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Military rescues NPA couple abandoned by comrades ILIGAN CITY – A New People’s Army (NPA) commander, who was reportedly abandoned by his comrades after he was wounded in an encounter with the military, and his wife were rescued by the Army’s 97th Infantry Battalion (97th IB) in So Kasong, Barangay Tinuyop in Leon B. Postigo, Zamboanga del Norte last Thursday, August 6. (Photo courtesy of 1ID Tabak / MANILA BULLETIN) According to 97th IB Commander Lt. Col. Manaros M. ...
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Tropical Depression Enteng intensifies, wet weekend seen MANILA, Philippines --- Tropical Depression Enteng has slightly intensified and is expected to develop into a tropical storm by Sunday, according to the state weather bureau. In its 11 a.m. weather bulletin on Saturday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that "Enteng" was last spotted at 420 kilometers east northeast of Casiguran, Aurora, or 445 kilometers east of Tugegarao City, Cagayan. ...
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Nets, Magic grab last two NBA playoff spots in the East LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida --- The NBA playoff picture is getting a little clearer, and the Eastern Conference field of qualifiers is now set.Brooklyn and Orlando clinched the last two remaining East spots Friday, meaning no play-in series --- a new wrinkle added to the rules of the NBA's season restart at Walt Disney World --- will be needed on that half of the bracket.Brooklyn secured its trip by defeating Sacramento 119-106. ...
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Alleged ranking NPA rebel killed in Laguna clash SAN PEDRO CITY -- An alleged ranking member of the New People's Army (NPA) was killed in an encounter with the police in Kalayaan town in Laguna province on Saturday.Police identified the slain rebel as Mario Caraig, alias Jetro or Dan, who held the position of secretary-general for rebel forces operating in the provinces of Cavite and Batangas.Police report said that Caraig was killed in a gunfight past midnight on Saturday at Sitio (sub-village) Buho in Barangay (village) San Antonio. ...
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‘Uwu ang hari ng sablay’: Ebe Dancel seeks out true meaning of ‘uwu’ OPM icon Ebe Dancel has taken to social media to find out the real meaning of "uwu," and his search for the truth is just as amusing as it may seem.Dancel, 44, first sought the help of netizens through Twitter yesterday noon, Aug. 7, by posting, "Ok can anyone please explain to me what uwu means? Nasa skl= share ko lang pa lang ako (I am only at skl= 'I just want to share' for now)."https://twitter. ...
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Bacolod City enforces new curfew hours to contain COVID-19 BACOLOD CITY - To help bring down the rising number of coronavirus cases here, authorities have set its curfew two hours earlier than the usual time starting Sunday, August 9.Instead of 10 p.m., Mayor Evelio Leonardia said the curfew will start at 8 p.m. and ends at 4 a.m. the following day.The measure will last for two weeks or from August 9 to 22.Violators will pay a fine of P500 or render eight-hours of community service. Non-Bacolod residents will be slapped with a fine of P1,000. ...
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Gov’t aide tests negative in confirmatory test; work in Bukidnon capitol resumes Monday MALAYBALAY CITY-------The female government aide who earlier tested positive for SARS-CoV2, the virus that causes COVID-19, was found to be free of the infection in a confirmatory test conducted by the Department of Health (DOH).This was announced in a regional press briefing on Friday, August 7, by Dr. Adriano Suba-an, DOH-10 director.He said the initial result was "inconclusive" so they had to rerun the same swab sample. ...
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Sheena Halili talks about ‘life of a buntis’ during quarantine As Sheena Halili acknowledged that it could be tiring to remain at home during the quarantine, the soon-to-be-mom talked about what keeps her motivated every day.For Halili, staying productive by taking care of herself and exercising for her child are some of the things pregnant moms can do to pass time amid the COVID-19 crisis, as per her Instagram post yesterday, Aug. 7."Life of a buntis these days: Bahay lang tayo (Life of a pregnant woman these days: We just stay at home)!" Halili declared. ...
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Filipinos injured in Beirut blasts now at 42, 1 more reported missing — DFA MANILA, Philippines --- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Saturday reported that the number of Filipinos injured from the two powerful explosions in Beirut, Lebanon is now at 42.This comes after 11 additional injuries were reported, according to DFA Undersecretary Sarah Arriola.Another Filipino, meanwhile, was reported to be missing, she added. There are now two Filipinos who are reported missing in the aftermath of the blasts, the DFA said. ...
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Janine Gutierrez on traveling, quarantine: ‘Stay safe and we’ll get out of this’ Actress Janine Gutierrez penned a short yet reassuring message to fans and fellow travel enthusiasts who are currently stuck due to the COVID-19 pandemic."The first time I left the country, I was already 24. I had always ALWAYS wanted to travel but it was just too expensive and for the longest time I didn't even have a passport," she shared on Instagram yesterday, Aug. 7. ...
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Grizzlies roll past Thunder for first win since restart LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida --- Dillon Brooks scored 22 points, and the Memphis Grizzlies claimed their first win since the restart with a 121-92 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday.Jonas Valanciunas had 19 points and 11 rebounds and Ja Morant had 19 points and nine assists for the Grizzlies.Memphis lost its first four restart games and would have fallen into a tie with Portland for eighth place in the Western Conference standings with a loss. ...
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Duterte optimistic Southeast Asia can beat COVID-19 with Asean’s help MANILA, Philippines --- President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday expressed optimism that the current COVID-19 situation in Southeast Asia will be overcome with cooperation from fellow Association of Southeast Asian Nation (Asean) member countries.https://twitter.com/DFAPHL/status/1291927209100210177"Bouncing back from a pandemic appears to be a daunting task," the Chief Executive said in a statement on Saturday for Asean's 53rd anniversary. ...
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In the bubble, the Phoenix Suns have been perfect so far LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida --- The last time Devin Booker walked off the court as a winner in four consecutive games, these were the opponents: Hampton, Cincinnati, West Virginia and Notre Dame.That is, until now.Booker and the Phoenix Suns --- the team that came to the NBA restart at Walt Disney World with the worst record in the Western Conference and the second-worst record of the 22 teams in the field --- are perhaps the best story of the bubble. ...
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Drug-peddling couple nabbed, 1 kilo of shabu seized in Lanao del Norte ILIGAN CITY-------Authorities arrested on Friday, Aug. 7, a couple suspected of selling illegal drugs in Sultan Naga Dimaporo town in Lanao del Norte.Lt. Anthony Paderanga, chief of the Sultan Naga Dimaporo police, identified the couple as Jamalodin Musa Odin and Asna Minalang Odin, who are residents of Calibao village.They were arrested in Sigayan village following a buy-bust operation conducted by police, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, and Army personnel. ...
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Lacson on PhilHealth officials skipping Senate probe: It’s their loss MANILA, Philippines --- Senator Panfilo Lacson on Saturday said that the two Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) officials who will skip next week's Senate panel probe on alleged irregularities will be on the losing end. "Their failure to attend Tuesday's hearing is their loss, not the Senate's, simply because they won't be there to respond to new issues to be brought up by resource persons and some new incriminating documents in our possession," Lacson said in a statement. ...
S14:48 Inquirer L
Biden risks alienating young Black voters after race remarks WASHINGTON --- Joe Biden's controversial remarks about race this week risk alienating young Black voters who despise President Donald Trump but are not inspired by his Democratic rival. When pressed by Errol Barnett of CBS News on whether he'd taken a cognitive test, Biden responded that the question was akin to asking the Black reporter if he would take a drug test to see if "you're taking cocaine or not? ... Are you a junkie? ...
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MTV VMAS scraps indoor performances, moves to outdoor sets NEW YORK --- MTV says it is ditching plans for indoor performances for its upcoming Video Music Awards, opting for outdoor shows spread throughout New York City instead. Organizers had planned for some performances inside Brooklyn's Barclays Center for the Aug. 30 show, but say they will follow the guidance of state and local officials to move them outside.The shift announced Friday is in response to the coronavirus pandemic. New York City was one of the first U.S. ...
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Palace: Duterte admin continues to respect free speech, press freedom MANILA, Philippines --- A day after the Social Weather Stations (SWS) released its latest poll results which showed that 51 percent of Filipinos think it's dangerous to publish anything critical of the Duterte administration, Malacaang on Saturday said the current administration still respects free speech and freedom of the press. ...
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US Open loses 2 more top 10 women: Svitolina, Bertens NEW YORK--- Two more top-10 women -- Elina Svitolina and Kiki Bertens -- will miss the U.S. Open, joining No. 1-ranked Ash Barty in skipping the Grand Slam tennis tournament during the coronavirus pandemic.The U.S. Tennis Association also announced Friday that Barbora Krejcikova withdrew. She is ranked 115th in singles, eighth in doubles. ...
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TikTok prepares advertisers for possible app ban TikTok is preparing advertisers for a possible ban of its app in the United States, ad buyers said, offering refunds for ad campaigns that are unable to run.The short-form video app's advertising business is still nascent. TikTok's anticipated $1 billion in 2020 revenue is a small fraction of its Chinese owner ByteDance's overall sales. But TikTok has become a popular place for brands that aim to reach the app's young tastemakers, who flock to it for lip-syncing, dancing and comedy sketch videos. ...
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Venezuelans breaking coronavirus rules punished under the sun CARACAS--Security forces are punishing some Venezuelans who violate anti-coronavirus measures with physical exercise, sitting under the sun and even beating, witnesses and rights groups say.Roberto Vargas was heading to buy flour with his children in Caracas on Thursday when he lowered his face mask to wipe sweat from his face, he said. A National Guard officer noticed and ordered him to spend 50 minutes sat on the roadside with several dozen others, the builder recounted. ...
S14:48 The Standard L
Duterte to get shortlist for next PNP chief end-August Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Saturday said he will submit to President Rodrigo Duterte the shortlist of candidates for the country's top cop post on the last week of August.
S14:48 Tempo L
Celtics derail Raptors from clinching Eastern 2nd seed MIAMI (AFP) – Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum powered the Boston Celtics to a 122-100 rout of defending NBA champion Toronto on Friday, keeping the Raptors from clinching the Eastern Conference second seed. Brown scored 20 points, Tatum added 18 and Kemba Walker added 17 for the Celtics (46-23), who pulled within 3.5 games […]
S14:47 Tempo L
NBA-style bubble for PH pro leagues? By JONAS TERRADO A former special adviser to the National Task Force against COVID-19 is suggesting the use of a bubble concept once pro leagues like the PBA, Chooks to Go 3×3 and Philippines Football League resume activities. Dr. Tony Leachon said the concept similar to that of the NBA will […]

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