LTFRB Urges PUV Drivers, Operators To Wear Face Mask

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Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) encouraged operators, drivers, and conductors of public utility vehicles (PUV) to wear face masks amid 2019 novel coronavirus in the Philippines. This, as LTFRB Chair Martin Delgra III signed Memorandum Circular 2020-005 — Guideline to Govern All Public Utility Drivers and Conductors and Terminals Operators in Ensuring a … Read more

2019-nCoV Fallout Pushes Central Banks To Cut Rates, Says Analyst

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ING Bank analyst on Friday said that a 2019 novel coronavirus posed a drag on the global economy, giving central banks — including the Philippines — room to cut interest rates. This, as the world commodity prices will remain “depressed” because of weak demand from China, according to ING Bank analyst Nicholas Antonio Mapa. He … Read more

Another 41 On Japan Cruise Ship Have 2019-nCoV, says NHK

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Another 41 people onboard a Diamond Princess cruise ship off Japan’s coast have tested positive for the 2019 novel coronavirus, as reported by NHK. This, as 10 people on board were previously tested positive for the 2019 novel coronavirus. The new cases of 2019 novel coronavirus raised to 61 people on the Diamond Princess cruise … Read more

Coronavirus Crisis Threatens China’s Auto Supplies

Coronavirus Crisis

Automotive manufacturers might be forced to suspend their production if Chinese auto parts suppliers cannot get back to work amid coronavirus crisis. This, as the threat from the 2019 novel coronavirus crisis closed in on the global auto industry. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV warned that a European plant might shut down within 2-4 weeks if … Read more

Russia Rejects OPEC’s Proposed Oil Output Cuts, Says Reports

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Russia rejected proposals to cut oil output at an OPEC+ (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and non-member Russia) meeting, as reported by media. This, as the delegates of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and non-member Russia — known as OPEC+ — have been in Vienna for a “joint technical committee” meeting in … Read more

Terrifying End Times Video: Thousands of Birds Descend on Texas Mall

Terrifying End Times

Thousands of Birds Descend on Texas Shopping Center Like Terrifying End Times Scene HOUSTON, TEXAS – The terrifying end times video showing thousands of birds descended on a Texas shopping center cause fear and panic to the public. A scary video showing thousands of inky-black birds covering vehicles, tarmac, and shopping trolleys at a shopping … Read more

PH Partially Lifts Deployment Ban To Kuwait, Says DOLE

Deployment Ban

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

PMA Postpones Homecoming Due To 2019-nCoV

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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