[ad_1] Last week, the Philippine government announced that Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, Foreign Minister Teodoro Locsin Jr., and a representative from the Office of the President met separately with the Russian Embassy and the American pharmaceutical company Pfizer, to discuss arrangements. to ensure “appropriate and adequate vaccines for the …
Read More »Net dollar flows to PH remain in surplus in July
[ad_1] The Philippines saw more dollars in than out of the local economy in July, but barely, as the government’s foreign loan proceeds were offset by repayments to foreign borrowers, according to the central bank. In a statement, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said that the country’s overall balance of …
Read More »Government loans reached P1.86 trillion in 7 months
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – The government borrowed P1.86 trillion from local and foreign sources from January to July, a level roughly equivalent to total loans for the past two years. As the government calls for more short-term loans to combat COVID-19 and revive the economy from a pandemic-induced recession, President …
Read More »Vlogger Lloyd Cadena contracted COVID-19 before he died, family members confirm
[ad_1] Vlogger Lloyd Cafe Cadena (Photo from his Facebook page) MANILA, Philippines – Viral vlogger Lloyd Cafe Cadena was infected with the latest strain of coronavirus before suffering a fatal heart attack, family members confirmed Sunday night. According to a post on the vlogger’s Facebook page, Cadena was admitted to …
Read More »COA Notes OVP’s Slow Use of Medical Aid Funds; Robredo points to electoral ban
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – Despite having the highest audit rating in the government, the Office of the Vice President (OVP) was still singled out by the Commission on Audit (COA) for its slow use of medical assistance program funds that could have helped more people. According to the OVP’s COA …
Read More »Pagasa: Hot and humid Monday | Inquirer News
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – Hot and humid weather, especially during midday, is expected in most of the country by Monday, state forecasters said. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) weather forecast for Sunday afternoon, showers can still be expected on the western side of Luzon …
Read More »2 days after the death of his brother, another Parojinog dies
[ad_1] ILIGAN CITY – Just two days after the death of her younger brother inside the Ozamiz city police holding cell, Melodina Parojinog Malingin, another member of the Parojinog family who has been in jail since 2017 for illegal drugs , died at MHARS Medical Center. at 7:45 am on …
Read More »Kim Jong-un holds a party meeting during his visit to the typhoon-hit area
[ad_1] Yonhap via The Korea Herald / Asia News Network SEOUL – North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited typhoon-affected areas in the country’s eastern South Hamkyong province and chaired a Workers’ Party meeting there to discuss recovery efforts, media reported. state on Sunday. The expanded executive policy meeting was held …
Read More »The ‘Made in Hong Kong’ brand suffers as tensions between the United States and China deepen
[ad_1] In this image taken on Aug. 27, 2020, workers use printed “Made in China” labels to cover the “Made in Hong Kong” labeling on products from the Koon Chun sauce factory in Hong Kong, which produces soybeans. , hoisin, and oyster sauces found in Chinese restaurants and kitchens around …
Read More »Trump may be down in the polls, but he’s the best for punters
[ad_1] NEW YORK, United States – At the moment, all the polls seem to be going the way of Joe Biden before the presidential election on November 3. But players see a different reality and are betting on Donald Trump. The Republican incumbent, who is seeking a second term, has …
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