DBM: P355 billion spent so far for COVID-19 response

Krissy Aguilar 06/24/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government has so far spent P355 billion for its response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said Wednesday. “Sa kabuuan, as of today, ang nagagastos…

CHED launches college course materials app

Neil Arwin Mercado 06/23/2020

MANILA, Philippines — As the country continues to grapple with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Tuesday launched an online application that contains higher education course materials in various formats…

Palace: No miracle drug vs COVID-19 yet

06/19/2020

While dexamethasone can be a potential treatment for the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19), it is not yet the “miracle pill” that President Rodrigo Duterte was hoping for, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said. “The findings are, it can…

Sharon Cuneta: ‘Di po tanga o boba ang kahit sinong anak namin’

Katrina Hallare 06/19/2020

MANILA, Philippines — “Di po boba o tanga ang kahit sinong anak namin (No one among our children is dumb or ignorant).” These were the words that Megastar Sharon Cuneta heaved on social media Thursday, describing all…

Study ties blood type to COVID-19 risk; O may help, A hurt

06/18/2020

A genetic analysis of COVID-19 patients suggests that blood type might influence whether someone develops severe disease. Scientists who compared the genes of thousands of patients in Europe found that those who had Type A blood were…

PH coronavirus cases now at 27,238 as 457 more contracted COVID-19

Katrina Hallare 06/17/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The total number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines is now at 27,238, according to the latest data released by the Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday. DOH said the current tally includes the…

Palace says Cebu City’s COVID-19 figures very ‘alarming’

Darryl John Esguerra 06/16/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The COVID-19 numbers in Cebu City are now at an “alarming” state, Malacañang said Tuesday after President Rodrigo Duterte placed the city back under strict lockdown measures to curtail the further spread of the…

Duterte: Battle vs COVID-19 an opportunity to show Filipinos’ gallantry of spirit

Krissy Aguilar 06/12/2020

MANILA, Philippines —  For President Rodrigo Duterte, the battle against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an opportunity to show the Filipinos’ “gallantry of spirit” that was demonstrated by the country’s forefathers upon proclamation of independence. “One…

Facebook: No malice in surge of fake accounts

06/12/2020

Facebook on Thursday said it had yet to discover proof of malicious activity in the apparent surge of fake accounts in the Philippines. “At this time, we have not seen evidence of the reported accounts engaging in…

No Duterte in today’s Independence Day rites

Julie M. Aurelio 06/12/2020

Don’t expect President Rodrigo Duterte to join today’s Independence Day celebration at Rizal Park, as he wants to avoid drawing crowds that may lead to the spread of the new coronavirus, his spokesperson Harry Roque said on…

Palace backs taxing online sellers, but those earning P250K below are exempt

Darryl John Esguerra 06/11/2020

MANILA, Philippines — While it supports the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) directive to online sellers to settle their taxes, Malacañang on Thursday said those earning below P250,000 yearly are exempted from paying taxes. In a televised…

COVID-19 cases in PH exceed 23,000; death toll stands at 1,027

Daphne Galvez 06/10/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the country exceeded 23,000 on Wednesday as the Department of Health (DOH) recorded 750 new cases. The total number of cases now stands at 23,732. Of the new cases,…

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