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Infected worldwide caused by Covid-19 is at 23.5-M – reports
The total number of COVID-19 positives worldwide has risen to 23,577,649. Of that number, 6,628,449 (99%) had mild conditions, while 61,694 (1%) had serious or critical conditions. The death toll has risen to 812,181. While those who recovered were 16,075,325, after the new data flow of those who completed 14 quarantine periods. Here is a…
Vloggers Tim Sawyer and China Roces, trending after an argument
A Facebook live video by Tim Sawyer and China Roces has been the talk of the town on social media. Many were surprised that their quarrel seemed to be real even though that was usually the theme of their content. After the said video went viral , it has been deleted from Tim’s Facebook page…
VP Robredo will be president when Duterte declares a revolutionary government
Vice President Leni Robredo will take over as the new president of the country when President Rodrigo Duterte declares a revolutionary government. According to election lawyer Atty. Romulo Macalintal once the revolutionary government is declared, the leadership hierarchy will follow. Macalintal made the statement a day after President Duterte said that when his patience ran…
Malacañang distanced themselves from the call for revolutionary gov’t; focused on the COVID-19 crisis
Malacañang distanced themselves from the issue of advancing a private group calling for a change in the system of government to a revolutionary government. Although the Palace recognizes the right of the public to share their opinions, this is not the focus of the administration. “The call to establish a revolutionary government came from a…
China to PH: Stop ‘illegal and challenging action’ in the West PH Sea
China is stopping the Philippines from allegedly taking illegal and challenging measures in the disputed part of the West Philippine Sea. China responded after the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) filed another diplomatic protest over the Chinese Coast Guard confiscating the belongings of Filipino fishermen in Scarborough Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc. According to Chinese…
Catholics pledge assistance to those affected by the Masbate earthquake
Caritas, the social action arm of the Catholic Church, assured assistance to those affected by the earthquake that shook Masbate on the morning of August 18. According to Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo, national director of Caritas, his office is already in contact with the Social Action Center of the Diocese of Masbate. The bishop said…
IATF, alarmed by the sudden increase in suicide cases during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Department of Justice (DoJ) is now calling on churches and spiritual leaders to help the government after the sudden increase in suicide cases during the height of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. According to Justice Sec. Menardo Guevarra, Inter Agency Task Force (IATF) national task force Chief Implementer Carlito Galvez allegedly called him…
COVID-19 cases in the Philippines over 180,000; new cases 4,786 – DOH
The total number of recorded COVID-19 cases in the Philippines is 182,365, according to the latest data from the Department of Health (DOH). Based on the case bulletin released by the agency, only 103 out of 109 laboratories submitted their reports so the number of new cases of the disease reached 4,786. Of the said…
WATCH LIVE: Canonical Coronation of the Venerated Image of Our Lady of Lourdes
The canonical coronation of the more than a century-old image of Our Lady of Lourdes in her shrine in Quezon City will be held next month, the Diocese of Cubao announced Tuesday. The diocese said the ceremony at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in Quezon City is set on August 22. The crowning of the 126-year…
Igme strengthened while in extreme N. Luzon – PAGASA
The tropical depression Igme formed last night within the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) will intensify. According to Pagasa forecaster Benison Estareja, the typhoon was last seen 285 km northeast of Basco, Batanes. It has a wind speed of 55 kph and a gust of 70 kph. TD Igme is moving north at a speed…