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Go prods LGUs on immediate disposal of "ayuda"
MANILA — Senator Christopher Lawrence Go finds the local government units (LGUs) too slow in distributing aid under the social amelioration program (SAP) for low-income families affected by the extended community quarantine (ECQ) in…
A week's ECQ, not yet in the downward trend—OCTA
With ECQ improving from 1.9 to 1.6 reproduction is not enough The NCR Plus—Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal—is in a period where the increase in new COVID-19 cases is slowing down from…
Brazil's COVID-19 crisis is affecting the young
SAO PAOLO — Brazil is facing record death numbers. The world’s fifth largest country struggles in a fierce battle against the novel coronavirus disease. According to reports, gravediggers can’t work fast enough. Majority of…
Coronavirus lockdown extends another week
MANILA — The country extends the coronavirus lockdown as surging infections continue, with Saturday posting another record-high of 12,546, taking the country’s caseload to more than 784,000, including over 13,400 deaths. President Rodrigo Duterte…
Glaring inequalities could sustain crisis—IMF
WASHINGTON — The International Monetary Fund, in a report, warns that, if left unaddressed, the coronavirus pandemic could undermine economic stability that could lead to unrest as it has worsened long-standing inequalities. Its report show…
PH, China to discuss 200+ ships in disputed WPS
MANILA — Foreign ministers had to meet after the Philippine military aircraft received warnings from Chinese ships moored near Julian Felipe Reef. Two foreign ministers were to meet Friday, Philippine Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin…
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PH to take maximum advantage of ties with US
MANILA — The evolving situation in the West Philippine Sea deepens ties between the…
Are we under attack by China?
The build up in Palawan is a clear and present danger | Part 2 By…
A harder lockdown in Germany called
BERLIN – Skepticism from political opponents met North Rhine Westphalia (NRW) State Premier Armin…
US boosts presence with USS Makin Island ARG
MANILA — The United States steps up its military presence in the Indo-Pacific region…
FDA approves Sinovac for seniors
MANILA — The Sinovac CoronaVac from China has been approved for use on senior…
Cops relieved for punishment meted on curfew violator
MANILA – General Trias-Cavite Police department chief and two of his men were relieved…
White House rules out vaccine passport
WASHINGTON – The White House rules out imposing any form of a COVID-19 vaccine…
Duterte lowers tariff on pork imports
MANILA — In response to shortage in pork supply that has led to rising…
Renewables hit record amount to 260+ GW in 2020
A record amount of new renewable energy capacity was achieved in 2020 despite economic…
Yahoo Answers shut down imminent
SUNNYVALE — After more than a decade of more than just answering even the…
Go prods LGUs on immediate disposal of "ayuda"
MANILA — Senator Christopher Lawrence Go finds the local government units (LGUs) too slow…
A week's ECQ, not yet in the downward trend—OCTA
With ECQ improving from 1.9 to 1.6 reproduction is not enough The NCR Plus—Metro…
Brazil's COVID-19 crisis is affecting the young
SAO PAOLO — Brazil is facing record death numbers. The world’s fifth largest country…
PH fixed broadband internet speed, continues to surge in March
The country’s fixed broadband average download speed for March 2021, as reported by Ookla…
Israel set to lead solar energy tech and rely on it
TEL AVIV — Israeli authorities believe reliance on solar energy is feasible although several…
Are we under attack by China?
The build up in Palawan is a clear and present danger | Part 1 By…
Coronavirus lockdown extends another week
MANILA — The country extends the coronavirus lockdown as surging infections continue, with Saturday…
WHO hits Europe's slow vaccine rollout
GENEVA — WHO experts criticize Europe’s sluggish vaccination rollout, especially as mutations of the…
Trilateral cooperation reached a de-nuke policy for NoKor
WASHINGTON — High-level security talks have culminated to an agreement in keeping the pressure…
LandBank interbank fees waived until 30 June
MANILA — Waived interbank fees for online fund transfers of retail clients via InstaPay…
Glaring inequalities could sustain crisis—IMF
WASHINGTON — The International Monetary Fund, in a report, warns that, if left unaddressed, the…
PH economy contracted by 9.6% in 2020
MANILA — The economic slump experienced in 2020 as a result of the health crisis is worse than the…
LandBank interbank fees waived until 30 June
MANILA — Waived interbank fees for online fund transfers of retail clients via InstaPay and PesoNet were extended until…
Glaring inequalities could sustain crisis—IMF
WASHINGTON — The International Monetary Fund, in a report, warns that, if left unaddressed, the coronavirus pandemic could undermine economic…
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