Hollywood Legend Kirk Douglas Dead At 103

Hollywood Legend Kirk Douglas

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

PMA Postpones Homecoming Due To 2019-nCoV

PMA

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 ‘Extremely Worried’ About 2019-nCoV

Tokyo Olympics

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 Sotto Explains Nancy Viral Meme, Says She’s Eating Cheetos

Senator Sotto

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

Novel Coronavirus Infection ‘Not A Death Sentence’, Says DOH

Novel Coronavirus

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

China Faces ‘Severe’ Shortage Of Hospital Beds, Says Officials

China

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

Coronavirus Fatality In PH To Be Cremated, Says Health Chief

Coronavirus

Health Secretary Francisco Duque said that a Chinese tourist who died in the Philippines due to 2019 novel coronavirus will be cremated Wednesday. A 44-year-old Chinese tourist from Wuhan City in China was supposed to be cremated within 12 hours after his death. According to Health Secretary Francisco Duque said that a Chinese-Filipino business group, … Read more

NegOr Monitors 38 People For Suspected 2019-nCoV, says Governor

NegOr

Negros Oriental (NegOr) Governor Roel Degamo on Wednesday said that they’re monitoring 38 people for suspected 2019 novel coronavirus infection. This, after 37 hotel staff and a pedicab driver came in close contact with the first two confirmed coronavirus cases in the Philippines. Negros Oriental (NegOr) Governor Roel Degamo also said that four out of … Read more