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Dating COMELEC commissioner Rex Borra, pumanaw na Pumanaw na ang dating commissioner ng Commission on Elections na si Rex Borra sa edad na 84.
S20:53 Manila Bulletin L
Duterte Cabinet meets to address concerns of health workers Key members of President Duterte’s Cabinet and some members of the COVID-19 task force met Saturday night to address the concerns of medical frontliners, Malacañang said. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque Jr.(CAMILLE ANTE / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Presidential spokesman Harry Roque made the statement after the medical community appealed to the President to revert Mega Manila to the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) as the number of COVID-19 cases in the country continues to rise. ...
S20:42 Inquirer L
Second phase of railway to Clark airport launched CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Construction of the second phase of a new railway leading to the Clark International Airport (CRK) in Pampanga has been set in motion with the signing on Saturday (Aug. 1) of two of five project contracts.The Department of Transportation (DOTr) led the virtual signing of the contracts for Packages N-04 and N-05 of the Philippine National Railway Clark Phase 2 which involves a 53-kilometer rail span from the City of Malolos in Bulacan to the Clark Freeport. ...
S20:42 Inquirer L
DeMar DeRozan helps Spurs pull away from Kings LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida --- DeMar DeRozan scored 17 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter to help the San Antonio Spurs pull away and beat the Sacramento Kings 129-120 on Friday night."He understands the important parts of the game," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. "He feels it."Before the game, Popovich and assistant Becky Hammon stood for the national anthem while the remainder of the coaches and players for both teams knelt. ...
S20:42 Inquirer L
Villar dismisses appeal by health workers: ‘Pagbutihin nila trabaho nila’ MANILA, Philippines --- Senator Cynthia Villar on Saturday dismissed the call of health workers to return Metro Manila and its adjacent areas under an enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), saying that they should just do their jobs better."Hindi na siguro. Pagbutihin nila (medical frontline workers) trabaho nila," Villar said over radio station DWIZ when asked if she agrees with medical groups' request to place Metro Manila under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ).(Maybe not. ...
S20:42 Inquirer L
Año says telcos can now secure tower permits in less than a month MANILA, Philippines---Interior Secretary Eduardo Ao said Friday that it will now take less than a month for telecommunications companies to secure their permits to build their cell towers.The Department of Interior and Local Government, Anti-Red Tape Authority, and other corresponding agencies issued a joint memorandum circular (JMC) that will streamline the documentary requirements and processing time for the building permits of the telecommunication towers. ...
S20:42 Inquirer L
Alessandra de Rossi writes heartfelt birthday greeting for brother-in-law Jules Ledesma MANILA, Philippines --- Alessandra de Rossi sent her love to brother-in-law Jules Ledesma as the politician turned a year older on Saturday.https://www.instagram.com/p/CDU2jy0pgye/"Thank you for loving us and accepting us as the other Ledesmas," the actress said in an Instagram post, sharing a letter that Jules wrote her on her birthday."Ang wish ko sayo ay regaluhan mo ako ng car mo na luma, house and lot by the beach na 55k hectares or bigger, okay din kung may kalakip na waterfalls at cave. ...
S20:42 Inquirer L
Muntinlupa City police chief dies at hospital MANILA, Philippines --- Muntinlupa City police chief Col. Hermogenes Cabe died at the Asian Medical Hospital in Alabang on Saturday. He was 53."It is with great sadness that we inform the public of the passing of PCol Hermogenes 'Mac' Cabe, former PNP Muntinlupa Chief of Police. PCol Cabe passed away on Saturday afternoon in Asian Medical Hospital, Alabang due to Upper GI (gastrointestinal) Bleeding," Muntinlupa government said on Twitter.https://twitter. ...
S20:42 Inquirer L
Bulacan neighborhood protests presence of isolated COVID-19 patient PULILAN, Bulacan -- Bulacan health officials have been alarmed by cases of discrimination leveled against patients with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), who have been allowed to isolate themselves at home.The most recent case involves 40 families who wrote the leaders of Barangay (village) Longos in this town to express their objections to the presence there of a 25-year-old woman identified as Patient No. 28.Patient No. 28, described as a "stay-in worker in Sta. ...
S20:42 Inquirer L
Basilica Minore del Santo Nino de Cebu cancels public Masses CEBU CITY, Philippines ---Bad news to devotees of the Sto. Nio who are eager to attend Masses at the city's most famous church.The Basilica Minore del Santo Nino de Cebu in downtown Cebu City has decided to cancel its plan to hold public Masses, which were supposed to start on Sunday.The decision was reached after Cebu City Mayor Edgar Labella issued an executive order, stating among others, that "religious gatherings shall be limited to not more than 10 persons. ...
S20:42 Inquirer L
Ex-Comelec commissioner Borra passes away at 84 MANILA, Philippines --- Former Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Resurreccion Borra died at the age of 84 on Saturday, Comelec spokesman James Jimenez has confirmed."Let's all say a prayer for the peaceful repose of the soul of Commissioner Rex Borra - an excellent civil servant, an uncompromising champion of the COMELEC, and a dear friend to the rank and file," Jimenez said in a tweet.https://twitter.com/jabjimenez/status/1289459257180450816In a text message to INQUIRER. ...
S20:42 Inquirer L
COVID-19 cases among Filipinos abroad breach 9,500 MANILA, Philippines---The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Saturday reported that the total number of COVID-19 cases among Filipinos living abroad passed the 9,500 mark.There were 84 new confirmed cases from countries across the Americas, Asia and the Pacific, and the Middle East, putting the total number of infected Filipinos abroad at 9,556, the DFA said.The DFA also reported that Filipino nationals abroad undergoing treatment are at 3,313.https://twitter. ...
S20:42 Inquirer L
Vietnam says up to 800,000 have left virus epicenter Danang HANOI-- Vietnam's health ministry said on Saturday up to 800,000 visitors to Danang city, the country's new novel coronavirus epicenter, have left for other parts of the country since July 1.Vietnam last week detected its first locally transmitted COVID-19 cases in more than three months in Danang, a tourism hot spot.The total number of infections in the country has since risen to 558 from 413, with most of the new cases linked to three hospitals in Danang. ...
S20:41 Inquirer L
Russia preparing mass vaccination against coronavirus for October MOSCOW--Russia's health minister is preparing a mass vaccination campaign against the novel coronavirus for October, local news agencies reported on Saturday, after a vaccine completed clinical trials.Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said the Gamaleya Institute, a state research facility in Moscow, had completed clinical trials of the vaccine and paperwork is being prepared to register it, Interfax news agency reported.He said doctors and teachers would be the first to be vaccinated. ...
S20:41 Inquirer L
Macau’s gambling revenues tumble 94.5% in July on coronavirus impact HONG KONG-- Gambling revenue in Macau plunged 94.5% in July year-on-year, with casinos reeling from a lack of visitors in the world's biggest casino hub despite a loosening of quarantine restrictions which have seen only a modest rise in gamblers.July's figure of 1.3 billion patacas ($162.89 million) was in line with analysts' expectations of a drop of around 95 percent. ...
S20:41 Inquirer L
Duque assures health workers: Gov’t will ‘revisit game plan’ vs virus MANILA, Philippines --- Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Saturday the government will revisit its overall plans to address the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic amid the call made by health workers to return Metro Manila and adjacent areas to a state of enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). ...
S20:41 Inquirer L
Camp Olivas on lockdown as 18 Central Luzon cops get COVID-19 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO---The Central Luzon police headquarters was locked down on Saturday night after 18 police officers and a civilian employee tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).Brig. Gen. Rhodel Sermonia ordered the shutdown of Camp Prospero Olivas in this Pampanga capital in order to disinfect the facilities.The infected lawmen, who were tested on Thursday (July 30), were mostly asymptomatic, he said in a statement. ...
S20:41 Inquirer L
Samsung, Apple to boost cellphone manufacturing in India NEW DELHI---- Three contract manufacturers for Apple iPhones and South Korea's Samsung have applied for large-scale electronics manufacturing rights in India under a $6.5 billion incentive scheme announced by the government, a minister said Saturday. ...
S20:41 Inquirer L
NU HS stars’ move to rival schools has coach’s blessing MANILA, Philippines --- Three key members of the multititled National University-Nazareth School team are moving to different UAAP schools as they brace for the challenge in the collegiate game.Former Gilas youth team players Carl Tamayo and Gerry Abadiano have committed to University of the Philippines, while another NU stalwart, Kevin Quiambao, is moving to De La Salle as part of the rebuilding efforts of Green Archers coach Derrick Pumaren. ...
S20:41 Manila Bulletin L
Gordon to conduct hearings on 10 death penalty bills Although it is against his principles to restore the death penalty, Senator Richard J. Gordon said he would conduct hearings ‘’fairly’’ on 10 death penalty bills. Senator Richard Gordon (Senate of the Philippines / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The senators are scheduled to meet in caucus on Monday on the membership of Senator Ronald dela Rosa to Gordon’s Senate justice and human rights committee. ...
S20:29 Starmometer L
Angel Locsin’s ‘Iba ‘Yan’ Holds Benefit Concert for Drag Queens Affected by Lockdown Kapamilya Channel’s public service program “Iba ‘Yan” will put the spotlight on the fabulous Filipino drag queens whose livelihood were greatly affected by the quarantine as the show holds an online benefit concert this Sunday (August 2), 7PM on ABS-CBN Entertainment and “Iba ‘Yan” Facebook pages. Titled “Kinang,” the concert will feature performances from different talented drag queens. ...
S20:18 GMA News L
Former COMELEC Commissioner Resurreccion Borra dies at 84 Former Commission on Elections Commissioner Resurreccion Borra died on Saturday at age 84, COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez confirmed.
S20:18 The Standard L
NTC: Expiring licenses, permits valid until last working day of the year Certificates, permits and licenses to operate for radio services covered by the National Telecommunications Commission that are expiring this year shall remain valid and may be renewed on or before the last working day of December.
S20:18 ABS-CBN News L
Cabinet, COVID-19 task force meet to address medical community’s ‘concerns’ Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea convened with Cabinet officials Saturday night to discuss the concerns raised by the local medical community earlier in the day calling for Metro Manila to be put under stricter lockdown measures.

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