[ad_1] MANILA – An infectious disease specialist has warned the public not to be vigilant, as the Philippine government will reduce quarantine restrictions to revive the economy during the coronavirus pandemic. Metro Manila, Laguna and Cebu City will be under an “amended” improved community quarantine (ECQ) from May 16 to …
Read More »Online classes remain an option for opening on August 24, DepEd says
[ad_1] Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 14) – When classes resume on August 24, in-person learning will continue to be prohibited in areas considered moderate to high risk of COVID-19 contamination, says a senior official with the Department of Education. Online learning may remain an option only for those with …
Read More »Hermitage Tanods denies having published threats against President Duterte
[ad_1] Two barangay tanods from Barangay Hermitage in Cebu City are taken to NBI-7 headquarters at the Barangay Capitol site on Thursday, May 14, 2020, for questioning after they were accused of allegedly posting threats and offer rewards to anyone who can kill President Rodrigo Duterte. More details to follow. …
Read More »The WHO warns that the virus may be here to stay as the number approaches 300,000.
[ad_1] A health worker with protective equipment sits in an ambulance next to the body of a COVID-19 victim before burial at a cemetery in New Delhi. AFP Geneva, Switzerland – The coronavirus may never go away, and populations will have to learn to live with it just as they …
Read More »Cash Aid Distribution for Seniors to Begin May 16
[ad_1] Seniors in one of Cebu City’s barangays receive their cash assistance from the city government in this September 2019 photo. CDN digital file photo CEBU CITY, Philippines – The distribution of financial assistance for seniors in Cebu City would finally begin on Saturday, May 16, 2020 after a three-month …
Read More »The shrine of Fatima in Portugal celebrates without pilgrims
[ad_1] A nun wearing a face mask attends a ceremony commemorating the 103rd anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady Fatima at the Sanctuary of Fatima in central Portugal on May 13, 2020. – Without the multitude of pilgrims she hosts each year, the Fatima shrine celebrated the anniversary during …
Read More »Pilot courts across the country can now hold virtual hearings for all matters
[ad_1] VIRTUAL HEARING One of the pilot courts holds a virtual hearing while the Philippines remains in various forms of confinement to contain the coronavirus pandemic. Photo courtesy of the Supreme Court MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court has authorized all pilot courts across the country to hold virtual hearings …
Read More »Strong typhoon crashes into pandemic in the Philippines
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – A strong typhoon crashed into eastern Philippines on Thursday after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people as they tried to avoid the risks of overcrowding viruses in emergency shelters. Dark clouds envelop the skies as workers bend a billboard to prepare for the arrival of …
Read More »From talking about the reason behind his retirement to explaining the difference between BCCI and PCB, Wasim Akram says it all.
[ad_1] With 916 international wickets in hand, it was shocking when the great Wasim Akram announced his retirement after the 2003 World Cup. The best left arm fast of all time said he knew when it was time to walk away. Akram revealed the moment and the person responsible for …
Read More »BREAKING: Sinas, other police officials in mañanita to face criminal case – Palace
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – A criminal case is set to be filed against Metro Manila’s chief of police Major General Debold Sinas and other senior police officials over the highly-criticized birthday celebration amid the enhanced community quarantine, Malacañang announced Thursday. “Per my latest conversation with Philippine National Police Chief PGen. …
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