[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines recorded 1,721 new coronavirus (COVID-19) infections on Monday, bringing the total number of cases to 461,505. In its 4 p.m. case bulletin, the Department of Health (DOH) documented 23,341 active cases, which is 5.1 percent of the country’s total COVID-19 cases. Meanwhile, 10 more …
Read More »Megawide Calls to Restore Original Proponent Status for NAIA Rehabilitation
[ad_1] An artist’s rendering of the redesign proposed by NAIA’s Megawide. Brochure photo MANILA – The Philippine-Indian consortium bidding to rehabilitate the Ninoy Aquino International Airport is appealing the revocation of its original proponent (OPS) status, according to a document seen Monday by ABS-CBN News. Megawide-GMR has filed an appeal …
Read More »Tighter lockdown not needed yet, says DOH
[ad_1] DESPITE an increase in coronavirus cases, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Monday, December 21, 2020, that there is no need to re-impose stricter community quarantine restrictions. In a virtual press conference, the Undersecretary of Health, María Rosario Vergeire, said that any possible increase in infections can be …
Read More »Petron offers a 50% discount on all fuels on December 22
[ad_1] Need to refuel your car (or cars) this week just before the holiday celebrations start? Well, we have good news for you. Petron’s ’12 Days of Merry ‘promotion is underway, and the company is offering a 50% discount on all fuels tomorrow Tuesday, December 22. Yes, tomorrow you can …
Read More »More Filipinos open to giving away used gifts for Christmas
[ad_1] MANILA – Carousell has released its “year in review” for 2020, and the shopping platform noted that more Filipinos have become more conscientious when it comes to Christmas gifts. Citing research by the Kantar Profiles Network, Carousell said that 80% of Filipinos are open to giving and receiving gifts …
Read More »COVID19 Vaccine Not Allowed Under Islamic Law Halal Status Coronavirus Vaccine Muslims Fear
[ad_1] Image source: AP Muslim women ride a motorcycle in front of a coronavirus-themed mural in Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday, September 10, 2020 In October, Indonesian diplomats and Muslim clerics got off a plane in China. While diplomats were there to finalize deals to ensure millions of doses reached Indonesian citizens, …
Read More »Vicky’s death toll rises to 8 – NDRRMC
[ad_1] Residents recover items from their destroyed homes after Tropical Depression Vicky struck the city of Lapu-Lapu on the island of Cebu on December 19, 2020. Allan Tangkawan, AFP MANILA – The death toll from Tropical Depression Vicky has risen to eight following severe flooding in parts of the southern …
Read More »OPPO Reno5 Pro + confirmed to introduce Sony IMX766 50MP camera
[ad_1] Earlier this month, OPPO introduced the Reno5 and Reno5 Pro smartphones in China. During the event, he confirmed that he will announce the Reno5 Pro + flagship phone on December 24 in the local market. Recently, the smartphone was seen on TENAA with all its specifications. The listing had …
Read More »Claros stumbles in quarterfinals – Manila Bulletin
[ad_1] Claros stumbles in the quarterfinals The unprecedented April Joy Claros ended her fairytale career after losing to Indonesia’s Laysa Latifah, 2-0, in the junior 14 quarterfinals of the FIDE Junior and Cadet World Rapid Chess Championship on Monday. Claros, 13, had a chance to level the score after losing …
Read More »Attackers ‘behead’ Tunisian Shepherd – Manila Standard
[ad_1] The decapitated body of a young man was found in the central Kasserine region of Tunisia in a probable “terrorist” attack, a justice official said. “The decapitated body of a young man has been found … and it is likely that a terrorist group was behind the attack,” said …
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