MANILA, Philippines — Amid inconsistencies in the accounts of some police who are under investigation for alleged irregularities surrounding the seizure of P6.7 billion worth of 'shabu' last year, lawmakers doubt that they are telling the truth. Several representatives came to this conclusion following Wednesday's seven-hour hearing held by the House dangerous drugs committee on the police raid conducted in Manila last year. Some of the policemen invited as resource persons to the hearing initially refused to disclose what they knew about the drug haul, citing sub judice and the right against self-incrimination.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1761613/congressmen-grill-cops-over-drug-raid

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JAKARTA (June 6): Indonesian state energy firm Pertamina is finalising an acquisition of Shell's shares in the country's Masela gas project, its chief executive officer said on Tuesday (June 6). Indonesia's energy minister on Monday said Pertamina was leading a consortium of investors to take over Shell's 35% participating interest in Masela block. Authorities are keen to develop the project, designed to have annual LNG production volume reaching 9.5 million tonnes at its peak, after years of delays.

http://klse.i3investor.com/web/blog/detail/ceomorningbrief/2023-06-07-story-h-268704770-Pertamina_Finalising_Takeover_of_Shell_39_s_Shares_in_Masela_Gas_Projec

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This year, students have been stationed in Tamworth to gain exposure to regional living and explore the career opportunities available in rural areas. Tamworth stands as the primary regional hub within the Armidale Catholic Schools system, boasting three Catholic primary schools and one secondary school. Placing students in Tamworth not only fosters a positive learning experience in the classroom but also immerses them in the town's distinctive social, sporting, and cultural facets. This partnership represents one of UNDA's national initiatives designed to support pre-service teaching students.

https://www.miragenews.com/aspiring-educators-choosing-regional-experiences-1086898/

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Asset Dedication LLC boosted its position in iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF (NYSEARCA:IJJ – Free Report) by 8.1% during the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 55,834 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 4,182 shares during the period. Asset Dedication LLC's holdings in iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF […] The post Asset Dedication LLC Raises Position in iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF (NYSEARCA:IJJ) first appeared on Daily Political .

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/06/asset-dedication-llc-raises-position-in-ishares-sp-mid-cap-400-value-etf-nysearcaijj.html

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CS Tan 4.9 / 5.0 This book is the result of the author's many years of experience and observation throughout his 26 years in the stockbroking industry. It was written for general public to learn to invest based on facts and not on fantasies or hearsay....

http://klse.i3investor.com/web/blog/detail/kianweiaritcles/2023-04-23-story-h-272490210-Trump_has_outfoxed_DeSantis_and_is_making_a_fool_of_him_James_Carville

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Dominic Roque reiterated that he has not popped the question yet to his girlfriend Bea Alonzo, but he appeared to have hinted that it would be anytime 'soon.' The celebrity couple was earlier hounded by engagement speculations after the actor showed photos of them together, which were taken during their romantic getaway in Amanpulo. The actress then clarified that they were just throwback photos, and that she and Roque are not yet engaged. During the recent MEGA Ball, Roque and Alonzo were once again asked about their reactions to the engagement speculations, as seen in a video shown by entertainment reporter MJ Marfori via her TikTok page on Tuesday, June 13.

https://entertainment.inquirer.net/504271/dominic-roque-hints-engagement-with-bea-alonzo-will-happen-soon

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Eumir Marcial goes to his corner after knocking down Argentine Ricardo Villalba last February. —PHOTO FROM EUMIR MARCIAL'S INSTAGRAM With his fifth professional fight called off and the new date set running smack into the Hangzhou Asian Games, Eumir Marcial will train his sights solely on the Asiad, seeing the event as his last chance to make the 2024 Paris Olympics. 'It's now or never,' the 27-year-old from Zamboanga City, unbeaten in four pro fights, said as he is now slated to join the Philippine Team in Canberra, Australia where it is holed up to train for the Asiad slated Sept.

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/522657/eumir-marcial-commits-to-asian-games-for-last-ride-to-paris

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QUEENSFERRY, United Kingdom – The UK will roll out its first driverless bus network in Scotland next week with drivers on standby behind the steering wheel, ready to take control should an emergency arise. The service, which aims to carry 10,000 passengers a week over a 14-mile (22.5-kilometer) route on five single-deck buses, will be the world's first automated local bus service, its operator said. 'The autonomous technology on this bus has been tested before but this is the first time that it has been put on to a bus that's now a registered local bus service,' Peter Stevens, policy director of Stagecoach bus service, told AFP after a demonstration near Edinburgh.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1768264/uk-to-roll-out-first-driverless-bus-service

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VOV vice President Vu Hai Quang and Mohamed Naurwa, President of the Egyptian National Radio, pledge further cooperation to introduce the policies of economy, trade, investment, and culture of each country. (Photo: Ngoc Thach) VOV vice President Vu Hai Quang and Mohamed Naurwa, President of the Egyptian National Radio, pledge further cooperation to introduce the policies of economy, trade, investment, and culture of each country. (Photo: Ngoc Thach) VOV Vice President Vu Hai Quang and Mohamed Naurwa, President of the Egyptian National Radio, underscored the need to increase the exchange of reporters, step up co-operation in journalism training, and exchange cultural and musical programs, especially live radio shows to mark the 60th anniversary of the two countries' diplomatic ties.

https://vovworld.vn/en-US/news/vov-fosters-ties-with-egyptian-national-radio-1199839.vov

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Jobless claims for the week ending September 2 have been released and a new University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization ( UHERO ) blog by Senior Research Fellow Byron Gangnes shows that more than 11% of Maui County residents who were employed before the deadly wildfires have since filed for unemployment. Unemployment claims data provide a timely indication of the employment costs inflicted by August's tragic Maui wildfires, which killed at least 115 people and destroyed more than 2,300 structures.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2023/09/08/jobless-claims-after-maui-wildfires

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14:03 UTC+8, 2023-04-22        The Singapore Tourism Board has unveiled several new tourist attractions and signed a strategic cooperation agreement with WeChat Pay to fuel the country's tourism recovery. Ti Gong A thrilling water experience in Singapore The Singapore Tourism Board unveiled several new tourist attractions and signed a strategic cooperation agreement with WeChat Pay, a mobile payment service run by China's tech giant Tencent, in Shanghai on Friday to fuel the country's tourism recovery.

https://www.shine.cn/biz/event/2304229951/

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19:49 UTC+8, 2023-04-08        Lock-up shares with a total market value of around 66.51 billion yuan (about 9.66 billion US dollars) will become eligible for trade on China's bourses next week.   19:49 UTC+8, 2023-04-08        Lock-up shares with a total market value of around 66.51 billion yuan (about 9.66 billion US dollars) will become eligible for trade on China's bourses next week. Four companies will each see shares worth over 5 billion yuan freed up for trading. FAW Jiefang Group Co.

https://www.shine.cn/biz/economy/2304087654/

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China should strengthen its health information surveillance systems and build up public health systems at the primary care level to better prepare for future disease outbreaks, the World Health Organization's (WHO) representative to China said. In an interview with Caixin on Sept. 8, Martin Taylor, the new WHO representative who arrived in China in July, said gathering open source data, including information from social media, could help track the severity of outbreaks and improve the effectiveness of the responses.

https://www.caixinglobal.com/2023-09-27/whos-new-china-rep-says-tighten-disease-surveillance-expand-primary-care-to-tackle-outbreaks-102112979.html

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BLACKPINK-debut anniv. BLACKPINK to celebrate 7th debut anniv. in U.S., Asia SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group BLACKPINK is set to hold various events to commemorate its seventh debut anniversary across major cities in the United States and Asia, its agency said Tuesday. YG Entertainment said videos looking back on the quartet's journey will be shown in major U.S. cities, including New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco, and various locations will be colored in its signature pink. A total of 76 screens at Secaucus Junction Station in New Jersey will be adorned with BLACKPINK's imagery and a photo booth commemorating its debut anniversary will be set up at the New York Verdy pop-up from Wednesday to Friday, it said.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/001/0014118597?sid=104

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Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC grew its stake in The Walt Disney Company ( NYSE:DIS – Free Report ) by 34.0% in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 5,982 shares of the entertainment giant's stock after buying an additional 1,519 shares during the period. Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC's holdings in Walt Disney were worth $599,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/20/knights-of-columbus-asset-advisors-llc-has-599000-holdings-in-the-walt-disney-company-nysedis.html

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Theta Fuel ( TFUEL ) traded 0.4% lower against the U.S. dollar during the 24-hour period ending at 16:00 PM Eastern on June 3rd. Over the last seven days, Theta Fuel has traded up 1.6% against the U.S. dollar. Theta Fuel has a total market cap of $255.88 million and approximately $1.98 million worth of Theta Fuel was traded on exchanges in the last day. One Theta Fuel coin can now be purchased for about $0.0415 or 0.00000153 BTC on cryptocurrency exchanges. Here's how other cryptocurrencies have performed over the last day: Avalanche (AVAX) traded down 0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/03/theta-fuel-price-reaches-0-0415-tfuel.html

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'Le Corsaire' by Korean National Ballet (KNB) The Korean National Ballet is set to present two ballet productions of modern ballet and classic ballet in August, with a back-to-back schedule.Kicking off on Aug. 25, 'Triple Bill' features three distinct works within a single program while KNB's 'Ballet with Commentary, Le Corsaire' is scheduled for Aug. 30-Sept. 3. Both productions will be staged at the CJ Towol Theater in the Seoul Arts Center, Seocho-gu, southern Seoul.In 'Triple Bill,' the audience will experience two modern ballet pieces and one neoclassical ballet work, which incorporates the music of Chopin, Bach and Beethoven.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/044/0000248854?sid=104

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INQUIRER FILE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The Marcos administration's aggressive push to invite foreign investors into the country's burgeoning renewable energy sector is starting to bear fruit, with commitments in place to invest in projects that will generate around 75,000 new jobs, Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said on Tuesday. Laguesma said in a Malacañang press briefing that Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual had informed him that several projects in the power industry 'will materialize,' particularly in renewable energy, thanks in part to President Marcos' foreign trips during which he talked to business groups about local investment prospects.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1814059/renewable-energy-projects-will-generate-75000-jobs-labor-chief

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Japan's vice minister of finance for international affairs, Masato Kanda, poses for a photograph during an interview with Reuters at the Finance Ministry in Tokyo, Japan Jan 31, 2022. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File photo TOKYO  – Japan's top financial diplomat Masato Kanda said on Tuesday that authorities were in close contact with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and other overseas authorities almost everyday on currencies and broader financial markets. Kanda was speaking to reporters as market players brace for possible Japanese intervention in the foreign exchange market to stem yen weakness.

https://business.inquirer.net/408455/japans-currency-diplomat-says-tokyo-in-constant-fx-dialogue-with-us

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