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NCR's COVID-19 reproduction number down to 0.97 OCTA
The National Capital Region's (NCR) COVID-19 reproduction number slid further on Friday, according to Dr. Guido David of OCTA Research. In a tweet, David said NCR's COVID-19 reproduction number went down to 0.97 from the 0.99 reported the previous day. Reproduction number refers to the number of people that each case can infect. David also said NCR growth rate is at -22% for a seven-day average of 4,480 cases, and that "[a]ll 17 LGUs (local government units) had negative 1-week growth rate." The latest OCTA report covers the September 17 to 23 period. Based on the report, 13 NCR LGUs had a reproduction number of less than 1, with Navotas having the lowest at 0.57. Interviewed during Thursday's Laging Handa briefing, David said the...
Dahil lang sa ML
6 years na relasyon at engage pa ipinagpalit sa 2 weeks na naka duo sa ML. Hindi sukat akalain ng isang dalaga na mauuwi sa hiwalayan ang anim na taong relasyon at masasayang ang paghahanda nito sa planong pagpapakasal sa kanyang boyfriend matapos ipagpalit siya nito sa naka-duo sa online games. Nag-viral kasi sa social media ang isang post ng isang babae na si Layla (hindi tunay na pangalan) ng kanyang karanasan sa anim na taong pag-ibig. Ipinagpalit umano siya ng kanyang fiance sa naka-duo nito sa online games na Mobile Legend o ML. Ayon kay Layla, engaged na sila ng kanyang boyfriend na si Balmond (hindi tunay na pangalan) at pareho silang nasa Saudi. Kuwento pa nito na buwan na lang sana ang hihintayin bago sila ikasal, na kung...
Accenture Philippines to vaccinate employees for free, announces one-time bonus
Accenture Philippines on Tuesday announced a free COVID-19 vaccination program for all its employees in the country, along with a one-time bonus given the company's financial performance during the second quarter. According to Accenture Philippines country managing director Lito Tayag, the company continues to monitor and consider the guidance of external experts and groups, including health organizations and local health authorities. "In alignment with the government's national vaccine deployment plan, Accenture will cover the cost of the COVID-19 vaccination for our people in the Philippines who are eligible and choose to receive it," he said in an emailed statement which was also posted on his Facebook page. "And on March 18, in...
Pacquiao to announce 2022 election plans by Sept 19
SEN. Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao will decide on his presidential bid in the upcoming 2022 elections on or before the September 19 national assembly of his wing of the Partido ng Demokratikong Pilipino –Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban), according to Ronwald "Ron" Munsayac, party spokesman and executive director. In a virtual press conference via the zoom platform, Munsayac told reporters that Pacquiao, the party president, is guided by his three options: a run for the presidency, re-election as senator and retirement from politics. The party spokesman added that come September 19, the Pacquiao wing of the PDP-Laban is set to proclaim the senator as its presidential bet in the 2022 national elections but will respect and support his decision...
ON "CONJUGAL DICTATORSHIP" AUTHOR, ANTI-MARCOS JOURNALIST PRIMITIVO MIJARES
ON "CONJUGAL DICTATORSHIP" AUTHOR, ANTI-MARCOS JOURNALIST PRIMITIVO MIJARES In yesterday's episode of =AZWJyhsE7s3K8GZm-At3UWJte97bhAFH2vBSCRgWI7MfQa-zA9Pcxqf9XIKi3n81lpykEykl_byml3W7YgCDfoA-Timizz157XIJlAeca_x8FqJSwKa4pj51bA0AtdKSfVGShz91QckFePI-XOe9dLTG&tn=*NK-R']#TPonSMNI, I mentioned a declassified 1975 US diplomatic cable where the US Embassy in Manila wrote to then US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, describing the now-famous Primitivo Mijares. Kissinger was inquiring about Mijares' US press conference held a few days prior, where Mijares condemned the Marcos Administration. Here are excerpts of the cables (telegrams), along with links to the complete documents, as uploaded and hosted by the United States Government. (UPDATE...
RATINGS NG PRESIDENTE DUTERTE
para sa aking ang ibibigay ko na grado kay duterte bilang presidente ng pinas is 3/10. hindi ko talaga na gets e kung paano sya nanalo... btw hindi ako dilawan ha.. sadyang mahal ko lang ang pilipinas.. ang daming namatay na inosenti sa termino nya.. ang pnp nagkada leche2 na... mas ok pa si isko or manny pacuiao mg presidente.. si sara duterte pwde nmn sya mag congresswoman muna tska na sya mag senador... bagsak talaga ang serbisyo duterte. tagal nmn ng 2022.
DISOBEDIENCE TO CONGRESS IS A CRIME
DISOBEDIENCE TO CONGRESS IS A CRIME By Judge Marlo Campanilla Section 21, Article VI of the Constitution provides: "The Senate or the House of Representatives or any of its respective committee may conduct inquiries in aid of legislation in accordance with its duly published rules of procedure.” To implement this provision, Article 150 of the Revised Penal Code punishes a person who, having been duly summoned to attend as a witness before Congress or its committees, refuses, without legal excuse to obey such summons. It is axiomatic that the power of legislative investigation includes the power to compel the attendance of witnesses. To consider summon as having been “duly” issued, the inquiry or investigation, which the person...
Ayala Alabang Village bans Chinese POGO tenants
MANILA, Philippines — An exclusive village in Muntinlupa City will suspend the issuance of lease agreements and move-in permits for mainland Chinese tenants beginning Oct. 1. The Ayala Alabang Village Association (AAVA) board of governors issued a resolution on Aug. 31, suspending the renewal of existing permits for households accommodating Chinese tenants. The AVVA said the “unprecedented move” was in response to “incessant number of violations” by Chinese tenants said to be employed in Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) outlets. The Chinese tenants violated the board’s resolution, which provides that residences in the village should be exclusively used for residential purposes by only one family, the AVVA said. The...
5 doctors fully vaccinated with Sinovac hospitalized for severe COVID-19
MANILA, Philippines — Five more doctors who treated COVID-19 patients in different Metro Manila hospitals were themselves admitted for severe breakthrough infections, said an infectious diseases specialist who is part of the government’s experts panel. Dr. Rontgene Solante, also an officer of the Philippine College of Physicians, did not identify the five physicians, but he said they were fully vaccinated with Sinovac. Solante has stressed in earlier media appearances that vaccines are known to wane through time, but he said a study in Thailand suggests that Sinovac becomes weaker sooner than others and should soon be followed by booster shots. He said he was only coming out with this information to appeal for prayers for the...
Netflix's Version of Winx Isn't the One You Grew Up With
© Provided by Spot.ph PHOTOs Nickelodeon / Winx Club; Netflix / Fate: The Winx Saga ILLUSTRATION War Espejo© Provided by Spot.ph PHOTOs Nickelodeon / Winx Club; Netflix / Fate: The Winx Saga ILLUSTRATION War Espejo (SPOT.ph) The Netflix live-action remake of Winx dropped on January 22 and already the show has climbed to the number-one spot on the Top 10 list! The nostalgia is clearly strong for Fate: The Winx Saga and whether or not you were obsessed with the OG cartoon, the new show has everyone intrigued. It definitely follows in the vein of the darker, way more grown-up versions of childhood staples that the platform has been dishing out (Read: Riverdale) so if you want to keep up, we dig into the nostalgia and lay down all the ways...
EJ Obiena finishes 4th in Diamond League finals
EJ Obiena failed to land on the podium after finishing at fourth spot in the Wanda Diamond League finals in Zurich, Switzerland early Friday (Manila time). The Filipino pole vaulter skipped the 5.43 meter mark before successfully hurdling the 5.58 bar in one attempt. He initially missed his first two jumps at the 5.73 height but was able to power through in the final try. Obiena was also successful at 5.83m after two tries but he formally bowed out of contention after he was not able to clear the bar at 5.93m. Sweden's Armand Duplantis, who copped the gold in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, ruled the tournament while Sam Kendricks of USA and Timur Morgunov of Russia settled for silver and bronze, respectively. Americans Christopher Nilsen...
From P9,895 to P2,895: Get Up to 70% Off on Nike and Jordan Sneakers This Weekend
(SPOT.ph) Got any plans this weekend? We know, we know—just reading that question feels a little bleak right now considering the, er, general state of things. But hey, anything to get a temporary moment of solace right? In case you desperately need a distraction from everything going on, how about a weekend shopping spree? Not only do you get to spend a few hours on a fun activity, but you also get to return home with a fresh new find that can boost your mood—at least for a little while. Here's the perfect place to go: Nike Factory Store is having a Great Hero Sale until September 12 and you wouldn't want to miss it! You can get up to 70% off on Nike and Jordan sneakers when you drop by this exciting weekend sale. We spotted pairs you...
This Toyota Land Cruiser might be the coolest emergency vehicle in Metro Manila
Over-the-top emergency vehicles are something we come across relatively often here at Top Gear Philippines. This one, though, might be the coolest we’ve seen in a pretty long while. Yes, what you're looking at is a Toyota Land Cruiser that’s been modified to fight fires. Dubbed the ‘Golden Pumper,’ this LC70 was originally shipped from Japan and is now a proud member of San Juan City’s Golden Fire & Rescue Volunteer Unit. © Provided by Top Gear PhilippinesPHOTO BY Justin Uy Its owner, Dr. Jerwin Guan, shared the extensive list of upgrades and modifications he commissioned for the SUV. Obviously, it comes equipped with a pump and a 400-liter water tank for spewing water at, well, fires. It also carries with it two sets of emergency...

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