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COVID cases spike even as US hits 200M vaccine milestone
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The number of Americans fully vaccinated against COVID-19 reached 200 million Wednesday amid a dispiriting holiday-season spike in cases and hospitalizations that has hit even New England, one of the most highly inoculated corners of the country. New cases in the U.S. climbed from an average of nearly 95,000 a day on Nov. 22 to almost 119,000 a day this week, and hospitalizations are up 25% from a month ago. The increases are due almost entirely to the delta variant, though the omicron mutation has been detected in about 20 states and is sure to spread even more. Deaths are running close to 1,600 a day on average, back up to where they were in October. And the overall U.S. death toll less than two years into...
Anti-Terror Law constitutional except for two parts, says SC
By: Tetch Torres-Tupas - Reporter / @T2TupasINQ MANILA, Philippines—The Supreme Court declares as unconstitutional two portions of the feared Republic Act 11479 or the Anti-Terrorism Act In an advisory issued by the Public Information Office (PIO), voting 12-3, the High Court strikes down for being overbroad and violative of freedom of E×ρréššion the qualifier portion of Section 4 stating that “…which are not intended to cause death or serious physical harm to a person, to endanger a person’s life, or to create a serious risk to public safety.” Another portion that has been stricken down is the second method for designation under Section 25 The second method of section 25 states that “Request for designations by other...
Apollo Quiboloy says Omicron variant due to allegations against him
Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Pastor Apollo Quiboloy on Sunday warned the public to stop "persecuting, prosecuting and maligning" him, or suffer more from the pandemic. Earlier this month, US federal authorities filed s e x trafficking charges against Quiboloy. In an address to his followers livestreamed on his YouTube channel, Quiboloy said the Omicron COVID-19 variant is the result of how he is being treated. "I told you, I'm telling you the truth, the day of the Lord is here. Do not ever ever play a joke or continue to pursue the prosecution of the appointed son because the father in heaven has already declared through the appointed son, no one can escape this," he declared. "The way you treated the appointed son here, is the...
Bad news, sana hindi magkakatotoo........
Bad news talaga to mga bossing if magkakatotoo...sana hindi nga......... BSP to close all e-money applications for two years Published November 19, 2021, 3:22 PM by Lee C. Chipongian The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will implement a two-year ban on all non-bank electronic money issuer (EMI) applications including those bank-owned EMIs beginning Dec. 16 to ensure a liquidity-strong digital payments sector. “The ban is for all non-bank EMI including those bank-owned,” said BSP Deputy Governor Chuchi G. Fonacier in a text message on Friday, Nov. 19. Fonacier said the two-year moratorium will allow the BSP to monitor the EMI sector and to ensure financial stability. “BSP is currently assessing the impact of the number of players...
MTRCB orders Netflix to pull Pine Gap' episodes showing China's 9-dash line DFA
The Philippines' Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has ordered Netflix to pull certain episodes of spy drama “Pine Gap” that show China’s nine-dash line in the disputed South China Sea, saying it is a violation of Philippine sovereignty. "After a thorough review, the Board ruled that certain episodes of Pine Gap are 'unfit for public exhibition.' The MTRCB also ordered the immediate pull-out of relevant episodes by its provider, Netflix Inc, from its video streaming platform," the Department of Foreign Affairs said in a statement Monday. "Using the medium of a motion picture is but China’s unconventional approach to gain an upper hand in the territorial conflict in the South China Sea/West Philippine Sea,"...
[RIGHTS] May SOLUSYON NA PARA hindi MATULOY ang vaccination MANDATORY | PILIPINO MUST STAND to what is right | Mas delikado na ngayon ang COERCION.
May SOLUSYON NA PARA hindi MATULOY ang vaccination MANDATORY | PILIPINO MUST STAND to what is right | Mas delikado na ngayon ang COERCION. ARGUMENT SUPPORTING LINKS: Panoorin ito bago itake down ng mga GANID na negosyante. --> Mayroon kang rights na tumanggi sa bakuna ayon sa Philippine CONSTITUTION. Reference links: https://youtu🍉be/2tNy8ckjdjg https://youtu🍉be/IEQVVn3ZAIQ Datos ng report na mas maraming namamatay sa vaccine kaysa sa natural and seasonal flu. Reference links: https://youtu🍉be/gqVfrKR_tDc Kilala si Banat By na sumusuporta sa kung ano ang tama. Sana lang patuloy syang maging kakampi ng sambayanang Pilipino. Mga PhD... Nagsasalita na. Link: https://youtu🍉be/bC6-tyqZz-w Note: Palitan ng period ang pakwan sa...
Chinese insulted Filipinos by firing a water gun at Philippine boats.
Chinese coast guard fired a water cannon at Philippine boats resupplying military personnel on Ayungin Shoal. That is also known as Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands, which China refers to as Nansha Qundao. The US warned China's use of water cannon against Philippine resupply boats in the South China Sea "dangerous, provocative, and unjustifiable" on Friday, and warned that an armed strike on Philippine vessels would trigger the US's mutual defense responsibilities.
Brisbane man jailed after seven children rescued from sexual exploitation in Philippines
Seven children have been rescued from sexual exploitation in the Philippines and a Brisbane man has been jailed for five years after a multinational police operation into an alleged international child abuse ring. Neil Andrew Lyall Robards, 68, of Brisbane was sentenced in the district court on Thursday to five years in prison for a range of child abuse offences across international borders. Australian federal police say Robards sent money to people in Thailand and the Philippines to facilitate the sexual abuse of children. Two more people – a woman in the Philippines and a man in Britain – have been arrested over their alleged involvement in the same abuse network. Related: Fifteen times more child sexual abuse material found...
The 100 Greatest Movie Quotes Of All Time (AFI's 100 YEARS...100 MOVIE QUOTES)
"Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn." – Gone with the Wind "I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse." – The Godfather "You don't understand! I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender. I could've been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am." – On the Waterfront "Toto, I've got a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore." – The Wizard of Oz "Here's looking at you, kid." – Casablanca "Go ahead, make my day." – Sudden Impact "All right, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up." – Sunset Boulevard "May the Force be with you." – Star Wars "Fasten your seatbelts. It's going to be a bumpy night." – All About Eve "You talkin' to me?" – Taxi Driver "What we've got here is failure to communicate." – Cool Hand Luke "I love the smell...
How to Protect Yourself & Others to COVID-19
PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE NOTE TO YOURSELF! Get Vaccinated Authorized COVID-19 vaccines can help protect you from COVID-19. You should get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as you can. Once you are fully vaccinated, you may be able to start doing some things that you had stopped doing because of the pandemic. Wear a mask Everyone 2 years or older who is not fully vaccinated should wear a mask in indoor public places. In general, you do not need to wear a mask in outdoor settings. In areas with high numbers of COVID-19 cases, consider wearing a mask in crowded outdoor settings and for activities with close contact with others who are not fully vaccinated. People who have a condition or are taking medications that weaken their immune...
Calls to ban election ads on FB, other platforms rise after Google announcement
Some Filipinos called on social media platforms to follow Google‘s new policy of not accepting election advertisements for the coming 2022 national elections. Google announced that this policy covers the campaign period from Feb. 8, 2022 to May 9, 2022, which is election day. The ban includes advertisements that promote or oppose “any political party or the candidacy of any person or party for public office.” READ: Google to ban political advertising ahead of 2022 elections This also applies to materials purchased via Google Ads, Display and Video 360 and Shopping platforms to be placed on Google, YouTube and partner properties. The search engine giant said that this is part of its efforts to provide people with useful and...
PLDT to offer 10,000 Mbps fiber-optic internet service starting December
Telco giant PLDT Inc.’s home broadband services arm PLDT Home on Friday said it would offer the first 10,000 megabits per second (Mbps) fiber-optic internet service in the Philippines. In a statement, PLDT said the new service puts the country next to first-world nations such as South Korea, Japan, Sweden, Norway, Italy, New Zealand, and the USA, in terms of having access to ultra-fast home internet speed. The telco said PLDT Home pilots its 10,000 Mbps service in Metro Manila in December and will then implement further expansions in other key cities outside Metro Manila such as Cebu and Davao in 2022. “We at PLDT continue to play an active role in shaping the future of our country and leading the way towards a connected nation. We...
Bong Go withdraws from 2022 presidential race
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 30) — Senator Christopher "Bong" Go on Tuesday announced that he is withdrawing from the 2022 presidential race, denying he was pressured to drop his bid. Go said his family has been against his decision to run for the highest office. He added he accepted the challenge to run because he felt the need to follow the order of his party PDP-Laban, chaired by President Rodrigo Duterte. "Napakahirap kung pasan-pasan mo habang nangangampanya ka ay nagre-resist ang pamilya mo, ang puso mo, ang isipan mo, paano ka makakapagkampanya nang mabuti? Kaya ang sabi ko marahil po ay hindi ko pa po panahon," he said in an interview. He said he talked to Duterte the other night, who understood that he has been in...
How to track your Philippine National ID delivery
Here’s how to track the delivery status of your Philippine National Identification (PhilID) card. Filipino citizens and eligible residents who have completed all of the requirements to register for their PhilID cards may now check the status of their delivery via the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) website. The Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) issues the PhilID or national ID as a valid proof of identity. It serves as the government’s central identification system for all Filipino citizens and resident aliens in the country. The physical ID features a Philippine System Card Number (PCN) which can also be used as official proof of identity for transactions, even without the card itself. The Philippines Statistics...
PH gov't considers return of face shield policy due to Omicron variant threat
The government may require the use of face shields again due to the threat of the Omicron (B1.1.529) COVID-19 variant, according to National Task Force Against COVID-19 Chief Implementer Carlito Galvez, Jr. Galvez said in a press briefing that they will look into the possibility of bringing back the face shield policy, which President Rodrigo Duterte recently lifted in most areas. Currently, only people in areas under Alert Level 5 and granular lockdowns are required to wear face shields. “Kasi some people from WHO (World Health Organization) also believed na kaya nagkaroon tayo ng magandang result dito sa Delta as compared to others is because of also the added protection of face shield,” said Galvez, in a report by...
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