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Trump gives Microsoft 45 days to clinch TikTok deal
NEW YORK --- President Donald Trump only agreed to allow Microsoft Corp to negotiate the acquisition of popular short-video app TikTok if it could secure a deal in 45 days, three people familiar with the matter said on Sunday.The move represents an about-face for Trump and prompted the U.S. tech giant to declare its interest in the blockbuster social media deal that could further inflame U.S.-China relations. ...
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Doctors to walk off job in Korea to protest government’s health care reforms
SEOUL --- Doctors in South Korea said over the weekend they would stage a walkout in protest of the government's health care reform bills that seek to transform the way the country recruits and manages its health care workforce.The Korean Medical Association, which is the largest trade union for doctors here, said in a statement that the doctors would strike on Aug. 14 if their concerns over health reforms are not addressed by the government. ...
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S. Korea: Cinemas still far from normalcy despite success of few films
SEOUL --- Blockbuster action flick "Steel Rain 2" has racked up 1 million admissions in less than a week, following the lead of zombie thriller "Peninsula," which kicked off the summer movie season amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic."Steel Rain 2" surpassed the mark of 1 million on Sunday, according to the state-run Korean Film Council, five days after its opening on July 29. ...
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How the government plans to address concerns raised by medical frontliners
Health Secretary Francisco Duque on Sunday bared a "seven-point response or recommendation to address the issues of the healthcare workers" to the president.
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PSEi sinks as sudden MECQ shift confirms investor worries
Investors quickly pulled out of one of the world’s worst-performing bourses.
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PhilStar
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New AFP chief wants to regulate social media through the anti-terrorism law
In a press briefing after he assumed his post as AFP chief, Gapay said that they would suggest provisions on “how to carve radicalization of the youth so will be providing some inputs on countering violent extremism.”
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Hontiveros pitches roadmap to fight COVID-19, usher economic recovery
Senator Risa Hontiveros said the preemptive and preventive responses should be strengthened by equipping the epidemiological and surveillance units at the local government level.
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Too early to say if anti-terror law rules will cover social media -DOJ
It is "too early to say" whether the anti-terrorism law's implementing rules and regulations will cover the use of social media, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said Monday.
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GMA News
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Doctors to Duterte: No call for revolt, no threat to leave patients
“If you closely review the virtual conference on August 1, there was never a call for a revolt nor was there any threat of leaving patients on their own since our oath instructs us to first do no harm to anyone who needs our help,” PCP president Dr. Mario Panaligan told Duterte in a letter posted on Facebook.
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GMA News
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Baby kalabaw, isinilang na dalawa lang ang paa
Naging atraksyon sa isang barangay sa Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat ang isang kalabaw na isinilang na dalawa lang ang paa.
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Remate
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9 pulis sa ‘Jolo shooting incident’ sinubpoena ng DOJ
Manila, Philippines – Pinadalan na ng subpoena ng Department of Justice (DOJ) ang siyam na Jolo police na sangkot sa nangyaring pagpatay sa apat na sundalo na nagsasagawa ng anti-terrorism operation. Iniatas ng prosekyutor na sagutin nila sa loob ng 10-araw ang ikinasong murder at pagtatanim ng ebidensya laban sa kanila. Ayon naman kay Prosecutor […] The post 9 pulis sa ‘Jolo shooting incident’ sinubpoena ng DOJ appeared first on REMATE ONLINE.
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Pageant director organizes group to help needy schoolmates
By ROBERT R. REQUINTINA Helping others is a great way to spread happiness to others and get the most out of life. And letting friends know you care about them and appreciate them can help strengthen your bond. That’s what the batchmates of Baesa High School Batch 2003 in Caloocan City have been doing since […]
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Son Ye-jin joins 'Crash Landing on You' co-star Hyun Bin as Smart endorser
Son Ye-jin was unveiled as the new face of Smart Signature with a video ad showing her speeding on a motorcycle, with the hashtag #SeRiouslySmart.
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Manila Bulletin
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De Lima raps Duterte for venting ire vs. medical frontliners; says PRRD ‘should have focused on COVID-19 crisis in SONA’
Detained Senator Leila de Lima on Monday scored President Duterte for venting his ire at healthcare workers who pleaded to revert Metro Manila and some provinces under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ). Senator Leila de Lima (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) In a statement, De Lima said the President heartlessly berated medical workers who have tirelessly devoted all their time and effort at resolving the healthcare emergency crisis brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
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Manila Bulletin
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Sotto says MECQ is a good middle-ground policy
Senate President Vicente Sotto III believes that the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) declared by President Duterte for Mega Manila was a “good” middle ground between the call of health workers for stricter quarantine measures and the reservations about its economic impact. Sen. ...
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Manila Bulletin
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LOOK: Preparing for MECQ
Residents rush to buy food and other basic necessities Monday, August 3 after President Duterte reverted Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal to a stricter modified enhanced community quarantine starting 12:01a.m of August 4. (MANNY LLANES/ MANILA BULLETIN)
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GMA News
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Do s and Don ts in MECQ areas
Metro Manila, Bulacan, Laguna, Cavite, and Rizal will be under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) from August 4 to 18 as President Rodrigo Duterte heeded the call of healthcare workers for tougher movement restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19.
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GMA News
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San Juan Mayor Zamora reimposes liquor ban, orders strict curfew hours amid MECQ
The local government of San Juan City on Monday reinforced the liquor ban in the city following President Rodrigo Duterte's move to place again Metro Manila under modified enhanced community quarantine.
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Free shuttle sa health workers, binuhay ni VP Leni
Manila, Philippines – Binuhay ni Vice President Leni Robredo ang free shuttle program para sa health frontliners makaraang ibalik sa Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) ang Metro Manila at karatig-probinsya kung saan limitado ang public transport. “Bilang tugon sa inaasahang pangangailangan ng ating frontliners sa transportasyon sa loob ng two-week implementation ng MECQ, muling ihahandog […] The post Free shuttle sa health workers, binuhay ni VP Leni appeared first on REMATE ONLINE.
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ABS-CBN News
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Palace tells LGUs: Act on telcos application for permits within 3 days
Local government units should act on the applications for permits of telco firms to build cell towers within three days, Malacañang said Monday after President Rodrigo Duterte sought better connectivity services by the end of the year.
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ABS-CBN News
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DFA reports 28 new cases of COVID-19 among Filipinos abroad; total now at 9,597
The number of Filipinos abroad sick with COVID-19 is now at 9,597, with 28 new cases reported Monday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said.
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‘Team YeY’ Wins ‘Most Development-Oriented Children’s Program Award
“Team YeY” won the “Most Development-Oriented Children’s Program” award at the #Gandingan2020: The 14th UPLB Isko’t Iska’s Multi-media Awards for its creative way of teaching kids life skills and lessons through fun games and activities. The show features different kids presenting a specific skill on each day of the week. Among these skills are performing arts, storytelling, arts and crafts activities, and improvisation of home games. ...
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Manila Bulletin
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10,000 medical professionals to be hired for COVID-19 response; medical reservists to be called to active AFP duty, says Roque
The government is planning to hire 10,000 medical professionals to beef up the workforce battling the coronavirus outbreak in the front lines. (JANSEN ROMERO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said the health workers will be recruited from places outside Metro Manila or those regions with low incidence of coronavirus cases. ...
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Manila Bulletin
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San Juan City reinstates liquor ban during MECQ
San Juan City has reimposed a ban on the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages during the period of the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ). Mayor Francis Zamora on Monday afternoon (Aug. 3) approved Ordinance No. 54 implementing a “total liquor ban” in the city during the period of MECQ, which will start Tuesday (Aug. 4). “Ire-reinstate po natin ang liquor ban natin. So meron tayong liquor ban muli. (We will reinstate our liquor ban. So we have a liquor ban again. ...
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