Alex Esgana
There will be “no need” to test workers with no COVID-19 symptoms, according to DTI. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Friday said that there will be “no need” to test workers who showed no symptoms of coronavirus infection. This, as authorities were seeking to boost the Philippine economy after falling into recession … Read more
Ellen Adarna officially launches “Adarna” jump rope Ellen Adarna recently launched her own “Adarna” jump rope and pledged to donate a portion of her proceeds to a charitable institution. This, as she posted on her Instagram account introducing her “Adarna” jump rope to her followers. Ellen Adarna had been keeping herself fit by doing her … Read more
Teodoro Locsin Jr. held talks on the South China Sea issue With Michael Pompeo Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. held talks on the South China Sea issue together with United States Secretary of State Michael Pompeo. This, as the Philippines and the United States reaffirmed their “strong” alliance amid the increased military presence of China … Read more
Clinical trials of Avigan in the Philippines will start on August 10, according to DOH. The clinical trials of Japan’s anti-viral drug Avigan in the Philippines would begin on August 10, according to Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire. This, as the quest for the possible treatment for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continued worldwide. Vergeire on Friday … Read more
FDA had warned consumers against buying and using “misbranded” face masks. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had warned consumers against purchasing and using “misbranded” face masks that have labels printed in foreign characters. This, as the Food and Drug Administration posted an advisory on its Facebook page. In its advisory, FDA Director General Dr. … Read more
Samsung officially launched its special Galaxy Note 20 5G Jennie RED variant in South Korea. Samsung officially launched the special Jennie RED variant of its latest Galaxy Note 20 5G — and would be exclusively available in South Korea. This was similar to what the company did the special Jennie RED edition of its Galaxy … Read more
PCSO released an advisory regarding the resumption of lotto jackpot-bearing games. The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Thursday officially released an advisory regarding the resumption of lotto jackpot-bearing games in the Philippines. On Thursday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office stated in its advisory — which was obtained by CNN Philippines — that the draws … Read more
DOH reported over 3,500 new COVID-19 cases in the Philippines. The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday reported over 3,500 new COVID-19 cases in the Philippines, bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases to over 119,000. This, as the Department of Health gave an update on the total number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines … Read more
Ilagan City mayor, his wife, and their son had tested positive for coronavirus disease. Ilagan City Mayor Josemarie Diaz — as well as his wife Evelyn (who was a sectoral representative) and their son Jay Eveson (who was the city councilor of Ilagan) — had tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Mayor Josemarie Diaz said … Read more
Here’s the reason why Rica Peralejo loved and hated the pandemic. Rica Peralejo recently posted a photo on social media and wrote a caption telling about her reason why she loved and hated the pandemic. In her Instagram post, she shared her experience as she and her family got stranded in the United States after … Read more