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Build free and strong coexistence after blast, Pope Francis tells Lebanese The pope spoke at his weekly address in St. Peter's Square as some Lebanese called for a sustained uprising to topple their leaders and the country's top Christian Maronite cleric, whose Church is a Catholic Eastern rite, said the cabinet should resign.
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‘Voice Teens 2’: Yang-Yang, Isang complete Team apl's top 3 Yang-Yang Aloya and Isang Manlapaz completed the top 3 contestants of the team of apl.de.ap in this season of "The Voice Teens."
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PANDEMIC EFFECT (IKA-12 LABAS) Hindi mapakali ang ginang at bahagyang napapikit sa nakikitang bumabakat na bukol sa harapan ng binata. Sa gayong pangyayari ay walang kamalay-malay si Jigs na naroon na pala ang tiyahin at walang sawa siyang tinititigan. Noon nga ay tumalikod na lang ito at lumayo ng kaunti sabay sabing, “Jigs, tapusin mo na ‘yan. Magmiminindal na […] The post PANDEMIC EFFECT (IKA-12 LABAS) appeared first on REMATE ONLINE.
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Allowing public transpo under GCQ could have cushioned economy drop --Robredo Allowing jeepneys to operate in areas under the general community quarantine (GCQ) could have cushioned the sharp drop of the country s economy in the second quarter of 2020, Vice President Leni Robredo said Sunday.
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2 MNLF factions clash in Sulu; 2 dead, 5 wounded BY NONOY E. LACSON ZAMBOANGA CITY – Two factions of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) clashed in Patikul, Sulu on Saturday dawn, which resulted in death of two combatants and wounding of five others. A report reaching this city late Saturday night indicated that combatants under MNLF founding chairman Nur Misuari […]
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Robredo wants PhilHealth execs suspended as probe gets underway Vice President Leni Robredo on Sunday called for the suspension of Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) executives as lawmakers probe allegations of widespread corruption within the agency amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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More PCOO workers get COVID-19 BY ARYLL GEDUCOS The number of COVID-19 cases at the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) reached 97 on Sunday morning as more employees in the agency get tested for the disease. Despite this, the number of recoveries at the PCOO climbed to 18 from 15 last week. Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said […]
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DSWD distributes P66.9 B cash subsidies under SAP 2 The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has distributed over P66.9 billion worth of second tranche of emergency cash subsidies nationwide. Citing its August 8 Social Amelioration Program (SAP) monitoring data, the DSWD said it has covered around 10,309,854 beneficiaries of SAP 2. The number of served beneficiaries is 73 percent of the 14.1 million targeted beneficiaries for the second tranche. ...
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PhilHealth employees want Duterte to appoint caretaker to oversee agency Employees of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) have called on President Rodrigo Duterte to appoint a temporary chief to oversee the state insurer while its top officials are under investigation for supposed fraud and corrupt practices.
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Sen. Bong Revilla tests positive for COVID-19 Revilla made the announcement on his Facebook page, adding that his children and his wife, Bacoor Mayor Lani Mercado, all tested negative.
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Community hospital in Basilan locked down BY ZEA CAPISTRANO DAVAO CITY – The Basilan Community Hospital, Inc (BASCOM) is temporarily placed under lockdown after five out of its seven employees who were exposed to a COVID-19 patient have tested positive for the virus. Vina Vasquez, spokesperson of BASCOM said that last July 28, a male patient from Barangay […]
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'Iba Yan': Drag Playhouse nakalikom ng pondo para sa LGBT community Noong nakaraang linggo, ipinakilala ng “Iba Yan” ang mga kwento ng mga drag artists mula sa Drag Playhouse Philippines.
S20:56 Inquirer L
Mommy bloggers sound alarm over China-made ‘fake’ med supplies MANILA, Philippines --- Mommy bloggers have sounded the alarm over the proliferation of "fake" medical supplies from China at the height of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and called on authorities to address the problem."[I call on the] FDA (Food and Drug Administration, the DOH (Department of Health) or kung sinumang concerned government body to closely monitor ito kasi it's an important concern," Annalyn Jusay, an online entrepreneur and blogger, told INQUIRER. ...
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Keanna Reeves takes jab at Nikko Natividad as he hits alleged corruption in PhilHealth Former sexy star Keanna Reeves, real name Janet Derecho Duterte, railed against Hashtags' Nikko Natividad for his comments on corruption allegations in Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth).Following news of the scandal involving billions of pesos worth of stolen funds, the boy group member quipped in a tweet on Wednesday, Aug. 5, that he should apply to become a PhilHealth official to reach his dreams."Ayoko na pala mag artista, mabagal pera," he said. ...
S20:56 Inquirer L
Weather to gradually improve as Enteng exits PAR — Pagasa MANILA, Philippines --- A gradual improvement of the weather may be seen starting Monday, as Tropical Storm Jangmi (formerly Enteng) exits the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR).The latest forecasts from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Sunday showed that Jangmi left the PAR around the afternoon, and is headed for the southern tip of the Korean peninsula.https://www.facebook.com/PAGASA.DOST.GOV. ...
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Ancajas stays focused on title defense despite delays MANILA, Philippines --- The old adage "third time's the charm" better be true for Jerwin Ancajas.Ancajas hasn't fought since December of 2019 when he stopped Miguel Gonzalez in six rounds but the IBF super flyweight champion wasn't even supposed to defend his title against the Chilean pugilist.Ancajas (32-1-2, 22 knockouts) was set to defend his 115-pound title against Jonathan Rodriguez (21-1, 15 KOs) on Nov. ...
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29-year-old man dies trying to save 3 kids in river A 29-year-old man drowned after jumping into a river to help three kids who were swept away by the current on Wednesday, Aug. 5. Manjeet Singh spotted the children struggling in the Kings River in California, United States, as per NBC-affiliate KSEE the day after. Singh was at the river with his brother-in-law. According to ABC-affiliate KFSN on Aug. 7, the pair were going to ride jet skis after Singh's session of truck driving lessons. ...
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Senator Revilla tests positive for COVID-19 MANILA, Philippines --- Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. has tested positive for the coronavirus disease. He confirmed his medical condition in a statement on Sunday.Revilla assured his supporters that he is doing well and that his wife, Cavite 2nd District Rep. Lani Mercado and their children are also fine and have tested negative for the disease. ...
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Iza Calzado beyond grateful that teleserye finally pushing through Actress Iza Calzado's personal life and her recent teleserye "Ang Sa Iyo ay Akin" seem to have a parallel fate --- they went through a lot this year.Early this year, Iza was diagnosed with COVID-19. She was confined in a hospital and was given a clean bill of health after more than a week.In the meantime, taping for her teleserye proved to be a struggle as she and the cast had to be locked-in in their location, went through swab tests, and observed quarantine protocols. ...
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Robin Padilla dares Trillanes to go to West Philippine Sea Obviously miffed by former senator Antonio Trillanes's response to his comments on taking action rather than complaining against the government, actor Robin Padilla challenged him to visit the West Philippine Sea to show his courage.Trillanes blasted the action star --- a known supporter of President Rodrigo Duterte --- after Padilla called on Filipinos to stop "complaining and criticizing" and instead help the government."[Sabi] ni Robin, [magtrabaho na lang daw at 'wag na magreklamo.] Ano? ...
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Mauritius struggles to contain oil spill polluting its seas PORT LOUIS, Mauritius -- Thousands of Mauritians raced to contain a catastrophic oil spill swamping its pristine ocean and beaches on Sunday as frustration mounts over why more wasn't done to prevent the ecological disaster.The bulk carrier MV Wakashio has been seeping fuel into a protected marine park boasting unspoiled coral reefs, mangrove forests, and endangered species, prompting the government to declare an unprecedented environmental emergency. ...
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Lebanon information minister resigns in wake of deadly blast BEIRUT --- Lebanon's information minister resigned on Sunday as the country grapples with the aftermath of the devastating blast that ripped through the capital and raised public anger to new levels.The resignation comes as public anger is mounting against the ruling elite, blamed for the chronic mismanagement and corruption that is believed to be behind the explosion in a Beirut Port warehouse. ...
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5th COVID-19 death haunts Baguio City as cases continue to rise BAGUIO CITY --- A 71-year-old retired doctor has become the fifth coronavirus fatality in the summer capital as of Sunday (Aug. 9), and counts among the 27 senior citizens who have contracted the disease since the pandemic broke out at the start of the year. ...
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Carla Abellana closes Makati resto, relocates to Quezon City Carla Abellana is doing anything to keep her restaurant business up, even if it means getting a new location.The Kapuso actress announced on Monday, Aug. 3 that her barbecue joint Holy Smokes was moving from Poblacion, Makati to Katipunan Avenue in Quezon City."When God closes a door, He opens a window," she said on Instagram as she shared the resto's official statement."It is with sadness that we bid farewell to our home for the last 4 years in Poblacion. ...

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