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12,000 cops to secure Bicol students on resumption of classes

Newsinfo.inquirer.net 

LEGAZPI CITY — Twelve thousand policemen will ensure the security of Bicol students as classes resume on July 29. Brigadier General Andre Dizon, Bicol police chief, told reporters on Wednesday, July 17, that their personnel would be deployed strategically, particularly in schools, on the first day of the school year 2024-2025. “Aside from mobile patrol

Consumption of natural gas rises 7.1% YoY in June

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Consumption of refined products increased 2.6% in June to 20 million metric tonnes (MMT). For the April-June period, the growth was 3.4%, led by 11.4% increase in aviation turbine fuel (ATF), 7.1% in petrol, 1.6% in diesel and 5% in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

Rep. Adam Schiff becomes 21st Democrat to call for Biden’s ouster

New York Post 

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) on Wednesday became the 21st Democratic member of Congress to call for President Biden to abandon his 2024 run, adding to the mounting pressure to the oldest-ever commander-in-chief following a disastrous debate performance and bungled media interviews.

Budget 2024: Disinvest, but with right interest

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Budget 2024: Disinvestment since reforms has earned Rs 4.28 lakh cr, facing valuation challenges and easy targets. ETFs drove success, but market uncertainty affects budget decisions. PSBs, crucial for Jan Dhan Yojana, often surpass disinvestment with dividends in 7 of 10 years. Balancing the societal duties and stock market impact is crucial, particularly in the petroleum sector.

Study identifies rhizobacteria to combat Striga and boost sorghum yields in Ethiopia

Phys.org 

A research team has identified potential Striga-suppressing rhizobacteria associated with sorghum, which have been shown to significantly reduce Striga seed germination rates. This study highlights the value of soil-borne bacteria as bioherbicides to control Striga, offering a sustainable and accessible solution for smallholder farmers.