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Strong rains from ‘Ferdie’ flood 42 Pampanga villages CITY OF SAN FERNANDO ---- At least 42 villages in three Pampanga towns were submerged in as high as three-feet floodwater on Monday after days of strong rains spawned by Tropical Depression "Ferdie," according to the provincial disaster risk reduction and management council (PDRRMC).Flooded were 20 villages in the coastal town of Masantol, 19 in Macabebe, three in Apalit.Floodwaters were higher in the villages of Tacasan, San Juan, Sto. Nio, and Telacsan in Macabebe. ...
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Champions League setback as Atletico reports 2 positive COVID-19 cases Spanish side Atletico Madrid on Sunday reported two positive coronavirus tests, just four days before they face Leipzig in Portugal for a place in the Champions League semifinals."On Saturday, all members of the first team and the club's party to Lisbon underwent tests as required by UEFA protocols to participate in the quarter-finals of the Champions League," said a club statement."Among the results known today, two positives have appeared and they are self-isolating in their respective homes. ...
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2 dead, 2 hurt in Calbayog City robbery ORMOC CITY ---- Two persons were killed while two others were wounded when 12 unidentified men robbed a local store in Barangay Obo-ob, Calbayog City at 5:50 a.m. on Sunday, August 9.Jeffrey Floralde, 33, the store owner, and Bernadetha Capistrano, 46, a customer, succumbed to bullet wounds on their bodies.Floralde's 11-year-old daughter Ashley, and 33-year-old fish vendor Jomar Dumapit, were wounded.Police Lt. ...
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Northern Samar town’s youth council buys computer sets, printer for students TACLOBAN CITY ---- The youth council in Lavezares town, Northern Samar has bought at least two computer sets and a printer that students can use for free while face-to-face classes are suspended due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).Proculo Adriatico, Jr., the chairman of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) of Barangay Libas, said they have many constituents who couldn't afford to buy gadgets like mobile phones and laptops needed for blended learning. ...
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Global tourism faces challenges on its journey to full recovery BEIJING --- As countries around the world get a grip on the novel coronavirus and cautiously begin reopening their economies, global tourism has seen a glimmer of hope, but it still faces an uphill struggle.Tintagel Castle, a medieval fortification located in Cornwall in southwest England, considered to be the seat of the legendary King Arthur, is one of the most spectacular sites in Britain.Annually, over 250,000 tourists visit the ruins that date back to around the 5th-7th century. ...
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Shanghai man who abandoned dog fined SHANGHAI --- Netizens have hailed Shanghai police for fining a pet owner who abandoned his elderly dog and refused to retrieve it and said they hope such rules will be extended to more parts of the country.Many internet users said such administrative penalties could lead more people to be more cautious before deciding to own a pet, and the rule showed that Shanghai was a pioneer in the country in terms of animal protection."Dogs are sometimes more than a family member. ...
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5.1-magnitude quake hits North Carolina, causes minor damage SPARTA, North Carolina --- The most powerful earthquake to hit North Carolina in more than 100 years shook much of the state early Sunday, rattling homes, businesses and residents.The National Weather Service in Greenville said the 5.1-magnitude temblor struck at 8:07 a.m., following a much smaller quake several hours earlier.There were no reports of serious injuries, but some minor structural damage was reported in Sparta, as well as cracks inroads. ...
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3 gunmen in military outfits shoots dead farmer in Leyte town ORMOC CITY --- Three unidentified gunmen clad in military uniform shot dead a farmer in Barangay Enage, Calubian town, Leyte around 5 a.m. on Saturday, August 8.Natanael Toloreso, 34, was on his way home with his wife when the perpetrator shot him on the legs, said Police Capt. Ruben Recilla, chief of the Calubian Police Station.The victim's wife Vilmary brought him to the North Western Leyte Hospital but the attending physician declared him dead on arrival.LZB... ...
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Hontiveros denies ‘fake news’ linking her to PhilHealth fund mess MANILA, Philippines --- Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday branded as "fake news" and "diversionary tactics" the allegations of her involvement in anomalies hounding the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), owing to her previous stint at the state insurer as board member. ...
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Lorenzana says PhilHealth chief Morales should resign to 'rest' Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Monday said it would be better if embattled Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) President and CEO Ricardo Morales would resign from his post after he raised some health issues amid the probe on alleged irregularities in the agency.
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Malingin Island placed under lockdown due to COVID-19 threat Malingin Island in Bohol was placed under lockdown after four residents tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
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DOH exec: Only 70% of RT-PCR laboratories submit COVID-19 data on time Only 70% of Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) laboratories processing COVID-19 test results are able to submit their daily reports on COVID-19 cases on time, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said.
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Dottie finishes in joint 20th; Bianca 59th Dottie Ardina closed out with a four-under 67 and finished tied for 20th while Bianca Pagdanganan wound up joint 59th at the close of the Marathon LPGA Classic in Sylvania Sunday won by American Danielle Kang. Ardina, 26, carded nines of 33-34 capped by a birdied on the par-5 18th hole for a four-day total […]
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Subic Freeport Expressway expansion halfway through says operator The P1.6 billion tollway expansion, which aims to ease travel to and from the Subic freeport zone, is significantly progressing despite the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and is eyed to be completed by the end of the year, NLEX Corp said.
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John Regala Reveals “Binigyan ako ng taning ng duktor ko ng limang taon” John Regala Reveals Make Shocking Revelations About His Condition JOHN REGALA – The Pinoy veteran actor made a shocking revelation saying “Binigyan ako ng taning ng duktor ko ng limang taon”. Over the past weeks, the Filipino actor John Paul Guido Boucher Scherrer becomes the headlines of several local news outlets and social media pages […] The post John Regala Reveals “Binigyan ako ng taning ng duktor ko ng limang taon” appeared first on Philippine News.
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BSP signals to stay put on policy in 'next few quarters' The market likewise expects the central bank to take it easy on lowering interest rates further after the release of a monetary bazooka from March-June.
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Peace consultant, peasant activist Echanis killed in Quezon City Echanis, 72, was a long-time consultant for the National Democratic Front of the Philippines, and also sat as deputy secretary general of Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas.
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P23.5M worth of ecstasy concealed in coffee, kids' toys seized in Pasay Bureau of Customs personnel at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport intercepted over 13,000 ecstasy tablets with an estimated street value of P23,500,800 in Pasay City on Monday.
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Vera gets extra motivation with possible fight vs ‘Monster’ Filipino-American ONE heavyweight champion Brandon “The Truth” Vera is spending much needed quality time with his wife Jessica and newborn Atreyu Timothy in Guam amid the pandemic. But ONE Championship’s recent bolster of its heavyweight division has the reigning king enthusiastic about a handful of potential matchups. One such matchup could possibly come against a […]
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A great Sunday for Pinoy netter By Kristel Satumbaga Rising tennis player Miko Eala had another unforgettable training session a few days after hitting with world No. 2 Rafael Nadal. This time, the 18-year-old had a chance hitting with world No. 7 and former Grand Slam doubles champion Caroline Garcia. “What a great Sunday morning practicing with […]
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Pinoy chesser falls short, but team finishes 2nd By Kristel Satumbaga FIDE Master Sander Severino struggled to find his form but it did not stop its International Physically Disabled Chess Association (IPCA) team from finishing second and advancing to Division II in the first FIDE Online Olympiad 2020 Sunday. Severino scored only three points in six games he played, but […]
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Political dynasties tunay na oligarchs sa PH-Ateneo dean Manila, Philippines – Mas laganap ang oligarkiya ngayon kaysa noon. Ito ang binigyang-diin ni Ateneo School of Gov’t Dean Ron Mendoza kasabay ng pagsalungat sa pahayag ni Presidente Rodrigo Duterte na nabuwag na ng pamahalaan ang political oligarchs sa bansa. Sa panayam ng isang television News Channel kamakailan, sinabi ni Mendoza na ang political dynasties […] The post Political dynasties tunay na oligarchs sa PH-Ateneo dean appeared first on REMATE ONLINE.
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Lani Mercado, naglabas ng saloobin sa pagkakasakit ng mister na si Bong Revilla Jr. Nitong Linggo sa Facebook, ibinahagi ni Mercado ang saloobin sa pagsubok na hinaharap ngayon ng kanilang pamilya.
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Technical glitches mar launch of DepEd's school readiness program Technical glitches led to a 2-hour delay in the virtual launching Monday morning of the school readiness program of the Department of Education, which is set to implement online and other distance learning modalities this coming school year amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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