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M17:33
Manila Bulletin
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In Kenya, alarm over rise in teen pregnancies during pandemic
Sixteen-year-old Linnet covers her face bashfully, mumbling into her hands as she recounts how she met the young man who bought her fries and gave her money, before leaving her pregnant and facing even greater poverty than before. ...
M17:33
Manila Bulletin
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Unions want wage subsidy for workers to be displaced by MECQ
Workers who will be displaced by the 15-day modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) in Metro Manila and nearby provinces should be given aid by the government, labor group Partido Manggagawa said on Monday. PM national chair Rene Magtubo, particularly appealed to the government to give a wage subsidy to the thousands of workers to be affected. “The no work, no pay policy at the start of the MECQ tomorrow will mean hunger for millions of workers in Mega Manila. ...
M17:33
Manila Bulletin
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Hontiveros touts genuine mass testing, preemptive response vs pandemic
Instead of a militaristic approach, the Duterte government should pursue genuine mass testing and improve its preemptive response against COVID-19, Senator Risa Hontiveros said. Sen. Risa Hontiveros(Senate of the Philippines / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Hontiveros made the call as the government heeded the medical workers’ call to revert Metro Manila and other “hotspot” areas back to modified enhanced community quarantine or MECQ. “Any lockdown is not effective on its own. ...
M17:33
Manila Bulletin
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Teachers worried by DepEd’s ‘incommensurate’ pandemic response
A federation of teachers on Monday expressed concern to the Department of Education (DepEd) on the worsening health crisis in the country and urged the agency to address concerns in its learning continuity plan. ...
M17:33
TechnoBaboy
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Get 8K off on the iPhone 11 Pro or iPhone 11 Pro Max at Beyond the Box
This is your chance to get an iPhone 11 Pro or iPhone 11 Pro Max at discounted prices. The post Get 8K off on the iPhone 11 Pro or iPhone 11 Pro Max at Beyond the Box appeared first on Technobaboy.com.
M17:19
Click The City
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Cinemalaya 2020: Everything You’ll Feel in Two and a Half Hours of Short Films
The filmmakers also explain the messages they wanted to convey with their films! The post Cinemalaya 2020: Everything You’ll Feel in Two and a Half Hours of Short Films appeared first on ClickTheCity.
M17:19
Remate
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Balik-MECQ ‘di pag-amin na bigo ang gobyerno vs. COVID-19
Manila, Philippines – Itinanggi ng Malakanyang na pag-amin sa pagkabigo ng pamahalaan na matugunan ang COVID-19 ang naging desisyon ni Pangulong Rodrigo Roa Duterte na magpatupad ng modified enhanced community quarantine sa Metro Manila at kalapit-lalawigan. Sinabi ni Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque na ang pagbabalik MECQ ay hakbang patungo sa tamang direksyon. “Alam niyo po, […] The post Balik-MECQ ‘di pag-amin na bigo ang gobyerno vs. COVID-19 appeared first on REMATE ONLINE.
M17:19
Remate
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P33M smuggled super car, buking sa BOC
Manila, Philippines – Nasamsam ng mga tauhan ng Bureau of Customs-Port of Manila (BOC-POM) ang tinatayang nasa P33 milyon halaga ng “smuggled” na mamahaling sasakyan ngayong araw. Ayon sa BOC, dumating sa bansa nitong Hulyo 16, 2020 ang isang kargamento na idineklarang “brand new” na Porsche Cayman na sports car upang makaiwas sa pagbabayad ng […] The post P33M smuggled super car, buking sa BOC appeared first on REMATE ONLINE.
M17:18
PhilNews
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Isko Moreno Announces City Of Manila Receives P500K From Anonymous Donor
Isko Moreno Announces City of Manila Receives P500,000 Anonymous Donation MORENO – Actor-turned-politician Isko Moreno Domagoso announced that the city of Manila received P500,000 from an anonymous donor. On Sunday, August 3, the Department of Health (DOH) confirmed a record-high of 5,032 new cases of coronavirus raising the nationwide total of 103,185. The National Capital […] The post Isko Moreno Announces City Of Manila Receives P500K From Anonymous Donor appeared first on Philippine News.
M17:18
Manila Bulletin
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COVID-19 cases in PH rise to 106,330
Cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country continue to grow as 3,226 new cases were confirmed Monday, August 3, bringing the nationwide tally to 106,330. There were also a total of 275 new recovered patients, taking the recoveries count to 65,821 while 46 new fatalities were recorded, making the death toll to 2,104. According to the Department of Health, the new confirmed cases were reported based on the total tests done by 66 out of 94 current operational laboratories in the country. ...
M17:18
Manila Bulletin
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Only medical frontliners, gov’t workers to get free ferry ride during MECQ
The operations of the Pasig River Ferry Service (PRFS) will push through on Aug. 4, but with the reversion to the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) status of the National Capital Region (NCR), it will only cater to medical frontliners and government employees. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said this is in support of their need for transportation for frontliners. Under MECQ, no public transportation will be available to commuters. On Sunday (Aug. ...
M17:18
Manila Bulletin
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Fuel prices rolled back
Filipino consumers will experience slight relief on their fuel budgets this week as the price of diesel products will be on rollback by P0.30 per liter; while gasoline prices will be down by P0.25 per liter. The price of kerosene, which is another important commodity for households and industries, will also be marginally reduced by P0.15 per liter. ...
M17:18
Manila Bulletin
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LOOK: Exempted?
A motorcycle rider in fatigue uniform cruises along Juan Luna st in Tondo, Manila Monday without an acrylic barrier between him and his pillion required by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious diseases (IATF-EID). The motorcycle barrier policy took effect August 1, 2020. (Contributed photo/ MANILA BULLETIN)
M17:18
Manila Bulletin
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MECQ throws off Jerwin Ancajas, Eumir Marcial US trips
World champion Jerwin Ancajas and Olympic fighter Eumir Marcial (File Photos) The government’s decision to reimpose Moderate Enhanced Community Quarantine to the National Capital Region and neighboring provinces is going to push back the target departure date of two Filipino fighters bound for the US. ...
M17:05
Remate
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46 patay, 3,226 pang kaso ng COVID, naidagdag
Manila, Philippines – Nadagdagan pa ng 3,226 kaso ng coronavirus disease (COVID-19) na naitala ngayong Agosto 3, ayon sa Department of Health. Sa kabuuan, nasa 106,330 na ang kumpirmadong kaso sa bansa na may 38,405 active cases. Sa NCR, nasa 1,541 ang naitalang kaso; Cebu, 503; Laguna, 181; Rizal,158; at Cavite na may 129 kaso. […] The post 46 patay, 3,226 pang kaso ng COVID, naidagdag appeared first on REMATE ONLINE.
M17:05
GMA News
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Hatid Tulong program lead convenor explains story behind LSIs gathering at Rizal Sports Complex
“A snapshot of a crowd in the baseball stadium does not tell the entire story at all.”This was the statement of Hatid Tulong program lead convenor and Presidential Management Staff Assistant Secretary Joseph Encabo as he explained to the House committee the gathering of locally-stranded individuals (LSIs) at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.
M17:05
Tempo
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MECQ delays pro leagues’ return to training
BY JONAS TERRADO The planned return of teams’ practices in the professional level suffered a setback after the government decided to re-impose a Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) in Metro Manila and nearby provinces beginning Tuesday. President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday approved the recommendation of the Department of Health and Inter-Agency […]
M17:04
ABS-CBN News
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Mangingisda nawawala matapos maglayag sa may Scarborough shoal
Tinangka ng mga kasamahang mangingisda na hanapin at iligtas ito pero nabigo sila.
M17:04
ABS-CBN News
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Quarantine passes muling gagamitin sa balik-MECQ
Muling iiral ang paggamit ng quarantine pass sa muling pagsasailalim sa Metro Manila at ilang karatig-probinsiya sa modified enhanced community quarantine, ayon sa Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
M17:04
ABS-CBN News
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Philippines reports 3,226 add’l COVID-19 cases, bringing total to over 106,000
The Department of Health on Monday reported an additional 3,226 confirmed COVID-19 cases, bringing the country's cumulative total of coronavirus infections to 106,330.
M17:04
Manila Bulletin
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Group reiterates appeal for protection of child rights during MECQ
A child rights group on Monday once again urged the local government units (LGUs) to ensure that the rights of the youth are protected with Metro Manila and other nearby provinces now under the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ). Save the Children Philippines asks local government units to uphold the rights of children and youth to humane and dignified treatment during MECQ. ...
M17:04
Manila Bulletin
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Leyte economy expected to recover faster under MGCQ
TACLOBAN CITY – Maintaining the modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) status of Leyte will help in the fast economic recovery of the province during the pandemic, Governor Leopoldo Dominico Petilla said. Leyte Governor Leopoldo Dominico Petilla (Photo via PNA / MANILA BULLETIN) The quarantine status starting August 1, according to Petilla, will allow the unhampered movement of goods, and delivery of farm products to consumers. ...
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Manila Bulletin
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House panel OKs bill promoting rights of foundlings
The House Committee on Welfare of Children approved Monday a bill seeking to promote the rights of deserted or abandoned children with unknown parents and to declare their status as country’s natural-born Filipino citizens. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) After more than one hour of virtual deliberations, the House panel chaired by Tingog Sinirangan party-list Rep. Yedda Marie Romualdez passed House Bill No. 3472 or the proposed Foundling Welfare Act subject to amendments. ...
M17:04
Manila Bulletin
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Stocks fall as NCR reverts to MECQ
The local stock market plunged yesterday after government’s sudden reimposition of more restrictive quaratine measures due to its failure to stem the surge in COVID-19 cases amid efforts to reopen the economy. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell 212.53 points, or 3.59 percent, to close at 5,715.92 as share prices fell across the board. Volume rose to 1.63 billion shares worth P6.59 billion as losers swamped gainers 154 to 51 with 39 unchanged. ...
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