[ad_1] MANILA: After months of languishing at rock bottom prices, a large hike went into effect at 12:01 am today reflecting an increase in the projected price of Brent and West Texas oil in the global market. Caltex, Flying V, Petro Gazz, Phoenix, Seaoil and Shell have increased the price …
Read More »What is ‘Wow China,’ the radio show sparking outrage on social media?
[ad_1] RADIO SHOW. The Wow China radio show seeks to improve relations between the Philippines and China. Screenshot from Radyo Pilipinas MANILA, Philippines – The stark red letters pop up against a blue-and-white background, spelling the words “Wow China,” as a voice reads out the phrase to the tune of …
Read More »Prince Guillaume reveals Princess Stéphanie of Luxembourg has given birth to a baby boy
[ad_1] Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg, the heir to the throne, and his wife Princess Stéphanie have welcomed their first child. The Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume, 38, revealed the Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg, 35, gave birth to a son yesterday, with the new father barely able to contain his …
Read More »Steve Kerr says the 1995-96 Bulls were the best team he’s ever been a part of
[ad_1] We are all driven by something. This is particularly true for those who can crystallize their highest aspirations and begin a determined search to achieve them. Just like the elite athlete. Has this world ever met someone who fits that description better than Michael Jordan? Jordan, in fact, is …
Read More »WHO warns smokers that ‘they are more likely to develop serious illness with COVID-19’
[ad_1] (CNN) – The World Health Organization warned in a statement released today that a review of studies by public health experts convened by WHO last month found that smokers are “more likely to develop serious illnesses with COVID-19 compared to nonsmokers. ” “ The WHO noted that smoking affects …
Read More »Coronavirus cases increased over the weekend in some countries where blockages were lifted
[ad_1] (CNN) – There was a surge of coronavirus cases over the weekend in some of the world’s nations where home stay measures and other restrictions were lifted, said the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO ), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, during a press conference in Geneva on Monday. “Over …
Read More »The best airports in the world for 2020, according to Skytrax
[ad_1] (CNN) – While most of us long for the days when we can really fly in and out of them again, the world’s top aviation hubs for 2020 have been revealed at the annual Skytrax World Airport Awards. And in what will be a surprise to practically no one, …
Read More »WHO urges ‘extreme vigilance’ as some countries abandon closure
[ad_1] The World Health Organization on Monday praised the decline in COVID-19 infection rates and deaths in some countries, but asked nations to show “extreme vigilance” as they begin to loosen their restrictions. Bands of Europe began the long process of reopening coronavirus blockades on Monday, with officials in countries …
Read More »Tropical depression Ambo turns into a tropical storm on May 12
[ad_1] What’s the weather like in your area? Tweet on @rapplerdotcom. Satellite Image of the Ambo Tropical Depression as of May 11, 2020, 11 p.m. NOAA’s picture MANILA, Philippines – Tropical depression Ambo maintained its strength on Monday night, May 11, but is expected to escalate into a tropical storm …
Read More »WHO warns that coronavirus cases have jumped in countries that eased lockdowns
[ad_1] Several countries that have lifted coronavirus restrictions and reopened businesses, including China, have seen jumps in coronavirus cases, underscoring the “challenges that may lie ahead,” the World Health Organization warned Monday. “In the Republic of Korea, bars and clubs were shut as a confirmed case led to many contacts …
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