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BPI Faces Network Outage, Mobile Transactions Unavailable BPI Faces Network Outage, Mobile Transactions Unavailable BPI – The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) recently experienced a network outage, according to its advisory. According to Inquirer’s Bandera, in an advisory made by the Bank of the Philippine Islands, it said that certain functionalities in their digital platforms are affected. Due to this, mobile […] The post BPI Faces Network Outage, Mobile Transactions Unavailable appeared first on Philippine News.
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Palace to tap PNP in contact tracing Malacañang said it will tap the Philippine National Police (PNP) in tracing those who have been in contact with COVID-19 patients as the government intensifies its contact-tracing efforts. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that 150,000 tracers are needed to look for those who were in contact with COVID-19 patients. ...
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OFW who survived Beirut blast: ‘I was shaking in fear’ “Nangangatog ako sa nerbiyos (I was shaking in fear),” was how Ursula Guila, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) described how she felt after Beirut, Lebanon was rocked by two enormous blasts on Tuesday. A view shows the aftermath of yesterday’s blast at the port of Lebanon’s capital Beirut, on August 5, 2020. ...
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Palace endorses use of rapid test kits; pooled testing to start on Aug. 6 Malacañang continues to encourage the use of rapid test kits (RTKs) in testing the people for COVID-19 even though medical practitioners are not convinced of the results they produce. (JANSEN ROMERO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Presidential spokesman Harry Roque made the statement after Dr. Anthony Dans of the Philippine Society of General Internal Medicine said RTKs could contribute or have contributed to the number of COVID-19 infections in the country. ...
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New Zealand health ministry: 2 new COVID-19 cases came from Philippines Two new cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) reported in New Zealand both came from the Philippines, the New Zealand s Ministry of Health said Wednesday.
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Social media surveillance, isang panganib sa tingin ng CBCP -obispo Naniniwala ang opisyal ng social communications ministry ng Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines na lubhang mapanganib ang binabalak ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas na isama ang social media sa pangangasiwaan nito sa ilalim ng anti-terror law.
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Pivot to coronavirus: how meme factories are crafting public health messaging Memes might seem like they emerge “naturally”, circulated by like-minded social media users and independently generating momentum. But successful memes often don’t happen by accident. I’ve spent the past two years studying the history and culture of “meme factories”, especially in Singapore and Malaysia. Read more: Explainer: what are memes? Meme factories are a coordinated […] The post Pivot to coronavirus: how meme factories are crafting public health messaging appeared first on Interaksyon.
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‘Galawang troll’: Robredo, Hontiveros decry false news, online threats anew Vice President Leni Robredo and Sen. Risa Hontiveros once again criticized alleged trolls spreading false news and hurling threats against them online. Robredo disowned several Facebook posts about the mandated motorcycle barrier with quotes falsely attributed to her. “Actually, against din ako sa barrier na yan sa mga motorsiklo. ...
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Caloy Yulo receives financial aid for Olympic quest Olympic-bound Filipino gymnast Carlos Edriel Yulo has received additional funding while he prepares for his stint in next year's Summer Games in Tokyo.
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John Regala transferred to Kidney Institute Actor John Regala has been transferred to the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) in Quezon City, where he will undergo a series of medical tests and treatments as he battles liver cirrhosis.
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Man in the US Jailed After Buying Luxury Cars Using Government Loan US Authorities Arrest a Man Who Allegedly Bought Sports Car Using Gov’t Loan A man in the United States (US) was arrested after authorities discovered that he bought a sports car using money loaned from the government. Lee Price, 29, was arrested in Texas after buying a luxury car, Lamborghini Urus worth $200,000 using the […] The post Man in the US Jailed After Buying Luxury Cars Using Government Loan appeared first on Philippine News.
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Massive Beirut blast kills more than 70, injures thousands BEIRUT: A massive explosion rocked Beirut on Tuesday, flattening much of the city’s port, damaging buildings across the capital and sending a giant mushroom cloud into the sky. More than 70 people were killed and 3,000 injured, with bodies buried in the rubble, officials said. It was not clear what caused the blast, which struck with […]
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Australian leader says US-China war no longer inconceivable CANBERRA, Australia: Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Wednesday his government held a less dramatic view of US-China strategic tensions than a predecessor who warned of a potential “hot war” before US presidential elections in November. Former prime minister and China scholar Kevin Rudd wrote in the Foreign Affairs journal this week that the […]
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Japan governor touts gargling product for virus TOKYO: A governor in Japan is drawing skeptical criticism after he touted a gargling product as effective against the coronavirus, an assertion that, despite its dubiousness, emptied some store shelves of the medicine. Shares of Shionogi & Co. and Meiji Holdings Co., which make Isojin, soared in Tokyo Tuesday trading after Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura […]
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PACC links 36 PhilHealth execs to alleged overpayments The Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) on Wednesday linked at least 36 officials of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to overpayments allegedly made to hospitals.
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Gobyerno naghahanap ng libo-libong health workers, contact tracers para sa COVID-19 response Target ng gobyerno na makakuha ng 3,000 health frontliners para sa coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) response, ayon sa opisyal ng pandemic task force ng bansa.
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GAB eyes practices for pro teams before end of August The country's professional leagues remain hopeful that they can resume training sessions this month.
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Netflix Drops Poster and Trailer for Wicked New Series ‘Ratched’ This is a message from Lucia State Hospital: Don’t forget to book your appointment for September 18. Punctuality is key and tardiness will not be tolerated. Thank you for your cooperation, we look forward to your visit. Witness the origin of one the world’s most iconic characters brought to life by the creator of American Horror Story, Ryan Murphy. The 8 episode series premieres on Netflix Friday, September 18. ...
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3 suspected NPAs killed in Laguna encounter Three suspected New People's Army rebels were killed during an encounter between communists and police forces on Tuesday in Kalayaan, Laguna.
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Australia records deadliest day of pandemic so far Australia's worst-hit state of Victoria reported 15 coronavirus deaths on Wednesday, including a man in his 30s, making it the country's deadliest day of the pandemic to date.
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Manila hospital forced to set up tents in parking lot due to overflow of COVID-19 patients MANILA – The Gat Andres Bonifacio Memorial Medical Center in Manila has been forced to house confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients in tents at the parking lot because there are no more beds available inside the hospital building.
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New Zealand's 2 new COVID-19 cases Filipino travelers: ministry New Zealand reported Wednesday 2 new cases of COVID-19, both of whom were Filipino travelers, its health ministry said.
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'Walang pambili': BAYAN SecGen kinuwestiyon ang 'mandatory' na pagsusuot ng face shield ng mga pasahero Kinuwestiyon ni Bagong Alyansang Makabayan secretary general Renato Reyes Jr. nitong Miyerkoles ang pag-oobliga sa mga pasahero sa pampublikong transportasyon na magsuot ng face shield.
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Blended Learning Plan Is A Failure – Teacher’s Group To DepEd Blended Learning Plan Is A Failure Says ACT BLENDED LEARNING A FAILURE – As the Philippines continued its struggle against COVID-19, the education department had a plan for a modular learning experience. However, according to the teacher’s group “Alliance of Concerned Teachers” (ACT), the Department of Education’s (DepEd) plan was a failure. According to a […] The post Blended Learning Plan Is A Failure – Teacher’s Group To DepEd appeared first on Philippine News.

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