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Get back to a life in motion with AIGLE’s breathable, weather-proof jackets MANILA, Philippines --- With strict lockdown measures easing out slowly, it is vital to keep protected and weather-ready. AIGLE's windproof, waterproof and breathable jackets provide urbanites like you with ample protection from downpours as you go outside, report to work, and get on with your lives. In many cultures, August is a month fit for rebirth. Thinking about the state we're all in, that much is true for us too. ...
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LP hopeful gov’t will consider ‘reasonable appeal’ for ECQ in Mega Manila LP hopeful gov't will consider 'reasonable appeal' for ECQ in Mega Manila MANILA, Philippines --- The Liberal Party (LP) on Sunday said it is hopeful that the government will "seriously consider" the "reasonable appeal" raised by health workers to place Mega Manila under an enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) for two weeks."Risonableng apela ito, na may malinaw na dahilan: Last line of defense ang mga medical professionals," the party said in a statement. "Naghihikahos na sila. ...
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Bong Go urges government agencies to prioritize welfare of healthcare workers MANILA, Philippines --- Senate Committee on Health and Demography Chair Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go assured the medical community that their concerns were heard by the government after their press conference held in the morning of August 1. ...
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‘Friends’ star Courteney Cox to reprise ‘Scream’ role in fifth film "Friends" star Courteney Cox will be reprising her popular role as Gale Weathers in a fifth installment of the horror film franchise "Scream".Cox will be reuniting with her costar and ex-husband David Arquette on the upcoming production, as per an exclusive report by Deadline last Friday, July 31. Arquette is also set to reprise his role as Dewey Riley, the partner of Cox's character. ...
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House starts probe on alleged new PhilHealth scams on Aug. 5 MANILA, Philippines --- The probe to be conducted by the House of Representatives into the recent allegations of corruption in the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) will start on August 5, Wednesday.The House committee on public accounts, led by Anakalusugan Rep. Mike Defensor, will conduct the hearing with summoned officials of PhilHealth and Department of Health (DOH) to attend. ...
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COVID-19 infections in PH reach over 100K as DOH records 5,032 more cases MANILA, Philippines --- The new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has infected 103,185 people in the country after the Department of Health (DOH) recorded 5,032 more cases.Of the 5,032 new cases, 2,114 are "fresh cases" while 2,918 are "late cases." Of the total number of cases, 35,569 are active cases, DOH also noted.The latest tally of additional COVID-19 cases is so far the highest single-day increase followed by 4,963 newly-reported cases on Saturday. ...
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Dingdong Dantes turns 40, honors Marian and his mother Though Dingdong Dantes did not get his "all-out party" as he turned 40, the actor remained grateful for the people around him on his birthday.He dedicated his birthday Instagram post today, Aug. 2, to his mom Angeline Dantes and wife Marian Rivera.https://www.instagram.com/p/CDYBbu9DQlC/"Today I turn forty. It isn't a day I imagined five months ago --- definitely far from the supposed Oktoberfest-themed, 90's rock, all-out party," he mused. "That was the plan. ...
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Manila Bishop Pabillo says he is now COVID-19 free MANILA, Philippines --- Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo is now free of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).This was announced by Fr. Fr. Carmelo Jek Arada, as he read Pabillo's written homily during Mass held at the Manila Cathedral on Sunday.Pabillo said he tested negative for the coronavirus based on the results of his second swab test."Nagpapasalamat ako sa inyo sa inyong patuloy na dasal para sa akin, damang dama ko ang iyong mga dasal," Arada read Pabillo's homily. ...
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Mars probe makes 1st mid-course correction maneuvered BEIJING --- China's Tianwen 1 Mars probe carried out its first mid-course correction maneuver on Sunday morning, according to the China National Space Administration.The administration said in a statement that the maneuver took place at 7:00 am when one of the spacecraft's main engines was activated and worked 20 seconds. ...
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Surge in domestic visitors as coronavirus restrictions lifted in China BEIJING --- After almost two weeks into a resumption of trans-provincial group tours in China, hotels and homestays across the country have seen reservations surge following a long period of bleak earnings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, business insiders said.Data from Chinese travel service provider Ctrip showed that between July 21-30, the number of hotel check-ins had significantly increased compared with the same period of June. ...
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S. Korea ranks 2nd in GDP growth rate after China—OECD SEOUL --- South Korea's economy declined 3.3 percent on-year during the second quarter, but it ranks second in terms of gross domestic product growth rate among major economies, data showed Sunday.According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the nation's second-quarter GDP growth rate was the second-highest among 14 major economies. China clinched the first place as its economy grew 11.5 percent during the same period. ...
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Thousands evacuate in S. Korea as heavy rains trigger flood, landslides SEOUL --- Torrential rains pounded South Korea's central regions over the weekend, leaving at least five dead, several missing and thousands forced to evacuate their homes.North Chungcheong Province and Gyeonggi Province were hit the hardest, with more than 200 millimeters of rain pouring down from Saturday evening till Sunday morning, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. ...
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New coronavirus cluster found at franchise coffee shop in Seoul SEOUL --- A new cluster of coronavirus infections was found at a franchise coffee shop in southern Seoul as South Korea saw the number of COVID-19 cases hover around 30 for three days straight over the weekend.The initial patient visited the cafe and then a restaurant, infecting eight others so far. How the person contracted the virus was yet to be identified, according to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ...
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13 new virus cases among Filipinos abroad; total count now at 9,569 — DFA MANILA, Philippines --- Thirteen additional coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases were recorded among Filipinos abroad, bringing the total tally to 9,569.In its updated record on Sunday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the newly-reported cases were from Asia and the Pacific.https://twitter.com/DFAPHL/status/1289840286705700864Of the total confirmed cases, 3,326 are still being treated in hospitals. ...
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Caloocan Bishop Emeritus Iñiguez tests positive for COVID-19 The bishop emeritus of Caloocan tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) but is now in stable condition at a hospital, the National Shrine and Parish of the Divine Mercy announced Sunday.
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2 more House employees catch COVID-19 There are now 31 cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) at the House of Representatives after two more employees were infected with the respiratory illness.
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Solons to gov’t: Heed the plea of medical workers Lawmakers expressed all-out support on Sunday (August 2) to the appeal made by Philippine College of Physicians and the Philippine Medical Associationto shift Mega Manila back to a 15-day enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), even as they sought a change in leadership in the Department of Health (DOH) and other agencies handling the country’s response against COVID-19. (JANSEN ROMERO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Albay 1st District Rep. Edcel Lagman, Anakalusugan partylist Rep. ...
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Facebook slams 'extreme' ruling blocking Bolsonaro allies Facebook condemned Saturday what it called an "extreme" ruling by a Brazilian Supreme Court judge ordering it to block the accounts of 12 high-profile allies of President Jair Bolsonaro, which it vowed to appeal.
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UK Conservative MP arrested over rape allegations A MP and former minister from Britain's ruling Conservative Party has been arrested after a parliamentary aide accused him of rape, sexual assault and coercive control, according to reports Saturday.
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DFA reports 13 new cases of COVID-19 among Filipinos abroad; total now at 9,569 The number of Filipinos abroad sick with COVID-19 is now at 9,569, with 13 new cases reported Sunday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said.
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'Our healthworkers are tired': Pasig City Hall to implement skeleton staffing Pasig City Hall will implement skeleton staffing until August 16, its mayor said Sunday as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the country.
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EXO-SC, BLACKPINK, ATEEZ top monthly music chart for July (Clockwise from top left) EXO-SC, ATEEZ, Red Velvet’s Irene and Seulgi, SF9, GFriend, BLACKPINK, Stray Kids, Lee Jin-hyuk, AB6IX and Woodz (Twitter) South Korea’s Hanteo Chart released the list of artists who topped its monthly music chart for July. EXO-SC, composed of Sehun and Chanyeol, took first place with their debut studio album “1 Billion Views” selling 476,838 copies for July. ...
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WTTC issues insurance guidelines for travel industry The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has released “new normal” insurance guidelines for the travel and tourism sector globally.WTTC is a private global forum composed of over 200 heads of world’s leading travel and tourism companies, such as aviation, hotels, and cruise. ...
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Sharon Cuneta Wants To Buy Her Childhood Home Sharon Cuneta Wants To Buy Back Childhood Home in Dasmariñas SHARON CUNETA – Singer-actress Sharon Cuneta expressed her desire to buy back her childhood home in Dasmariñas Village, Makati. Lots of people would say that their childhood home has a special place in their hearts. Some of them spend millions to buy back the home […] The post Sharon Cuneta Wants To Buy Her Childhood Home appeared first on Philippine News.

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