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And now, plastic shields for public transportation STARTING August 15, passengers in public transportation, including airlines, in Metro Manila will be required to wear plastic face shields over face masks, as an additional barrier against the spread of COVID-19 virus in droplets from the breath of an infected person that may be in the surrounding air. This additional requirement was made […]
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Chinese national in Subic Bay tests positive for COVID-19 A Chinese national who was staying at a hotel in the Subic Bay Freeport in Zambales tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to a Saturday 24 Oras Weekend report.
S00:07 ABS-CBN News L
‘Paano Kita Mapasasalamatan’: Episode tackles discrimination and why it should end Discrimination is unacceptable in all its forms, this episode reminds us.
S23:56 Manila Times L
Payroll system ‘adjustment’ caused delays — Fernandez PHILIPPINE Sports Commission (PSC) Commissioner Ramon Fernandez explained that the delay in disbursement of monthly allowances of national athletes and coaches － usually every 10th of the month － was caused by an adjustment in the payroll system and by the two-week lockdown of Land Bank. Even before Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go called on the PSC to fast-track the payouts, Chairman William Ramirez and the other sports commissioners had already […]
S23:56 Inquirer L
Palace condoles with family of Alfredo Lim, praises ex-mayor for fight vs drugs MANILA, Philippines --- Malacaang on Saturday expressed its deepest sympathy and prayers to the family of former Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim, who passed away this afternoon.In a statement, presidential spokesman Harry Roque said Palace also praised Lim, who was also the former chief of National Bureau of Investigation, for his efforts to fight criminality and narcotics. ...
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P6.2M worth of illegal timber seized in Caraga region in first half of year CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY-------Around P6.2 million worth of illegal timber have been confiscated and 178 alleged poachers arrested in the Caraga region in the first half of the year, the regional police command said.According to Brig. Gen. Joselito Esquivel Jr., regional police director, the confiscations and arrests were the result of 236 operations against illegal logging in the region, jointly done with personnel of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. ...
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Hong Kong, Chinese officials jeer at US sanctions HONG KONG--- Hong Kong's leader and China's top representative in the city took pot shots at the United States on Saturday after the Trump administration sanctioned them and nine other officials for allegedly cracking down on freedom and undermining the local autonomy of the former British colony.Chief Executive Carrie Lam took to Facebook to say that the U.S. got her address wrong, listing the official address of her chief deputy instead. ...
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Juventus coach Sarri sacked after Champions League exit Juventus sacked coach Maurizio Sarri on Saturday after the Italian club's Champions League last 16 exit to Lyon.Despite Cristiano Ronaldo's double in a 2-1 home win on Friday, Juve fell 2-2 on aggregate to the French club, ending their quest for a title they last won in 1996."Maurizio Sarri has been relieved of his post as coach of the first team," the nine-time reigning Serie A champions said in a statement. ...
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Chot hopes Kai toughens up with top competition in G League MANILA, Philippines --- Kai Sotto was head and shoulders above his competition when he was still playing for Ateneo in the juniors division of the UAAP, winning the MVP and the title in 2018.The 7-foot-2 center was also an integral part of the Philippines' campaign in several Fiba youth tournaments, but former Gilas head coach Chot Reyes believes Sotto hasn't been tested well enough. ...
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Moreno honors late ex-mayor Alfredo Lim’s service to Manila MANILA, Philippines --- Manila Mayor Isko Moreno recalled former mayor Alfredo Lim's years of service to the people of the city as the country mourns the death of Lim on Saturday afternoon.Moreno praised Lim who served as a police officer before taking the helm of Manila government. He also noted that Lim served the city for 12 years."Hindi namin alam kung ano salitang maihahamabing bukod sa magaling at matinong pamamalakad ni Mayor Lim bilang alkalde, para sa kabataan... ...
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9 STL workers in Cebu who returned to Digos City test positive for COVID-19 DIGOS CITY------Nine workers for a small town lottery operation in Cebu City who returned home on Wednesday have tested positive for SARS-CoV2, the virus that causes COVID-19.In a bulletin on COVID-19 updates, the local government said the nine workers were stranded in Cebu for five months when gaming was suspended. They all stayed in an apartment in Barangay Ponce.They took a boat to Cagayan de Oro on Monday and were fetched there by local authorities. ...
S23:56 Inquirer L
Buying, selling of COVID-19 convalescent plasma is illegal, DOH warns MANILA, Philippines --- Buying plasma from COVID-19 survivors and selling it is illegal, The Department of Health (DOH) warned on Saturday.According to a DOH statement, there is no evidence yet to show that the plasma is effective against SARS-COV2, which that causes the respiratory disease."Studies have shown that it could pose serious risks to patients, who may contract transfusion-transmissible infections (TTIs) such as HIV, hepatitis, and malaria," the DOH said. ...
S23:56 Inquirer L
2nd tranche of COVID-19 aid in Metro Manila to be completed Aug. 15 – DILG MANILA, Philippines --- The distribution of the second tranche of government's cash aid in Metro Manila for those affected by the COVID-19 lockdown is expected to be completed on Aug. 15, Interior Secretary Eduardo Ao said in a statement issued on Saturday."We are pleased to report that distributing SAP [Social Amelioration Program] 2 through various digital platforms or FSPs (financial service providers) is currently in full swing in Metro Manila," Ao said. ...
S23:56 ABS-CBN News L
What it’s like to be a virtual NBA fan As the coronavirus continues to upend sports, and the way that fans view them, leagues around the world have showcased varying levels of creativity when it comes to sprucing up their empty backdrops.
S23:45 Manila Bulletin L
NBA Roundup: Celtics clobber Raptors; Magic, Nets catch last train; Suns unbeaten; KD richer by $1M Celtics bury Raptors in avalanche Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors, left, works against Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 7, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Ashley Landis / Pool / Getty Images / AFP) The Boston Celtics ran roughshod over the defending champion Toronto Raptors 122-100 Saturday in Orlando. The Raptors shot bricks and the Celtics built a lead and never looked back. ...
S23:35 Manila Bulletin L
PBA: No desire to trade Slaughter, says Ginebra coach Cone Ginebra coach Tim Cone says there are not plants to trade the right to Ginebra center Greg Slaughter, center in photo. (MB File Photo) Barangay Ginebra San Miguel coach Tim Cone said there are no plans to trade the rights to Greg Slaughter and that the Kings intend to retain his services if he decides to come back to the PBA. ...
S23:24 Manila Times L
Catholic bishops open to dialogue with lawmakers on death penalty CATHOLIC bishops are open to a dialogue with lawmakers over a proposed measure seeking the reimposition of the death penalty. The Episcopal Commission on Prison Pastoral Care (ECPPC) made the call as the House of Representatives’ Committee on Justice resumed its hearing on the proposed legislation. “We at the ECPPC are ready to dialogue with […]
S23:24 GMA News L
Mother gives birth on sidewalk in Zamboanga A pregnant mother on Saturday gave birth on the side of a road in Zamboanga City amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
S23:13 GMA News L
25 more PNP personnel test positive for COVID-19 The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Saturday reported 25 new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections, bringing the total tally within the agency to 2,459.
S23:02 ABS-CBN News L
Misa sa mga Simbahang Katoliko sa Iloilo, tigil muna dahil sa COVID-19 Sinimulang ipinatupad ang tigil-misa Sabado, Agosto 8, bilang tugon na rin sa apela ni Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas.
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COVID-19 hotspot denial points to gov't attitude problem -Drilon Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Saturday expressed his exasperation with the administration after it denied that the Philippines had become the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) hotspot in Southeast Asia, saying that there was a problem with the government's “attitude.”
S22:51 Balita.com L
DFA spending P15M for repatriation efforts after Beirut blast —Locsin MANILA, Aug 8 (Mabuhay) — Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin, Jr. said Saturday that the DFA is paying P15 million from the agency’s funds for chartered flights to repatriate Filipinos affected by deadly and devastating blast in Beirut, Lebanon. In his tweet, Secretar...
S22:40 ABS-CBN News L
Mga sumagip sa mga batang muntik malunod, binigyan ng trabaho bilang rescuer Kabayanihan ang ipinakita ng mga lalaking sumagip sa dalawang batang muntik malunod matapos tangayin ng rumaragasang tubig sa isang floodway sa bayan ng Makilala, Cotabato.
S22:40 Balita.com L
Philippines reports 3,379 new COVID-19 cases; total at over 122K MANILA, Aug 8 (Mabuhay) — The number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the country rose to 122,754 on Friday after the Department of Health (DOH) reported 3,379 new infections of which 2,298 are “fresh” or newly validated and 1,081 are late. This marks the ninth conse...

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