[ad_1] The twist has left some officials from the last administration a bit puzzled because Jackson was considered impartial, apolitical, and friendly to Obama, whom he is now charging with serious crimes. “President Obama has armed the highest levels of our government to spy on President Trump. Every traitor to …
Read More »Thompson of the Cavaliers wants to see the NBA playoffs
[ad_1] FILE / AP Photo Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson wants the NBA to have his postseason, even if he and his Cleveland teammates are not included in the playoffs. “The boys want to play,” Thompson said Thursday during a Zoom conference call. Thompson, who is eligible for free agency after …
Read More »Former senator Tessie Aquino Oreta dies
[ad_1] MANILA (UPDATE) – Former Senator Maria Teresa Aquino-Oreta, sister of the late Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., has passed away, her son, the Mayor of Malabon, Antolin “Len Len” A. Oreta, said Friday. She was 75 years old. “On behalf of my family, it is with great sadness that …
Read More »Former senator Tessie Aquino-Oreta dies
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – Former Senator Tessie Aquino-Oreta passed away Thursday night, her son announced. “On behalf of my family, it is with great sadness that I announce the death of my mother at 10:48 p.m. May 14, “Malabon Mayor Antolin” Lenlen “Oreta said in a Facebook post. “Former Senator …
Read More »OFWs can go abroad, but healthcare workers can’t – The Manila Times
[ad_1] The government has once again allowed the deployment of Filipino workers abroad (OFW), except those who are health professionals. Palace spokesman Harry Roque announced Thursday that land or sea workers could seek employment abroad as long as they sign a statement acknowledging the risks they would face. Medical professionals …
Read More »Typhoon Ambo reaches the fifth land on the island of Burias
[ad_1] What’s the weather like in your area? Tweet on @rapplerdotcom. Satellite image of Typhoon Ambo (Vongfong) as of May 15, 2020 at 5 a.m. NOAA’s picture MANILA, Philippines – Typhoon Ambo (Vongfong) made landfall on Burias Island, Masbate, and continued to weaken before dawn on Friday, May 15. In …
Read More »China shuts down city with coronavirus cluster – The Manila Times
[ad_1] JILIN: A northeastern Chinese city has partially shut its borders, cut off transport links and closed schools after the emergence of a local coronavirus cluster that has fueled fears about a second wave of infections in China. Jilin, with a population of more than four million, suspended bus services …
Read More »‘The image speaks for itself:’ Charges prepared against Sinas
[ad_1] BIRTHDAY BIRTHDAY Police General Debold Sinas, the Metro Manila Police Chief, blows out candles on his birthday cake in this May 8 photo of his 55th birthday sunrise celebration that was criticized for allegedly violating quarantine rules against mass gatherings amid the outbreak coronavirus. Sinas apologized but insisted that …
Read More »Coronavirus infections: talking can lead to drops that last up to 14 minutes
[ad_1] Coughing or sneezing may not be the only way that people transmit infectious pathogens like the new coronavirus to each other. Talking can also throw thousands of drops so small that they can stay suspended in the air for eight to 14 minutes, according to a new study. The …
Read More »United States Increases Military Pressure On China As Tensions Over Pandemic Increase
[ad_1] (CNN) – The United States is increasing military pressure on China amid mounting tensions over the South China Sea, accusing Beijing of trying to take advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to extend its sphere of influence in the region. During the past few weeks, US Navy ships. USA And …
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