ said around 25 qualified beneficiaries received their survivorship benefits in the form of checks covering the period from Jan. 1 to July 31, 2024 under the Act Granting Survivorship Benefits to the Surviving Legitimate Spouse and Dependent Children of a Deceased Retired Member of the National Prosecution Service (NPS). Under RA 11643, the family of qualified prosecutors shall now be eligible to

KUALA LUMPUR, Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, driven by bargain hunting following yesterday’s decline, which made stocks more attractive to investors. At 9.10 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 7.48 points to 1,629.55 from Monday’s close of 1,622.07. The index opened 3.16 points higher at 1,625.23. In the broader market, gainers outnumbered decliners 353 to 122, with 291 counters unchanged, 1,705 untraded and 16 suspended. Turnover stood at 291.12 million units worth RM184.96 million. Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd’s equity research vice-president, Thong Pak Leng, noted that the FBM KLCI declined to nearly 1,620 yesterday as selling activities

MANILA: Malacañang on Tuesday afternoon suspended government work and classes at all levels in Metro Manila due to inclement weather brought by the southwest monsoon (habagat) and Typhoon Carina. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, by the authority of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., signed Memorandum Circular 57, suspending government work and classes effective 2 p.m. However, those agencies whose functions involve the delivery of basic and health services, preparedness and response to disasters and calamities, and the performance of other vital services shall continue operations and render the necessary services. ‘The suspension of work for private companies and offices are left

MANILA: Tropical cyclone wind signal (TCWS) no. 2 is now hoisted over several areas in Batanes as Typhoon Carina slightly intensifies, the weather bureau said Tuesday. In its 11 a.m. update, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Carina packs maximum sustained winds of 140 km. per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 170 kph. The typhoon was last tracked 320 km. east of Basco, Batanes or 405 km. east northeast of Aparri, Cagayan. Areas under TCWS no. 2 are Itbayat, Basco, Mahatao, Uyugan and Ivana which will experience gale-force winds, while areas under

BEIJING, Xsolla, a global video game commerce company known for its extensive suite of tools and services specifically designed for the game industry, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Xsolla Greater China Region office. The opening event will occur on Monday, July 22, 2024, at D-06 Parkview Green Fangcaodi, Chaoyang District, signifying a renewed commitment to enhancing and growing the video game industry in China and worldwide. The expansion of the Xsolla Beijing office embodies a vision to serve as a humble partner and provide access to the tools and services for everyone in the gaming community,