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Magat Dam releases water anew
By John Clifford Lintao STILL reeling from the wrath of Typhoon Ulysses that inundated the entire Cagayan under two to three-meter deep flood water, residents of the province are facing another possibility of getting into a similar situation as operators of the Magat Dam start releasing water from the reservoir. In an advisory, the National…
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DOLE orders employers to release deferred holiday pay benefits
By Fernan Angeles WITH less than a month before Christmas, the Department of Labor and Employment ordered private sector employers to release the deferred holiday pay benefits of their workers before the end of the year. DOLE issued several holiday pay rules wherein it gave companies the choice to defer payments “until such time that…
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DPWH turns over 27 container vans-turned 96-bed isolation facility in Las Pinas
TO help the government respond to the needs of COVID-19 patients, the Department of Public Works and Highway (DPWH) led by Sec. Mark Villar turned over 27 container vans-turned 96- bed quarantine/isolation facility to the Las Pinas city government on Nov. 16. “The new quarantine/isofacility will augment the existing healthcare facilities in Las Pinas City…
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Villar pushes BIDA for Boracay Island
CITING the combined weak implementation of the environmental laws and indifference to them by the people, Sen. Cynthia A. Villar pushes for the creation of the Boracay Island Development Authority (BIDA) to sustain its rehabilitation done by President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration. In filing Senate No. 1914 or an “Act Creating the Boracay Island Development Authority…
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Metro Manila mayors want GCQ until year-end
By Fernan Angeles METRO Manila mayors are inclined on keeping the general community quarantine classification, at least until the end of the year. According to Metro Manila Council chairperson and incumbent Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez, all the local chief executives in the region unanimously agreed on the idea of having their respective localities under…
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Clinical trials in PH for potential vaccine suppliers
By Fernan Angeles THE government is keen on the idea of sealing procurement deals for COVID-19 vaccines, but would rather prefer that potential vaccines be tested first in the Philippines to ensure its potency among Filipinos. In a radio interview, vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez said that they are looking into building a portfolio of…
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LOOK: Jennifer Lopez poses nude for cover art of her new single
A fit and toned Jennifer Lopez posed nude for the cover art of her latest single “In The Morning” which drops on November 26, Friday (Saturday in Manila). “Here’s the official cover art for #InTheMorning ✨ Single drops Friday ✨ read Jennifer’s caption on Instagram. In two hours, the photo got more than 3.6 million…
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Kris Aquino in need of nurse who can carry her
Queen of All Media Kris Aquino said that she is in need of one more nurse who can carry her. “Yesterday, I was vertigo-ing. Is there such a word?” asked Kris from the people around her during a break while shooting a new endorsement for an appliance firm Nov. 26. On Instagram, Kris turned to…
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Andrea Torres posts after break-up photo as fellow stars cheer her up
Eight days after she announced her break-up with actor Derek Ramsay, Kapuso star Andrea Torres posted a glowing photo of her that earned her the admiration of other celebrities. On Instagram Nov. 27, movie and television stars Ruru Madrid, Janine Gutierrez, Iza Calzado, Max Collins, Shaira Diaz, Camille Prats, LJ Reyes, and Ashley Ortega cheered…
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Senate OKs P4.5T 2021 nat’l budget
By John Clifford Lintao THE Senate, voting 22-0, approved on third and final reading its version of the proposed P4.5-trillion national budget for 2021, which is anchored on the theme “Reset, Rebound, and Recover: Investing for Resiliency and Sustainability.” The passage comes well within the timeline set to ensure that the bill gets President Rodrigo…