38 tourism-related establishments in Pampanga to reopen CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – After getting a nod from the Department of Tourism, some 38 tourism-related establishments can now reopen and get back on its feet following months of slump due to the pandemic.City tourism officer Ching Pangilinan said on Wednesday that all accommodations and tourism-related … Continue reading 38 tourism-related establishments in Pampanga to reopen | #Philippines

Anti-insurgency task force launched in NegOr town DUMAGUETE CITY – The Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (TF-ELCAC) was launched in the municipality of Mabinay, Negros Oriental as more barangays have been included in the government’s efforts to end the insurgency.Gov. Roel Degamo, represented by Capitol spokesperson and Public Information Officer (PIO) Bimbo … Continue reading Anti-insurgency task force launched in NegOr town | #Philippines

LPA, southwest monsoon to bring rains over most of PH MANILA – The low pressure area (LPA) and the southwest monsoon affecting Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, will bring rains over most parts of the archipelago, a weather specialist said on Thursday.The LPA was last tracked over the coastal waters of San Pascual, Masbate.Philippine Atmospheric, … Continue reading LPA, southwest monsoon to bring rains over most of PH | #Philippines

BRP Antonio Luna's 1st sea acceptance trials 'satisfactory': Navy MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) on Thursday said its second missile-frigate, the prospective BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151), has already conducted its first sea acceptance trials last September 24 to 29 that yielded "satisfactory" results."FF-151 has already conducted first sea acceptance trials from September 24 to … Continue reading BRP Antonio Luna’s 1st sea acceptance trials ‘satisfactory’: Navy | #Philippines

DepEd seeks help to enforce distancing in release of modules TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Education (DepEd) in Eastern Visayas is seeking help from village officials in the enforcement of physical distancing during the weekly distribution of self-learning modules in schools.DepEd Regional Director Ramir Uytico assured the public that the system of distribution of … Continue reading DepEd seeks help to enforce distancing in release of modules | #Philippines

3 drug suspects fall in NoCot drug sting COTABATO CITY – Operatives have nabbed three drug suspects and seized some PHP340,000 worth of shabu in Pigcawayan, North Cotabato on Wednesday afternoon.Arrested were Gani Mehar Kanday, Adhan Mawiya Adam, and Thens Abdullatip Ebrahim, all high-value targets by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Region 12.In … Continue reading 3 drug suspects fall in NoCot drug sting | #Philippines

Digos LGU halts ops after employee tests positive for Covid-19 DIGOS CITY – Employees of the local government here temporarily stopped work and were ordered to go home shortly before noon Wednesday after one of their colleagues tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).Mayor Josef Cagas ordered the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council … Continue reading Digos LGU halts ops after employee tests positive for Covid-19 | #Philippines

Eala enters French Open QFs MANILA – Alex Eala is through to the quarterfinals of the French Open's girls division after defeating Leyre Romero of Spain, 6-1, 4-6, 6-1, at the Roland Garros Stadium in Paris on Wednesday.The 15-year-old Filipina sensation bounced back from a shock first-round exit in doubles play to move to within … Continue reading Eala enters French Open QFs | #Philippines

Eala enters French Open QFs MANILA – Alex Eala is through to the quarterfinals of the French Open's girls division after defeating Leyre Romero of Spain, 6-1, 4-6, 6-1, at the Roland Garros Stadium in Paris on Wednesday.The 15-year-old Filipina sensation bounced back from a shock first-round exit in doubles play to move to within … Continue reading Eala enters French Open QFs | #Philippines

Eala enters French Open QFs MANILA – Alex Eala is through to the quarterfinals of the French Open's girls division after defeating Leyre Romero of Spain, 6-1, 4-6, 6-1, at the Roland Garros Stadium in Paris on Wednesday.The 15-year-old Filipina sensation bounced back from a shock first-round exit in doubles play to move to within … Continue reading Eala enters French Open QFs | #Philippines

Pooled testing for Covid-19 to expand in NCR MANILA – Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion said polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based pooled testing for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) will be rolled out in Makati City and other parts of Metro Manila. Concepcion said that based on study led by the private sector, the pooled testing will … Continue reading Pooled testing for Covid-19 to expand in NCR | #Philippines

Oil prices set to go up anew this week MANILA – Prices of oil products at retail stations will slightly increase starting Tuesday. In separate advisories, Chevron, Cleanfuel, Flying V, Petro Gazz, Seaoil, and Shell announced that they will hike diesel prices by PHP0.10 per liter and PHP0.60 per liter on gasoline prices. There is no adjustment … Continue reading Oil prices set to go up anew this week | #Philippines

Flags in NegOcc at half-mast to honor fallen front-liners BACOLOD CITY – The Philippine flags around Negros Occidental, including this capital city, are being flown at half-staff for two weeks starting Monday to pay tribute to the healthcare workers and other front-liners who died in line with the country’s battle against the coronavirus disease 2019 … Continue reading Flags in NegOcc at half-mast to honor fallen front-liners | #Philippines

Fishermen in C. Visayas sell catch online CEBU CITY – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Region 7 (Central Visayas) said the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic has taught ingenuity to fishermen, many of whom are now embracing information technology to market their catch.Dr. Allan Poquita, BFAR-7 regional director, said his office has … Continue reading Fishermen in C. Visayas sell catch online | #Philippines

Japan's economy contracts record 27.8% in Q2 amid pandemic TOKYO – Japan's economy shrank an annualized real 27.8 percent from the previous quarter in the April-June period, marking a record contraction as the global coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic stifled economic activity amid restrictions under a state of emergency, the government said in a report … Continue reading Japan’s economy contracts record 27.8% in Q2 amid pandemic | #Philippines