[ad_1] MANILA – Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said Sunday that the Philippine government’s campaign against COVID-19 is effective, after a Thai media agency used his photo in its tweets. On Saturday night, the Thai Enquirer on Twitter posted a series of reminders for its readers to follow health protocols to …
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[ad_1] MANILA – Andi Eigenmann closes 2020 with another important milestone in her life. On Sunday, the actress shared that she is now engaged to her partner, surfing champion Philmar Alipayo. Sharing a photo of them on Instagram while showing off her ring, Eigenmann wrote: “I never thought about what …
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[ad_1] Reymart “Assassin” Gaballo from General Santos City. (PNA file photo) MANILA – Reymart Gaballo stunned the world boxing community on Sunday after beating Puerto Rican opponent Emmanuel Rodriguez by split decision to take the World Boxing Council Interim Bantamweight Championship at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Gaballo, who …
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[ad_1] Reuters Videos Canelo says he was simply the best fighter after the points win over Smith THE VIDEO SHOWS: SAUL ‘CANELO’ ALVAREZ’S POST-FIGHT NEWS CONFERENCE AFTER THE WIN OF THE WBA FIGHT AGAINST CALLUM SMITH THAT IS FORWARDED WITH THE FULL SCRIPT SHOWS: SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, UNITED STATES (DECEMBER …
Read More »Total COVID-19 Cases Among Filipinos Abroad Approaching 12,627 With 4 New Cases
[ad_1] MANILA – The number of Filipinos abroad who contracted COVID-19 rose to 12,627 on Sunday, as 4 new cases were recorded, the Department of Foreign Relations (DFA) said. The DFA reported 1 new recovery and 3 new deaths among those infected. The number of people currently receiving treatment abroad …
Read More »Lightning Quiet Tests Positive for COVID-19 After Ibagiw Festival
[ad_1] Kidlat Tahimik tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Baguio-based National Artist revealed the news in a Facebook post on the Baguio Chronicles page on Sunday, saying he felt the need to openly state his case after being active at the Ibagiw Festival last month. “On December 11, …
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[ad_1] JAKARTA: 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, the clerics had a very different concern: whether the COVID-19 vaccine was allowed for use under Islamic law.As companies rush …
Read More »Lone Philippine Bet Claros advances in World Cadets, Youth Chess
[ad_1] Lone Philippine Bet Claros advances in World Cadets, Youth Chess Joey Villar (Philstar.com) – December 20, 2020 – 2:55 pm MANILA, Philippines – An under-announced Filipino bet April Joy Claros surprised third team Martyna Starosta of Poland by breaking into the quarterfinals in the U-14 women’s section of the …
Read More »Because it is round and Asian! Thai news site uses Roque GIF in COVID-19 reminder
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – A Thai news website said it used a GIF from presidential spokesman Harry Roque to remind the public of the minimal health protocols on coronavirus disease (COVID-19) “because it’s round and Asian.” In a tweet Saturday night, the Thai Enquirer reminded its Twitter followers to follow …
Read More »National Artist Lightning Quiet Tests Positive for COVID-19; regrets the ‘mistakes’ in the use of mask
[ad_1] BAGUIO CITY – National Film Artist Kidlat Tahimik (or Eric de Guia in real life) announced Sunday that he has entered a self-imposed quarantine after testing positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). He said he felt “compelled to openly state” his case to encourage those who may have been …
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