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Time of India
a day ago
- Health
- Time of India
Organ donation awareness programme held at IGIMS
Patna: A two-day poster competition and sensitisation programme on 'organ donation', organised by State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (Sotto), at the College of Nursing, Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), concluded on Monday. Held as part of the nationwide 'Angadaan jeevan sanjeevani' campaign, the event aimed to raise awareness among healthcare professionals about the need for organ donation. BSc nursing and GNM students participated in the poster competition on Monday. The top three winners will be honoured on Organ Donation Day. A lecture on organ donation was delivered on the second day. Dr Anuja Daniel, principal of the College of Nursing, IGIMS, emphasised the importance of such initiatives in motivating students. Dr Manish Mandal, chairman of Sotto, highlighted the role of the national organ transplant programme in managing organ donation in the country. Ekta, IEC consultant at Sotto, conducted the programme.
GMA Network
16-07-2025
- Politics
- GMA Network
Risa joining veterans' bloc? Tito Sotto says, ‘The more, the merrier'
'The more the merrier! She is more than welcome. Her integrity and reputation will always be an asset to the Senate,' Sotto said in a Viber message to reporters. Senator Vicente "Tito" Sotto III on Wednesday welcomed the pronouncement of Senator Risa Hontiveros that she was open to the possibility of joining the five-man "veterans bloc" at the Senate. 'The more the merrier! She is more than welcome. Her integrity and reputation will always be an asset to the Senate,' Sotto said in a Viber message to reporters. The so-called veterans bloc of the upper chamber is composed of Sotto and Senators Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri, Loren Legarda, Panfilo "Ping" Lacson, and Lito Lapid. They are pushing for the reinstatement of Sotto as Senate president, replacing Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero. Despite considering herself a veteran lawmaker, Hontiveros emphasized that her final decision on which bloc to join will be revealed on July 28, when the 20th Congress begins its first regular session. "I have to be open to all possibilities na consistent doon sa gusto kong pagpapalakas ng oposisyon para sa 2028 and beyond," she said. (I have to be open to all possibilities that are consistent with my goal to strengthen the opposition for 2028 and beyond.) The lady senator previously said that she is considering forming or joining an independent bloc in the next Congress, explaining that it is 'more realistic' to do so, considering the numbers. Zubiri had floated the possibility of the veterans bloc forming the Senate minority bloc in the 20th Congress. Legarda, meanwhile, said the bloc has yet to decide whether it will be in the minority. –NB, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
30-06-2025
- Politics
- GMA Network
Vico Sotto says he won't run in 2028, begins third term as Pasig mayor
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto announced Monday that he will not run for any post in the 2028 polls. '2028, hindi ako tatakbo. Ngayon pa lang sinasabi ko na sa inyo. Kaya malaya akong gawin kung anong tingin ko ang tama,' Sotto said during his inaugural address. (I will not run in 2028. I'm telling you this now. That's why I'm free to do what I believe is right.) He said his early announcement frees him from political pressure and allows him to fully focus on his mandate during his last term. Now serving his third consecutive term as mayor — the maximum allowed under the Constitution — Sotto reiterated his commitment to continue pursuing policies and reforms he believes will benefit the city, regardless of political consequences. He also extended an olive branch to his political rivals, saying he is open to cooperation for the city's progress. 'Hindi ninyo masasabi na may bahid ng politika. At 'yung hindi ko masabi noong campaign period, ngayon pwede ko na pong sabihin, sa lahat ng aming katunggali, we extend a hand of peace, we extend a hand of unity. Kung maaari, magtulungan tayo para sa ikagaganda ng ating lungsod,' he said. (You can't say this is politically motivated. And what I couldn't say during the campaign period, I can say now: to all our opponents, we extend a hand of peace, we extend a hand of unity. If possible, let's work together for the good of our city.) However, Sotto clarified that calls for unity do not mean ignoring past wrongdoings. 'Ngunit, kailangan may managot sa mga krimen na naganap,' he said. (However, there must be accountability for the crimes that were committed.) Sotto earlier said that he would continue to advance his good governance agenda He first won as Pasig mayor in 2019. —Sherylin Untalan/AOL, GMA Integrated News
Times
18-06-2025
- General
- Times
Braised lamb by Sotto in Edinburgh recipe
T his is a recipe we've been doing to showcase some brilliant late springtime Scottish produce made using classic Italian techniques. This is a great dish for a dinner party as you can prepare it in advance, and sauté the veg fresh at the end to give the dish a nice lift. • Sotto, Edinburgh restaurant review Serves 4 • 800g lamb shoulder • 90ml extra-virgin olive oil • 2 small white onions • 2 carrots• 3 stalks of celery• 2 cloves of garlic• 3 generous glasses of red wine• 250ml beef stock • 4 sprigs of fresh rosemary • 4 sprigs of fresh thyme• 100g broad beans• 100g peas• 2 artichokes • 1 small red chilli, deseeded • Handful of fresh mint, chopped 1. Generously season the lamb with salt and black pepper. Heat a deep saucepan over a high heat then brown the lamb all over for 10 min. Remove the lamb and set aside. 2. Add 2 tbsp olive oil to the same pan and sauté the onions until soft but not brown. Next, add the carrots, celery, one garlic clove and lightly brown. Return the lamb to the pan. Pour over the wine and beef stock and bring to the boil. 3. Season with salt, pepper, the rosemary and thyme. Turn down to simmer, then cook over lowest heat for about 1½ to 2 hours or until the lamb is tender. 4. Blanch the broad beans and peas in boiling water for 30 seconds. Prepare the artichokes by removing all the hard leaves and with a small spoon remove the choke (the fuzzy, inedible centre). Discard these and slice the rest. 5. In a pan, heat the remaining oil. Add the other garlic clove and fresh chilli. Add the sliced artichokes, broad beans and peas and let them cook for 4-5 min, adding the chopped mint right at the end. Serve alongside the lamb and its jus. Francesco Ascrizzi is the head chef at Sotto Enoteca & Trattoria in Stockbridge,
Filipino Times
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Filipino Times
Sotto slams Senate ruling on Sara Duterte impeachment
Senator-elect Vicente 'Tito' Sotto III has sharply criticized the Senate's move to remand the impeachment articles against Vice President Sara Duterte, calling the decision procedurally flawed and urging his fellow senator-judges to revisit the rules. 'The Senate Court's decision is flawed! A senator-judge cannot file a motion,' Sotto told reporters via text message. He emphasized that only defense or prosecution lawyers are allowed to make such motions, a point he said he learned from the late Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago during the 11th Congress. Sotto was referring to Senator Alan Peter Cayetano's motion to send the impeachment case back to the House of Representatives. That motion, an amended version of Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa's earlier motion to dismiss the case outright, passed with an 18-5 vote on June 10. Pressed on how the Senate could remedy the situation, Sotto said they should move on but learn from the misstep. He also suggested senator-judges review their duties and consider changing their legal advisers. 'They should just leave that in the dustbin of history. Don't repeat the mistake. Senator-judges should review the role of a judge—and replace the lawyers around them,' he said. He urged new senators to study past impeachment proceedings, particularly during the trial of President Joseph Estrada, where Santiago emphasized judicial conduct and procedures. 'Study first before speaking out,' Sotto added. Meanwhile, the spokesperson for the Impeachment Court, lawyer Regie Tongol, defended the Senate's decision. He likened senator-judges to members of the Supreme Court, who have the inherent power to review complaints for legal sufficiency. 'It's normal in a collegial judicial body to assess documents. If a defect is raised, the court can ask the House to address it,' Tongol explained. The court set two requirements for the House: a certification that the verified complaint doesn't violate the Constitution, and a reaffirmation that lawmakers intend to pursue the trial. As of Friday morning, the court had yet to formally receive the House's certification. Tongol noted it was only released to the media so far. When asked whether non-compliance by the House could lead to contempt, Tongol said it was unlikely, stressing that the Senate is trying to avoid a constitutional standoff. 'The Impeachment Court is doing everything it can to prevent a clash with the House or a potential constitutional crisis,' he said.
