[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – The country reached an undesirable milestone when its total COVID-19 cases surpassed 300,000 on Saturday, nearly eight months since the country recorded its first infection in a visiting Chinese woman. With 2,747 new infections, the national total rose to 301,256, a reminder of how the government …
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[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs recorded four new COVID-19-related deaths among Filipinos living abroad, the agency said Saturday. The new deaths came from the Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Middle East regions, bringing the total death toll to 790. There were also three new confirmed cases and …
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[ad_1] Used condoms are packaged for sale in Binh Duong province, Vietnam. Image: VTV via AP Police seized about 324,000 used condoms that were being recycled and sold by a facility in Vietnam. Authorities seized the items from a building in Binh Duong province on September 19, according to the …
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[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian said on Friday that Manila and Beijing should focus more on joint development and cooperation rather than their conflicting claims about the South China Sea that he described as only “a small part” of relations between the two countries. “The South China …
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[ad_1] As classes formally open on October 5, Vice President Leni Robredo called on Saturday for the establishment of learning centers in communities so that students without Internet access are not left behind. “The education of young people does not only depend on the school. It is the responsibility of …
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[ad_1] TThere are probably worse cities here than Paris to end a love affair, but if Rafael Nadal and Roland Garros begin divorce proceedings over the next fortnight, it will be a painful conclusion to the longest-lasting relationship in sport. The Spaniard is angry with his hosts, there is no …
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[ad_1] Roland Garros was rescheduled to start in September this year, but the expectation is as high as ever for the Grand Slam on clay. Twenty-eight of the top 30 players in the FedEx ATP Rankings lead the way in Paris, with world No. 1 Novak Djokovic and 12-time champion …
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[ad_1] Banks are charging customers 25 to 27 percent in interest on credit card debt, in violation of regulations, the Bangladesh Bank said. Bangladesh Bank has imposed a new 20 percent cap on credit card interest. Under the guidance above, banks were supposed to cap the interest charged on credit …
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[ad_1] me I have just arrived in Paris and am heading to Roland Garros for what promises to be an unforgettable fortnight to close the 2020 Grand Slam season. Roland Garros is a reflection of how the French do things. Everything has an extra touch of class and style. Comparing …
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[ad_1] The Philippine boxing icon says that part of the proceeds from the boxing match will go to the victims of COVID-19 in his country. Philippine boxing icon Manny Pacquiao will face former UFC two-weight champion Conor McGregor in the boxing ring next year, with part of the proceeds from …
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