Orbs ( ORBS ) traded 2.2% higher against the US dollar during the one day period ending at 20:00 PM ET on May 28th. In the last seven days, Orbs has traded down 2.9% against the US dollar. Orbs has a total market capitalization of $80.50 million and approximately $877,870.77 worth of Orbs was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. One Orbs token can currently be bought for approximately $0.0254 or 0.00000090 BTC on exchanges. Here's how other cryptocurrencies have performed in the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 7.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/28/orbs-orbs-price-down-2-9-this-week.html

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The survey, commissioned by think tank Stratbase Albert Del Rosario (ADR) Institute, also found 8 percent cannot agree or disagree on whether or not the government should support the manufacturing sector, while only 1 percent said it should not. 'Investments in the manufacturing sector will lead to a domino effect that will increase productivity, create high-quality jobs, provide income and food security, enable the affordability of goods, and spur consumer spending. But then again, setting up a manufacturing operation requires a significant investment in infrastructure, workforce, and knowledge capital,' Stratbase ADR President Dindo Manhit said.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1769943/fwd-89-of-filipinos-believe-govt-should-back-manufacturing-sector

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In January 2023, Australian athlete Peter Bol was notified of a positive finding for synthetic EPO. The analysis and interpretation of all samples is conducted by World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)-accredited laboratories and WADA-recognised experts, independently of Sport Integrity Australia. The World Anti-Doping Code (Code) requires a mandatory provisional suspension be imposed when a positive test for synthetic EPO is reported. In this case Athletics Australia was required to impose the mandatory provisional suspension.

https://www.miragenews.com/sport-integrity-australia-update-on-peter-bol-1057318/

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American Academy of Family Physicians Brazilian researchers conducted a cross-sectional study to explore the concerns of caregivers of Brazilian girls with Down syndrome (DS) regarding gynecological aspects of DS including menstruation, contraception and sexual practices. The study included 100 caregivers of females aged 9 years or older with DS who had reached menarche. Participating caregivers completed a questionnaire about their concerns around puberty, menstruation, sexuality and contraceptive methods.

https://www.miragenews.com/brazilian-study-uncovers-gynecological-issues-1053491/

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QCPD logo. Image from QCPD website MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) chief filed his resignation Wednesday amid backlash after holding a press conference with a dismissed policeman who figured in a road rage case. In a phone interview with INQUIRER.net, QCPD chief Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III said he already submitted his resignation letter to Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. 'to spare the PNP from any other [issue]' that stemmed from the controversial August 27 presser with Wilfredo Gonzales, who was caught on video threatening a cyclist with a gun.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1823919/qcpd-chief-quits-for-hosting-presser-with-dismissed-cop-in-road-rage-case

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It is a real pity that most Filipinos only remember the main contenders in a national election. The losers can sometimes be more interesting than the winners. In 1935, the two main contenders were Manuel Luis Quezon vs. Emilio Aguinaldo. Bishop Gregorio Aglipay gets mentioned but not Pascual Racuyal, who earned the distinction of having challenged all presidents from Quezon to Marcos and lost. He would have challenged Ferdinand E. Marcos and Corazon Aquino in the 1986 snap elections too, but by then he was declared a nuisance candidate.

https://opinion.inquirer.net/162361/aguinaldo-protest-nalundasan-murder

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Education authorities must tackle grave issues in classrooms following deaths Tens of thousands of schoolteachers in South Korea held a massive rally in front of the National Assembly in Seoul on Monday to mourn the recent deaths of fellow teachers who had suffered from extreme stress due to abusive parents and unruly students.The rally in Seoul was held along with similar mourning events across the nation, and some school classes finished early since as many as a thousand teachers in a single local education district took the day off to join the collective action.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/044/0000249702?sid=104

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MANILA , Philippines -The Ayala Group's semiconductor and electronics manufacturing arm, Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc. (IMI), signed an agreement with US-based Zero Motorcycles Inc for the assembly of Zero electric motorcycles in the country, with the aim of beginning mass production by the second quarter of 2023. Zero Motorcycles, conceptualized in a garage in Santa Cruz, California, makes high-performance electric motorcycles. Prices listed on its website showed the bikes were priced at P1 million and above.

https://business.inquirer.net/393833/imi-to-assemble-zero-motorcycles-e-bikes

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18:52 UTC+8, 2023-05-28        A basketball competition among local international and Chinese schools was held in Shanghai's Hongqiao area over the weekend.   18:52 UTC+8, 2023-05-28        Ti Gong A basketball competition among local international and Chinese schools was held in Shanghai's Hongqiao area over the weekend. It aimed to inspire sports vitality among young people and encourage more exchanges. More than 100 overseas and Chinese students in 30 teams competed in the event, which was jointly organized by the Hongqiao Subdistrict and Changning s Bureau.

https://www.shine.cn/news/metro/2305285916/

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CEBU CITY, Philippines— The first title defense of reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimumweight champion, Melvin 'Gringo' Jerusalem is officially set after he and his opponent, Oscar Collazo of Puerto Rico, made weight on Saturday, May 27, (Friday, Pacific time) at the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California. The Cebu-based Jerusalem, the banner boxer of ZIP Sanman Boxing Team, weighed in at 104.6 pounds, while his challenger, Collazo, perfectly weighed in at 105lbs for their 12-rounder co-main event bout promoted by Golden Boy Promotions of Oscar Dela Hoya which is slated on Sunday, May 28 (Manila Time).

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/506749/jerusalem-collazo-make-weight-ready-for-world-title-bout-on-sunday

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Ritholtz Wealth Management increased its holdings in shares of Verizon Communications Inc. ( NYSE:VZ – Free Report ) by 170.9% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 76,619 shares of the cell phone carrier's stock after purchasing an additional 48,339 shares during the quarter. Ritholtz Wealth Management's holdings in Verizon Communications were worth $2,849,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/09/24/ritholtz-wealth-management-grows-stake-in-verizon-communications-inc-nysevz.html

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Canada's Toronto-Dominion Bank Group on Thursday called off its $13.4 billion takeover of First Horizon Corp, triggering a near 40 percent fall in the U.S. regional bank‘s shares. First Horizon and TD said in a statement they had mutually decided to end the deal because there was no clarity on when they would get regulatory approvals. TD will pay $200 million to First Horizon, in addition to a $25-million fee reimbursement. TD‘s biggest deal to date, which it launched more than a year ago, had faced months of regulatory uncertainty and Canada's No.

https://business.inquirer.net/399401/canadas-td-bank-calls-off-13-4-b-first-horizon-purchase-leaves-u-s-bank-in-limbo

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By B.J. Hansen Published Aug 7, 2023 07:59 am Sonora, CA — For the first time in 15 years, there will be a discussion about changing the salaries for Sonora City Council members. Back in 2009, the council approved a reduction in pay so that the Mayor receives $150 a month and all other council members receive $125. State law allows city councils for communities the size of Sonora to increase salaries up to 5% each year, and not to exceed $300 per month. Given that the last change was in 2009, the council could raise salaries up to $262 for the Mayor and $218 for individual council members.

https://www.mymotherlode.com/news/local/3204983/sonora-city-council-to-consider-pay-raises.html

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MANILA  -Campos-led Del Monte Pacific Ltd. will launch a 'strong debt reduction program' over the next year as it aims to cut obligations by nearly P10 billion amid global recession concerns. The listed canned fruit and condiment giant outlined plans to cut total debts in 2024 by about $170 million to $2.1 billion from $2.27 billion, a presentation to shareholders during its annual meeting showed. Moreover, Del Monte Pacific is considering a potential share sale or issuance of other equity instruments to increase its capital.

https://business.inquirer.net/418364/del-monte-pacific-lays-down-plan-to-cut-debts-by-p10b

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OTTAWA — High housing prices have forced many Canadians to accept that they may never be able to afford buying their own home. OTTAWA — High housing prices have forced many Canadians to accept that they may never be able to afford buying their own home. But what if they can't afford to rent one? Strong demand for rentals and a shortage of homes are both contributing to soaring rental costs. And that's making it even more difficult for people to save money for down payment on a home. The asking rent across Canada hit an average of $2,078 in July, up nearly nine per cent on an annual basis, according to data from Rentals.

https://www.bowenislandundercurrent.com/the-mix/feds-could-spur-rental-construction-with-tax-incentives-financing-experts-7423420

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SAN FRANCISCO/TOKYO - Panasonic said on Wednesday that it will delay the commercial production of its 4680 battery cells championed by Tesla CEO Elon Musk and begin operations during the April to September period in 2024, later than previously scheduled, as the company aims to improve their performance. Tesla's Japanese supplier, Panasonic, previously planned to start volume production for Tesla between April 2023 to March 2024. "Mass production rescheduled to begin during 1H FY3/25 to introduce performance improvement measures that will further enhance competitiveness," Panasonic said on its earnings presentation materials, referring to the first half of the fiscal year ending March 2025.

http://klse.i3investor.com/web/blog/detail/future_tech/2023-05-11-story-h-271363980-Panasonic_delays_production_of_new_Tesla_battery_to_improve_performance

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Everything seems to be in order for Ian Sangalang as his much-awaited return to Magnolia is drawing nearer after months of being out dealing with perhaps the most difficult phase of his life. 'It really feels good that I'm close to coming back,' Sangalang said in Filipino after watching the Hotshots' 99-94 win over the Converge FiberXers in the PBA (Philippine Basketball Association) On Tour exhibition series on Wednesday at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Coach Chito Victolero said Sangalang could play in the next two weeks after he was sidelined since the start of last season's PBA Governors' Cup due to a thyroid problem.

https://sports.inquirer.net/512650/after-tough-life-stretch-ian-sangalang-eager-for-comeback

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The Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (TEAM) has released the parade route for the Mandaue City Charter Day slated Wednesday, August 30, 2023. The parade route will start and end at the Mandaue City Hall in Barangay Centro. The route will include the streets of SB Cabahug, AC Cortes, DM Cortes, and A Soriano. According to a Facebook post of TEAM , the assembly time will be at 6 a.m. on Wednesday. The parade will kick off at 7 a.m. According to Traffic Operations Division Head Arnold Malig-on, about 8,000 attendees are expected to join the celebration.

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/524517/parade-route-of-mandaue-charter-day-on-aug-30-set

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Vice President Sara Duterte —SENATE PRIB Amid the uproar over her use of confidential funds as former mayor of Davao City and as the second highest official in the country, Vice President Sara Duterte tried a familiar tack used by her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, against critics—labeling those who oppose her request for secret funds as 'enemies of the people.' Her critics who demand transparency in her use of confidential funds immediately fired back, saying she was employing a 'classic gaslighting tactic' instead of giving an accounting of how she used those funds .

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1841813/vp-secret-funds-critics-enemies-of-the-people

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Until the needle moves, the office is reduced to little more than a receptacle for complaints against officers where rigorous follow-up – the heart of effective civilian oversight – is all but impossible. (photos by John Anderson) Austin voters overwhelmingly supported the Austin Police Oversight Act in the May 6 election. It could, as one City Council member put it, create one of the strongest systems of civilian police oversight in the nation. So, when's that going to happen? It's a little complicated.

https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2023-05-26/voters-want-strong-police-oversight-will-the-city-deliver-it/

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