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Asean leaders can defeat Covid-19 — Duterte MANILA, Aug 8 (Mabuhay) — The 10-man Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) will become successful in the fight against the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) through continued cooperation and collective efforts to arrest the spread of the disease in the region, President Rodrigo Duterte s...
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400 Pinoys from Lebanon returning to PH — envoy MANILA, Aug 8 (Mabuhay) — About 400 Filipinos are expected to return home in the coming weeks following the catastrophic twin explosions in the Lebanese capital of Beirut on August 4. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said a flight scheduled on August 16 also seeks to bring home the mort...
S22:17 ABS-CBN News L
DOH to public: Don’t engage in ‘illegal, highly dangerous’ blood-plasma trade The Department of Health on Saturday stressed to the public that buying and selling convalescent plasma to treat the novel coronavirus is against the law and poses risks.
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PANDEMIC EFFECT (IKA-11 LABAS) “Pakitingnan mo na lang si Buboy, Jigs at mamimili lang ako ng kaunting rekado para sa ating pananghalian,” malumanay na wika ni Minerva habang ipinakakanlong ang anak sa binata. Kapansin-pansin na nahihiya si Jigs sa tiyahin nang kunin ang bata. “Hindi ko kaya magagamit ang ‘quarantine pass’ mo auntie? Gusto ko na rin sanang makita […] The post PANDEMIC EFFECT (IKA-11 LABAS) appeared first on REMATE ONLINE.
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Manila’s iconic clock tower’s lights shut off as city mourns passing of former mayor Lim The Manila City Hall complex went dark on Saturday night (Aug. 8) as the lights of the building’s iconic clock tower were switched off to mourn the passing of former Manila mayor Alfredo “Fred” Lim. (Isko Moreno FB page/ MANILA BULLETIN) It was a tribute of the Manila city government to the former mayor “in its own little way” while the country still battles the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, current Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso said. ...
S21:55 GMA News L
Go: Gov't unable to indefinitely provide aid during pandemic Senator Christopher “Bong” Go said on Saturday said that a balance needed to be struck as the government could not indefinitely provide citizens with aid amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
S21:55 ABS-CBN News L
Baguio eyes gradual reopening of city to tourists in September Before entering the city, tourists will be required to pre-register through an online system called Baguio Visitor Information & Travel Assistance.
S21:55 Manila Bulletin L
Clarkson basket vs Spurs ranks among NBA Top 10 Jordan Clarkson of the Utah Jazz (Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images / AFP) Fil-American Jordan Clarkson provided one of the best plays in Friday’s NBA action in Orlando. The Utah Jazz guard capped off a hot start with a difficult scoop layup against three defenders late in the first quarter of their game against the San Antonio Spurs at Walt Disney World. “FILLLLLAAAYYYYYYYY,” said teammate Donovan Mitchell after retweeting a video of Clarkson’s magical shot. ...
S21:43 GMA News L
Condolences for ex-Mayor Alfredo Lim pour in from Palace, Erap, others Following the death of former Manila mayor Alfredo Lim, messages of sympathy poured in for the Philippines' "Dirty Harry" - from President Rodrigo Duterte's spokesman to former President Joseph "Erap" Estrada.
S21:32 ABS-CBN News L
Hontiveros on PhilHealth investigation: There should be no sacred cows Senator Risa Hontiveros on Saturday said those proven to have benefited from allegedly fraudulent activities netting P15 billion at the PhilHealth should be brought to justice.
S21:32 ABS-CBN News L
‘Voice Teens 2’: 15-year-old from CamSur wins first Team apl Knockouts Calvin Candelaria is the first contestant to make it to the top 3 of the team of apl.de.ap in this season of "The Voice Teens."
S21:31 Manila Bulletin L
FFCCCII calls for more gov’t spending Filipino-Chinese businessmen call for more spending amid the economic slump. In a statement, the Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) outlined an 18-point agenda to move the economy, foremost of which is for massive expenditures by both government and the private sector, for the Philippine economy to recover. FFCCCII Chairman Henry Lim Bon Liong has called the Filipino-Chinese business community to continue spending to help the government. ...
S21:31 Manila Bulletin L
BFAR grooms Aurora town as contry’s next ‘tuna capital’ The Philippine government is now grooming the municipality of Dingalan in Aurora Province to become the next “tuna capital” of the country, a title previously given to General Santos City in Mindanao. ...
S21:31 Manila Bulletin L
Go urges PSC to attend to release of allowances of athletes, coaches Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Saturday, August 8, called on the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) to give financial assistance to athletes and coaches who require help during the current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. ...
S21:31 Manila Bulletin L
Resigned PhilHealth officer asks Senate for legislative immunity for testimonies in committee probe Resigned Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) anti-fraud officer Thorrsson Keith has asked for legislative immunity in relation to the ongoing Senate inquiry on the alleged corruption in the state health insurer. ...
S21:20 GMA News L
US Embassy urges nationals to reconsider travel to the Philippines The United States Embassy in the Philippines on Saturday urged their citizens to reconsider travel to the country due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
S21:19 Manila Bulletin L
DepEd cites support mechanisms for personnel amid COVID-19 crisis The Department of Education (DepEd) on Saturday assured that it continues to provide support mechanisms for both teaching and non-teaching personnel amid the ongoing public health crisis. In a compendium of DepEd support mechanisms for employees pursuant to the “Bayanihan Act,” the agency enumerated its efforts to assist its personnel who are affected by the COVID-19 crisis. ...
S21:19 Manila Bulletin L
Contact tracing czar Magalong lauds Pasay’s tracing app Contact tracing czar and Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong has commended the “tracing app” being used by the Pasay City government which he described as a “far better system than ours.” Mayor Benjamin Magalong (JJ Landingin / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) He said the city government’s effort could get the needed boost by implementing the “cognitive interviewing technique” being employed by the national government to stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). ...
S21:19 Manila Bulletin L
Another House employee tests COVID-positive; brings total to 37 As the House of Representatives continued its wall-to-wall disinfection of its buildings, another employee has tested positive for COVID-19. This brought to 37 the total number of House employees and officials who were confirmed to have been infected by the dreaded disease. Three have died. Deputy Speakers Johnny Pimentel and Mujiv Hataman, together with Reps. Henry Villarica and Shamier Tan, were included among those who caught the disease. ...
S21:06 Manila Bulletin L
Palace laments death of ex-Manila Mayor Lim; remembers his legacy of law and order Malacañang lamented the passing of former Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim and remembered his legacy of law and order to his constituents. Presidential spokesman Harry Roque made the statement after it was reported that Lim died on Saturday afternoon. He was 90. ...
S21:06 ABS-CBN News L
‘Voice Teens 2’: 14-year-old from Surigao completes Team Lea’s Top 3 Kristian Rajagopal, for the Knockouts, sang the classic "What Kind of Fool Am I?", a song he dedicated to his estranged father whom he longs to be reunited with.
S20:55 Inquirer L
Taiwan airlines offer sight-seeing flights during pandemic Faced with the coronavirus collapse in travelers, Taiwanese airlines have begun offering sight-seeing "flights to nowhere" on their passenger jets -- including flight attendant lessons for children.At the headquarters of Taiwan's China Airlines in Taoyuan on Saturday, 50 children took a morning course on how to serve passengers aboard a mock cabin. ...
S20:55 Inquirer L
Drilon: Enemy is rise in COVID-19 cases not UP prediction MANILA, Philippines -- Senator Franklin Drilon said the Philippines must focus on addressing the rise in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections instead of winning against the prediction of experts from the University of the Philippines (UP)."Huwag nating pansinin kung mas mataas tayo. Ang pansinin natin is kung ano ang ating magagawa. Ang infection rate. Iyan po ang ating kalaban. Hindi iyong mga prediction ng UP kaya nanalo tayo. ...
S20:55 Inquirer L
At least 8 soldiers dead in blast outside Somali army base NAIROBI, Kenya--- A car bomb exploded at the gates of a military base in Somalia's capital Saturday, killing at least eight soldiers and wounding 14 others, with the toll expected to rise, police said.The al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab extremist group quickly claimed responsibility via its radio arm, Andalus. The group often targets military sites in Mogadishu and controls large parts of southern and central Somalia, with little sign of being hampered by the coronavirus pandemic.Police Capt. ...

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