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Intense food cravings? These 7 online stops might just hit the spot Prompted by no one, but fueled by my job to try out new things to write about, I'm on a social media food hunt. There's a thrill I get from combing through my feed for food.Add to that how the convenience and the safer option of home deliveries injected some adventurous into my food trips. Perhaps, it's my way of compensating for the fact we can't go out. Since I can't explore physically, I'm going to let my palette travel. ...
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At least 43 killed in monsoon-triggered India landslide NEW DELHI -- At least 43 bodies have been recovered after a massive landslide triggered by monsoon rains swept away dozens of tea estate workers in southwestern India, police said Sunday.The landslide in Idukki district, around 250 kilometers (155 miles) from Kerala state's capital Thiruvananthapuram, occurred Friday but the ongoing search and rescue efforts have been hampered by torrential downpours.The toll rose to 43 on Sunday afternoon, Idukki district's police chief, R. ...
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Jerwin Ancajas raring to unify belts MANILA, Philippines --- Staying in just one weight class for so long has been somewhat unheard of in the current boxing landscape with fighters usually tend to jump from one division to another.World champions usually take this path to earn more lucrative deals or test their skills against the best in the sport and this is what Jerwin Ancajas also dreams of.Ancajas (32-1-2) has reigned as the IBF super flyweight world champion since September of 2016 when he defeated McJoe Arroyo for the strap. ...
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Ginebra pays tribute to its beloved masseur ‘Mang Jun’ MANILA, Philippines --- One of the most valuable members of Barangay Ginebra has passed away.Raphael "Mang Jun" Vicera, the team's long-time masseur, died on Saturday due to diabetes complications. He was 67.Ginebra lifer Mark Caguioa and head coach Tim Cone confirmed the sad development on their social media accounts with the multi-titled mentor calling Vicera his link to the great past of the Gin Kings. ...
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CHR warns Iloilo school: Ordinance penalizes discrimination vs LGBT MANILA, Philippines --- The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) reminded on Saturday Assumption Iloilo, a private Catholic school, that Iloilo City had passed an ordinance penalizing acts that discriminate against members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community.The CHR issued the statement after the school got flak for tagging "homosexuality" as "immoral" and thus a ground for expulsion, as stated in its handbook for employees and students. ...
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4 more areas in Baguio placed under lockdown MANILA, Philippines --- Four more areas in Baguio City were placed under lockdown for having new COVID-19, Mayor Benjamin Magalong said on Sunday.Magalong posted on Sunday a copy of his order on his Facebook page, which placed under lockdown Chapis Village of Barangay Bakakeng Central and Barangays Brookspoint, Irisan, and Pinget."The local COVID-19 Task Force has been informed that our most recent COVID-19 confirmed cases are residents of the above-named barangays," Magalong said in the order. ...
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Verstappen claims victory as Mercedes wilts in the heat Max Verstappen delivered Red Bull's first victory at Silverstone since 2012 on Sunday when he made the most of a superior strategy in sizzling conditions to beat both Mercedes and claim victory in the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix.It was the Dutchman's first victory of the season after Mercedes had won all four season-opening races and the ninth of his career."I think we did everything perfectly today," he said. "Thank you. ...
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Child advocate group wants gov’t to boost breastfeeding drive amid pandemic MANILA, Philippines --- Save the Children Philippines wants the government to strengthen its breastfeeding campaign as the country moves through a COVID-19 pandemic and its resulting economic crisis.In its message for the 30th year of the Innocenti Declaration ratified in 1990, the child advocate groups said that proper and optimal breastfeeding would be needed more than ever as families try to limit spending during this crisis. ...
S23:59 GMA News L
Rare quake shakes North Carolina A shallow 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit North Carolina on Sunday, shaking buildings in the biggest tremor in the area for more than 100 years, though there were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries.
S23:48 GMA News L
Ecuador navy surveils large Chinese fishing fleet near Galapagos Ecuador's navy is conducting surveillance of a large Chinese fishing fleet that is operating near the protected waters of the Galapagos Islands, amid concerns about the environmental impact of fishing in the area of the ecologically sensitive islands.
S23:48 GMA News L
Little or no hope of finding survivors at Lebanon blast site --army The Lebanese army said Sunday that hopes have dwindled of finding survivors at the blast site in Beirut following days of search and rescue operations supported by international experts.
S23:37 GMA News L
27th petition vs. anti-terror law to be filed by CenterLaw, journalists on Monday A group of journalists, lawyers, and human rights defenders led by the Center for International Law Inc. (CenterLaw), is set to ask the Supreme Court to nullify the anti-terrorism law.
S23:27 GMA News L
Sultan Kudarat Teachers, parents face challenges in school opening preps Parents and teachers in Sultan Kudarat have been hard at work preparing for the upcoming school year, which will open on August 24, but have found themselves beset by several challenges.
S23:16 Mindanao News L
TAUSUG IN DOHA: When In My Homeland, Sulu DOHA, Qatar (MindaNews / 09 August) — Visiting the place where my heart belongs is always on the top of my itinerary whenever I go to the Philippines for my annual vacation as an OFW. That place is Sulu—the only place I call home. Sulu is my birthplace and it is where I happily grew […]
S23:16 Manila Times L
US reaches 5 million confirmed coronavirus cases ROME: The confirmed number of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases in the United States reached 5 million on Sunday, by far the highest in the world, according to the tally kept by Johns Hopkins University. However, health officials believe that for every reported case, there are roughly 10 times as many people infected, given the […]
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Azar leads highest-level US delegation to Taiwan in decades TAIPEI, Taiwan: United States Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar arrived in Taiwan on Sunday in the highest-level visit by an American Cabinet official since the break in formal diplomatic relations between Washington and Taipei in 1979. Beijing has already protested Azar’s visit as a betrayal of US commitments not to have official contact […]
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PBA: For Amer, Meralco’s loss to Ginebra in Govs’ Cup still hurts Meralco’s loss to Barangay Ginebra San Miguel still stings for Bolts guard Baser Amer. (PBA Images) Meralco’s loss to Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals still stings for point guard Baser Amer. And Amer felt that dropping the first game of that series was a lost opportunity for the Bolts, who at the time were aiming to finally beat the Kings in their third finals meeting in the season-ending tournament. ...
S22:54 GMA News L
Robredo to forward teachers concerns to DepEd as school opening nears Vice President Leni Robredo is set to forward to the Department of Education (DepEd) teachers' concerns on blended learning ahead of the opening of classes on August 24.
S22:54 Manila Bulletin L
MVP reaches out to FIBA Asia exec Hagop Khajirian SBP Chairman Emeritus Manny V. Pangilinan Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas Chairman Emeritus Manny V. Pangilinan has offered his sympathy to Hagop Khajirian, FIBA executive director for Asia and CEO of the FIBA Asia Secretariat, following the two huge blasts that rocked Beirut last Tuesday. “It was with great sadness when I learned about the most regretful explosion in the Port of Beirut,” said Pangilinan in an emailed letter addressed to the Lebanese FIBA Asia official Friday. ...
S22:43 GMA News L
Duterte salutes Singapore's efforts vs COVID-19 in National Day message President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday acknowledged efforts against the coronavirus disease in cooperation with Singapore, which is celebrating the jubilee of its National Day.
S22:43 ABS-CBN News L
City hall ng La Carlota sa Negros Occ., ilo-lockdown nang isang linggo Isasarado nang isang linggo ang city hall ng La Carlota City sa Negros Occidental matapos magpositibo sa COVID-19 ang isang empleyado nito.
S22:43 Starmometer L
Mario Maurer’s ‘Madam Pushy and I’ Premieres on GMA Network Thai heartthrob Mario Maurer is set to captivate the heart of his Filipino fans once again and GMA Network starts airing the tagalized version of his rom-com series “Madam Pushy and I” this Monday at 10:45am. Mario’s leading lady in the said series is Thai sweetheart Ploy Laila Boonsayak. Madam Pushy (Ploy Laila Boonsayak) is an ambitious talent agent and manager who searches for a new potential star as she goes against her rival Jeric (Chai Chatayodom Hiranyatithi) in the industry. ...
S22:21 GMA News L
Face shield prices up ahead of mandatory use in public transport Prices of face shields have started to go up, ahead of their mandatory use for all passengers in public transportation starting Agust 15.
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Search on for 555 contacts of man in Koronadal who tested positive for COVID-19 Contact tracing is now underway for 555 individuals who interacted with a seaman from Koronadal, South Cotabato who later tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

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