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[ad_1] MANILA— The need for intensive care among COVID-19 patients in Metro Manila hospitals has eased, among the “good signs” health officials are seeing amid the country’s ongoing battle against the coronavirus pandemic . Undersecretary of Health Maria Rosario Vergeire said on Saturday that the critical care utilization rate at …

[ad_1] Critics of Facebook, including organizers of an advertising boycott against the company, launched their own oversight board on Friday to review the company’s content moderation practices. The launch comes a day after Facebook’s officially mandated Oversight Board said it would start work in mid-October, nearly a year late. The …

[ad_1] A few hours before his title defense, John Riel Casimero looked calm and happy. He answered almost every question from sportscaster Noli Eala with a smile or a laugh. There will be no time to smile again on Sunday (Philippine time) when Casimero plays his WBO bantamweight title against …

[ad_1] Sean Gibbons, president of Manny Pacquiao Promotions, said a possible fight between the Filipino boxer and Irish mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor would be a “global tremednoud event.” (Top rank photo) Manny Pacquiao is considering a possible fight with Irish mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor as he …

[ad_1] Jake Zyrus couldn’t help but express his gratitude with a documentary about his life that garnered a nomination at this year’s International Emmy Awards. The 28-year-old singer, who first rose to fame as Charice Pempengco, shared that being on the list is “surreal.” Jake Cyrus (Instagram) “Thanks @iemmys, it’s …

[ad_1] (Reuters) – Spain’s Fernando Verdasco questioned the French Open’s COVID-19 testing protocols on Friday after having to withdraw from the tournament due to a positive result, which he deemed false. Tennis – Australian Open – Third Round – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia – January 25, 2020. Spain’s Fernando Verdasco …

[ad_1] Jayson Tatum (0) of the Boston Celtics directs a play during the second half of an NBA conference postseason basketball game against the Miami Heat on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo / Mark J. Terrill) LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida – Jayson Tatum and …

[ad_1] Jayson Tatum (0) of the Boston Celtics directs a play during the second half of an NBA conference postseason basketball game against the Miami Heat on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo / Mark J. Terrill) LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida – Jayson Tatum and …

[ad_1] Time has published its 100 most influential people of 2020. Among them are sports personalities. (Photo courtesy of TIME) TIME magazine recently published its lists of the 100 most influential people of 2020. The list, which is divided into five categories, namely pioneers, artists, leaders, titans and icons, ranges …

[ad_1] FILE PHOTO: The Johnson & Johnson logo is displayed to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the company’s listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, USA, September 17, 2019. REUTERS / Brendan McDermid World News Vishwadha Chander (Reuters) – A single dose of Johnson & Johnson’s …