New Zealand reported its first recorded death linked to US drugmaker Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, the health ministry said on Monday, August 30, after a woman suffered a… Read more “New Zealand reports 1st death linked to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine”
Month: August 2021
NCIP: Whang-Od did not give consent to teach in Nas Academy tattoo masterclass
The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) concluded in its investigation that Filipino traditional tattooist Apo Whang-Od was not aware that she would teach in a Nas… Read more “NCIP: Whang-Od did not give consent to teach in Nas Academy tattoo masterclass”
Pacquiao-led PDP-Laban group ousts Duterte as party chairman
A faction of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan led by Senator Manny Pacquiao has elected a new party chairman, ousting President Rodrigo Duterte. In a message… Read more “Pacquiao-led PDP-Laban group ousts Duterte as party chairman”
BSP shuts down another rural bank
MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) ordered the closure of the Rural Bank of Datu Paglas Inc. based in Maguindanao, bringing to five the… Read more “BSP shuts down another rural bank”
Okinawa finds contaminants in Moderna COVID-19 vaccines – NHK
These vaccines are from different Moderna lots already suspended by Japan due to reports of contamination Contaminants were found in Moderna Inc’s COVID-19 vaccines at a large-scale… Read more “Okinawa finds contaminants in Moderna COVID-19 vaccines – NHK”
Eleazar orders probe into alleged rape of quarantine violator by police
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Guillermo Eleazar has ordered an investigation into the the alleged rape of a female quarantine violator by a policeman and… Read more “Eleazar orders probe into alleged rape of quarantine violator by police”
St. Luke’s operations affected by resignation of health workers
‘Maraming pumunta na sa ibang bansa,’ says St. Lukes’s executive vice president Benjamin Campomanes Jr As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the country, St. Luke’s Medical… Read more “St. Luke’s operations affected by resignation of health workers”
NPC probes, orders takedown of four online lending apps due to data privacy issues
MANILA — The National Privacy Commission has ordered the immediate takedown of four online lending apps which are now being probed for their alleged unauthorized and “excessive”… Read more “NPC probes, orders takedown of four online lending apps due to data privacy issues”
Social Media celebrity couple who deleted YouTube channel under BIR probe
According to the government agency, the couple, who the agency did not name, earned P50 to P100 million from YouTube in the past two years. BIR believed… Read more “Social Media celebrity couple who deleted YouTube channel under BIR probe”
Panic buying in Vietnam’s largest city before tighter COVID-19 lockdown
Vietnam has recorded 323,000 coronavirus infections and 7,540 deaths Vietnam’s plan to prohibit residents of Ho Chi Minh City from leaving their homes from Monday has triggered… Read more “Panic buying in Vietnam’s largest city before tighter COVID-19 lockdown”
Duterte stands by Duque but says he will accept resignation if offered
MANILA, Philippines — The Palace promised a “bombshell” during President Rodrigo Duterte’s taped address aired on Tuesday night but it began with a declaration that he would… Read more “Duterte stands by Duque but says he will accept resignation if offered”
‘Report A Social Media Influencer Evading Taxes, Get P1-Million Reward From Gov’t’
Tax expert and former Bureau of Internal Revenue examiner Mon Abrea said not many people know about the reward they could possibly get for being an informant… Read more “‘Report A Social Media Influencer Evading Taxes, Get P1-Million Reward From Gov’t’”
Hong Kong tightens vaccine boarding rules for travellers from high-risk countries
Meanwhile, travellers from mid-to low-risk countries and Taiwan, will face no boarding problems if they can show valid immunisation records, regardless of the origin of the jab.… Read more “Hong Kong tightens vaccine boarding rules for travellers from high-risk countries”
What China’s cybersecurity crackdown means for HK’s stock market?
It is expected to drive companies to list in Hong Kong, if it means they can be exempted from the review says Robert Chan, Chairman of Chan… Read more “What China’s cybersecurity crackdown means for HK’s stock market?”
‘Even if I stand alone’: Duterte says he’ll stand by Duque amid COA findings
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed readiness to stand by embattled Health Secretary Francisco Duque III even if it erodes his popularity and insisted that firing him… Read more “‘Even if I stand alone’: Duterte says he’ll stand by Duque amid COA findings”
Angelina Jolie shares voices of Afghans as she opens Instagram account
US actress Angelina Jolie, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) special envoy, gives a statement in Goudebou, a camp that welcomes more than 11,000 Malian refugees… Read more “Angelina Jolie shares voices of Afghans as she opens Instagram account”
COA: OWWA bought sanitary napkins at up to P35 each
State auditors also note the construction firm from which OWWA bought the supplies could not be found at its listed address Sanitary napkins at P35 each? State… Read more “COA: OWWA bought sanitary napkins at up to P35 each”
Jennylyn Mercado’s son, Alex Jazz, is now a teenager!
Jennylyn Mercado: “My Jazz is now officially a teenager! Pero he will remain my baby boy forever!” Jennylyn Mercado’s son Alex Jazz is really growing up too… Read more “Jennylyn Mercado’s son, Alex Jazz, is now a teenager!”
BIR outs Memo on Tax for Social Media Influencers
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Review (BIR) today released a memorandum regarding taxation of any income received by social media influencers. This was released after… Read more “BIR outs Memo on Tax for Social Media Influencers”
No flights leaving Kabul as desperate people crowd tarmac, Germany says
No evacuation flights are leaving Kabul airport at the moment because desperate people trying to flee the country are blocking the tarmac, a spokesperson for the German… Read more “No flights leaving Kabul as desperate people crowd tarmac, Germany says”
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