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GMA Network
2 days ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
DA earmarks P495.4M in farm inputs for storm-hit farmers
File photo shows Philippine Coast Guard members assisting 151 residents on Friday, July 18, 2025, as they evacuate following flooding due to Tropical Storm Crising in Ilog, Negros The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday said it has allocated nearly half-a-billion pesos in agricultural inputs such as rice, corn, and vegetable seeds to help farmers in regions affected by Tropical Storm Crising which enhanced the Southwest Monsoon or 'Habagat.' In a statement, the DA said it earmarked P495.4 million in farm inputs for farmers in Regions I, II, III, IV-A, IV-B and VI. Agriculture Undersecretary for Operations and officer-in-charge Roger Navarro said that additional support, including Quick Response Funds for rehabilitation, Survival and Recovery Loans, and indemnification through the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC), 'will also be made immediately available to affected farmers and fisherfolk.' Preliminary damage estimates from the DA's Disaster Risk Reduction Management Operations Center (DRRMOC) show that the combined impact of Crising and Habagat has caused P134.7 million in losses in rice, corn, cassava, high value crops, fisheries, livestock and poultry. Affected areas span 8,035 hectares while affected farmers and fisherfolk number 6,377. These numbers, however, are still under validation, according to the DA. 'These figures are still subject to change as we continue to assess the situation on the ground,' said Navarro. The DA said it is in collaboration with other government agencies to closely monitor the crisis situation to mitigate disruptions in the food supply chain, particularly for highland vegetables. 'We are keeping a close watch to prevent significant price increases on key agricultural commodities,' said Navarro. Meanwhile, the National Food Authority (NFA) is ready to release rice stocks to support local government units and national disaster relief efforts, according to the DA. — RSJ, GMA Integrated News
Business Wire
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Gibbs Mura Announces a Securities Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAPR); CAPR Investors Urged to Contact Award-Winning Firm, Gibbs Mura
OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gibbs Mura announces that a class action lawsuit was filed against Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired Capricor securities between October 9, 2024 and July 10, 2025. Shares of Capricor plunged over 30% in intraday trading on Friday, July 11, 2025, after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration rejected the company's Biologics License Application for its lead cell therapy candidate, Deramiocel, claiming that the application 'does not meet the statutory requirement for substantial evidence of effectiveness' and lacks 'certain outstanding items.' Gibbs Mura encourages investors to contact us about their legal rights and options in the Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAPR) Securities Class Action Lawsuit. What Should Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. Investors Do? If you invested in Capricor, visit our Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. Class Action Lawsuit webpage or call us at (888) 410-2925 to get more information about how you may be able to recover your losses. The lawsuit concerns whether Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. has violated federal securities laws by providing false or misleading statements to investors. What is the Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. (CAPR) Lawsuit About? On July 11, 2025, Capricor Therapeutics announced that the FDA rejected the company's Biologics License Application (BLA) for its cell therapy candidate, Deramiocel, citing that the application 'does not meet the statutory requirement for substantial evidence of effectiveness' and lacks 'certain outstanding items.' The FDA's Complete Response Letter specified that the deficiencies were in the BLA's Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls section, and emphasized a need for additional clinical data. Following this news, shares of Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. plunged over 30% in intraday trading on July 11, 2025, causing harm to investors. Previously, on May 5, 2025, Capricor announced that the FDA 'confirmed its intent to hold an advisory committee meeting' following the completion of a mid-cycle review meeting for the company's BLA for Deramiocel. Following the announcement, Capricor's stock fell over 29% on May 6, 2025. Then, on June 20, 2025, STAT reported that the director of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research canceled the advisory committee meeting regarding Deramiocel, due to being 'skeptical of the treatment.' In the wake of the report, Capricor's stock fell over 30% on June 20, 2025. About Gibbs Mura Gibbs Mura represents investors nationwide in securities litigation. The firm has recovered over a billion dollars for its clients against some of the world's largest corporations, and our attorneys have received numerous honors for their work, including 'Best Lawyers in America,' 'Top Plaintiff Lawyers in California,' 'California Lawyer Attorney of the Year,' 'Class Action Practice Group of the Year,' 'Consumer Protection MVP,' and 'Top Women Lawyers in California.' This press release may constitute Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.
India Today
3 days ago
- General
- India Today
'Feed them at home?' That one line has dog lovers fuming and why
A simple question - "Why don't you feed them at home?" - posed by the Supreme Court during a recent hearing has reignited an already simmering debate: Should stray dogs be fed in public spaces, or does this practice create more chaos than compassion?For dog lovers and feeders, the remark stings. While this was just an observation and not a ruling, many fear that such statements coming from the country's highest court could further deepen the existing fault lines between the animal lovers and those who perceive the strays as a isn't the problem. The system isadvertisementHarshitha Reddy, organiser of PETEX India, says the real issue is not people feeding dogs, but the systemic failure in neutering and vaccinating them. 'There's a widespread misunderstanding that feeding strays leads to their population growing. That's just not true. What's actually fuelling the increase is the lack of active spaying and neutering by civic bodies,' she says. She points out that even in cities like Bengaluru, civic authorities have gone so far as to allocate budgets, Rs 2.88 crore in this case, for feeding strays, recognising the need for compassion alongside why does feeding strays continue to be such a flashpoint?'Because for someone who's not familiar with dog behaviour, it's easy to be swayed by fear,' Reddy says. 'One attack video can override the dozens of peaceful interactions that go unnoticed.'She adds that the media and civic authorities both have a role in spreading awareness about what to do, what not to do, and why sterilisation is key. 'This isn't just an animal issue. It's a civic issue. NGOs are willing to help, but they need consistent support. The load can't be carried by animal lovers alone.'A remark, a ripple effectMeet Ashar, legal advisor and director of Cruelty Response at PETA India, stresses that the Supreme Court's recent 'feed them at home' statement wasn't part of any binding judgment. 'It was an oral remark, not a direction, not an order,' he worries, however, about the unintended impact. 'Even an offhand comment can embolden those who are already hostile towards animals. It gives them a sense of validation, 'See, even the Supreme Court said it.' That's dangerous.'But Ashar is also hopeful. 'The same Supreme Court has, on record, protected the rights of feeders. In 2022, it stayed a Bombay High Court order that penalised public feeding, clearly stating that adoption doesn't mean strays must be taken home. Feeding them in designated spots is the settled position.'He points to amendments made in the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023, which inserted Rule 20, officially recognising the role of feeders in helping sterilise and vaccinate dogs. 'Feeding helps humanise the dogs. Only when they're friendly can they be safely caught, neutered, and vaccinated. That's how we control population and keep rabies in check.'Beyond dog vs humanAt the heart of the issue lies a deeper question: Are we framing the debate fairly?After speaking to numerous people who have a fear of dogs, their anxiety often stems from just one thing: they may bite us, harm us, or even maul time there's a video of a dog mauling a man or child, or worse, killing someone, the debate reignites: Do these strays even deserve a place in society?And to be honest, their concerns are, to some extent, what we often forget to ask is whether the behaviour was a repercussion—was it triggered by something the victim did, or perhaps rooted in past trauma? Because, believe it or not, animals have their fair share of trauma too.'Every time there's an attack, we speak about dangerous dogs. But we rarely talk about how dogs are treated, abused, run over, left to starve,' Reddy points out. 'There's a double standard there.'advertisementAshar echoes that sentiment. 'Imagine going hungry, being kicked, and then being expected to stay friendly. No living being reacts well to mistreatment.'Both of them agree that solving this issue requires collective effort. Not just dog lovers. Not just haters. But civic bodies, RWAs, NGOs, the media, and most importantly, the next?On July 23, when the matter is taken up again in court, the petitioner's lawyer will have the opportunity to present the other side of the story. A chance to shift the conversation from "Who's feeding whom?" to "How can we manage this humanely and effectively?"Because at the end of the day, this isn't about dogs vs humans. It's about coexistence, and the kind of society we want to build.- EndsTrending Reel
Channel Post MEA
6 days ago
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
NETSCOUT Adaptive Threat Analytics Enhances Incident Response
NETSCOUT SYSTEMS has announced Adaptive Threat Analytics, a new enhancement to its Omnis Cyber Intelligence Network Detection and Response (NDR) solution, designed to improve incident response and reduce risk. Adaptive Threat Analytics enables security teams to investigate, hunt, and respond to cyber threats more rapidly. Cybersecurity professionals face a challenge in the race against time to detect and respond appropriately to cyber threats before it is too late. Alert fatigue, increasing alert volume, fragmented visibility from siloed tools, and cunning AI-enabled adversaries create a compelling need for a faster and more effective response plan. McKinsey & Company noted last year that despite a decline in response time to cyber-related risks in recent years, organizations still take an average of 73 days to contain an incident. In the threat detection and incident response process, comprehensive north-south and east-west network visibility plays a critical role in all phases, but none more so than the 'Analyze' phase between 'Detection' and 'Response.' Adaptive Threat Analytics utilizes continuous network packet capture and local storage of metadata and packets independent of detections, built-in packet decodes, and a flexible ad hoc querying language, enabling more rapid threat investigation and proactive hunting. This provides SOC analysts with the specific knowledge needed to determine and execute the proper response more efficiently. 'Network environments continue to become more disparate and complex. Bad actors exploit this broadened attack surface, making it difficult for security teams to respond quickly and accurately,' said John Grady, principal analyst, cybersecurity, at Enterprise Strategy Group. Due to this, continuous, unified, packet-based visibility into north-south and east-west traffic has become essential for effective and efficient threat detection and incident response.' Omnis Cyber Intelligence's AI-driven correlation stitches disparate events into cohesive, high-fidelity incidents, providing a holistic, actionable view of the entire attack chain. It delivers superior scalability and cost-effective NDR capabilities across complex IT environments and easily integrates into your cybersecurity ecosystems, such as your SIEM, SOAR, or XDR. 'Security teams often lack the specific knowledge to understand exactly what happened to be able to choose the best response,' stated Jerry Mancini, senior director, Office of the CTO, NETSCOUT. 'Omnis Cyber Intelligence with Adaptive Threat Analytics provides 'big picture' data before, during, and after an event that helps teams and organizations move from triage uncertainty and tuning to specific knowledge essential for reducing the mean time to resolution.'
TECHx
16-07-2025
- Business
- TECHx
NETSCOUT SYSTEMS Launches Adaptive Threat Analytics
Home » Emerging technologies » Cyber Security » NETSCOUT SYSTEMS Launches Adaptive Threat Analytics NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: NTCT), a provider of observability, AIOps, cybersecurity, and DDoS attack protection solutions, has announced the launch of Adaptive Threat Analytics. This new enhancement to its Omnis Cyber Intelligence Network Detection and Response (NDR) solution is designed to accelerate incident response and reduce organizational risk. Adaptive Threat Analytics enables security teams to detect, investigate, and respond to cyber threats more rapidly and effectively. The company revealed that cybersecurity professionals often struggle with alert fatigue, fragmented tools, and AI-enabled threats. These factors demand quicker, more accurate response mechanisms. According to McKinsey & Company, the average time to contain a cyber incident remains at 73 days, despite improvements in detection speed. NETSCOUT reported that Adaptive Threat Analytics supports the 'Analyze' phase in the detection-to-response workflow. It leverages continuous packet capture, local storage of metadata and packets, built-in packet decodes, and a flexible querying language. This helps SOC teams gain faster insights and actionable intelligence. John Grady, Principal Analyst for Cybersecurity at Enterprise Strategy Group, stated that growing complexity in network environments makes real-time, packet-based visibility essential. Key features include: Unified north-south and east-west traffic visibility AI-driven incident correlation and holistic attack chain views Seamless integration with SIEM, SOAR, and XDR platforms Jerry Mancini, Senior Director, Office of the CTO at NETSCOUT, emphasized that the new solution equips security teams with detailed, contextual data before, during, and after an event. This, he said, helps organizations reduce the mean time to resolution.
