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DENR taps military, says NPA a threat to tree-planting campaign KORONADAL CITY---The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) here is tapping the military for security for its greening program in the Soccsksargen region after threats from communist rebels slowed the pace of its implementation in the past. ...
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Richard Gutierrez raves about Coco Martin’s multitasking skills, mental focus Actor Richard Gutierrez had a ringside view of Coco Martin's working style as he forayed into the world of "Ang Probinsiyano"."Bilib ako sa energy niya kasi siya rin ang nagdidirek ng mga eksena, at the same time ay alam niya ang mga lines ng mga tao pati blocking. So, for me nabilib ako sa kanya doon. Grabe 'yung mental focus niya," Gutierrez said in a conference via Zoom on Monday, Aug. 3.(I am impressed with his energy because he is the one directing the scenes. ...
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Global FC fails to settle unpaid wages, faces sanctions MANILA, Philippines--Once a standard-bearer of club football in the country, Global FC has turned into a cautionary tale that could end with the club losing its license in the Philippines Football League.The club was unable to settle its financial obligations to players and staff within the 10-day deadline set by the league that elapsed last Monday."We gave them an ultimatum and an opportunity to make good on their promise," said PFL commissioner Coco Torre. "It's disappointing. ...
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Rising cycling talent Riedmann dies aged 17 after training accident German cyclist Jan Riedmann, a talented member of WorldTour team Bora-Hansgrohe's feeder squad, has died aged 17 from head injuries sustained in a collision with a car, his team announced on Monday.Riedmann, who rides for Team Auto Eder Bayern, the Under-19 feeder squad of the WorldTour outfit, was training with his teammates in Sugenheim in southeastern Germany when the accident occurred.https://twitter. ...
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Mitra wishes Calvin Abueva the best, warns pros: GAB is watching MANILA, Philippines--Games and Amusements Board chairman Baham Mitra hopes the suspension of Calvin Abueva will have a positive effect on the Phoenix Pulse star, who needs to complete just a few more requirements before his reinstatement is tackled by the PBA. ...
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New PH Army chief: ‘I shall see to it’ that no soldier abuses terror law MANILA, Philippines---The new commanding general of the Philippine Army, Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, vowed to make sure soldiers under him would not abuse the controversial Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020. "I shall see to it that no soldier will abuse the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020, and compel each one to exercise self-restraint and discipline in invoking and implementing the said act," he said in his first speech as Army chief on Tuesday (Aug. 4) at the Army headquarters in Taguig City. ...
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Hontiveros says lawyers now looking into Twitter user’s request for her to be shot MANILA, Philippines --- Senator Risa Hontiveros said that her lawyers are already looking into a tweet from a netizen asking that she be shot, using a Quezon City official's recent controversial statement.Hontiveros was notified by one Twitter user about a tweet of a certain @forumitereyster who said that the senator should be the first in line if Quezon City implements a shoot-to-kill order for quarantine violators. ...
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‘Applying Labor Laws during the Pandemic’ Among the many challenges that we face during this pandemic, how to handle or interpret labor laws that may affect our business, has become an important consideration. We asked our resource person on labor relations law, Atty. Alvin Alburo, on what should be done to ensure that there is no misunderstanding, as we all adjust to the new normal.Company policies should reflect labor lawsCompany policies, rules and regulations ought to help employees in navigating the legalities of their employment. ...
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Iker Casillas officially announces end of his playing days MADRID---- Former Spain and Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas officially announced the end of his playing days on Tuesday, more than a year after his last match.The 39-year-old Casillas was with Portuguese club Porto but hadn't played competitively since a heart attack in May last year."What is important is the path you travel and the people who accompany you, not the destination to which it takes you," Casillas said on Twitter. "With hard work, you will always arrive where you want. ...
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PhilHealth’s Morales grilled on promotion of execs tagged in ‘ghost’ dialysis scam MANILA, Philippines --- Some senators on Tuesday quizzed Philippine Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) chief Ricardo Morales for promoting four agency officials linked to the WellMed "ghost" dialysis scam.During the Senate investigation into fresh allegations of corruption within the agency, Morales insisted he was unaware that the said officials are facing complaints about their alleged involvement in the dialysis scam."I'm not aware that they were facing cases... ...
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OVP’s free shuttle service for frontliners resumes on Day 1 of MECQ MANILA, Philippines --- The free shuttle service initiated by the Office of the Vice President (OVP) makes a return on the first day of the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) over Metro Manila, Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, and Laguna.According to OVP, all eight routes from the previous shuttle service back in March and April when Metro Manila was under an enhanced community quarantine were retained, servicing people working for essential frontline services. ...
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ONE announces bouts for upcoming Thailand cards MANILA, Philippines --- ONE Championship has announced confirmed bouts for its next two events in Bangkok, Thailand this month.ONE revealed the 12 fights Monday three days after staging the No Surrender card in Bangkok which was its first flagship show since the coronavirus disease pandemic.Headlining No Surrender II on Aug. 14 is a bantamweight Muay Thai semifinal featuring Saemapetch Fairtex and Rodlek PK.Saenchai Muaythaigym. ...
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‘The family cannot view the body’: Muslim woman is 7th COVID-19 fatality in De Oro CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY---A 75-year-old woman on Tuesday (Aug. 4) became the seventh COVID-19 fatality in the city since the pandemic in March, health officials said. The woman was a resident of a subdivision at the village of Lumbia. Dr. Joselito Retuya, city epidemiologist, said the woman died past 9 a.m. on Tuesday. On Monday (Aug. 3), she was transferred to the Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC) from another hospital where she was treated for cardiac problems. ...
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Nurse supervising Iligan City polio vaccine drive contracts coronavirus ILIGAN CITY---A nurse who supervises polio vaccination in six villages here has contracted SARS Cov2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, and became 58th in the city's tally of infection cases.Dr. Cherlina Canaveral, city health officer, said the nurse, 61-years-old, was from the village of Villaverde. She had been admitted to a hospital on July 29 after suffering from fever and cough, which are symptoms of COVID-19. ...
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16 new coronavirus infections menace Baguio, prompts city hall access restriction BAGUIO CITY---Public access to the Baguio City Hall has been restricted to essential personnel after 16 infection cases were recorded on Tuesday (Aug. 4), the highest yet in the summer capital for a single day.City Hall will permit only core employees to continue operations from Wednesday (Aug. 5) to Thursday (Aug. 6). ...
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Ogie Alcasid auctions off Regine Velasquez’s Hermes bag and his Star Wars toys for OPM artists Singer-composer Ogie Alcasid expressed his gratitude to his wife Regine Velasquez-Alcasid for contributing her precious Hermes bag to his fundraising campaign for OPM singers and musicians left without work amid the coronavirus pandemic."Salamat mahal for contributing this one. This will help our opm singers and musicians!" Alcasid said as he showed an image of his wife's luxury bag on his Instagram page on Aug. 1. "For inquiries Pls call 63 917 815 8032."https://www.instagram. ...
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Gov’t employee 24th on Digos’ COVID-19 list after returning from Davao DIGOS CITY---A government employee was listed as the city's 24th COVID-19 patient.He is a 32-year-old resident of the city but who is deployed to Don Marcelino, a town in Davao Occidental province. He works for seven days in a week and takes a seven-day break after.During his break on July 20, the man shopped for personal stuff in Davao City before returning home. When he reported for work last July 27, he was tested for coronavirus. ...
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Gov't stimulus spending sought as new lockdown seen further weakening economy Marikina Rep. Stella Luz Quimbo said stimulus spending was needed as the economy stands to suffer more losses as Metro Manila reverts to MECQ.
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NBA: LeBron honors George Floyd in Lakers’ milestone win James arrived for the Lakers game against the Jazz on Monday (US time) donning a black t-shirt with a special message printed on it.
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Morales: PhilHealth whistle-blower kicked out of PNP, facing sexual harassment raps MANILA - A former Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) officer who blew the lid off alleged corruption in the agency is retaliating against officials after failing to secure a position he desired, PhilHealth president and CEO Ricardo Morales said Tuesday.
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More than 120,000 repatriated OFWs sent home to provinces during pandemic: DOLE MANILA - More than 120,000 repatriated OFWs have been sent home to their respective provinces amid the coronavirus disease pandemic, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said Tuesday.
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Whistleblower claims overpricing, padding exist in PhilHealth's proposed IT budget Hundreds of millions worth of equipment were allegedly inserted in the 2020 budget proposal for PhilHealth's information technology project, a witness revealed in a Senate inquiry on Tuesday.
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DOH nanawagan sa mga doctor, nars na gustong tumulong sa COVID-19 'danger zones' Inanunsyo ng DOH 6 sa publiko na bukas ang kanilang opisina para sa mga doktor at nars na boluntaryong magpapa-deploy sa National Capital Region, Region 3, at Region IV-A.
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PhilHealth president: There are 5,000 members over 130 years old PhilHealth chief Ricardo Morales said the company doesn't know the status of thousands of its centenarian members.

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