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Ex-DOH chief Dayrit shares tips on how to improve gov't response to COVID-19 pandemic Former Health Secretary Manuel Dayrit on Wednesday gave his two cents on why the number of COVID-19 cases in the country continues to increase despite intensified government efforts.
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Teacher TV BY NESTOR CUARTERO * JUST A THOUGHT: “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.”— Lao T’zu * READY TO HELP: The shutdown on July 10 of ABS-CBN may be a bitter pill to swallow for management, stars and staff of the country’s largest broadcasting network, yet it has not […]
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PH June trade data gradually recover from 'negative trajectory' The National Economic and Development Authority said Wednesday the country's export and imports continued its gradual recovery in June 2020.
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Duterte shouldn't use 'trust and confidence blanket' after PhilHealth scam revelations: Lacson President Rodrigo Duterte should not use the "trust and confidence blanket" to protect Philippine Health Insurance (PhilHealth) officials from corruption allegations, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said Wednesday, after a Senate investigation found irregularities on how the agency spent its funds.
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NPA leader, 2 others killed in Laguna clash A ranking official of the New People’s Army (NPA) and two of his men died in a fierce gunbattle with authorities in the town of Kalayaan in Laguna, Tuesday. Gen. Archie Francisco Gamboa, chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), said the encounter happened with forces from the Regional Mobile Force Battalion of CALABARZON (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon), chancing upon the group of men in Barangay San Antonio while conducting routine security patrol in the area around 1 a.m. ...
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Curb over-pricing of face masks, PPE — Hontiveros Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday urged the Departments of Health (DOH), Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to form an anti-overpricing committee to ensure that prices of face masks, personal protective equipment (PPE) and other products needed to fight the COVID-19 pandemic remain stable. Sen. ...
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UST grads win 3rd place in Spain architecture tilt for sustainable coastal area design Five University of Santo Tomas (UST) Bachelor of Science in Architecture graduates won third place in the Design for Living international competition hosted by the Institute for Advanced Architecture for Catalonia (IAAC) in Barcelona, Spain. (University of Santo Tomas) The team consisted of Aramis Corullo, Paula Casia, Gellaine Burgos, Althea Poblete, and Angelo Landicho. The Filipinos competed against over 190 other entries from 80 countries. ...
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Coronavirus infects 24,000 S.African health workers Some 24,000 health workers in South Africa have contracted the coronavirus, 181 of whom have died, since the pandemic hit the country in March, the health minister announced on Wednesday. South Africa is the hardest-hit country in Africa with at least 521,318 infections diagnosed so far, accounting for more than half the continent’s cases. Health Minister Zweli Mkwize told a news conference that the numbers of health workers who tested positive for coronavirus stood at 24,104 with 181 deaths. ...
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Prelate urges support for frontliners’ call, presses medical solutions for pandemic A Catholic prelate believes the country’s response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic will be more effective if addressed “with medical solutions.” San Carlos Bishop Gerardo Alminaza said this in a statement noting how “the government spent billions of money on failed priorities, and allowed the virus to infect more; of in-effectivity of military responses; and of political minions, military men and business interests advising on COVID crisis. ...
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Provide immunity to PhilHealth whistleblowers, Lacson urges Senator Panfilo M. Lacson wants the Senate to extend legislative immunity to a board member of the alleged graft-ridden Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) and a former Philhealth official who will continue their testimonies before the Senate Committee of the Whole on irregularities at the state-run health agency. Senator Panfilo M. ...
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How To Water Succulents? Here Are Tips On When & How Often You Must Water It Guide on How To Water Succulents For New Plant Growers HOW TO WATER SUCCULENTS – Here are some tips on when and how often you must water your succulent plants. Undeniably, succulents are fascinating a lot of people now. In fact, many individuals who are not really into plants also fell for succulents and started […] The post How To Water Succulents? Here Are Tips On When & How Often You Must Water It appeared first on Philippine News.
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Hiring More Than 2,800 Frontliners Still Needed I Response To COVID-19 Hiring More Than 2,800 Frontliners Still Needed I Response To COVID-19 COVID-19 – Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) co-chairperson and Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said that they still need to employ over 2,800 frontliners to hep fight against COVID-19. “Meron kasing 9,365 health worker positions targeted for deployment in 339 health facilities. We’ve been able to […] The post Hiring More Than 2,800 Frontliners Still Needed I Response To COVID-19 appeared first on Philippine News.
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Ardina seeks LPGA redemption Two 78s at Inverness Club in Toledo marred Ardina’s attempt to reinforce her ranking in the “reshuffle category” in the LPGA Players standings for regular members but the Canlubang pro is doing her darnest best to turn that early exit into some kind of motivation in the $1.7 million event unfolding Thursday at the Highland Meadows Golf Club.
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This Ateneo women's cager survived COVID-19 Currently based in Pleasant Hill, California while collegiate sports in the Philippines remain in hiatus, Guytingco recalled her experience with the deadly virus.
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'Cases up abroad too': Roque plays down high daily COVID-19 case increases “We are keeping deaths at the minimum. We’re way within the threshold of 5-percent mortality rate considered as acceptable by the international community,” he said.
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Yulo’s Olympic bid gets P800,000 funding from MVP Sports MVPSF president Al Panlilio said they have given extra funding worth P800,000 to the 19-year-old world champion gymnast in helping finance the expenses covering his training in Japan.
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CHR: Restoring death penalty will likely hurt efforts to save OFWs on death row CHR Commissioner Karen Gomez-Dumpit said the reimposition of death penalty will likely hurt the country’s effort to save migrant workers who are meted death sentence.
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Global players' wages still unpaid; suit filed After promising the Philippine Football Federation, the Philippines Football League, as well as the players and coaches of Global FC that the new management of the latter will be paid in 10 days’ time from July 23, there is still nothing.
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GAB cites thriving Philippine esports scene amid pandemic From being dubbed as the “future of sports”, esports rapidly rose as 'sports of the present' — making it the “biggest” virtual avenue now for players and audience stuck at their homes sans a vaccine that would drag the world out from standstill.
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Morales either misled or co-opted amid PhilHealth 'corruption' allegations --Lacson "Dalawa lang naman ang possibilities eh kapag wala kang ginawa amidst itong lahat ng corruption issues, mga allegation, either napakatanga mo kasi isang taon ka nang mini-mislead eh nami-mislead ka pa rin or co-opted ka na," Senator Panfilo Lacson told reporters in a virtual interview.
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Crazy Guy Runs Amok Inside Shopping Mall, Guards Failed To Stop Him Crazy Guy Caught on Camera Who Runs Amok Inside Shopping Mall The video footage of a crazy guy who runs amok inside of a shopping mall in Baclaran elicits comments from the netizens. Nowadays, we can usually experience commotions and other unexpected incidents in public places. Commotions and fights are still happening despite the stricter […] The post Crazy Guy Runs Amok Inside Shopping Mall, Guards Failed To Stop Him appeared first on Philippine News.
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Angara wants COA, GCG present in next Senate hearing on PhilHealth anomalies The Senate should call for the presence of the Commission on Audit (COA), the Governance Commission on GOCCs (GCG), and the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement Service (PHILGEPS) in the next hearing to shed light on the various reports of losses and anomalies within the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara said on Wednesday. Sen. ...
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New PH Army commander assumes post Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, a bemedalled general from Mindanao, officially took command of the Philippine Army (PA) on Tuesday. Lt. Gen. Cirilito E. Sobejana (6th Infantry Division – Kampilan Facebook / MANILA BULLETIN) Sobejana assumed the top Army post from Lt. Gen. Gilbert Gapay, who is now the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), in a turnover ceremony in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Tuesday afternoon. ...
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‘Grabe 2020’: Huge Beirut blast sends netizens to the edge Following a series of unfortunate events including the blast in Beirut that killed at least 40 people and wounded 4,000 others on Wednesday had netizens tweeting “Grabe 2020” out of frustration. A destroyed silo is seen amid the rubble and debris following yesterday’s blast at the port of Lebanon’s capital Beirut, on August 5, 2020. (Photo by Anwar AMRO / AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) “Taal Volcano Eruption. Kobe Bryant and her daughter Helicopter Crash. Australia Bush Fire. Coronavirus Disease 2019. ...

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