Opinion

We are extremely disappointed with Energy Regulatory commissioners Alexis Lumbatan and Marko Fuentes for what we saw was an amateur dissenting opinion on the commission’s landmark denial of the petition by corporate giants San Miguel Corp. and Meralco to amend their contract and protect their profit amid a season of economic woes for the whole country. In the time of great economic peril the three women in the commission—chair Monalisa Dimalanta and commissioners Floresinda Digal and Catherine Maceda—stood up tallest and proud as they protected the sanctity of the power supply agreements, and protected consumers from wanton profiteering. Shame on the “boys” Lumbatan and Fuentes—both from Davao and both appointees of former president Duterte. Your justification is flimsy—that “change in circumstance” is enough grounds for San Miguel and Meralco to change what was a fairly fought, publicly witnessed, and transparent bidding process. To these two Davaoeño commissioners, we ask—when … [Read more...] about ERC hit, praised over SMC-Meralco rule

Purwadi Soeprihanto (APHI) (The Jakarta Post) Jakarta   ● Fri, October 7, 2022 2022-10-07 14:38 0 acb46bb3015c754a01ddf4e65a242569 3 Academia fairness,forest,equality Free The General Assembly of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), to be held in Bali on Oct. 9-14, is an opportunity for the FSC to ensure fairness and equality for stakeholders around the world, especially in encouraging improvements in forest governance, as well as the expansion of forest rehabilitation and restoration. This is in line with the FSC’s motto “Forest for All Forever”. As provider of the most credible forest management certification scheme, the FSC has contributed significantly to sustainable forest management. Initiated at the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, the FSC started as an initiative with the spirit of encouraging improvements in forest governance through a market approach and has become an alternative to campaigns to boycott wood products. Today, the FSC is … [Read more...] about Fairness and equality for all in forest management certification

The woman was left fuming by other parents (Image: Getty Images) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info One furious mum says she has been left feeling incredibly frustrated by the actions of parents in her local area. So much so, she took matters into her own hands in a bid to try and stop them parking on her street when dropping off or picking up their children from school. Related articles Fuming Lidl shoppers given parking fines despite store being open Grandma slams 'sneaky' 7ft parking signs after getting fined £100 Sharing her frustrations online, she went to parenting hub Mumsnet for advice. On the site, she wrote a post saying: “Parents park on the double yellow lines at the junction of the side road blocking … [Read more...] about Angry mum stands in middle of road during school run to stop parents parking

Graham Norton discusses J K Rowling and transphobia discourse SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info J. K. Rowling shared a picture on Twitter wearing a T-shirt with a message opposing Scotland's Gender Recognition Reform Bill, legislation which aims to make it easier for transgender people to be legally recognised as their preferred gender. It comes as the Bill was backed today by a majority of MSPs in a Holyrood committee. The author's shirt reads " Nicola Sturgeon - destroyer of human rights" targeting Scotland's First Minister and SNP leader. Related articles Truss ready to join Macron's new EU club as she arrives in Prague 90-year-old follows burglar to Asda and beats him to get wallet back … [Read more...] about JK Rowling labels Nicola Sturgeon a ‘destroyer of human rights’ and supports protesters

Truss warned of ‘extreme difficulty’ if Tories cannot unite SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Liz Truss will plead for unity from European leaders to "address the fundamental causes" of energy and migration challenges as she attempts to move beyond splits within her party. The Prime Minister is attending a summit of European leaders in Prague today, with French President Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen among those she will meet for bilateral meetings. Related articles Liz Truss has Labour chiefs 'terrified' over conference speech message Millions of Britons face ‘stealth tax raid’ under Liz Truss's plan It comes as the new Prime Minister is facing challenges at … [Read more...] about Truss ready to join Macron’s new EU club as she arrives in Prague to strike deal

Truss warned of ‘extreme difficulty’ if Tories cannot unite SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Maria Caulfield has urged Liz Truss to help the Conservative Party “come together” otherwise it will become “extremely difficult” to work in the best interests of the country. Speaking to ITV’s Robert Peston on Wednesday night, Ms Caulfield, who was briefly health minister from July until Ms Truss’ election to Prime Minister in September, said the United Kingdom does “not want to see different factions of the party fighting among each other”. Her comments follow the conclusion of a turbulent Conservative Party Conference in which dissenting voices drew large crowds at fringe events and forced the PM into a u-turn on her tax policy, … [Read more...] about ‘People don’t vote for divided parties’: Rebel Tory MP hands Truss dire electoral warning

Liz Truss: John Longworth discusses 'Trussanomics' SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info John Longworth has been an outspoken cheerleader for "Trussanomics," the Prime Minister's all-out push to grow the UK economy by slashing tax and red tape. The former head of the British Chambers of Commerce met up with Express.co.uk at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham earlier this week to discuss the argument for Liz Truss' s radical economic visions and why the growth agenda has kicked up such a storm. Related articles SNP row as shipyard 'bullied' into taking 'down the Union Flag' Foul-mouthed former nurse defends Tory voter resuscitation comment Mr Longworth told Express.co.uk: "The whole … [Read more...] about ‘Austerity junkies’ to blame for derailing Truss’s growth strategy ‘Will pay for itself’

A&E at Royal Bolton Hospital (Image: MEN) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info An inquest was held yesterday, at Bolton Coroner’s Court on Wednesday, October 5, into the death of Kimberley Drinnan, 35. At the inquest, it was heard that a former teacher, Kimberley, died following an overdose and had presented at the emergency department of a hospital 28 times in the six months leading up to her death. Related articles What it means when doctor gives cause of death as 'old age' NHS nurses balloted for strike action over pay Kimberley’s mum Kathleen Drinnan told the court that her daughter grew up in Kearsley and went on to study Japanese at Liverpool John Moores University. After graduating, Kimberley moved to … [Read more...] about Woman dies after going to A&E 28 times in six months

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The wife of Manchester City and Germany midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has been slammed by local Mancunian restauranteurs after she hammered the local culinary scene. Italian Sara Gundogan, who has half a million followers on Instagram , opened up after being asked about her favourite local restaurant - to which she offered a brutal assessment. She claimed that "horrible food" is served everywhere in Manchester - and that she can't find a real Italian anywhere. Asked to name her favourite restaurant in Manchester, she replied: "Sorry, I’m sad to be honest but nothing. I tried so bad to find a good restaurant but horrible food everywhere. READ MORE: Mauro Icardi shares saucy Wanda Nara bikini snap despite marriage being over "Can’t find a real Italian or good sushi or just fresh food . . . everywhere frozen." She added that the venues are "focusing on making money with drinks" rather than "quality food". But all was not lost for the rest of the UK, as she said: "Maybe … [Read more...] about Ilkay Gundogan’s wife slams ‘horrible frozen Manchester food’ with ‘no good Italian’