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Draymond Green ‘maybe’ tampered after Devin Booker comments MANILA, Philippines --- Draymond Green offered an interesting take on Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker---an insight that could also prove costly for the Golden State Warriors big man.Appearing on TNT's Inside the NBA, Green isn't for Booker staying in Phoenix, which has been on a resurgence since the NBA restart."It's great to see Book playing well and Phoenix playing well, but get my man out of Phoenix," said Green, who guested on the show with hosts Charles Barkley, Ernie Johnson and Kenny Smith. ...
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Ex-Manila mayor Alfredo Lim dies at 90 MANILA, Philippines -- Former Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim passed away on Saturday afternoon. He was 90.In a report on CNN Philippines, Lim's daughter Cynthia confirmed the demise of the long-time public servant.https://www.facebook.com/dtcamanila/photos/a.380567649264268/621423965178634/?type=1&theaterThere were no details released on the cause of his death as of posting.Lim first became Manila mayor in 1992 and was reelected in 1995. ...
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Recto wants wider reforms in PhilHealth after gov’t forms investigation task force MANILA, Philippines --- Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto on Saturday is pushing for wider reforms in the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), a day after President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the creation of a task force that will look into the widespread corruption in the state health insurer.In a statement, Recto said that among those that need to be changed is for PhilHealth to have "constant audit" more than a "special audit". ...
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DFA records 15 new confirmed COVID-19 cases among Filipinos abroad MANILA, Philippines---The Department of Foreign Affairs on August tallied 15 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) among Filipinos living abroad bringing the total number of infections to 9,725. In a Twitter post, the DFA said that the new cases came from six countries across Asia and the Pacific, Middle East, and Europe. There are also four new recoveries that brought the total to 5,760 with but four people have died bringing the new record to 708 deaths. ...
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Bukidnon governor, wife test negative for virus MALAYBALAY CITY-------Bukidnon Governor Jose Maria Zubiri and his wife tested negative for SARS-CoV2, the virus that causes (COVID-19), his son, Sen. Miguel Zubiri said. In a post on social media, Sen. Zubiri said he had his parents, who are both senior citizens, tested for the virus after an employee at the Bukidnon provincial capitol was reportedly infected on Thursday. However, the Department of Health (DOH), on Friday, corrected the report, saying the employee has no COVID-19 infection. ...
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Former Manila mayor Estrada, other personalities mourn passing of ex-mayor Lim MANILA, Philippines -- Former Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada and other personalities are mourning the passing of former Manila mayor and senator Alfredo Lim."Ako po ay nalulungkot sa pagpanaw ng isang magiting na Mayor ng Maynila, Mayor Alfredo Lim. ...
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South Korea floods, landslides kill 26 as heavy rains continue SEOUL-- At least 26 people have died after 46 days of heavy rains in South Korea, with the country's longest monsoon in seven years causing more flooding, landslides and evacuations on Saturday.Nearly 5,000 people had been evacuated as of 4:30 p.m. local time on Saturday (0730 GMT), according to Ministry of the Interior and Safety data, as rains battered the southern part of the Korean peninsula. Ten people are missing.About 100 meters (109. ...
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Two employees of Tokyo Olympic organizers positive for COVID TOKYO--Two employees of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee have tested positive for COVID-19, officials said Saturday.That brings to three the number of employees of the committee who have tested positive since the pandemic began.Organizers said a man and a woman had tested positive but gave few details. They said the man was in his 20s and the woman in her 30s, and that both were now working from home rather than at the headquarters located near Tokyo Bay. ...
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CDO councilor, ex-village exec ask court to stop enforcement of bike barrier policy CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY-------Two local personalities have asked a local court on Friday, Aug. 7, to stop the implementation of a national policy requiring the installation of barriers on motorcycles as a condition to allow pillion riding. The petition was filed at the Regional Trial Court Branch 41, by Cagayan de Oro city councilor Reuben Daba and former Barangay 16 chair Walter Kiunisala. ...
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Survivors of deadly India crash say plane swayed violently KOCHI, India --- The plane swayed violently as it approached a hilltop runway soaked by monsoon rain, and moments later the special return flight for Indians stranded abroad by the pandemic skidded off, nosedived and cracked in two, leaving 18 dead and more than 120 injured. Among the injured on Friday night, at least 15 were in critical condition, said Abdul Karim, a senior police officer in southern Kerala state. ...
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Uighur model reveals extreme situation inside Chinese internment camp In a huge leap from the glitz and glamor of his profession, a Uighur model got detained in a high-security and secretive Chinese internment camp. Recently he revealed the harsh reality of living inside the internment camp.Merdan Ghappar shared a short video he took while in detention, as per BBC's exclusive report on Aug. 4.The gloomy footage shows Ghappar dressed in dirty, black clothes inside a very small room as he sits anxiously on a bed with one wrist handcuffed to its metal frame. ...
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Tokyo-chasing Didal eyes respect for skateboarding MANILA, Philippines --- Margielyn Didal's Olympic dream is not only to win a medal but also respect for the sport of skateboarding.The 2018 Asian Games gold medalist, just like most skateboarders, experienced prejudices just by playing the sport that they love growing up and that's something that Didal wants to change."Most people, when they see a skateboarder, they say 'you don't have a future there. They are just hanging on the street'. ...
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Senators grieve over death of ex-senator Alfredo Lim MANILA, Philippines -- Senators on Saturday mourned the death of former Manila mayor and senator Alfredo Lim, who passed away at the age of 90.Senator Lito Lapid honored the public service of his friend, who served as mayor of the capital city twice before getting elected to the Senate in 2004."Kasama ng buong bansa, lubos akong nagkikidalamhati sa pagpanaw ng aking kaibigan at kasamahan sa public service na si dating Senador Alfredo Lim. ...
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Religious gatherings up to 10% of structure capacity to be allowed in Cebu City CEBU CITY - Religious gatherings up to 10 percent of the structure's capacity will be allowed in the Queen City of the South starting August 9.Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella on Saturday announced the development after the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases Visayas approved his request to allow more than 10 persons during every religious service."We now allow our churches to open for Masses from 10 people to 10 percent of the seating capacity," he said. ...
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Senate panel to decide on legislative immunity request of PhilHealth exec, whistleblower—Lacson MANILA, Philippines -- The Senate Committee of the Whole (CoW) will decide on the request for legislative immunity of Alejandro Cabading, member of board directors in Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), and Lawyer Thorsson Keith, former anti-fraud officer of the agency, a senator said on Saturday."I think nagpadala sila ng letter request kay SP (Senate President Vicente) Sotto III na humingi sila legislative immunity. ...
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4-month old boy, 33 others defeat COVID-19 in Soccsksargen region COTABATO CITY-------A four-month-old boy and 33 other COVID-19 patients in the Soccsksargen region have defeated the disease, the Department of Health (DOH) said.In its bulletin on Friday, the DOH in Region 12 said the 34 patients have been officially included in the list of recoveries and were advised to be released from quarantine.This is the highest single-day count of recoveries in the region, according to health officials, raising the total number of recovered patients to 184 since March 18. ...
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COVID-19 cases at House now at 37 The number of COVID-19 cases within the House of Representatives is now at 37 with another one reported on Saturday, House Secretary General Jose Luis Montales said.
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Australian miner re-endorses application for FTAA renewal to OP In what seems like a desperate attempt to resume operations, Australian-Canadian miner Oceana Gold Philippines, Inc. (OceanaGold) has re-endorsed its application at the Office of the President (OP) for the renewal of its Financial or Technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA). This is almost more than a year since the firm’s FTAA for the Didipio underground gold and copper mine project in Nueva Vizcaya expired. ...
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SMIC, SMPH, BDO included anew in FTSE4Good Index Series SM Investments Corporation (SMIC) and its subsidiaries continue to be recognized as constituent companies in the FTSE4Good Index Series for their strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance. SMIC said it secured its status for the second consecutive year. Its property arm, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SMPH) and its banking arm, BDO Unibank (BDO), were also re-confirmed as constituents of the FTSE4Good Index Series. ...
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Gov’t agencies to stockpile goods Four government agencies are allowed to import agriculture and food items to medicines and other healthcare products using the special buffer fund in their annual budget. ...
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PH not in danger of ratings downgrade — Diokno Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E. Diokno is confident that the Philippines is not at risk of losing its stable credit ratings outlook with the recession because of the country’s sound macroeconomic fundamentals that will propel the anticipated strong recovery next year and in 2022. ...
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Pinagbabantaan? Immunity hiling ng 2 testigo na nagbunyag ng ‘katiwalian’ sa PhilHealth Humihingi ng legislative immunity at proteksyon ng Senado ang dalawa sa mga testigo sa anomalya sa PhilHealth sa umano'y bantang natatanggap nila.
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Ayala Land income falls 70% to P4.5 B in H1 due to pandemic Real estate giant Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) reported a 70 percent drop in consolidated net income to P4.5 billion in the first six months of 2020 due to the impact of COVID-19 on its operations. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said its consolidated revenues were halved at P41.2 billion in the first half of the year. Revenues from property development amounted to P24.9 billion, a 58 percent drop mainly due to lower project bookings and suspended construction activity. ...
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Former Manila Mayor Fred Lim: A timeline Former Manila Mayor Alfredo “Fred” Siojo Lim died at the age of 90 on Saturday afternoon (Aug. 8). This was confirmed by his daughter, Cynthia Lim. Lim was a police officer for decades and later became a politician, serving as Manila mayor and senator. ...

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