[ad_1] Scientists in the UK are working to obtain samples of a mutant form of coronavirus that emerged in Danish mink farms and spread to humans, prompting ministers to ban non-British citizens from arriving from Denmark. Danish health authorities raised the alarm over the mutant virus last week and announced …
Read More »‘Work begins immediately:’ Biden begins planning his presidency
[ad_1] 2020 U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks at his election rally after the media announced that he won the 2020 U.S. presidential election over President Donald Trump, in Wilmington, Delaware, on November 7, 2020 (Photo by JIM BOURGE / Reuters) WILMINGTON, Delaware / WASHINGTON – A day after …
Read More »How Biden’s Presidency Will Affect Philippine Transportation
[ad_1] The United States has a new president with former Vice President Joe Biden securing the 270 electoral votes needed to win the presidency. And the United States being what it is to the rest of the world, the change in leadership will affect the entire world. Even more so …
Read More »DPWH will broadcast the tenders live, in a blow to transparency
[ad_1] The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will soon begin broadcasting its public auctions for its projects through its social media platforms, a move that will promote greater transparency for the embattled agency now facing multiple allegations of corruption. Public Works Secretary Mark A. Villar said he ordered …
Read More »Europe praises Biden but wonders: what will he want? For how long will he stay?
[ad_1] BRUSSELS – In the “America First” landscape created by President Trump, Joseph R. Biden Jr. was an old-fashioned, romantic ocean liner. So there is relief in Europe to have a willing friend in the White House who is more likely to support than berate, harangue and insult. A former …
Read More »Covid infections in animals raise scientific concern
[ad_1] This week’s decision by the Danish government to kill millions of minks due to coronavirus concerns, effectively wiping out a major domestic industry, has highlighted latent concerns among scientists and conservationists about the vulnerability of animals to the pandemic virus and what infections. among animals it could mean for …
Read More »World leaders congratulate Joe Biden on his victory
[ad_1] Canadian leader Justin Trudeau emphasized the close alliance between Canada and the United States in his comments. “Congratulations Joe Biden and Kamala Harris,” Trudeau wrote on Twitter. “Our two countries are close friends, partners and allies. We share a relationship that is unique on the world stage. I really …
Read More »International stars hail Biden’s victory: ‘And so we get up’
[ad_1] (From left to right) Ariana Grande, Oprah Winfrey and Chris Evans were among the international celebrities who praised Joe Biden’s victory as president of the United States. Image: Angela Weiss / AFP, Steve Jennings / Getty, Jerod Harris / Getty Images / AFP Images / AFP, Stars from around …
Read More »Lagman: Trump’s loss presents many lessons for PH
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – The defeat of incumbent United States President Donald Trump in the recently concluded elections has many lessons in store for Filipinos, Albay 1st District Representative Edcel Lagman said Sunday. Lagman believes that a president who misled the people cannot hope to win – or his endorsed …
Read More »DOH registers 2,442 new cases of Covid
[ad_1] The Department of Health (DOH) reported Sunday that Covid-19 cases rose to 396,395 after a total of 2,442 newly confirmed cases were recorded. There were also 11,430 that have recovered through the implementation of the “time-based recovery strategy” called “Oplan Recovery”. Oplan Recovery is an initiative that DOH activated …
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