Locsin Holds Talks On South China Sea Issue With Pompeo

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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 PH To Start On August 10, Says DOH

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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 Warns Consumers Against Buying, Using ‘Misbranded’ Face Masks

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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

PCSO Releases Advisory On Resumption Of Lotto Jackpot-Bearing Games

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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 Reports Over 3,500 New COVID-19 Cases In PH

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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, Wife, Son Test Positive For Coronavirus Disease

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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 Why Rica Peralejo Loves And Hates Pandemic

Rica Peralejo

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

PACC: 13 PhilHealth Execs To Face Criminal Charges

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13 PhilHealth officials will face criminal charges, according to PACC. The Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) said that it has “airtight” cases against 13 PhilHealth officials that were linked to fraud. Also, the PACC might file criminal complaints against these officials before the Office of the Ombudsman next week. Presidential Anti-Corruption Commissioner Greco Belgica on Thursday … Read more