Pokwang Condemns Racism on Chinese Citizens Amid nCoV Spread

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Pokwang slammed the anti-Chinese sentiments on social media following the confirmation on the first case of the 2019 novel coronavirus in the Philippines. This, as Pokwang (real name: Marietta Subong) reposted on Friday an open letter on her Instagram account, apologizing to Chinese tourists and citizens in China for the discrimination that they are experiencing. … Read more

Police Helicopter Crashes In Fukushima

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Japanese police helicopter crashes in Fukushima in northeastern Japan. A police helicopter on Saturday morning crashed in Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture in northeastern Japan, injuring all 7 persons on board. According to the local police, five police officers and 2 medical workers, who were transporting a heart for transplant, were on board the aircraft. These victims … Read more

Schools Advise Students, Faculty To Self-Quarantine If From China Trip

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Here are the schools that released their advisories to their respective school communities. Several schools in Manila encouraged students and faculty to undergo a 14-day self-quarantine amid concerns over the fast-spreading 2019-nCoV. This, after the Department of Health (DOH) confirmed the first case of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Here are the universities that released … Read more

KC Concepcion Is Now Part of Cornerstone Entertainment Inc. Family

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Cornerstone Entertainment Inc. welcomes KC Concepcion Actress-entrepreneur KC Concepcion is now officially part of the Cornerstone Entertainment, Inc. after several years since her last TV show. KC, as showbiz blood runs in her veins, is not just an actress. She also does hosting stints as well as projects in music. The daughter of Megastar Sharon … Read more

DOH Reveals More Details About Chinese Who’s Positive For Coronavirus

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Further Information About Chinese Coronavirus Patient in PH Released by DOH DOH – The Department of Health revealed more details about the Chinese woman who tested positive for the 2019 novel coronavirus. Last Thursday, the Filipinos’ worries about the 2019 novel coronavirus intensified after one patient tested positive. The said disease is now rampant in … Read more

Shares Fall On 2019-nCoV Economic Concerns, Gold Gains

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Global equity markets on Friday, January 31, posted their biggest weekly and monthly loss on shares from August 2019 to January 2020. This, as growing concerns about the economic impact of the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak in China sapped risk appetite and raised the safe-haven Japanese yen and Swiss franc. Yields on US debt fell … Read more