ROXAS City – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has turned over to the city government here a newly completed quarantine/isolation facility it constructed in… Read more “DPWH builds quarantine facility for Roxas City”
Month: April 2021
General population vaccination may start in September
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The Philippines is eyeing to vaccinate the general population by the third quarter of this year, with an inoculation rate of about 500,000… Read more “General population vaccination may start in September”
DILG: No epal politicians in pantries
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The government yesterday issued a stern warning against politicians who might take advantage of the Bayanihan-inspired community pantries, which are now subject to… Read more “DILG: No epal politicians in pantries”
Destination Dubai: Jets in demand to escape India COVID-19 horror
Indians from the millions-strong expat community in the UAE, stranded in their homeland during a catastrophic coronavirus surge, are swamping private jet operators with requests to whisk… Read more “Destination Dubai: Jets in demand to escape India COVID-19 horror”
India Covid crisis: Staffordshire couple ‘helpless’ as six relatives die
A couple who have lost six family members in three days in India amid the country’s worsening Covid crisis say they feel “helpless”. Afshan Haque from Staffordshire… Read more “India Covid crisis: Staffordshire couple ‘helpless’ as six relatives die”
Online registration for National ID system to start April 30 — Neda Chief
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The online registration for the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) will start on April 30, National Economic Development Authority (Neda) Chief Karl Chua said… Read more “Online registration for National ID system to start April 30 — Neda Chief”
Philippines could face India-like surge, doctor warns, as infections pass 1 million
Dr Rodrigo Ong of independent OCTA Research Group think tank said the country was at the ‘same crosspoint’ as India in its fight against virus Warning comes… Read more “Philippines could face India-like surge, doctor warns, as infections pass 1 million”
Filipina tourist-turned-caregiver enslaved by Sydney couple for three years
An anonymous Filipina who was kept against her will by Sydney couple Shiela and Joshua McAleer is finally receiving due justice. The situation began in 2013 when… Read more “Filipina tourist-turned-caregiver enslaved by Sydney couple for three years”
One dose of COVID-19 vaccine cuts household spread by up to 50%—UK study
LONDON (AdChoiceTV News) — One dose of the Pfizer or AstraZeneca vaccines reduces the chances of someone infected with coronavirus from spreading it to other household members… Read more “One dose of COVID-19 vaccine cuts household spread by up to 50%—UK study”
Metro Manila mayors to defer to Duterte’s decision on quarantine status
AdChoiceTV News — Metro Manila mayors said on Wednesday that they would defer to the decision of President Rodrigo Duterte on the next quarantine status to be… Read more “Metro Manila mayors to defer to Duterte’s decision on quarantine status”
Muntinlupa health chief dies of COVID-19
ALABANG (AdChoiceTV News) — The chief of the Muntinlupa health office died yesterday after contracting COVID-19. Dr. Teresa Tuliao tested positive for the virus last week, according… Read more “Muntinlupa health chief dies of COVID-19”
In Baguio, rent freeze sought as tourists vanish
BAGUIO CITY—Only three boats paddled around Burnham Lake before noon on Tuesday as operators approached strangers, inviting them to a P150-boat ride. “Please, get a boat ride… Read more “In Baguio, rent freeze sought as tourists vanish”
Indian COVID-19 variant found in at least 17 countries — WHO
GENEVA, Switzerland — The World Health Organization said Tuesday that a variant of Covid-19 feared to be contributing to a surge in coronavirus cases in India has been… Read more “Indian COVID-19 variant found in at least 17 countries — WHO”
No sign of infection after test concert in Spain, researchers say
SPAIN (AdChoiceTV News) — Researchers in Spain have found “no sign” of higher levels of infection among people who took part in a large test concert last… Read more “No sign of infection after test concert in Spain, researchers say”
Biden says no masks outdoors for fully vaccinated people step toward ‘normal living’
WASHINGTON (AdChoiceTV News) —President Joe Biden on Tuesday reiterated the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated guidance that fully vaccinated individuals no longer need masks… Read more “Biden says no masks outdoors for fully vaccinated people step toward ‘normal living’”
Fighting in Myanmar erupts near Thai border
The clashes are the fiercest fighting between the Tatmadaw and an ethnic armed group since the February 1 coup. Some of the most intense fighting in Myanmar… Read more “Fighting in Myanmar erupts near Thai border”
You may soon be able to earn money from Twitter
AdChoiceTV News — What if you could earn money from tweeting? The dream may soon become a reality for the many users of Twitter now that the… Read more “You may soon be able to earn money from Twitter”
Google Argentina’s domain name bought by man for £2
ARGENTINA (AdChoiceTV News) — Google Argentina’s domain name was bought by a web designer while the site was out of action for two hours in the country… Read more “Google Argentina’s domain name bought by man for £2”
Cayetano wants House inquiry on Bayanihan 1, 2 fund use
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — Former Speaker and Taguig-Pateros Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano is seeking an investigation into how the first two Bayanihan measures, which sought to cushion… Read more “Cayetano wants House inquiry on Bayanihan 1, 2 fund use”
China insists sovereignty over Panatag Shoal, Pag-asa Island amid Philippine coast guard drills
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — Beijing on Monday insisted that it has jurisdiction over the West Philippine Sea following maritime exercises of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in… Read more “China insists sovereignty over Panatag Shoal, Pag-asa Island amid Philippine coast guard drills”
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