TikTok won’t sell its US operations, says owner
Chinese video-sharing app TikTok is not selling its US base but is in talks for a possible cooperation in operations, state-run media said on Thursday.
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PRRD to Gierran: Clean up PhilHealth by December
President Rodrigo Duterte has issued an ultimatum to new Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) chief Dante Gierran to cleanse the corruption-ridden firm by December 2020, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said on Thursday.
Quiapo prelates seek IATF nod on ‘traslacion’ 2021
MANILA – Amid existing quarantine protocols, Quiapo Church officials said they sought the government’s approval to push through with the ‘traslacion’ or the procession of the Black Nazarene in January 2021. “We are just waiting for the big news. We are hoping, but if they will not allow us, we will push through with it, but … Read More
Nearly 550K children in US test positive for Covid-19
Nearly 550,000 children in the United States have been diagnosed with coronavirus disease (Covid-19) since the onset of the pandemic, according to a new report of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children’s Hospital Association.
US House report blasts Boeing, gov’t in 737 MAX crashes
The US House of Representatives on Wednesday blasted aerospace company Boeing and government regulators over the fatal crashes of 737 MAX aircraft that rocked world air travel in early 2019.
Duterte ready to work with Japan’s new PM Yoshihide Suga
The Duterte administration is looking forward to working with Japan’s new prime minister Yoshihide Suga to further boost Manila and Tokyo’s bilateral cooperation, Malacañang said on Thursday.
US university finds antibody effective vs. virus
Scientists in the US state of Pennsylvania have managed to isolate the smallest biological molecule to date that neutralizes the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which is the cause of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19).
China extends tariff exemptions on US goods for 1 year
China on Tuesday said it has decided to exempt tariffs on some US products for one more year, a move seen as another concession in an ongoing trade dispute between the two economic giants.
BRP Jose Rizal now in Guam for 2-day replenishment
Missile-frigate BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) and the Naval Task Force (NTG) 80.5 on Wednesday docked at the Romeo Pier 1 of Naval Base Guam to replenish its fuel and other supplies before sailing back to the Philippines on Friday.
More OFWs to get cash aid under Bayanihan 2: OWWA
With the passage of the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act (Bayanihan 2), the government is looking to provide cash assistance to some 200,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.
Group pushes for student privacy rights in e-learning
A group of public and private universities on Wednesday issued set of guidelines to help schools on how to protect the privacy rights of students during online learning amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.
DENR vows to finish Manila Bay rehab despite criticisms
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Tuesday vowed to finish rehabilitation efforts in Manila Bay, including the beach nourishment project, despite criticisms on the use of crushed dolomite boulders as artificial white sand.
DSWD vows better SAP 3 distribution with updated list
MANILA – With the validated list of poor Filipino families in need of assistance at this time of the pandemic, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Bautista said on Tuesday they can now distribute aid “more efficiently.” “May Listahan na tayo ng mga benepisyaro ng SAP na sumailalim sa balidasyon, natitiyak na mas mabilis … Read More
Ilocos Norte intensifies drive vs. ASF
The province of Ilocos Norte continues to intensify efforts to keep the province free from African swine fever (ASF).
BCDA, PRC to do 3K RT-PCR tests in Baguio, Benguet towns
The Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA), together with the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), will conduct a reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) testing for 3,000 residents of Baguio, La Trinidad, Itogon, Sablan, Tuba and Tublay (BLISTT).
Indonesia uses fake coffin to punish Covid-19 violators
Indonesian authorities have imposed sanctions for people who violate health protocols imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus in the capital Jakarta, and there was a fake coffin besides fines and community services to punish violators.