#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’

#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

#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

#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

#PHnews: Overseas Filipinos with Covid-19 rise to 9,896 MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Sunday reported three more Filipinos abroad contracting the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), bringing the total tally to 9,896.In its latest case bulletin, the DFA said the new confirmed Covid-19 cases are from the Asia Pacific region.It added that … Continue reading #Philippines: Overseas Filipinos with Covid-19 rise to 9,896

#PHnews: Palace says Duterte did not leave PH MANILA – Malacañang on Sunday denied reports that President Rodrigo Duterte left the country over the weekend.Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said Duterte remains to be in the country to oversee government’s coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) response efforts.“There is no truth that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte left the … Continue reading #Philippines: Palace says Duterte did not leave PH

#PHnews: Covid-19 benefits available despite IRM suspension: PhilHealth MANILA – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Sunday clarified that the suspension of the Interim Reimbursement Mechanism (IRM) will not affect the availment of Covid-19 benefits or any of its regular benefits by its members.In a statement, PhilHealth said the IRM suspension "will give way … Continue reading #Philippines: Covid-19 benefits available despite IRM suspension: PhilHealth

#PHnews: Ex-rebel urges parents to protect youth from NPA recruitment BALER, Aurora – A surrendered rebel on Saturday urged parents to keep their eye on their children to prevent the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) from exploiting them and other vulnerable sectors.The surrenderer is among the 82 former members and … Continue reading #Philippines: Ex-rebel urges parents to protect youth from NPA recruitment

#PHnews: Bodies of 4 family members killed in CDO fire found CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Firefighters on Saturday retrieved four bodies belonging to a family that was burned when a fire broke out in an urban village here three days ago.FO3 Jesreel Lasaga said they received information that the cadavers of four persons were … Continue reading #Philippines: Bodies of 4 family members killed in CDO fire found

#PHnews: Property developer in Davao City to upgrade tech services DAVAO CITY – Property developer DMCI Homes will soon harness technology-enabled services such as Wi-Fi in common areas, facial recognition and thermal scanners, to further raise the resort-living experience at Verdon Parc development along Ecoland Drive Corner Peacock Street here, a statement from the company … Continue reading #Philippines: Property developer in Davao City to upgrade tech services

#PHnews: Susukan must be made to answer for all his crimes: AFP MANILA – Abu Sayyaf sub-leader Abduljihad "Idang" Susukan must be made to answer for all the heinous crimes he has done, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Sunday."Susukan must be made to answer for a score of heinous crimes he has … Continue reading #Philippines: Susukan must be made to answer for all his crimes: AFP

#PHnews: NorMin prepares to reopen tourism industry MANILA – Northern Mindanao has been gearing up to reopen the region’s tourism industry to local tourists amid the prevailing coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.Department of Tourism (DOT) Northern Mindanao Director May Salvaña-Unchuan emphasized the importance of complying with minimum health standards before tourism establishments are allowed to … Continue reading #Philippines: NorMin prepares to reopen tourism industry

#PHnews: San Juan City prepared in case Metro Manila reverts to GCQ MANILA – The San Juan City government is prepared in case Metro Manila reverts to general community quarantine (GCQ), Mayor Francis Zamora said on Sunday.In a social media post, Zamora expressed the readiness of the local government for the GCQ.However, Zamora said he … Continue reading #Philippines: San Juan City prepared in case Metro Manila reverts to GCQ

#PHnews: Pinay martial artist continues training in Bangkok amid pandemic MANILA – With the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic forcing travel restrictions in Bangkok, mixed martial arts fighter Denice Zamboanga has to stay in the Thai capital for now while continuing her training.However, this opened a chance for her to make an in-cage return to One … Continue reading #Philippines: Pinay martial artist continues training in Bangkok amid pandemic

#PHnews: MinDA identifies 22 ‘fish centers’ for EU funding DAVAO CITY – The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) has identified some 22 "fish centers" equipped with ice-makers, cold storage and processing facilities located in almost every coastal province of Mindanao for funding under the European Union's Mindanao Peace and Development Program (MINPAD) to be implemented this … Continue reading #Philippines: MinDA identifies 22 ‘fish centers’ for EU funding