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PhilHealth exec resigns amid Senate probe on alleged corruption Senior Vice President Augustus de Villa, who was among the PhilHealth executives present at the Senate hearing on Tuesday, copy furnished Senate President Vicente Sotto III with his resignation letter dated August 6.
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Teachers orient students on virtual classes ahead of August 24 opening Faculty members of Saint Francis of Assisi College in Talon III, Las Piñas City orient their students on the process and procedures of virtual classes on Thursday, August 6, 2020 in preparation for their online schooling for the opening of the School Year 2020-2021 on Augst 24, 2020.
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Senators pin hope on 'robust' stimulus package for economic recovery The economic recession in the Philippines amid the COVID-19 pandemic did not come as a surprise for several senators who pinned their hopes on an effective stimulus package that could revive various bogged down industries.
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Hiroshima marks 75 years since atomic bombing in scaled-back ceremony TOKYO — Bells tolled in Hiroshima on Thursday for the 75th anniversary of the world’s first atomic bombing, with ceremonies downsized due to the coronavirus and the city’s mayor urging nations to reject selfish nationalism and unite to fight all threats. Though thousands usually pack the Peace Park in the center of the Japanese city to pray, sing […] The post Hiroshima marks 75 years since atomic bombing in scaled-back ceremony appeared first on Interaksyon.
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Blackwater to launch logo contest for new ‘Bossing’ moniker By Waylon Galvez With the positive response from basketball fans following the announcement of the moniker change from Elite to ‘Bossing’, Blackwater owner Dioceldo Sy on Thursday said he has instructed his office to stage a logo-making contest. “I’m overwhelmed by the public response on our new moniker,” said Sy in a […]
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Sarah Geronimo's 'Tala' hits 150 million views on YouTube The music video of Sarah Geronimo’s "Tala" reached another significant milestone on YouTube.
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Giant Olympic rings in Tokyo towed away for maintenance A giant set of Olympic rings installed off Tokyo's waterfront was towed away for inspections and maintenance Thursday after coronavirus forced the year-long postponement of the 2020 Games.
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Forgiven by Joy Belmonte, QC official faces CHR probe over 'shoot-to-kill' post "Nakakabahala na meron tayong mga mga opisyal sa pamahalaan na nagbibitiw ng mga salita na hindi naaayon sa batas at hindi naaayon sa karapatang pantao," said CHR spokesperson Jacqueline de Guia.
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Morales, binulag o bulag-bulagan sa korapsyon sa PhilHealth – Sotto Manila, Philippines – Malaki ang paniniwala ni Senate President Vicente Sotto III na binulag kundi man ay nagbubulag-bulagan si Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) President at CEO Ricardo Morales sa katiwalian, korapsiyon at mismanagement sa loob ng state-insurer. Sa online interview, sinabi ni Sotto na maaaring binulag si Morales ng mga opisyal at tauhan ng […]
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Patients Stuck In Tents As Hospitals Flood With COVID-19 Patients – DOH Patients Stuck In Hospital Tents Due To COVID-19 Test Processing PATIENTS STUCK IN TENTS – As the number of COVID-19 cases spike in the Philippines, hospitals have now resorted to tents as patients flood facilities. According to the Department of Health (DOH), the reason why patients are placed in hospital tents are due to long […] The post Patients Stuck In Tents As Hospitals Flood With COVID-19 Patients – DOH appeared first on Philippine News.
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Above the mask: Eye makeup tips from Albert Kurniawan Heart Evangelista for Teviant Post-quarantine work fashion has eluded the cosmetic touch-and-swatch downfall. Zoom professional meetings require more than a bookcase background. Unfortunately, office girls don masks that cover pigments that they have spent hours putting on, and smudge full-face coverage into a subdued mess during lunch. It’s high time to confirm it—eyeshadow is your new lipstick. Less groundwork calls for glittery palettes, textured lower lashes, or maybe foxy eyeliner. ...
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Beekeeping venture also benefits local farmers Almost everyone is familiar with the benefits of having bees in the environment. These natural pollinators help flowers bloom and some plants to bear fruit. Knowing the benefits of bees, a bee farm in Bukidnon dedicated itself to preserving these natural pollinators not only for business purposes but also to help fellow farmers with the pollination process, thereby increasing their chances of having a bountiful harvest. ...
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Seized, abandoned frozen seafood donated to communities severely affected by COVID More than 250,000 boxes of frozen seafood which were either abandoned from ports or confiscated by the Bureau of Customs were donated to various local communities and frontliners in Metro Manila and four other regions, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said Thursday. (OCD / MANILA BULLETIN) The OCD said the donated frozen seafood was certified fit for human consumption by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). The frozen seafood products were donated by the BOC. ...
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Who is Toto Mangudadatu, and why is his love life so juicy? Get to know Congressman Toto Mangudadatu, modern Cassanova Cast of characters: Mylene Mangudadatu – wronged wife (photo from her FB) Toto Mangudadatu – allegedly cheating husband (photo from his FB fanpage) Sharifa Akeel – alleged lady love, Miss Asia Pacific International 2018 (photo from her FB) Congressman Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu is in a bind. ...
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Manny Pacquiao’s son, Michael, shows rapping skills Michael finds niche in rapping, trends after performing ‘Hate’ on radio Michael Pacquiao, son of Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, walks another path and finds his niche in rapping. (Screengrab from Wish 107.5 via YouTube) Manny Pacquiao’s son, Michael, is carving his own niche – not in boxing, but in music. Michael was currently featured in the YouTube channel of Wish 107.5, a popular FM radio station showcasing artists singing inside the “Wish Bus. ...
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Gov’t urged to boost typhoon preparedness during MECQ Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto urged the government Thursday to take advantage of the “timeout” requested by health workers to boost preparedness and response for oncoming typhoons. Senator Ralph Recto (Senate of the Philippines / MANILA BULLETIN) Recto said efforts to improve the country’s health care system during the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) are needed not only to fight the COVID-19 pandemic “but also to get the country ready for another calamity – typhoons. ...
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Continue aggressive internal cleansing, Año tells PNP Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año urged the leadership of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to continue improving the image of the police organization amid the continuous involvement of some of its men in illegal activities, particularly extortion. DILG Secretary Eduardo Año (PCOO / MANILA BULLETIN) Año also gave the message to all the 209,000 uniformed personnel of the PNP, saying such a task requires the cooperation of every member of the organization. ...
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Mayor Isko defends city’s mass testing as “not rapid test” but serology test Sought for comment whether the local government has plans to halt their coronavirus disease (COVID-19) mass testing drive following concerns raised by health experts about the accuracy of rapid antibody tests, Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Thursday (Aug. 6) clarified that the testing at the city’s walk-in and drive-thru facilities is “not [a] rapid test” but a serology test. ...
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CHED admits Internet connectivity still a challenge in most schools The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) admitted Internet connectivity continues to be a challenge in implementing online learning in higher education institutions (HEIs) across the country. CHED Chairman J. Prospero De Vera III (CHED / MANILA BULLETIN) CHED Chairman J. Prospero De Vera III said, “Natapos na namin yung inventory ng connectivity sa lahat ng 400 campuses ng 112 state universities and colleges (SUCs). ...
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Senators having second thoughts on more UHC funds Senators are having second thoughts on pouring more funds into the Universal Health Care (UHC) program after being stung by allegations of widespread corruption at the State-run Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth). Senator Panfilo M. Lacson (CZAR DANCEL / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Sen. Panfilo M. ...
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Tourism chief reminds hotels: Follow safety protocols Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat has warned that she will cancel the certificate of authority to operate of hotels and accommodation establishments in Metro Manila violating the health and safety protocols set by the national government to contain the spread of the dreaded novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country. ...
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San Juan City to distribute another wave of food packs San Juan City will be distributing another wave of food packs to its residents now that Mega Manila is under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) again. San Juan Mayor Francis Zamora (FACEBOOK / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Mayor Francis Zamora said they have started the repacking of relief goods for the 13th wave of food pack distribution to residents of 21 barangays in the city. ...
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13 seafarers reported missing after Beirut blast safe – DFA All 13 Filipino seafarers earlier reported missing following the powerful explosions in Beirut are now safe and accounted for, the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday. “Our Embassy in Beirut has ascertained the conditions of all the 13 Filipino seafarers who were injured in the blasts that rocked the city recently,” the office of the DFA’s Migrant Workers Affairs said. Eleven of the 13 seafarers were earlier reported missing following the blasts. ...
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DSWD: 72.4% of target cash aid beneficiaries received second tranche The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday said 72.4% or 10.2 million of the 14.1 million target beneficiaries of the government's Social Amelioration Program (SAP) have received the second tranche of the cash aid.

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