DOH: New evidence shows ‘pre-symptomatic’ transmission of COVID-19 possible

Daphne Galvez 06/04/2020

MANILA, Philippines — There is new evidence that coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients who exhibit no symptoms, or at least not yet, can transmit the virus and infect other people. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire on Thursday…

S. Korea to strengthen measures vs possible outbreak of bird flu

05/22/2020

SEOUL — South Korea said Thursday it will step up measures to guard against a possible outbreak of avian flu and carry out stronger inspections in vulnerable areas ahead of wild birds’ migratory season. The number of…

POC chief welcomes possible Tokyo Olympics delay, says 2021 sched ‘ideal’

June Navarro 03/24/2020

Instead of being consumed by regret, Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol”’ Tolentino sees a silver lining on the possible postponement of the Tokyo Olympics. “More Filipinos will have more chances to qualify. A postponement would mean…

3 Chinese kids in Aklan hospital for possible 2019-nCoV discharged

Nestor P. Burgos Jr. 01/28/2020

ILOILO CITY –– Three Chinese nationals confined at the provincial hospital of Aklan for possible novel coronavirus or 2019-nCoV infection were released on Tuesday morning, health officials said. Dr. Cornelio Cuachon Jr., Aklan provincial health officer, said…

Oil, pork prices being watched as possible inflation drivers

Daxim L. Lucas 10/25/2019

Prices of basic goods and services could start an uphill climb again next year, though slower than their pace in 2018, if projections of a rise in oil and pork prices, which the central bank called “challenges,”…

Palace to DOJ: Study possible rearrest of released heinous crime convicts 

Nestor Corrales - INQUIRER.net 09/03/2019

MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang on Tuesday ordered the Department of Justice (DOJ) to study the possible rearrest of inmates convicted of heinous crimes who were released early under  Republic Act 10592 or the Good Conduct Time Allowance…

Phivolcs monitoring possible magnitude 8 tremor after quake swarm off Surigao del Norte

Inquirer 04/29/2019

We have to be prepared always, says Phivolcs director MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said it continues to monitor a possible magnitude 8 earthquake following the more than 600 aftershocks connected to a…

PNP, AFP to probe possible military weapons theft

Inquirer.net 12/18/2018

Manila, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will conduct a joint investigation on the possible theft of high-powered guns and ammunition from the military’s arsenal. Police arrested on…

Andaya: Possible delay in 2019 budget has no effect in gov’t workers’ pay hike

Inquirer.net 11/25/2018

House Majority Leader Rolando Andaya Jr. yesterday said the “fate” of 2019 national budget has no impact on pay hike set for government employees next year. “It [salary increase] will go on as programmed, even in the…

‘Tomas’ exits PAR, but reentry possible

Inquirer.net 11/25/2018

TYPHOON “Tomas” (international name: “Man-yi”) has left the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) but may re-enter within the next 12 to 24 hours, the state weather bureau said yesterday. As of 10 a.m., “Tomas” was located outside…

Japanese firms eye possible investments in sewage treatment sector

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 11/06/2018

JAPANESE companies are looking into Cebu’s sewage treatment and garbage management sector as a possible area to invest into next year. Representatives from Yokohama City-based companies such as Amcon, Takematsu Shoji Co., Ltd. and Hinode Sangyo have…

Possible new species of land snail and micro mollusk found in Cebu

DOST-PCAARRD S&T Media Services 10/08/2018

The tiniest snail in the world might be located in the mountains of Argao, Cebu. This possible discovery is one of the accomplishments of the DOST-funded project, “Flora and Fauna Assessment Using Permanent Biodiversity Monitoring System in…

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