MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Aquilino 'Koko' Pimentel III now wants the Senate to investigate the 'long delayed issuance' of the national identification cards (IDs) by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). In Senate Resolution No. 585 filed on Tuesday, Pimentel specifically asked the Senate blue ribbon committee to conduct the probe. 'Given the unreasonably prolonged delivery, questionable usefulness, and substandard quality of the national IDs, there is already cause to believe that there is malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance on the part of the leadership in the PSA, the BSP (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas), and other relevant agencies in fulfilling its mandate under Republic Act No.

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HANOI — The U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan will stop at Central Vietnam's port city of Danang on Sunday in a rare visit for a U.S. warship to the southeast Asian nation, as tensions with Beijing in the South China Sea remain high. The ship will arrive on Sunday afternoon and stay at Danang until June 30, local media reported the spokesperson for Vietnam's foreign affairs ministry as saying. The spokesperson did not respond to Reuters' requests for comment. The visit of the USS Ronald Reagan is only the third for a U.

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(VOVWORLD) -Van Tung scored twice to help U22 Vietnam beat U22 Malaysia 2-1 in a Group B match on Monday evening, progressing to the semi-finals at the ongoing 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32). Van Tung and his team-mates celebrate their goal. Coach Philippe Troussier's players were awarded a penalty in the fourth minute and Van Tung scored the first goal after his second touch from the spot. It's Tung again who extended Vietnam's lead with a header 22 minutes later. Seven minutes before the end of the first half, goalkeeper Van Chuan made a mistake, letting Aiman Arif earn a goal for Malaysia.

https://vovworld.vn/en-US/news/sea-games-32-u22-vietnam-cruise-into-semifinals-1197561.vov

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MANILA, Philippines—Marlon Tapales stunned Uzbekistan's Murodjon Akhmadaliev to become a unified super bantamweight champion on Sunday (Manila time) at Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio, Texas. Tapales claimed the WBA (Super) and IBF belts by split decision after two judges had him winning, 115-113, while the other surprisingly scored it, 118-110, in favor of Akhmadaliev. The 31-year-old Tapales is just the second current Filipino boxing world champion after Melvin Jerusalem, who seized the WBO minimumweight belt three months ago in Japan.

https://sports.inquirer.net/504437/marlon-tapales-upsets-uzbek-champ-to-win-ibf-wba-belts

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Today, the United States, through USAID, announced more than $23 million, as well as new efforts to support countries in fighting tuberculosis (TB) and reaching global targets set at a meeting during United Nations High Level Week. Working with Congress, the new efforts - part of USAID's Global Accelerator to End TB Plus package - is part of more than $394 million in planned FY 2023 investments and illustrates USAID's steadfast commitment to ending TB globally. The announcements include: Working with Congress, USAID will use $8.

https://www.miragenews.com/usaid-pledges-extra-23m-in-expanded-1090426/

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The logo of the ANZ Bank is seen at Lambton Quay, in Wellington, New Zealand Nov 10, 2022. REUTERS/Lucy Craymer/File photo Australia's competition regulator said on Friday it had denied authorization for ANZ Group Holdings to proceed with its proposed A$4.9 billion ($3.21 billion) acquisition of Suncorp Group's banking arm. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said it was not satisfied that the acquisition would not lessen competition in the supply of home loans to Australian customers.

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MANILA, Philippines — The first-ever trilateral maritime exercise between the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and its counterparts in the United States and Japan kicked off Thursday. In an opening ceremony of the drills dubbed as 'PCG-JCG-USCG Kaagapay Trilateral Exercise 2023' in Port Area, Manila, the PCG welcomed the arrival of a third legend-class United States Coast Guard (USCG) cutter called USCGC Stratton (WMSL-752) and the Akitsushima (PLH-32) vessel of the Japan Coast Guard (JCG). During the exercise, the PCG will deploy BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702), BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301), BRP Boracay (FPB-2401), and one 44-meter multi-role response vessel.

https://globalnation.inquirer.net/215472/pcg-kicks-off-first-ever-drills-with-us-japan

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MANILA, Philippines — Basilan Rep. Mujiv Hataman has assured the public that assistance has been provided to victims and survivors of a fire that hit a vessel in the province, noting that the government has been coordinating with authorities for developments. Hataman, in a statement on Thursday, said that a P3,000 cash aid had been given to 68 survivors of the ship fire, adding that the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has vowed to add P2,000 cash aid for each victim. As of the latest reports, the death toll in the fire that ravaged Sulu-bound M/V Lady Mary Joy 3 has already reached 26, after rescuers from the Philippine Coast Guard recovered 13 charred bodies inside the ill-fated ship.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1750339/hataman-assures-assistance-to-victims-survivors-of-basilan-vessel-fire

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Department of Veterans' Affairs VETERAN EMPLOYMENT SUCCESS CELEBRATED The nation's top veteran and partner employers, employees and entrepreneurs have been celebrated tonight at the annual Prime Minister's National Veterans' Employment Awards. Finding meaningful employment after serving in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) can be one of the biggest challenges veterans face when transitioning to civilian life. The annual Awards showcase the impressive talents of the Australian veteran community, as both employees and entrepreneurs, while celebrating the civilian organisations that actively employ and support veterans and their families.

https://www.miragenews.com/pm-and-minister-keogh-celebrate-veteran-1083985/

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Kaydan Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new position in Caterpillar Inc. ( NYSE:CAT – Get Rating ) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 1,732 shares of the industrial products company's stock, valued at approximately $415,000. Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC increased its position in shares of Caterpillar by 1,665.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/25/kaydan-wealth-management-inc-makes-new-investment-in-caterpillar-inc-nysecat.html

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Gisborne's Anzac Day Dawn and Civic Service combine in a joint service at 6am at the Cenotaph tomorrow. The service also marks the centennial of the official opening of the Cenotaph in 1923. The guest speaker will be Commander Yvonne Gray of HMNZS Manawanui. For this service, participants are invited to meet at the Lawson Field Theatre, Fitzherbert St at 5.15am for a hot drink. Fall in at 5.45am and march to the Cenotaph, the Esplanade for a 6am combined service. Other services around the region include: ■ Tolaga Bay, 6am Dawn Service at the Memorial Gates; 7am Tolaga Bay RSA Cemetery Service ■ Wairoa Civic Service, Fall in outside the War Memorial Hall, 97-103 Queen St, Wairoa, 11am.

https://www.gisborneherald.co.nz/news/combined-anzac-day-service-for-gisborne

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A win for abortion rights activists in Ohio as voters in the Buckeye state turned down a proposal that would have raised the threshold for passing constitutional amendments to 60 percent of the vote. In November, Ohio voters will vote on a referendum to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution.

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/ohio-voters-say-no-to-amendment-changes/video/80a90ed724884a2343e513d6338ceef0

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The governor also answering questions about two big issues that matter to residents - power outages and Covid safety measures that shut down some businesses.

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/gov-gretchen-whitmer-1on1-talks-new-state-budget-and-how-it-helps-first-responders/video/96ec9f94d96ab84c99d3c343156e6639

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STASIS EURO ( EURS ) traded 0% higher against the U.S. dollar during the twenty-four hour period ending at 17:00 PM E.T. on March 4th. STASIS EURO has a market cap of $130.52 million and $260,581.88 worth of STASIS EURO was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. One STASIS EURO token can now be bought for $1.05 or 0.00004708 BTC on major exchanges. During the last seven days, STASIS EURO has traded up 0.4% against the U.S. dollar. Here is how similar cryptocurrencies have performed during the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 2.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/04/stasis-euro-market-capitalization-tops-130-52-million-eurs.html

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Cargojet Inc. ( OTCMKTS:CGJTF – Get Rating ) saw a large growth in short interest in April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totalling 807,900 shares, a growth of 12.7% from the March 31st total of 716,600 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 8,079.0 days. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of analysts recently commented on CGJTF shares. TD Securities decreased their target price on Cargojet from C$195.00 to C$188.00 in a research report on Tuesday, March 7th.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/01/cargojet-inc-otcmktscgjtf-short-interest-update.html

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SAN FRANCISCO  — Elon Musk's big bet that Tesla price cuts could boost sales and profits amid increasing competition and poor economic sentiment appears to be yielding mixed results. Sales jumped and the company beat analyst expectations for net income in the April-June quarter, although the company's profit margins declined. Tesla shares followed suit in after-hours trading. The Austin, Texas, maker of electric vehicles, solar panels and batteries reported net income of $2.7 billion in the quarter, a 20-percent increase from a year ago.

https://business.inquirer.net/411127/tesla-income-jumps-20-but-shares-fall-after-hours-amid-profit-concerns

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Plaza Retail REIT ( OTCMKTS:PAZRF – Free Report ) had its price objective reduced by Royal Bank of Canada from C$4.75 to C$4.50 in a research report sent to investors on Tuesday, FlyOnTheWall reports. Plaza Retail REIT Stock Performance Shares of PAZRF stock opened at $2.95 on Tuesday. Plaza Retail REIT has a 12-month low of $2.87 and a 12-month high of $3.65. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $2.99 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $3.15. ( Get Free Report ) Plaza is an open-ended real estate investment trust and is a leading retail property owner and developer, focused on Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/12/plaza-retail-reit-otcmktspazrf-price-target-lowered-to-c4-50-at-royal-bank-of-canada.html

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Laraway Financial Advisors Inc decreased its stake in Alphabet Inc. ( NASDAQ:GOOG – Free Report ) by 8.2% during the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 6,694 shares of the information services provider's stock after selling 600 shares during the period. Laraway Financial Advisors Inc's holdings in Alphabet were worth $696,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/09/15/laraway-financial-advisors-inc-has-696000-stock-holdings-in-alphabet-inc-nasdaqgoog.html

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Philippine stocks could remain under pressure, with the next major support zone of 6,000 now in view, after the benchmark index sank deeper last week. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) tumbled 2.06 percent last week to end the Friday session at 6,160.61, its lowest level so far in 2023. The PSEi was at risk of revisiting the 6,000 to 5,700 levels in the short term before bargain hunters step in, Jonathan Ravelas, senior adviser at Reyes Tacandong & Co., said. Investors would also be taking note of US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's hawkish tone during his anticipated speech at the Jackson Hole symposium over the weekend.

https://business.inquirer.net/418005/psei-susceptible-to-falling-below-6000-says-analyst

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The Court of Appeals. (Photo from the Philippine Daily Inquirer) MANILA, Philippines– The Court of Appeals (CA) has dismissed a petition filed by NOW Telecom Company Inc. (NOW Telecom) seeking to compel the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to abide by the order of the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) in connection with its application to operate a cellular mobile telephone service within specific frequency ranges. ARTA, in its March 2021 resolution, said that NOW Telecom's application for a provisional authority to operate in the frequency range 1970 Mhz – 1980 Mhz paired with 2160 Mhz to 2170 Mhz and 3.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1839935/ca-dismisses-telcos-appeal-vs-ntc-over-frequency-allocation

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