[ad_1] ONLINE GAMES The Philippine government wants to better collect taxes from POGOs. Photo by Jeff Digma / Rappler MANILA, Philippines – Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO) will have to pay the correct taxes before they are allowed to resume operations during the quarantine period, the Department of Finance (DOF) …
Read More »The main values of the heat index for the year were mainly recorded in May
[ad_1] Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 9) – In May, the country’s heat index reached many of its highest values for the year so far, data from the country’s state climate office revealed. The heat index provides the “apparent” temperature felt by the human body, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, …
Read More »Ryan Hall breaks up the “magical happy land” fight between Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje at UFC 249
[ad_1] When featherweight contender Ryan Hall watches the UFC 249 main event between Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje, he is as excited as the rest of us. The highly anticipated interim lightweight title fight takes place Saturday at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, behind closed doors. Like …
Read More »Is Royal Caribbean the only cruise line stock worth buying?
[ad_1] The actions of the cruise line made big waves this week. Industry leader Carnival (NYSE: CCL) (NYSE: CUK) announced that it will start sailing again in August. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYSE: NCLH) It initially rocked after a filing warning about its ability to continue as a “going concern,” …
Read More »Pope Francis prays for Covid-19 victims who die without loved ones
[ad_1] VATICAN – Pope Francis prayed for those who died alone during the coronavirus pandemic at their morning mass last week. At the beginning of mass in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, his residence in the Vatican, he said: “Today we pray for the deceased who died from …
Read More »Wesley So, USA vying for finals slot in FIDE Online Nations Cup
[ad_1] FINALS-SEEKING. Wesley So and the USA seek to face China in the championship round. Photo from fide.com MANILA, Philippines – There was China and the others. The powerhouse Chinese disposed of the Europeans and the Russians by similar 2.5-1.5 scores in Rounds 7 and 8 late Friday to assure …
Read More »America loses more jobs, EU borders remain closed – The Manila Times
[ad_1] WASHINGTON DC .: The United States recorded its biggest job losses in history due to the coronavirus pandemic, as Europe, due to the increase in deaths, moved to keep its borders closed for another month. People walk past empty stores and closed restaurants due to the impact of the …
Read More »Palace undecided about ECQ extension – The Manila Times
[ad_1] The mayors of Quezon City and Valenzuela City said they were ready for a gradual reopening, even as the public waits for a decision by the Palace to relax or extend the blockade beyond the May 15 deadline. Police officers from the Cavite-NCR border capital region led the checkpoint …
Read More »China and Russia accused of virus conspiracy – The Manila Times
[ad_1] NY: The United States accused China and Russia on Friday (Saturday in Manila) of stepping up cooperation to spread false narratives about the 2019 coronavirus disease pandemic (Covid-19), saying that Beijing was increasingly adopting techniques perfected by Moscow. “Even before the Covid-19 crisis we assessed a certain level of …
Read More »UFC fighter tested positive; epidemiologist rips protocol
[ad_1] At least one epidemiologist is speaking out after UFC 249 fighter Ronaldo Souza tested positive for coronavirus Friday night. The UFC announced that Souza, who was scheduled to face Uriah Hall in a middleweight bout, was removed from the card after he and two of his cornermen tested positive …
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