Executive Order No. 13 0 The government has formally repealed the ban on open-pit mining method in the country, at least based on draft implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Executive Order (EO) 130. Based on the draft of the three-page IRR, the government repealed, amended, and...
Over 20 countries have wholly or partially lifted restrictions for vaccinated travelers, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). On Wednesday, May 19, lauded their data and evidence-driven decisions to open their borders. IATA supports unrestricted access to travel for...
Spain's Rafael Nadal kisses the winner's trophy after defeating Serbia's Novak Djokovic during the final of the Men's Italian Tennis Open at Foro Italico on May 16, 2021 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP) Rafael Nadal beat world number one Novak Djokovic to win a 10th Italian Open...
Spain's Rafael Nadal serves to US Reilly Opelka during their semifinal of the Men's Italian Open at Foro Italico on May 15, 2021 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP) World number one Novak Djokovic on Saturday battled past Italian Lorenzo Sonego to set up a clash with nine-time...
Photo from Bren Esports Bren Esports showed the might of Philippine Dota as it pulled off a reverse sweep over Foxy Gaming of Thailand, 2-1, to seize the championship in the 2021 Female Esports League (FSL) Dota 2 Open over the weekend. Bren bounced back from a series-opening defeat with midlaner...
Filipino blitz king Daniel Quizon dismantled Indonesian International Master Yoseph Theolifus’ rarely used Schliemann Defense of the Ruy Lopez to regain a share of the lead with two others after seven rounds of the Asian Zonal 3.3 Chess Championship Friday, May 7. The 16-year-old Southeast Asian...
Michael Concio Jr. turned back fellow International Master Azarya Jodi Setyaki of Indonesia to keep his grip of the share of the lead after six rounds of the Asian Zonal 3.3 Chess Championships Thursday, May 6. Concio, 15, won after 55 moves of a Ruy Lopez duel to stay at the helm with Indonesian...
International Masters Daniel Quizon split the point with Indonesian Grandmaster Novendra Priasmoro for a share of the lead after five rounds in the Asian Zonal 3.3 Chess Championships Wednesday, May 5. Quizon, 16, drew after 99 moves of their Sicilian duel, missing the chance for the solo lead...
Michael Concio Jr. International Master Michael Concio Jr. outlasted Malaysian FIDE Master Lye Lik Zang to grab a share of the lead with two others after four rounds in the Asian Zone 3.3 Chess Championships Tuesday, May 4. The 15-year-old Concio prevailed after 72 moves of a Bishop’s Opening to...
International Master Daniel Quizon outlasted FIDE Master Pitra Andyka of Indonesia in 65 moves of a Sicilian Defense to seize a share of the lead with IM Mohamad Ervan after three rounds of the Asian Zone 3.3 Chess Championships Monday, May 3. Quizon, 16, registered his third straight victory that...
Unheralded Michael Gotel brought down International Master Azarya Jodi Setyaki of Indonesia to seize a share of the lead after two rounds in the Asian Zone 3.3 Zonal Open Chess Championship held online Sunday, May 2. The 47-year-old Gotel fended off Setyaki, 22, after 56 moves of a French Defense...
After enduring years of intense scrutiny under the Duterte administration, the mining sector is now at the receiving end of a series of surprisingly positive policy decisions and considerations. The government is now considering lifting the ban on open-pit mining method more than two...
