[ad_1] PARADISE RECOVERED These beach goers enjoy the refreshing view of a recently rehabilitated Boracay before its gentle opening as hordes of tourists are expected to descend on the famous resort island. File photo of the INQUIRER / MARIANNE BERMUDEZ MANILA, Philippines – Senators have asked the executive branch to …
Read More »Gordon Rejects Government Plan To Pay Off Half Of PhilHealth Debt For COVID-19 Testing To Resume
[ad_1] Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 23) – The Philippine Red Cross demands full payment of PhilHealth’s debt before resuming coronavirus testing uploaded to the agency, rejecting the government’s plan to initially pay half the amount. “No, they should pay the full amount because mahirap, nakabitin kami eh (that will …
Read More »UAAP and Cignal TV sign long-term broadcast agreement
[ad_1] The Philippine College Athletic Association found a new television partner after the league announced Wednesday that it signed a long-term broadcasting agreement with Cignal TV. “The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) is proud to announce its broadcasting partnership with CIGNAL TV and SMART for the next five …
Read More »Meralco achieves his second consecutive victory and surpasses NLEX
[ad_1] Meralco went for a strong third quarter and maintained his composure against an annoying NLEX run in the fourth to defeat the Road Warriors 101-92 in the 2020 PBA Philippine Cup on Friday at the University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center. of Angeles. Chris Newsome had 16 points, six …
Read More »Parlade asks: Is Mayor Isko welcoming the CPP-NPA “terrorist” in Manila?
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – Lt. Gen. Antonio Parlade Jr.’s crusade against communist movements appears to be relentless, as this time he asked the mayor of Manila, Isko Moreno, if he is welcoming suspected terrorists from the New People’s Army (NPA) in the city. Parlade’s question arose after Moreno ordered the …
Read More »By promising a partial payment, Palace urges the Red Cross to resume state-funded COVID-19 testing
[ad_1] A member of staff from the Philippine Red Cross takes a sample from a nasal swab to test for the new coronavirus. The organization stopped its PhilHealth-funded tests due to debt from the state health insurer. Philippine Red Cross MANILA – Malacañang on Friday urged the Philippine Red Cross …
Read More »Lady Agilas advances, men’s team falters in Asian online chess
[ad_1] Lady Agilas advances, men’s team falters in Asian online chess Photo from WGM Janelle Mae Frayna Facebook page The Philippines defeated Sri Lanka in two matches to advance to the semi-finals in the women’s division of the 2020 Asian Nations Online Chess Cup on Friday. Female grandmaster Janelle Mae …
Read More »SMC extends Autosweep RFID deadline to November 30
[ad_1] San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has extended the deadline for issuing its free RFID stickers to November 30 due to increased demand. In a statement on Friday, SMC said that while its operated toll roads are ready to implement full cashless toll collection by November 2, it decided to extend …
Read More »The sobering figures provide a snapshot of sexual violence on college campuses around the world
[ad_1] Image: istock via AFP Relaxnews. As more voices speak out and are taken seriously, the true scale of sexual and sexist violence on college campuses around the world is beginning to come to light. Surveys conducted among students in different parts of the world give an idea of the …
Read More »PH Reports 1,923 New COVID-19 Cases, 132 Highest Deaths in 2 Weeks
[ad_1] Commuters queue for a ride at the Quezon Avenue station of the EDSA busway in Quezon City on October 6, 2020. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News MANILA – The Philippines recorded 1,923 new coronavirus infections on Friday, bringing the number of cases nationwide to 365,799, data from the health department …
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