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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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