[ad_1] “Aswang”, a documentary on the war on drugs from the Duterte administration, was named Best Film at FAMAS Digital 2020. Photo from Aswang’s official Facebook page. MANILA – The documentary “Aswang” and the action film “Babae at Baril” won the most awards at the FAMAS Digital 2020 awards night …
Read More »Italy says to suspend flights from UK over virus variant
[ad_1] In this file photo, a cyclist passes the Colosseum monument, which reopens to the public on June 1, 2020 in Rome. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP ARCHIVE) ROME – Italy will join other European countries in imposing a ban on passenger flights from Britain, Foreign Minister Luigi Di …
Read More »Thailand to test 10,000 after virus outbreak linked to seafood market
[ad_1] People queue to get tested for the COVID-19 coronavirus at a seafood market in Samut Sakhon on December 19, 2020 after some cases of local infections were detected and linked to a vendor in the market. (Photo by Jack TAYLOR / AFP) Thailand will screen more than 10,000 people …
Read More »Roque Says Using His GIF On Thai News Site Shows Effective PH Messages In COVID Fight
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – Palace spokesman Harry Roque said Sunday that the use of his GIF (graphic interchange format) by a Thai news website in a reminder to follow coronavirus health protocols shows effectiveness. of the messages of the Philippine government in its fight against the pandemic. . “The fact …
Read More »Andi Eigenmann finally got engaged to Philmar Alipayo
[ad_1] MANILA – Andi Eigenmann closes 2020 with another important milestone in her life. On Sunday, the actress shared that she is now engaged to her partner, surfing champion Philmar Alipayo. Sharing a photo of them on Instagram while showing off her ring, Eigenmann wrote: “I never thought about what …
Read More »Because it is round and Asian! Thai news site uses Roque GIF in COVID-19 reminder
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – A Thai news website said it used a GIF from presidential spokesman Harry Roque to remind the public of the minimal health protocols on coronavirus disease (COVID-19) “because it’s round and Asian.” In a tweet Saturday night, the Thai Enquirer reminded its Twitter followers to follow …
Read More »National Artist Lightning Quiet Tests Positive for COVID-19; regrets the ‘mistakes’ in the use of mask
[ad_1] BAGUIO CITY – National Film Artist Kidlat Tahimik (or Eric de Guia in real life) announced Sunday that he has entered a self-imposed quarantine after testing positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). He said he felt “compelled to openly state” his case to encourage those who may have been …
Read More »TD Vicky out of PAR; Sign No. 1 still in the Kalayaan Islands
[ad_1] From Himawari IR-1 via Pagasa MANILA, Philippines – Although Tropical Depression Vicky has already left the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the tropical wind cyclone No. 1 signal remains hoisted over the Kalayaan Islands through Sunday afternoon. In its weather bulletin on Sunday afternoon, December 20, the Philippine Atmospheric, …
Read More »National Artist Lightning Quiet Tests Positive for COVID-19; regrets the ‘mistakes’ in the use of mask
[ad_1] BAGUIO CITY – National Film Artist Kidlat Tahimik (or Eric de Guia in real life) announced Sunday that he has entered a self-imposed quarantine after testing positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). He said he felt “compelled to openly state” his case to encourage those who may have been …
Read More »COVID-19 Cases in PH Approaching 460,000 Mark
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the Philippines are approaching the 460,000 mark after the Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,754 new cases Sunday. In its December 20 bulletin, the DOH said that the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country is now 459,789, of which …
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