Schools get loans for ‘study now, pay later’ plan

Ben O. de Vera - Philippine Daily Inquirer 07/07/2020

The state-run Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) has provided loans to three private educational institutions on top of more than 80 in the shortlist with “study now, pay later” programs to be made available to students…

MIAA: International flights will resume July 8

Jerome Aning, Krixia Subingsubing 07/05/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) will resume international flight operations on Wednesday after being shuttered for three months because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said in a statement on…

First in 75 yrs: Victory Liner laying off hundreds of workers

Doris Dumlao-Abadilla 06/20/2020

For the first time in its 75-year history, bus operator Victory Liner Inc. (VLI) is laying off hundreds of employees to stay afloat amid the tough economic and regulatory environment shaped by the coronavirus pandemic. VLI, one…

SWS: Number of hungry families doubled to 4.2M

Philippine Daily Inquirer 05/23/2020

The number of Filipino families who were hungry due to lack of food almost doubled amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the results of a special Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey. The survey, conducted through mobile phone…

Cebu-based choral group performs ECQ version of ‘Balay ni Mayang’

Raul Constantine L. Tabanao 05/12/2020

MOALBOAL, Cebu — Members of the JRG Visayas Chorale, a Cebu-based choral group, came together for this very important mission — to remind everyone to stay at home amid the coronavirus pandemic. The group relayed their appeal…

Google, Facebook extend work from home until end of the year

AFP 05/09/2020

SAN FRANCISCO–Google and Facebook have told most employees to keep working from home for the rest of the year as part of a response by the tech giants to the deadly coronavirus pandemic. Chief executive Sundar Pichai…

It’s back to school, physically or virtually, on August 24 – DepEd

Darryl John Esguerra - INQUIRER.net 05/05/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The opening of classes for the next school year has been set on August 24, 2020, due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced Tuesday. Education Secretary Leonor…

‘I was scared to tell my parents I work at COVID unit’

Cheche V. Moral 05/03/2020

Planning for things they want to do when the pandemic ends is a regular topic among active-duty hospital health-care workers. “It’s what keeps us going,” says Ashley Mae Abesamis, 22, a nurse at the new coronavirus disease…

Kites with unique designs hover over Talisay

Immae Lachica 04/14/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Kite flying is still one of the favorite things Cebuanos do during summer, even while under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). For one, kites flown nowadays could be a good way to send a message while stuck…

Cash aid trickles down to cities meeting DSWD requirements

Patricia Denise M. Chiu 04/04/2020

Cash assistance from a P200-billion social amelioration fund during the ongoing national health emergency finally began to trickle down to poor households on Friday. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said it turned over a…

IOC looking at postponing Tokyo Olympics in 4 weeks of talks

AP 03/23/2020

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The IOC will look at postponing the Tokyo Olympics during four weeks of talks announced Sunday amid mounting criticism by athletes and sports officials during the coronavirus pandemic. Consultation with Japanese public authorities, global…

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