PH locates 16 more cases of UK Covid-19 variant
The two patients with the B117 variant were found in La Trinidad, Benguet and Calamba City, Laguna, with no known contact to any Covid-19 patient, and no travel history outside the country.
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Dumaguete, Negros Oriental seeing surge in Covid-19 cases
Dumaguete City and Negros Oriental have seen a sudden uptick in Covid-19 cases
Sinulog dancers might perform in 500 years of Christianity celebration
Sinulog 2021 dancers who were not able to perform in this year’s Sinulog festival might be tapped to perform at the Quincentennial Anniversary of Christianity in the Philippines.
NPA lying. No soldier died in Negros Oriental ambush – Army
The Philippine Army (PA) is denying the New People’s Army’s (NPA) claim that 13 soldiers died after a recent clash with the rebel group in Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental.
DOH gives green light to saliva-based Covid-19 tests
Sen. Richard Gordon earlier said that saliva-based tests were less expensive, faster and 99-percent effective.
Gov’t relaxes age restrictions in MGCQ areas
IATF and Palace spokesman Harry Roque said any person below 10 years old and those who are over 65 would be required to remain in their residence “at all times.”
Duterte congratulates new US President Biden
Duterte’s spokesman said he did not know if Duterte would call Biden to personally greet him.
PH secures up to 40M vaccine doses from Covax
Galvez did not specify the brand of vaccines to be given to the country but said Pfizer vaccines were expected to arrive first.
How close are we to midnight?
We remain locked down in our homes while the Executive and Congress run berserk to railroad all sorts of laws that deprive us of our basic rights and liberties, and our basic dignity as human beings. This goes against the natural order of things.
Caught in the middle of bruising rivalry
Days before Joseph Biden takes his oath as the 46th president of the United States, Donald J. Trump steered his country to a dangerous, head-on collision with the emerging global power, China, over two sensitive issues.US State Secretary Mike Pompeo has lifted all...
SHIT in the time of COVID
The following was forwarded to me, and instead of trashing it because of its title and its unknown origin (although its references are mostly Christian), I gave it a chance—and I am thankful I did.
Again, the issue on the Separation of Church and State
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) came out with A Pastoral Letter and A Call to Prayer on July 16 appealing to the Filipinos to pray for the country because of the threat of abuses to freedom due to the signing of the Anti-Terrorism Law on July 3.
UP-DND pact “has done good” – Atienza
For Deputy Speaker Lito Atienza, the 1989 pact between the University of the Philippines (UP) and the Department of National Defense (DND) “has done good” in the past 30 years.
PH exceeds 513,000 Covid-19 infections
The Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,949 new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections, raising the nationwide tally to 513,619.
PH reports 1,797 new Covid-19 infections
The Philippines’ coronavirus tally now totals 511,679 after the Department of Health (DOH) reported Saturday 1,797 new infections.
January to March licensure exams to proceed
In Resolution No. 69, the IATF said the examinations would be held with strict observance of the country’s health protocols.
Sinas relieves Makati police chief, SPD medico-legal, 2 probers handling Dacera case
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief General Debold Sinas “momentarily relieved” from their posts the chief of the Makati Police, the Southern Police District medico-legal officer, and two investigators over their handling of the Chrisine Dacera case.
DOT revokes authority to operate of City Garden Grand Hotel
The Department of Tourism (DOT) revoked the certificate of authority to operate of the City Garden Grand Hotel (CGGH) in Makati due to fraudulent solicitation of business.
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Dumaguete, Negros Oriental seeing surge in Covid-19 cases
Dumaguete City and Negros Oriental have seen a sudden uptick in Covid-19 cases
Sinulog dancers might perform in 500 years of Christianity celebration
Sinulog 2021 dancers who were not able to perform in this year’s Sinulog festival might be tapped to perform at the Quincentennial Anniversary of Christianity in the Philippines.
NPA lying. No soldier died in Negros Oriental ambush – Army
The Philippine Army (PA) is denying the New People’s Army’s (NPA) claim that 13 soldiers died after a recent clash with the rebel group in Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental.
Duterte appoints Ramon Jacinto as adviser for telecommunications
“PA Jacinto has served the Duterte Administration in various capacities… We are therefore confident that PA Jacinto would ably and effectively discharge his duties in this new assignment,” Roque said.
Palace: No notable improvement in telcos’ services since expropriation threat
“So sa tingin ko po wala pa ring malaking improvement—para nga pong wala pang improvement,” Roque said.
As tax base shrinks during pandemic, proposed law seeks to cut revenue sources
The Duterte government is pushing for a bill cutting the corporate income tax in exchange for strict limits to tax perks enjoyed by investors. Economists however warn against eroding the revenue base at a time of a pandemic, when funds are needed the most.
Leòn Gallery’s online auction to feature mid-century furniture, prints, jewelry
The exhibition will be open to the public starting on January 16 (Saturday) to 22 (Friday) from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Previews of these lots will be at Leòn Gallery Warehouse 14, La Fuerza Compound, Don Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City.
Filipino Catholics prepare to remember the dead on Undas 2020 during a pandemic
Dioceses and parishes across the Philippines have devised creative ways on how to make the observance of All Saint’s and All Soul’s Day, more commonly known in the Philippines as “Undas”, more memorable and meaningful even during a pandemic.
First International MIL virtual Youth confab in PH slated for November
The Philippines will host the first International Youth Virtual Summit on Media and Information Literacy (MIL) this November.
‘BLACKPINK: Light Up The Sky’: When idols become humans
There’s a heap of behind-the-scenes footage, including demo recordings, pre-debut performances and childhood videos which accompany each member’s introduction in the docu. The members, who hail from Thailand, New Zealand, Australia and Korea, talked about the tough decision they had to make before signing up as trainees. Suh’s emphasis on individuality in the film made it hit home.
BTS sets the bar high for virtual concerts with “Map of the Soul ON:E” concert
By Ashley Cruz The promise of seeing each other again is not alien between the BTS and their ARMY of fans; until Covid happened.With the release of their full-length album, ‘Map of the Soul: 7,’ in February and the hype around their world tour after the explosive Love...
BLACKPINK’s ‘THE ALBUM’: A superficially fun dance record
The eight tracks were bangers in their own ways. But did the biggest girl group in the world take K-pop to another level with the record?
Bill protecting media workers’ labor rights gets final nod in House
The House of Representatives unanimously approved on third and final reading on Monday, January 18, a bill that would guarantee security of tenure and other benefits for media industry workers.
Palace leaves fate of ABS-CBN franchise to Congress
Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto earlier said that the proposal would only be passed if it was backed by Malacañang.
Webinar for journalists tackles gender-based violence that adds to the burden of COVID-19 for Filipino women migrant workers
QUEZON CITY – A webinar hosted by the Department of Journalism, UP Diliman, and Spotlight Initiative of UN Women will discuss gender-based violence experienced by Filipino women migrants at the same time that they are experiencing stress brought by COVID-19...
UAAP cancels Season 83, cites health, safety concerns
The league announced this in a statement on Friday, citing concerns over student-athletes’ health and safety.
Aldin Ayo makes coaching return, this time in 3×3 basketball
By Months after being banned indefinitely from coaching in the UAAP, Aldin Ayo was tapped to coach the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas team that will represent the Philippines in international FIBA 3x3 basketball tournaments."I'm very grateful because for me, this will bring...
Palace wary of ‘witch hunts’ in SEA Games probe
“The 30th SEA Games showcased not only our local athletes at their best but also demonstrated our successful hosting of a world-class sporting event. Let us, therefore, not dishonor the men and women who gave honor and glory to the country by engaging in political innuendos and witch hunts,” Palace spokesman Harry Roque said in a statement.