[ad_1] Live broadcast of a primetime newscast at the ABS-CBN studio in Quezon City, outside Manila, on April 7, 2020. President Rodrigo Duterte has effectively shut down the broadcasting giant. Jes Aznar, The New York Times MANILA – Through earthquakes and typhoons, floods and political turmoil, Fe Repalde knew he …
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[ad_1] ABS-CBN News Published in May 15, 2020 11:41 a.m. A Globe Telecom store in Pasig City. Mark Demayo, ABS / CBN News / Archive MANILA – Globe Telecom said Friday that it would offer a 6-month payment program to settle the outstanding balance of postpaid subscribers affected by the …
Read More »Police lockout birthday party tests Philippines quarantine rules
[ad_1] MANILA – Metro Manila Police Chief Debold Sinas’ birthday party will be a test case in implementing quarantine rules in the Philippines to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, presidential spokesman Harry Roque said Friday. “We are enforcing the rules, rich or poor, and I think Sinas is …
Read More »Global Report: Trade Agreement Fears After Trump Threatens To Cut China’s Ties With Covid-19 | World News
[ad_1] A heated exchange between Donald Trump and China The coronavirus pandemic has raised concerns that a trade deal between nations is in jeopardy, as the Chinese state media dismissed as “insanity” a suggestion by the President of the United States that it could “cut ties with Beijing.” the U.S …
Read More »Corporate income tax reduced to 25% in July pushed
[ad_1] The Philippines’ corporate income tax rate, the highest of 30 percent for ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), may drop to 25 percent during a one-time reduction planned in July if Congress will hear the economic team speech contained in their proposed COVID-19 recovery program. Called the Philippine Program …
Read More »Global race for virus vaccine heats up, but not without controversy
[ad_1] WASHINGTON, United States – Global tensions eased on Thursday during the race for a coronavirus vaccine, as the United States and China exchanged jabs, and France criticized pharmaceutical giant Sanofi for suggesting the United States would receive any eventual vaccines first. Scientists are working at breakneck speed to develop …
Read More »Gálvez clarifies editorial, report on PPE purchase for P20B
[ad_1] The lead executor of the national action plan on the new coronavirus disease (NAP COVID-19) said Wednesday night that the government intended to buy 11 million, not 3 million, of complete personal protective equipment (PPE) with the P20 billion reserved. for purchase. In a statement, NAP COVID-19 chief executor …
Read More »‘Survivor: Winners at War’ – Natalie Anderson Interview
[ad_1] Warning: This post contains spoilers from Wednesday’s Survivor: Winners at War finale. The last time Survivor brought forth its Edge of Extinction twist, returnee Chris Underwood not only made it to the end, but also snagged the million. Though this season’s challenge beast Natalie Anderson may have won the …
Read More »Video: Philippines takes direct hit from Typhoon Vongfong
[ad_1] Thousands of homes are without electricity in provinces that suffered direct damage, as the country still faces the effects of the coronavirus pandemic Image credit: Twitter / Screenshot Highlight Northern Samar and the Bicol region take a direct hit Typhoon, equivalent to Hurricane Category 4, brings gusts of up …
Read More »‘Devastated:’ Sotto, his wife Helen mourn the death of former senator Tessie Aquino-Oreta
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – Senate President Vicente Sotto III mourned on Friday the death of former Senator Tessie Aquino-Oreta. “My family and I are very sad about his death. She was very close to me and Sec Greg, “Sotto said in a message to reporters, referring to former Senator and …
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