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PhilHealth execs bumuwelta sa whistleblowers: 'Sinisira mo buhay namin' "Pamilya ko nga nakikiusap na magbitiw na ako pero di pa ko tapos sa trabaho ko... Sinong sasagot sa mga tanong pag umalis ako? Pag natigil na tanong, ibang usapan na yun," ani PhilHealth president and CEO Ricardo Morales.
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Philippines receives Avigan tablets from Japan for possible COVID-19 treatment The Japanese government on Thursday provided the Philippines anti-flu drug Avigan tablets as the latter conducts clinical trials for possible COVID-19 treatment.
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36 bagong kaso ng COVID-19 naitala sa Iloilo Fish Port Ilang barangay na ang isinailalim sa localized lockdown sa Iloilo City simula Huwebes, kasama ang mga barangay ng Tanza Baybay, Rizal Pala Pala 1, Rizal Pala Pala 2, at North Baluarte.
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PhilHealth chief says high-ranking exec resigned to 'spend more time with family' Philippine Health Insurance Corp (PhilHealth) President Ricardo Morales on Thursday said one of the firm's high-ranking officials resigned at the height of allegations of irregularities in the agency to "spend more time with his family."
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Injury, obesity, stress: eSports starts wising up to health problems Growing concern over health standards in eSports has prompted a new federation to pledge to address the problem, as players fall victim to conditions ranging from wrist injuries to obesity, stress and diabetes.The retirement of top Chinese player Jian Zihao, better known by his gaming handle "Uzi", sent tremors through the booming sport, whose revenues are predicted to reach $1.1 billion this year, according to industry analyst firm Newzoo. ...
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Why Kris Aquino’s show is halted anew Kris Aquino's show for TV5 is not pushing through --- again.The show titled "Love Life With Kris" was supposed to air, originally, that is, last July 25. But it has been canceled even before the pilot episode could be released.As we reported about a month ago, Aquino's show was halted because of "politics". ...
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Metro Pacific Hospital expands COVID19 capacity Amid the unabated rise of local coronavirus (COVID19) cases, healthcare chain operator Metro Pacific Hospital Holdings Inc. (MPHHI) is expanding its capacity to serve afflicted patients and is likewise helping state-owned East Avenue Medical Center scale up its capacity to address the pandemic.The hospital group, an affiliate of businessman Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corp. ...
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P&G and DOH enjoin Filipinos to ‘BIDA’ solution in the fight against COVID-19 crisis MANILA, Philippines - Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in the Philippines, the national government led by the Department of Health (DOH), has sought to contain the virus through strict community quarantine measures. Alongside quarantine regulations however, the continuous increase of confirmed cases over the past weeks reinforces the importance of practicing healthy habits and preventive measures to curb the spread of the disease. ...
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House can’t continue ‘abnormal’ way of passing laws via teleconferencing MANILA, Philippines --- For Buhay Rep. Lito Atienza, the House of Representatives should take a break from holding emergency sessions via teleconferencing once urgent anti-COVID-19 legislations have been passed.In his letter to House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano, Atienza pointed out that discussing measures---particularly controversial ones---requires thorough and lengthy debates and discussions where all members should be physically present on the floor. ...
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AGI maps out COVID19 recovery program Tycoon Andrew Tan-led Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI) has unveiled a five-pronged program to perk up various businesses and ensure quick recovery from coronavirus pandemic fallout.AGI's recovery framework, which was discussed during the company's stockholder meeting on Thursday, is anchored on five themes: sustainability and well-being, earnings diversity, digitalization, financial flexibility and adaptability. ...
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WATCH: KC Montero spots ‘dragons’ in Pasig following ostrich, cow reports Following the sighting of two ostriches in Quezon City, a cow in Iloilo, a pig in Cebu and a monitor lizard in Davao roaming the roads, KC Montero introduced to fans the latest addition to the bunch.The television host parodied the sightings of animals running loose by sharing one of his own: a couple of fire-breathing dragons conquering the skies of Pasig --- with the help of computer-generated imagery (CGI), of course."WTH!! An Ostrich in QC, pig in Cebu, cow in Iloilo and now this in Pasig? ...
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‘Slim to none’: Nick Kyrgios unlikely for French Open Nick Kyrgios dropped a huge hint Thursday that he will skip the French Open, saying the chances of him traveling to Europe this year were "slim to none."The opinionated Australian last week pulled out of the upcoming US Open in New York due to the coronavirus pandemic, with world number two Rafael Nadal the following suit. ...
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Olympic committees discuss eradicating abuse in Japanese sport after damning report TOKYO-- International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach has held discussions with his counterpart at the Japanese Olympic Committee about eradicating abuse within Japanese sport following a damning report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) last month.The HRW report found child athletes in Japan often suffer physical and verbal abuse and sometimes sexual abuse during training after documenting the experiences of over 800 athletes in 50 sports. ...
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Sprint king Usain Bolt says ‘didn’t get fair chance’ in football Sprint legend Usain Bolt Thursday claimed he wasn't given "a fair chance" to prove himself in Australia's A-League after a failed attempt to become a professional footballer.The Jamaican, an eight-time Olympic champion, tried out with the Central Coast Mariners in 2018 after quitting athletics, hoping to fulfil a childhood dream to become a soccer player.His quest garnered worldwide attention, which intensified when he scored two goals in a pre-season friendly. ...
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QC suburb denies DENR access to ostriches who breached lockdown MANILA, Philippines --- A team from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) was denied access to the Quezon City subdivision where two ostriches ran loose days ago, an official of the department said. ...
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Ex-VP Binay, CLCL lawyers join call for SC to junk Anti-Terror Law MANILA, Philippines -- Former vice president Jejomar Binay, former senator Rene Saguisag and other lawyers from the Concerned Lawyers for Civil Liberties (CLCL) joined the call for the Supreme Court to nullify the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) of 2020. ...
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Mandaluyong joins other Metro cities in imposing liquor ban MANILA, Philippines --- Mandaluyong's city government has imposed another liquor ban in light of the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) status over Metro Manila and nearby provinces.According to a post on the official Facebook page of the Mandaluyong Public Information Office (PIO) on Thursday, the liquor ban was approved by Mayor Mechie Abalos on Wednesday, August 5.The liquor ban will run until the MECQ status expires on August 18. ...
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Philippines trying to confirm death of ex-Wirecard executive MANILA--The Philippines is seeking to confirm whether a recently registered death was that of former Wirecard executive Christopher Bauer, one of several people being investigated over a multi-billion dollar fraud at the German payments firm.Philippine Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Thursday said his office was trying to secure a certificate for the death of "Christopher Reinhard Bauer," which he said had been recorded in a civil registry in the capital Manila last month. ...
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Lolit Solis raves about Piolo Pascual’s closeness to son Iñigo For talent manager Lolit Solis, Piolo Pascual's closeness to his son Iigo Pascual is worthy of admiration.Solis noted the extreme closeness of the father-and-son tandem while watching an episode from 2018 of food and travel show "The Crawl", where Piolo and Iigo had a taste of the cuisine of Chiang Mai, Thailand."Kitang-kita mo ang closeness ng mag-ama, ang respeto at love ni Inigo sa father na si Piolo," Solis observed on her Instagram post yesterday, August 5. ...
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Missing teen ‘miraculously’ found alive after spending eight days in the woods An 18-year-old woman who went missing for eight days was found alive in the woods by a search and rescue crew in Washington, United States.Giovanna "Gia" Fuda was reported missing on July 24. Her car was found out of gas along a highway, as per the King County Sheriff's Office PIO's Twitter post on July 27.https://twitter. ...
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Solon urges gov’t to use income from mining for COVID-19 response MANILA, Philippines --- A Mindanao congressman on Thursday urged the government to utilize income from local metallic and non-metallic mining operations as funding source for the government's coronavirus pandemic response.Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, in his privilege speech, said the industry is "the only answer to our economic woes... that could pay off all the debts incurred now and stimulate growth in our economy. ...
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60 more cops get coronavirus; PNP tally now at 2,407 MANILA, Philippines --- The Philippine National Police recorded 60 new cases of COVID-19, pushing the total number of cases to 2,407.Of the additional COVID-19-infected police officers, 39 are from Metro Manila police; five from National Headquarters; four from Calabarzon; three from Mimaropa; and two from Zamboanga Peninsula. ...
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GAB to send notice to Filipino boxer whose pro license is expired MANILA, Philippines---The Games and Amusements Board said it will send a notice to Filipino boxer John Moralde, whose fight in July was canceled after he tested positive for COVID-19, as his professional license is expired.GAB Chairman Baham Mitra said Tuesday during the Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum that Moralde also didn't notify the government agency that he would be fighting in Las Vegas. ...
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I serve at the pleasure of the President a worn-out catchphrase, says Lacson "There are persons sensitive to the issue of propriety na kaunting issue they decide to take a leave of absence. But there are also people [who would] rather say, 'I serve at the pleasure of the President,' the most abused statement," he said.

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