Israeli, UAE firms sign deal on coronavirus research ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – In the wake of last week’s controversial normalization deal, a UAE firm and an Israeli company signed a pact to cooperate on research into Covid-19, United Arab Emirates state-run news agency WAM reported on Sunday.The deal between Emirati APEX National Investment … Continue reading Israeli, UAE firms sign deal on coronavirus research | #Philippines
Month: August 2020
PH 1st warship in ‘drills’ to help identify design flaws | #Philippines
PH 1st warship in ‘drills’ to help identify design flaws MANILA – The deployment of BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150), the country's first missile-frigate, to the US-led Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercises would test its system and help identify and correct design flaws, an official of the Philippine Navy said Monday."Our ship is new and … Continue reading PH 1st warship in ‘drills’ to help identify design flaws | #Philippines
Southwest monsoon, LPA to bring scattered rains Monday | #Philippines
Southwest monsoon, LPA to bring scattered rains Monday MANILA – Most parts of the country will experience scattered rains and thunderstorms due to a low-pressure area (LPA) and the southwest monsoon affecting southern Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao, the weather bureau said Monday.Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) weather specialist Aldczar Aurelio said … Continue reading Southwest monsoon, LPA to bring scattered rains Monday | #Philippines
DTI appeals for manufacturing sector support in Bayanihan 2 | #Philippines
DTI appeals for manufacturing sector support in Bayanihan 2 MANILA – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) appealed to Congress to provide support for the manufacturing sector under the Bayanihan 2.As both Senate Bill 1564 and House Bill 6953 excluded the manufacturing sector for government assistance, DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez wrote a letter to … Continue reading DTI appeals for manufacturing sector support in Bayanihan 2 | #Philippines
DTI appeals for manufacturing sector support in Bayanihan 2 | #Philippines
DTI appeals for manufacturing sector support in Bayanihan 2 MANILA – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) appealed to Congress to provide support for the manufacturing sector under the Bayanihan 2.As both Senate Bill 1564 and House Bill 6953 excluded the manufacturing sector for government assistance, DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez wrote a letter to … Continue reading DTI appeals for manufacturing sector support in Bayanihan 2 | #Philippines
DTI appeals for manufacturing sector support in Bayanihan 2 | #Philippines
DTI appeals for manufacturing sector support in Bayanihan 2 MANILA – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) appealed to Congress to provide support for the manufacturing sector under the Bayanihan 2.As both Senate Bill 1564 and House Bill 6953 excluded the manufacturing sector for government assistance, DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez wrote a letter to … Continue reading DTI appeals for manufacturing sector support in Bayanihan 2 | #Philippines
#Philippines: Trike, pedicab drivers in Pasay to get free face shields, masks
#PHnews: Trike, pedicab drivers in Pasay to get free face shields, masks MANILA – About 3,000 tricycle and pedicab drivers in Pasay City will receive food packs, face shields and face masks from the local government.Pasay City's Sangguniang Kabataan from Barangay 76 on Saturday handed over some 3,000 food packs, 3,000 face shields, and 15,000 … Continue reading #Philippines: Trike, pedicab drivers in Pasay to get free face shields, masks
#Philippines: Magnitude 5.1 quake hits Sultan Kudarat
#PHnews: Magnitude 5.1 quake hits Sultan Kudarat MANILA – A magnitude 5.1 quake hit Sultan Kudarat Sunday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.The tectonic quake struck 66 kilometers southwest of the municipality of Kalamansig at 3:22 p.m.It had a depth focus of 586 kilometers.There were no reported intensities and Phivolcs said … Continue reading #Philippines: Magnitude 5.1 quake hits Sultan Kudarat
#Philippines: 22 of 27 new Covid-19 cases in Baguio close contacts of patients
#PHnews: 22 of 27 new Covid-19 cases in Baguio close contacts of patients BAGUIO CITY – This city logged the highest number of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases in a single day on Saturday (August 15) with 22 of the 27 new infections being close contacts of patients.The oldest among the new cases is a 67-year-old … Continue reading #Philippines: 22 of 27 new Covid-19 cases in Baguio close contacts of patients
#Philippines: Village exec vows ‘double’ disinfection of school used by LSIs
#PHnews: Village exec vows ‘double’ disinfection of school used by LSIs DAVAO CITY – Barangay Lasang chairman Allan Simo-ag has assured that the A.L. Navarro Central Elementary School and National High School used as a patient care center by returning locally stranded individuals (LSIs) will undergo double disinfection once vacated.This came after the remaining 79 … Continue reading #Philippines: Village exec vows ‘double’ disinfection of school used by LSIs
#Philippines: DOH logs 40K new Covid-19 recoveries; new cases rise by 3,420
#PHnews: DOH logs 40K new Covid-19 recoveries; new cases rise by 3,420 MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday reported 3,420 new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections, raising the overall tally to 161,253.The DOH said the additional cases reported were based on the total Covid-19 tests done by 99 out of 105 operational … Continue reading #Philippines: DOH logs 40K new Covid-19 recoveries; new cases rise by 3,420
#Philippines: Pasig launches transport microsite for ‘Libreng Sakay’
#PHnews: Pasig launches transport microsite for 'Libreng Sakay' MANILA – The Pasig city government has launched a transport microsite in a bid to better serve its residents who avail of the "Libreng Sakay" program.Pasig City has been providing free shuttle services to healthcare personnel, employees, and other front-liners amid the travel restrictions imposed during the … Continue reading #Philippines: Pasig launches transport microsite for ‘Libreng Sakay’
#Philippines: 2 kids, 14 others contract coronavirus in Bataan
#PHnews: 2 kids, 14 others contract coronavirus in Bataan BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Two children are among 16 new cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in this province as per report of the Provincial Health Office (PHO) Saturday night.This brought the total number of infections in the province to 575.Governor Albert Garcia on Sunday said … Continue reading #Philippines: 2 kids, 14 others contract coronavirus in Bataan
#Philippines: 8-month-old baby 2nd confirmed Covid-19 case in Aurora
#PHnews: 8-month-old baby 2nd confirmed Covid-19 case in Aurora BALER, Aurora – An eight-month-old baby from San Luis town became the second confirmed case of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in this province.This was confirmed by San Luis Mayor Ariel A. de Jesus in his social media account on Saturday as he asked his constituents to … Continue reading #Philippines: 8-month-old baby 2nd confirmed Covid-19 case in Aurora
#Philippines: ‘Standing together’ only hope for Lebanon, say NGO volunteers
#PHnews: 'Standing together' only hope for Lebanon, say NGO volunteers BEIRUT – After the devastating port explosion earlier this month, the non-government organizations (NGOs) have been working tirelessly to revive Beirut, with armies of volunteers flooding the blast-hit streets to do what is needed to heal the city’s people.On Aug. 4, the explosion of a … Continue reading #Philippines: ‘Standing together’ only hope for Lebanon, say NGO volunteers
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