[ad_1] WASHINGTON, Oct. 14, 2020 (AFP) – The world’s two dominant emergency lenders opened their annual meetings on Wednesday with a renewed call for the rich to help the poorest cope with the ravages of the coronavirus pandemic, within from national borders and globally. (FILES) In this file photo taken …
Read More »The Warriors can finally start the next NBA season
[ad_1] It’s been more than 200 days since the Golden State Warriors last played a basketball game, a nonchalant loss to then-championship favorites the Los Angeles Clippers. It has been many months since 22 teams met at the Disney Resort in Florida to conclude the 2019-20 NBA season, and thus …
Read More »Is China’s vaccine safe? Duterte says it is a modern and capable country
[ad_1] President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo by SIMEON CELI / Division of Presidential Photographers) MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte has allayed fears about the possible use in the country of COVID-19 vaccines made by China, calling the Asian superpower a modern and capable country. “Those of you ask me …
Read More »Chief of the Supreme Court ‘satisfied’ with DENR’s work in Manila Bay
[ad_1] President of the Supreme Court of Justice to Diosdado Peralta MANILA, Philippines – Chief Justice Diosdado Peralta said Wednesday that he was satisfied with the efforts of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to comply with a 2008 Supreme Court order to clean up the polluted waters …
Read More »Pinoy karateka wins 15 gold in virtual tournaments
[ad_1] Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 15) – The movement restrictions brought on by the pandemic became a blessing in disguise for Filipino karateka James Delos Santos. The 30-year-old karateka has collected 15 gold medals since virtual karate tournaments began in March, on his way to becoming the world’s No. …
Read More »COVID-19 Working Group: New Saliva Test Under Review
[ad_1] COVID-19 Working Group: New Saliva Test Under Review Jose Rodel Clapano (The Philippine Star) – October 15, 2020 – 12:00 am MANILA, Philippines – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reviewing the new saliva test for coronavirus offered by Philippine Red Cross providers, the National Task Force (NTF) …
Read More »Pinoy karateka wins 15 gold in virtual tournaments
[ad_1] Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 15) – The movement restrictions brought on by the pandemic became a blessing in disguise for Filipino karateka James Delos Santos. The 30-year-old karateka has collected 15 gold medals since virtual karate tournaments began in March, on his way to becoming the world’s No. …
Read More »PHL on Top 3 Borrowers in Region Pre-Covid List – Report
[ad_1] EVEN before the Covid-19 pandemic, the Philippines was already listed as one of the top borrowers in the East Asia and Pacific region, according to the International Debt Statistics 2021 report. The report (excluding China) listed the Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand as the top borrowers in the region with …
Read More »Bayer promotes the use of sustainable agricultural inputs – The Manila Times
[ad_1] The Philippines has sent budding farmers on a virtual training mission to learn about the proper use of more environmentally friendly crop protection tools, supporting Bayer’s goal of reducing gas emissions by 30 percent. greenhouse effect (GHG) in their growing systems served globally by 2030. Bayer has implemented a …
Read More »Sacrifices Needed to Prevent Increase in COVID-19 Cases, Says DOH
[ad_1] Maria Rosario Vergeire MANILA, Philippines – With Europe seeing a rapid rise in new coronavirus cases in part due to “pandemic fatigue,” the Department of Health (DOH) advised the public on Wednesday to accept that “small sacrifices” must be made to avoid an increase in Infections The Undersecretary of …
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