[ad_1] The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) stopped testing for COVID-19 for the government after the Philippine Health Insurance (PhilHealth) failed to pay the P930 million it owed for previous testing. The People’s Republic of China, led by its president, Senator Richard Gordon, said it will complete testing of the submitted …
Read More »Red Cross stops PhilHealth-funded Covid tests
[ad_1] The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said Thursday it will halt testing for Covid-19 by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation after the state health insurance agency failed to settle its outstanding balance of more than 1,000. millions of pesos. The People’s Republic of China continues to face challenges with PhilHealth …
Read More »PBA: Geneva holds Blackwater, goes 2-0
[ad_1] Prince Caperal leads Geneva to the ultimate victory. PBA PICTURES MANILA, Philippines – Barangay Geneva joined a jam at the top of the rankings after stopping the Blackwater rally for a 103-99 victory in the PBA Philippine Cup Thursday at the University of Angeles Foundation. The Gin Kings, Phoenix …
Read More »G20 debt relief frustrates the World Bank – The Manila Times
[ad_1] WASHINGTON DC: G20 nations announced a six-month extension on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) to a debt suspension initiative for poor countries devastated by the coronavirus pandemic, which failed to comply with requests from the World Bank and activists for a year-round renewal. The 20 most industrialized nations had pledged …
Read More »FAO: renewed at 75, with a sense of purpose as relevant as ever
[ad_1] The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the food agency of the United Nations, was born in the aftermath of the disaster. Three-quarters of a century later, another global scourge has made its mission more relevant to the world at large. I won’t deny it: when I took over as …
Read More »Hope Hicks is back with Donald Trump after COVID diagnosis, and does NOT wear a mask
[ad_1] Hope Hicks travels with President Donald Trump again, marking her first flight on the presidential plane since testing positive for the coronavirus. Hicks, who serves as an adviser to the president, left the White House with the president and other staff members Thursday for a two-day campaign trip to …
Read More »Duplex, Google’s conversational AI, has updated more than 3 million business listings since the pandemic
[ad_1] Google today offered an update on the status of Duplex, its artificial intelligence technology that uses natural conversations to get things done, like making restaurant reservations, booking appointments, or updating a Google Business listing, for example. When the pandemic began, Google expanded its use of Duplex for business updates …
Read More »PNOC signs agreement with US company on LNG development
[ad_1] State-owned Philippine National Oil Co. said Thursday that it signed a memorandum of understanding with New Fortress Energy LLC to advance the development of liquefied natural gas infrastructure to supply cost-competitive and reliable energy and natural gas in the Philippines. According to the MOU, PNOC and NFE will work …
Read More »Mario Kart Live turned my son into a monster
[ad_1] The poor man has already received some punishment. Mark Serrels The day before Mario Kart Live came to my door, my 7 year old broke our living room window with a soccer ball. I didn’t see it happen, but I saw the damage. It costs 200 bones to fix …
Read More »Phoenix turns NorthPort upside down in clutch charities
[ad_1] CLUTCH CHARITIES. Jason Perkins tries to shake off the defense as he leads Phoenix to return NorthPort, 110-105, at their PBA meeting at the University of Angeles Foundation Sports and Cultural Center on Thursday (October 15, 2020). Perkins scored 31 points, including two crucial free throws within 12 seconds …
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