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F19:33 Manila Bulletin L
Manila city gov’t opens 13th quarantine facility The Manila city government on Friday (Aug. 7) opened its 13th quarantine facility at the Manuel L. Quezon University in Quiapo, Manila. The newest isolation facility has several rooms for probable and suspect coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) patients, as well as a nurses’ station and rooms for health workers. ...
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Bill reapportioning Bulacan to 6 legislative districts OK’d on second reading The House of Representatives has approved on second reading a bill reapportioning the province of Bulacan from the current four, to six legislative districts. House Bill 6867 exempts San Jose del Monte City in the proposed re-apportionment. The city will remain a single congressional district as represented in the Lower House by Rep. Rida Robes, chairperson of the House Committee on Public Participation. All five lawmakers representing the various areas of Bulacan signed the bill as co-authors. ...
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PNP nabs 2 of DILG’s ‘most wanted’ After more than a decade in hiding, two suspects included in the list of the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) most wanted personalities were finally captured by authorities in separate operations in Davao del Norte and Ilocos Norte, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday. Gen. ...
F19:17 Business Mirror L
Protests in the long term: How is a lasting legacy cemented? This year, without a centralized team of senior leaders, perhaps the largest protest movement in US history has been unfolding nationwide since the May 25 death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. By some calculations, more than 15 million Americans have taken part — decrying racial injustice, reinforcing the message of Black Lives Matter.
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Covid-19 resurgence in Japan blamed on haste to normalize After initial success, Japan is facing a reality check on the coronavirus. The country garnered global attention after containing the first wave of Covid-19 with what it referred to as the “Japan Model”—limited testing and no lockdown, nor any legal means to force businesses to close. The country’s finance minister even suggested a higher “cultural […]
F19:16 The Standard L
Fake Chinese doctor nabbed in Lapu-Lapu City The National Bureau of Investigation on Friday said their agents have arrested a Chinese national in Lapu-Lapu City for illegal practice of medicine and selling of pharmaceutical products without registration or authority from the Food and Drug Administration.
F19:16 The Standard L
BOC warns public vs online scammers The Bureau of Customs on Friday warned the public anew of a syndicate victimizing people online.
F19:16 The Standard L
Laguna province records highest COVID-19 cases in Calabarzon According to the August 5, 2020 COVID-19 Situation Report of the Department of Health– CALABARZON (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon), the province of Laguna holds the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the region with 3,332 followed by the provinces of Rizal with 1,785, Cavite -1,452, Batangas – 1,281 and Quezon – 436.
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Mining holds key to PH recovery after pandemic – Barbers Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers on Friday urged government policymakers to take advantage of the Philippines' mineral resources to restart the economy that was devastated by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic.
F19:16 Interaksyon L
Defending anti-terror law, Robin Padilla claims terror attack caused Lebanon blasts Veteran actor Robin Padilla, who is also a vocal supporter of the administration, claimed that the tragic Lebanon explosion was a terrorist attack to justify the counter-insurgency law in the Philippines. Last Tuesday, August 4, two massive explosions, one of which was considered to be equivalent to a 3.3-magnitude earthquake, struck the city of Beirut […] The post Defending anti-terror law, Robin Padilla claims terror attack caused Lebanon blasts appeared first on Interaksyon.
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Willie Revillame to give millions in cash aid to jeepney drivers through government Kapuso television host Willie Revillame on Friday announced his plan to donate P5 million to jeepney drivers unable to ply their routes because of social distancing measures. Revillame appeared at presidential spokesperson Harry Roque‘s press briefing that has been reportedly held at Wil Tower in Quezon City and mentioned his intention. “Sa sarili kong pinag-ipunan, […] The post Willie Revillame to give millions in cash aid to jeepney drivers through government appeared first on Interaksyon.
F19:16 Manila Bulletin L
5 out of 10 Pinoys say dangerous to criticize administration Five out of 10 Filipinos believe that it is dangerous to print or broadcast criticisms against the current administation, a Social Weather Stations released Friday found out. Respondents were asked in the 2020 National Mobile Phone Survey from July 3 to 6: “Is it dangerous to print or broadcast anything critical of the administration, even if it is the truth? ...
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Dr. Andrew Tan can’t help falling in love CAN’T HELP BUT SING Dr. Andrew Tan shares his talent to uplift quarantine blues, photo by Alliance Global Group Life is such a challenge these days, but fret not. It’s still life and if we make the effort we can always make it better no matter what the circumstances. Tycoon Dr. Andrew L. Tan downloaded the Smule app and recorded this song by himself earlier today. Click here to watch the video. ...
F19:16 Remate L
Multa, kanselasyon ng permit binabala vs. garbage contractors na walang PPE sa palero Manila, Philippines – Posibleng pagmultahin ng mga local government unit (LGU) ang mga contractor ng garbage collector na hindi magpapasuot ng Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) o protective gear sa kanilang mga palero bilang proteksyon laban sa COVID-19 habang naghahakot ng basura. Ayon kay Richard Santuile, action officer ng Quezon City Task Force Solid Waste Collection […] The post Multa, kanselasyon ng permit binabala vs. ...
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P’que execs, pinatatawag ng DOH para sa dokumento ng pagkasawi ng Wirecard exec Manila, Philippines – Pinapatawag na ng Department of Justice ang mga opisyal ng pamahalaan sa Parañaque City para magbigay ng detalye kaugnay sa napaulat na pagkamatay ng dating executive ng German financial tech firm na Wirecard, ayon kay Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra. “The NBI (National Bureau of Investigation) has subpoenaed the city health officer and […] The post P’que execs, pinatatawag ng DOH para sa dokumento ng pagkasawi ng Wirecard exec appeared first on REMATE ONLINE.
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Guevarra forms task force to investigate anomalies at PhilHealth Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra has formed a task force that will investigate allegations of anomalies and corruption at the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth).
F19:00 Tempo L
DA asked report status of support fund for farmers BY VANNE TERRAZOLA Senator Cynthia Villar is asking the Department of Agriculture (DA) to report out the status of its disbursement of the Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (ACEF). The chairperson of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food expressed Thursday her plan to look into the use of the ACEF which she […]
F19:00 ABS-CBN News L
Olympics: PH contingent chief looking to send at least 15 athletes to Tokyo Four Filipinos have qualified for the Olympics so far -- Eumir Marcial and Irish Magno in boxing, Carlos Yulo in gymnastics, and pole-vaulter EJ Obiena.
F18:59 ABS-CBN News L
74 anyos patay, ilang bahay inanod sa flashflood sa QC MAYNILA - Isang senior citizen ang namatay samantalang hindi bababa sa 10 bahay ang naanod sa flashflood sa Barangay Kamuning sa Quezon City.
F18:59 ABS-CBN News L
Sa isolation facility na: Home quarantine para sa asymptomatic COVID-19 cases planong itigil MAYNILA - Plano ng pandemic task force ng bansa na itigil ang home quarantine para sa mga pasyenteng may COVID-19 na walang sintomas at agad silang ilipat sa mga quarantine facility para mabawasan ang hawahan sa gitna ng pandemya.
F18:59 Remate L
Metro Manila, 5 probinsya babayuhin ng habagat Manila, Philippines – Patuloy pa ring makararanas ng pag-ulan ang Metro Manila, Bataan, Zambales, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, and Western Visayas dulot ng Southwest Monsoon o Habagat hanggang Sabado, Agosto 8, batay sa tala ng PAGASA. Sa kanilang 24-hour forecast ng ahensya, ibinabala nito ang posibleng flash floods at landslides dahil katamtaman hanggang sa malalakas na buhos […] The post Metro Manila, 5 probinsya babayuhin ng habagat appeared first on REMATE ONLINE.
F18:59 Manila Bulletin L
La Union to use Baguio’s contact tracing system SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – The provincial government of La Union will pilot the use of Baguio City’s contact tracing application system here to strengthen disease surveillance through contact tracing, and contain the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). ...
F18:59 Manila Bulletin L
STYLE LOKAL: Nothing beats local weaves Get to know local fashion brands Urbanigs.ph, Rags2Riches Inc., and Filip + Inna through their handwoven items. A patriotic touch, no matter how small, gives any OOTD a new oomph. While Philippine textiles are claiming their rightful place in the local fashion scene, there have a lot more stories to tell. ...
F18:59 Manila Bulletin L
Parañaque commended as “model city” in COVID-19 response Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez called on city residents to continue practicing discipline to help the city government in the fight against the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), especially after the city was commended as “model city” for its response to the pandemic. Olivarez said that the city was commended by Secretary Carlito Galvez, COVID-19 chief implementer, as a “model city” for its best practices in fighting the spread of COVID-19. ...

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