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Taiwanese firm to manufacture face mask, PPEs in Subic
By Mar T. Supnad SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Anticipating on a sustainable demand for protective gears against all forms of viruses, a newly-formed Taiwanese company in the Subic Bay Freeport hinted on manufacturing face masks and other personal protection equipment (PPEs) to help address a continuing need for health safety gears, especially during the Covid-19…
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K-9 dogs as COVID-19 indicators
By Fernan Angeles K-9 dogs are not just good at sniffing baggage in trying to find dopes. They are also capable of detecting presence of the highly-infectious COVID-19 virus from Wuhan, China. In fact, the Antipolo City government in Rizal Province hinted at tapping and deploying their K-9 dogs “very soon.” In her Facebook post,…
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INC helps Mariveles
A representative from Iglesia ni Cristo hands over 2,000 bags of goods and 1,000 face shields to Mayor Jocelyn P. Castańeda, 4th left, of Mariveles, Bataan. The donation coincided with the 65th birth anniversary of INC minister Eduardo V. Manalo. Witnessing the turn-over ceremony are Vice mayor Lito Rubia, 5th right and members of the…
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Samal launches essay writing for youth on COVID-19
By Mar T. Supnad SAMAL, Bataan – The Municipal Council for the Protection of Children, Municipal Social Welfare Development (MSWD) and Local Youth Development Office launched an Essay Writing Competition dubbed “Youth Challenges in COVID-19 Pandemic”. Mayor Aida de Guia Macalinao said “Ito ay nagbigay ng oportunidad sa ating mga kabataan na may edad 15…
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PBA games to resume November 3
By Fernan Angeles THE Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) games at the Clark bubble will be back on November 3, as the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging and Infectious Disease (IATF) puts in place new protocols to ensure safe playing environment. As part of its health measures, the PBA management said the COVID-19 positive Blackwater player,…
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Cebuana Lhuillier lists 5 easy ways for you to achieve financial freedom
Talking about financial freedom during this pandemic may seem counterintuitive. Many people have lost their jobs and more are just trying to survive on a daily basis. But as the most successful businessmen would say, it is precisely during crises when golden opportunities arise that can turn one’s fortune around. Financial freedom may appear to…
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LPG price hike starting November 1
By Fernan Angeles OIL companies are set to raise the price of their liquefied petroleum gas products starting November 1. In an advisory, Solane said it will increase its household LPG price by P2.84 per kilogram, representing a P31.24 hike in the price of their 11-kilogram LPG tank. Solane’s price adjustment will take effect 6…
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MGCQ for entire PH by first quarter of 2021
By Fernan Angeles BY the first quarter of next year, the entire country would have been placed under the most relaxed community quarantine protocol, says Health Undersecretary Rosario Vergeire. Vergeire said the DOH along with the Inter-Agency Task Force against COVID-19 have already set their target seen to determine whether or not a local government…
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Mechanization program
A farmer, center, poses happily for a photo with Gov. Abet S. Garcia, 2nd right; Board member Benjie Serrano, right; and Mayor Gila Garcia, 2nd left; right (lower photo) after receiving his farm equipment during the ‘Awarding of Agricultural Machinery and Farm Equipment’ thru the efforts of the governor and Mayor Gila Garcia. (Mar T.…
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Cynthia Villar still richest senator in 2020
By Fernan Angeles SENATOR Cynthia Villar remains the richest member of the Philippine Senate. However, doubt shrouds the figure she declared over a Forbes report that had her husband former Senator Manny Villar the second richest tycoon with a net worth of $5 billion. In the 2019 summary of the Statements of Assets, Liabilities and…