PNP Reports 111 New COVID-19 Cases, 1 New Coronavirus Death

PNP

The PNP had reported 111 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new coronavirus death. Over 100 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Philippine National Police (PNP). This brought the total number of cases in the police force to 2,732. This, as the Philippine National Police on Wednesday posted on Facebook wherein the PNP had documented … Read more

Ex-PhilHealth Chief Janette Garin on Corruption Issues: ‘malakas ang mafia sa loob’

Ex-PhilHealth Chief Janette Garin on Corruption Issues: 'malakas ang mafia sa loob'

Former Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) chief Janette Garin has issued a statement anew about corruption issues within the state-run insurance firm. On Wednesday, the incumbent Iloilo 1st District representative shared her encounter about apparent corruption within the agency. “Masyado pong malakas ang mafia sa loob,” Garin said. “When I joined the PhilHealth as the … Read more

COVID-19 Philippines: DOH Reports Over 4,400 New Cases

Department of Health

DOH reported over 4,400 new coronavirus cases in the Philippines. The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday reported over 4,400 new coronavirus cases in the Philippines, bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases to over 143,000. This, as the Department of Health gave an update on the total number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines … Read more

Google Lets Users Turn Android Smartphones Into Earthquake Detectors

Google

Google lets its users turn Android smartphones into earthquake detectors. Google had launched an earthquake alert system in California and said that it’s working on turning Android-powered smartphones into “tremor detectors”. The new “ShakeAlert” system – which was created in collaboration with the United States Geological Survey and launched on Tuesday (California time) – used … Read more

China To Require Chinese, Foreign Travelers From PH To Present ‘Negative’ COVID-19 Test Results

China

Travelers from PH will be required to present their “negative” COVID-19 test results before their scheduled flight going to China. Starting August 20, travelers from the Philippines should be required to present their respective negative coronavirus test results before their scheduled flight going to China. This, as Chinese authorities announced last mid-July that they would … Read more

COVID-19 Philippines: Total Cases Now Almost 140,000

Department of Health

The total number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines already reached almost 140,000 with over 2,900 new cases, according to DOH. The total number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines already reached almost 140,000 with over 2,900 new cases, according to the Department of Health on Tuesday. This, as the Department of Health gave an … Read more

Wearing Uniforms ‘Not Required’ In Public Schools For Online Classes, Says DepEd

DepEd

Wearing uniforms in public schools “not required” for online classes, according to DepEd. Students in public schools can attend online classes without requiring them to wear their uniforms, according to the Department of Education. This, as DepEd on Tuesday said that face-to-face classes remained prohibited because of the coronavirus disease pandemic. Citing Education Undersecretary for … Read more