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Provinces league calls for redefinition of LSIs amid returnee surge The League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP) on Saturday called on the Inter-Agency Task Force to change the definition of locally stranded individuals (LSIs) by making it more exclusive amid the surge of returnees.
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FIFA chief Infantino claims he has ‘nothing to hide’ from prosecutors FIFA President Gianni Infantino (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP) Gianni Infantino has insisted that he had “nothing to hide” in a letter to member federations of football’s global governing body FIFA despite Swiss prosecutors launching a criminal probe against him. In the letter, sent on Thursday and seen by AFP, FIFA chief Infantino tells the body’s 211 members that there were no “factual grounds for the opening of a criminal investigation” which was announced last week. ...
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Commentary: Digital infrastructure for online learning This week, many schools around the country have formally started online classes.
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5 men honored for saving 2 children swept away by flood Five villagers got enlisted into the provincial rescue team for saving two girls nearly drowned in rampaging flood waters Thursday in the upland Makilala town.
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Resigned PhilHealth anti-fraud officer applies for immunity Former PhilHealth Anti-Fraud Legal Officer Thorrsson Montes Keith has applied for legislative immunity as he testified in the Senate hearing on alleged anomalies in PhilHealth.
S18:40 Manila Bulletin L
Data Privacy Act amendments in line with public health concerns discussed The House Committee on Communications and Technology is swiftly moving to align the current Data Privacy Act with public health concerns and humanitarian emergencies while strengthening the country’s status as among the emerging data protection leaders worldwide. In a meeting with various stakeholders, State agencies, and the finance sector Friday, the technical working group completed its deliberations for amendments to Republic Act 10173 or the Data Privacy Act of 2012. ...
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Hamilton on top at Silverstone as ‘victims’ Mercedes make rivals sweat Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton steers his car during the second practice session of the F1 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone on August 7, 2020 in Northampton. (Photo by Will Oliver / POOL / AFP) Lewis Hamilton bounced back to top the times ahead of Valtteri Bottas on Friday as Mercedes used the luxury of their domination to perform some experiments on a day of off-track drama at the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix. ...
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Former Manila Mayor Lim passes away Former Manila Mayor Alfredo “Fred” Lim has passed away at around 4:57 p.m. on Saturday (Aug. 8), one of his closest staff confirmed. He was 90. Prior to his passing, Lim was admitted at a government hospital in Manila after he tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19), according to three-time Manila Councilor Nino dela Cruz and Lim’s chief of staff, Ric de Guzman. Lim served as a mayor of Manila twice: from 1992 to 1998 and from 2007 to 2013. ...
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Ex-Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim passes away at 90 -report Former senator and Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim has passed away, according to a report on Super Radyo dzBB on Saturday.
S18:28 The Standard L
Gatchalian seeks more support for small private universities Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Saturday urged the government to increase its support for small and medium-sized private universities as these transition to flexible learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
S18:28 The Standard L
More than 60 still missing after Beirut mega-blast: ministry More than 60 people are still missing in Beirut, four days after a massive explosion at the port left more than 150 people dead, a health ministry official said Saturday.
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Ex-Manila Mayor Lim succumbs to COVID-19 Former Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim passed away Saturday, reportedly due to complications brought about by COVID-19.
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Man, 74, dies as house falls into creek BY JOSEPH PEDRAJAS The Quezon City government has taken an action following the death of a 74-year-old man who, along with his house, was swept away by a surging flood at the height of heavy downpour Friday. In a statement, the local government said that the Department of the Building Official, the […]
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Ex-Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim passes away at 90 Former Manila Mayor and senator Alfredo Lim has passed away, Lim's chief of staff, Ric de Guzman, confirmed on Saturday.
S18:28 Manila Bulletin L
More than 74,000 cops, troops still on COVID frontlines More than 74,000 policemen, soldiers and other law enforcers are still on the frontlines despite the easing of community quarantine restrictions, the Joint Task Force COVID Shield said Saturday. Lt. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar (PNP / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) Police Lt. Gen. Guillermo Lorenzo Eleazar, commander of the JTF COVID Shield, said the current deployment is proof that the government is still focused on containing the spread of the coronavirus disease. ...
S18:16 Mindanao News L
Looking for plants? Visit The Greenery Plant Center SM City Davao creates a calming atmosphere with the opening of The Greenery Plant Center (TGPC) that houses over 100 sellers of different garden and indoor favorites at the mall’s open parking area. In partnership with Mindanao Garden Club Inc. (MGCI) and Pepsi Cola, the month-long fair features extensive range of ornamental plants including natural […]
S18:16 Mindanao News L
PNP Chief in Davao City Philippine National Police chief Archie Gamboa (wearing Rotary shirt), chats with Lt. Col. Ronald Lao, chief of the Talomo Police Station, outside the Talomo District Health Center in GSIS Subdivision in Davao City after the turnover of protective equipment against COVID-19 from the Rotary Club of Downtown Davao on Saturday noon, 08 August 2020. Gamboa […]
S18:16 Mindanao News L
Mayor Sara to employees: 20 pesos fine for every violation of basic health protocols DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 08 August) — Employees of the City Government of Davao should strictly observe basic health protocols to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the workplace or they will be fined 20 pesos for every violation, Mayor Sara Duterte said. During her live interview over Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR 87.5) on Friday, Duterte expressed her frustration over the […]
S18:16 Mindanao News L
300-year old giant Toog tree saved anew from cutting SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur (MindaNews / 08 August) — The giant centuries-old Philippine Rosewood tree (Petersianthus quarialatus), locally known as Toog and believed to be the tallest and oldest in the country, was given yet another lease of life. This is the second time the 54-meter high Toog tree, located along the Maharlika Highway […]
S18:16 ABS-CBN News L
Whistleblowers seek legal immunity, Senate protection amid PhilHealth corruption probe Former Philippine health Insurance Corp. anti-fraud officer Thorrsson Keith sought protection and legislative immunity from the Senate in relation to the investigation of the P15-billion PhilHealth scam.
S18:15 Manila Bulletin L
Former champion Stan Wawrinka to skip US Open Former champion Stan Wawrinka (Photo from Stan Wawrinka’s website) Former champion Stan Wawrinka confirmed Friday that he will not play the US Open citing “the health situation in New York” as the Grand Slam event took another hit. Wawrinka, the US Open winner in 2016, was already missing from the entry list along with four-time champion Rafael Nadal. Now, the 35-year-old will instead focus on Roland Garros where he won his second career major in 2015. ...
S18:04 Mindanao News L
Mindanao Peoples Caucus conducts rapid midterm review on Bangsamoro transition The Mindanao Peoples Caucus, in partnership with kindred civil society organizations, is spearheading the conduct of a Rapid Midterm Review on the Bangsamoro Transition Period from August-September 2020. This initiative is part of MPC’s continuing peace advocacy to monitor and help ensure the successful implementation of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) and the […]
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DILG urges vigilance as bogus contact tracers strike anew The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged local government and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to be more vigilant against scammers as persons posing as Department of Health (DOH) contact tracers extorted money from unsuspecting victims.
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Senators mixed on SWS perception survey over danger in criticizing govt Pollster Social Weather Stations' survey showing that 51 percent of Filipinos think publishing anything against the present administration is dangerous, has drawn mixed reactions from some senators on Saturday.

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