Alex Esgana
The Philippines partially lifted its deployment ban of workers to Kuwait, according to Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello on Thursday. This, after Kuwait and the Philippines had an agreement of a template contract for Filipino workers. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello said that household workers were still covered by the ban, while the new and returning skilled … Read more
A certain video caught the attention of the netizens when a TNT Grand Finalist, who was accompanied by his friend, was spotted singing inside the mall. This, as the person who sang Sam Smith’s hit, Too Good At Goodbyes, inside the mall was no other than the Tawag ng Tanghalan (TNT) Grand Finalist Carl Malone … Read more
Justin Bieber just became the first artist to reach 50 million subscribers on his YouTube account. Also, his official music videos racked up billions of views over the years. This, as he posted a screenshot on his Twitter account, thanking his fans for reaching his milestones. Started as #kidrauhl and now this. Thank you pic.twitter.com/AXxZuRAgmT … Read more
Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas, who was known for his musical performances in “Spartacus” and “Paths of Glory,” died Wednesday. He was 103 years old. The tragic news about his passing was confirmed by his son Michael Douglas, who was an Oscar-winning actor and filmmaker. In a statement posted on his Facebook account, Michael Douglas said … Read more
The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) has postponed the homecoming of its graduates this month due to the 2019 novel coronavirus, said PMAAAI. This, as the Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association Inc. (PMAAAI) said that the homecoming was initially set on Feb. 14-15. The association added that the supposed 2-day homecoming event in Fort Del Pilar … Read more
Tokyo Olympics CEO on Wednesday (Thursday in the Philippines) admitted that the organizers were “extremely worried” about the possible effect of the 2019 novel coronavirus on the Olympic Games. Toshiro Muto, the chief executive officer of the Tokyo Olympics, said that he hoped the virus outbreak in China would be quickly eradicated in order to … Read more
Senator Vicente Sotto III on Thursday offered an explanation behind the viral photo of Senator Nancy Binay making faces behind him. This, after Senator Nancy Binay was making faces behind Senator Vicente Sotto III during the Senate inquiry on the Philippines’ preparedness against the 2019 novel coronavirus. According to Sotto, Nancy was eating Cheetos at … Read more
A “crater glow” was observed at Mayon Volcano could be a sign of an eruptive activity, said PHIVOLCS Director Renato Solidum. The crater of Mayon Volcano could have glowed in the last two days because magma or a charge of molten rocks rose towards Mayon’s crater. Solidum said that the magma was usually solidified, yet, … Read more
The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday said that the majority of people who get infected with the 2019 novel coronavirus recover from the illness. This, as Eric Domingo, a spokesperson of the Department of Health, said that doctors were not afraid as the infectious disease doctors were willing to admit those patients because they … Read more
Authorities in China said that they faced a severe shortage of hospital beds and equipment needed to treat patients who have 2019 novel coronavirus. This, as the number of confirmed coronavirus infections rose to at least 27,300 with cases reported in more than 20 countries. Among the cases was a newborn baby who was diagnosed … Read more