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Typhoon Ulysses infra damage pegged at P11B
By Fernan Angeles GOVERNMENT figures representing the damage inflicted by Typhoon Ulysses now stands close to P11 billion, says the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). At the Laging Handa press briefing, NDRRMC executive director Ricardo Jalad said damage to infrastructure due to Typhoon Ulysses has already spiked to P10.79 billion, adding that…
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Vaccine priorities identified, vaccination starts early 2021
By Fernan Angeles THE government hinted at prioritizing vaccination in areas with a minimum recorded COVID-19 active cases of 3,000 and up, says vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Thursday. In a statement, Galvez said that among the areas that the government is particularly looking at Bacolod, Iloilo, Cebu and Tacloban, even as the…
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Trial on Avigan, anti-influenza drug, has begun
By John Clifford Lintao JAPAN’s anti-influenza drug Avigan has commenced testing in the Philippines for its effectivity against COVID-19, says Health Undersecretary Rosario Vergeire. “For Avigan trial, nag-umpisa tayo noong November 20 and we already have 8 participants,” Vergeire said in a virtual press briefing. Avigan, the Japanese brand for favipiravir, previously showed promising results…
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‘Sunday Market’ launched in Clark
By Mar T. Supnad CLARK FREEPORT – To help revitalize tourism and support small businesses to recover from the effects of the pandemic, a bazaar dubbed “Sunday Market” was launched in this Freeport recently. Organized by the Greater Clark Visitors Bureau (GCVB), the Sunday Market, located at the El Kabayo Riding Stables features various home-grown…
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Fontana workers use indigenous materials for Christmas decors in Clark
By Mar T. Supnad CLARK FREEPORT – More than 200 art pieces and wood works were produced in a month’s time by hand using purely indigenous materials by a group of four people as Christmas decorations inside the Fontana Leisure Park here. Fontana Art Manager Reginald Dy made full use of available materials on a…
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Palace to tiangge operators: Comply protocols or closure
By Fernan Angeles MALACAÑANG gave tiangge owners two options — to implement the minimum public health standards to prevent the spread of COVID-19 or face closure. In a news conference, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque issued the warning after shoppers recently packed the streets of Divisoria in Manila and Baclaran in Parañaque to beat the Christmas…
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Nurses lament delayed salaries
By Fernan Angeles AN organization of Filipino nurses lamented on what it aptly described as selective policy being implemented by the Department of Health. Citing the case of Sorsogon-based government nurses, the Filipino Nurses United (FNU) said that the DOH “was so quick to respond to Sorsogon Governor Francis Escudero on his call for the…
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Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo recovers from endometriosis surgery
Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo can now heave a sigh of relief after her surgery for her endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition where tissue from the uterine lining decides to grow in other random parts of your body, causing pain. This can interfere with fertility and overall health and honestly – happiness, said Culpo. For…
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Is John Lloyd Cruz ready to make a comeback in showbiz?
It’s confirmed! Actor John Lloyd Cruz is in talks with Brightlight Productions owned by former Congressman Albee Benitez for his possible return to show business. This after Albee uploaded a photo of him and the actor on Instagram last Saturday night, Nov. 21. It was captioned: “Better days ahead.” The shared IG picture ended rumors…
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Clinical trials for five COVID-19 vaccines to start in December
By Fernan Angeles AT least five potential COVID-19 vaccines would likely have its clinical trials here in the Philippines by December, says Philippine Council for Health Research Development executive director Jaime Montoya. In a radio interview, Montoya said the start of trials would depend on the compliance of manufacturers. “Ang ating prediction, mga December. Kasi…