China's Comac makes its international debut in kickoff day of Singapore Airshow
China's Comac makes its international debut in kickoff day of Singapore Airshow;
A growing fancy for lab-grown diamonds among jewelers, stakeholders, clientele
A growing fancy for lab-grown diamonds among jewelers, stakeholders, clientele
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00:00 Nightly greetings one and all William Theo here homegrown and happy to be bringing you the latest major events all
00:06 over the planet that have unfolded within the 24-hour news cycle and we begin with
00:12 the Titans of passenger plane
00:15 Manufacturing our Europe based Airbus and American original and pioneer Boeing with Airbus at the top last year
00:22 based on deliveries
00:24 But now a Chinese manufacturer Comac also wants a seat at the table
00:29 Hence in day one of the Singapore air show Asia's largest aviation event Comac unveiled its passenger jet
00:37 the C1 the C919 for its debut air performance with airline company executives
00:44 industry stakeholders and air show guests gazing at the
00:49 C919 circle the skies climb high go on cruise control and then make a smooth landing
00:56 much to the delight of the show's attendees China's first locally produced and
01:00 single aisle passenger jet is joining the fray of the two global giants of the industry has
01:07 dominated the market with its series and Boeing 7 series
01:11 The plane manufacturing market is a huge part of the overall airline industry
01:16 Whose estimated value as of last year was over 400 billion dollars
01:23 Beautiful pure insanely pricey and precious
01:27 Diamonds represent extravagance class opulence and eternity
01:31 Diamonds are formed by pressure and intense heat from well and deep into the earth's crust of at least
01:38 150 kilometers deep that are driven up to the earth's crust by the constant movement of tectonic plates and
01:44 naturally extracted by miners with such hellish conditions the industry of synthetic diamond
01:52 manufacturing was born in which conditions for the creation of laboratory grown gems yet identical to the naturally mined ones are
02:00 Duplicated easily and since they are practically identical in composition form and optics
02:06 Synthetic diamonds are getting to be a hit commercially given its fraction of its cost against the real diamonds and they're growing
02:14 popularity and commercial success are reshaping the
02:18 89 billion US dollar global diamond jewelry market
02:22 Especially in the West Indian city of Surat where 90% of the world's diamonds are cut and polished
02:29 And at this moment we turn to our studios in Pine City for the latest
02:35 Developments in the company in this new summary from our PTV colleague Allah
02:41 Name bug Arabi Filipinas
02:45 The company that is the most important in the world is the PTV's development center. The first one is Amiana Alonzon.
02:53 The next one is the new LGU's office of the presidential advisor on peace, reconciliation and unity, the memorandum of agreement.
03:02 The ground breaking ceremony is being held to build the new road to the upper session road.
03:09 The first one is the Cordillera-based personnel of OPAPRO. The second one is the Peace, Dialogues, Capacity and Skills Training, Women and Youth Peace and Security Seminars, Conflict Resolution.
03:23 The third one is the Peace Knowledge Learning Center of the city, Convention Center.
03:30 The fourth one is the Peace Building of the city, Cordillera.
03:40 We'll enable our office to make its presence more felt here in the region.
03:46 Through the center, we will ensure that all local peace development efforts will be well monitored,
03:54 well coordinated and well supported by OPAPRO through the close collaboration with other stakeholders in the region.
04:02 This is the story of thousands of families in Cordillera who are helping in the development of the DSWD program.
04:11 The four-piece is a project that is being supported by the DADUMA sector.
04:18 56,000 households in Cordillera are part of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino program.
04:26 The four-piece is worth Php 678 million in cash assistance for the entire year.
04:33 10,000 families in Nagnumar are part of the Php 149 million in the sustainable livelihood program of DSWDCAR.
04:43 This program is for the employment and cash assistance of the indigent communities.
04:48 Many are also part of the program to help the families.
04:54 The Social Pension Program for Indigent Senior Citizens is being provided by Calahi Seeds.
05:00 Yes, the DSWDFOCAR is committed to the leadership of our OASI Regional Director, Director Enrique H. Gascon Jr.
05:10 We will continue to provide full-time services to all of you.
05:17 The DSWD's office is open, not only here in the regional office,
05:21 we also have SWAD offices in various provinces.
05:25 So, just look for them.
05:29 For more information, this is PTV Cordillera, Shakni Alasunduan, for MAG-ARB.
05:37 Thank you, Ala, and that's a wrap for tonight.
05:40 We look forward to you joining us tomorrow, same time, same location, on your remote or browser,
05:45 for the latest breaking news here and abroad.
05:48 And remember to always work hard, aim high, be kind, and give thanks while you catch the news right here.
05:55 William Theo, wishing you all a restful night ahead.
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