[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – The Undersecretary of the Office of Presidential Communications Operations (PCOO), Lorraine Badoy, stated in a Senate hearing that the Supreme Court has “dismissed due to lack of evidence,” a case allegedly brought by various groups against her. and other officials for red labeling. “In case the …
Read More »4.8 magnitude earthquake shakes eastern Samar
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Samar Tuesday afternoon, reported the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs said the earthquake struck at 2:49 p.m., with the epicenter located 25 kilometers northeast of Hernani, eastern Samar. The earthquake was of tectonic origin and had a …
Read More »A third of China’s city of 9 million was tested for the virus in two days
[ad_1] A healthcare worker takes a swab from a resident to get tested for the COVID-19 coronavirus in Qingdao, eastern Shandong province, on October 12, 2020. (Photo by STR / AFP) / China OUT BEIJING, China – More than three million swabs have been taken in a matter of days …
Read More »PH sees 1,990 new cases of COVID-19; total now at 344,713
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – There are now a total of 344,713 confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the Philippines, the Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,990 additional infections on Tuesday. Most of the additional cases were from the National Capital Region (580 cases), Cavite (114), Rizal (105), Laguna …
Read More »Duterte’s Cabinet approves easing quarantine age restrictions – Palace
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte’s cabinet approved expanding the age group that can leave their homes during community quarantine, Malacañang said Tuesday. Under the current policy of the government’s COVID-19 task force, people under the age of 21 to over 60 must stay home with the exception of …
Read More »Andanar, head of the PCOO, justifies electoral coverage of Velasco
[ad_1] Martin Andanar Communications Sec. INQUIRER file photo / JOAN BONDOC MANILA, Philippines – Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar on Tuesday justified coverage of the election of Marinduque Representative Lord Allan Velasco as Speaker of the House of Representatives, saying the events They are covered if they …
Read More »As Trump holds a rally, Fauci urges the masks, avoiding mass gatherings
[ad_1] US President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally, the first since receiving treatment for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at Orlando Sanford International Airport in Sanford, Florida, United States, on 12 December. October 2020. REUTERS / Jonathan Ernst TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY WASHINGTON – As President Donald Trump …
Read More »Gotta do it next year, says Heat star Jimmy Butler.
[ad_1] Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat reacts during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Six of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on October 11, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Douglas P. DeFelice / Getty …
Read More »Cayetano accused of using solons’ electronic signature in manifest without consent
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – Current President Alan Peter Cayetano allegedly “reused” the electronic signatures of congressmen without their authority in a manifesto supporting him to remain as Speaker of the House of Representatives, newly installed Speaker Lord Allan Velasco said Tuesday. “Some of the congressmen actually spoke to me, they …
Read More »Johnson & Johnson Stops COVID Vaccine Trial When Participant Gets Sick
[ad_1] FILE PHOTO: This illustration, taken on April 10, 2020, shows small vials labeled with a “COVID-19 Vaccine” label and a medical syringe. REUTERS / Dado Ruvic / Illustration WASHINGTON – Johnson & Johnson said Monday it had temporarily stopped its Covid-19 vaccine test because one of its participants had …
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