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Music Video Review: BTS drops ‘Dynamite’
To say that BTS’ August 21 comeback was one of the most anticipated music events of 2020 would be an understatement. As a matter of fact, three to four million ARMYs tuned in for the world premiere of their Dynamite MV and effectively smashed current record held by BLACKPINK for the most watched music video…
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No ride for passengers without mask and shield
By John Clifford Lintao PASSENGERS who are not wearing both face masks and face shields won’t be able to get a ride to and from work, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr). The DOTr has already issued a directive to public utility vehicles to refuse to transport senior citizens and passengers below 21 years…
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Wearing of face shield now required inside malls
By John Clifford Lintao ASIDE from public transports and workplaces, the government has also required the public to wear face shields inside enclosed spaces, including malls, said presidential spokesperson Harry Roque. “Napagkasunduan po ng National Task Force (NTF) na bukod po roon sa pagsusuot ng face shield sa pampublikong sasakyan saka sa trabaho, dapat isuot…
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2 million Filipinos already tested for COVID-19
By Fernan Angeles THE government has so far administered COVID-19 tests to some two million Filipinos, said the Department of Health. Of this figure, 214,444 yielded positive results, equating to a whopping 10.5 positivity rate. The testing is part of the government’s expanded testing measures deemed as crucial in containing the deadly virus. The online…
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173 arrested for jueteng in Pangasinan
By Mar T. Supnad CAMP BGEN OSCAR M FLORENDO, La Union – At least 173 persons were arrested by the regional police force, which conducted simultaneous raids in nine localities in Pangasinan. Police regional director Brigadier General Rodolfo Azurin Jr., identified the suspected high-roller as retired Air Force wingman Efren Ricafort Fajardo, a former councilor…
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Senate spots P1 billion insertion for new roads and comfort rooms
By Fernan Angeles THE Senate contingent in the bicameral conference for Bayanihan 2 spotted a P1 billion fund insertion by the House of Representatives wanting to construct additional comfort rooms and streets. “Ito ang mahabang diskusyon na nangyari dahil ang ibig ng mga kongresista ay ilagay ito sa pagpapatayo ng kubeta at kalsada habang ang…
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Diplomatic protest filed against China
By Fernan Angeles APPALLED over the incident that saw China confiscating fish aggregating devices installed by Filipino fishermen in Scarborough Shoal off the country’s southwestern waters, the Philippine government finally lifted a finger as it filed a diplomatic protest against what it described as “illegal.” The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) referred to an incident…
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Diplomatic protest filed against China
By Fernan Angeles APPALLED over the incident that saw China confiscating fish aggregating devices installed by Filipino fishermen in Scarborough Shoal off the country’s southwestern waters, the Philippine government finally lifted a finger as it filed a diplomatic protest against what it described as “illegal.” The Department of Foreign Affairs referred to an incident involving…
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Bataan equips checkpoints with high-tech gadgets
By Mar T. Supnad BATAAN CAPITOL – People are bound to get tired and err as an offshoot of exhaustion. With that in mind, the provincial government embarks on equipping front-liners manning the checkpoints with high-tech gadgets that would effectively monitor the ingress and egress, if only to make sure they get to minimize the…
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6 Burning Questions (and Answers) with Jojo Bragais
What’s up, Jojo Bragais? This hardworking CEO and Founder of Bragais Shoes is a man of many hats: he’s into designing shoes, clothes, writing scripts and screenplay, video directing…..and hold your breath….. Yes! Bragais gets busy with another exciting project that will surely surprise his fans. “I will announce it soon. Siguro hindi pa ngayon.…