[ad_1] (CNN) – Mexico is unhappy with the way coronavirus vaccines are being rolled out around the world, saying the process favors richer countries and leaves poorer countries behind. Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard told reporters on Tuesday that the Mexican delegation to the United Nations will file a complaint with …
Read More »Russian scientists investigate prehistoric viruses extracted from permafrost
[ad_1] MOSCOW – Russian state laboratory Vektor announced on Tuesday that it was launching an investigation into prehistoric viruses by analyzing animal remains recovered from melted permafrost. The Siberia-based laboratory said in a statement that the goal of the project was to identify paleoviruses and conduct advanced research on the …
Read More »Four Seasons Hotels And Resorts Celebrates 61 Five-Star Awards In Its Global Portfolio
[ad_1] “Despite the uncertainty of the past year, our focus on creating exceptional experiences through our highest quality hotels and resorts, combined with our dedication to service excellence, has never been greater,” he says Christian clerc, President of Global Operations, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. “From opening new unrivaled properties …
Read More »Stars are welcome: Solaire’s Sky Tower receives 5 stars by Forbes Travel Guide
[ad_1] (Philstar.com) – February 16, 2021-9: 00 pm MANILA, Philippines – Solaire Resort continues to set the bar with another 5-star award from Forbes Travel Guide for its Sky Tower. The integrated luxury resort continues to be the industry leader with its distinctive mark of excellence registering its fifth consecutive …
Read More »World boxing qualifiers for Tokyo canceled
[ad_1] The International Olympic Committee (BTF) Boxing Working Group announced via virtual meeting on Monday that the World Qualifiers for the Tokyo Olympics have been canceled. The BTF has taken over the role of organizing boxing competitions at the Olympic Games after the International Boxing Association (AIBA) was suspended by …
Read More »Boxing Olympic qualification elimination | Philippine News Agency
[ad_1] MANILA – The International Olympic Committee (BTF) Boxing Task Force announced via virtual meeting Monday that an Olympic Qualifier for the Tokyo Games has been canceled. The tournament was originally scheduled for May 2020 in Paris, but was postponed for this year due to the onset of the coronavirus …
Read More »Remittances fall as OFW feel the pinch
[ad_1] Cash remittances through banks amounted to $ 29.903 billion in 2020 – REUTERS For Luz Wendy T. Noble, Reporter REMITTANCES fell 0.8% in 2020, the to beFirst annual contraction in two decades as some Filipino Overseas Workers (OFW) lost their jobs while others tightened their belts amid the pandemic. …
Read More »Jollibee registers 34.5% profit drop to P2 billion
[ad_1] JOLLIBEE Foods Corp. posted P2.05 billion in attributable net revenue in the fourth quarter of 2020, down 34.5% from the prior year, but reversing losses incurred in the prior three quarters. Still, Jollibee ended 2020 with a net loss of P11.5 billion, a reversal from an updated net income …
Read More »Wesley So Does It Again, Beats Magnus Carlsen To Win Opera Euro Rapid
[ad_1] Bad moment Wesley So defeated Magnus Carlsen in two consecutive Meltwater Champions Chess Tour finals, both times on special dates, first on the world champion’s 30th birthday and now on Valentine’s Day. The ever-humble American grandmaster later apologized for ruining his opponent’s celebrations. For Carlsen, this was a bad …
Read More »Wesley So beats Magnus Carlsen to win Opera Euro Rapid chess title
[ad_1] LENNART OOTES CHESS Grandmaster Wesley So of the United States defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen to win the Opera Euro Rapid chess championship on Monday. So, 27, of Bacoor, Cavite, defeated Norwegian Carlsen, 2.5-1.5, with a win and three draws on the final day of their two-set, four-game final …
Read More »