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DOH records 16,907 new COVID cases; no new deaths reported for 2nd straight day due to technical issues

September 25, 2021
Pres. Duterte directs AFP, PNP doctors, nurses to help hospitals overwhelmed with COVID

September 25, 2021
SEC official tells public to exercise “due diligence” with crypto play-to-earn platforms

September 24, 2021
DOH reports 18,659 more COVID-19 cases

September 24, 2021
75% satisfied with President Duterte’s performance, latest SWS poll shows

September 24, 2021

National

DOH records 16,907 new COVID cases; no new deaths reported for 2nd straight day due to technical issues

September 25, 2021

(Eagle News) – The Department of Health (DOH) reported 16,907 new COVID-19 cases bringing to 165,907 the total active virus cases in the country. There were more recoveries reported at 27,120. This brought the total recoveries to 2,267,768 or 91.8 percent of total COVID-19 cases at 2,470,175. However, due to technical issues, the DOH reported no new deaths for the second straight day. Thus the total COVID-19 fatalities remained at 37,405, or 1.51 percent […]

PNP’s Medical Reserve Force to assist overwhelmed health workers in PHL public, private hospitals

September 25, 2021

PNP to do accounting of its personnel to see who has a medical background for possible deployment, too (Eagle News)–The Philippine National Police has committed its Medical Reserve Force to assist in the country’s fight against COVID-19. The PNP said it would also make an accounting of its personnel to check who had a medical background to augment the 150-member MRF. The PNP issued the statement following President Rodrigo Duterte’s directive for the military and […]

Pres. Duterte directs AFP, PNP doctors, nurses to help hospitals overwhelmed with COVID

September 25, 2021

Hospital situation already “very worrisome” as increasing number of hospital staff placed on quarantine due to COVID, notes NTF deputy chief implementer Dizon President Rodrigo Roa Duterte presides over a meeting with the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) core members prior to his talk to the people at the Arcadia Active Lifestyle Center in Matina, Davao City on September 22, 2021. ARMAN BAYLON/ PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte […]

SEC official tells public to exercise “due diligence” with crypto play-to-earn platforms

September 24, 2021

(Eagle News) – An official of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) advised the public to exercise due diligence when transacting with crypto or online platforms, including those involving play-to-earn platforms such as Axie Infinity. SEC Commissioner Kelvin Lee said Axie Infinity for instance did not register as a business entity here in the country with the SEC, nor did it register to conduct investment solicitation. “Base po sa verification ng records po namin […]

DOH reports 18,659 more COVID-19 cases

September 24, 2021

(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the Philippines rose to 2453328 after the Department of Health reported 18659 additional cases. According to the DOH, of the total cases, 175324 are active. Recoveries rose to 2240599 with the addition of 9088 recoveries. The COVID-19 death toll is at 37405, with no additional deaths reported due to technical issues in COVIDKaya, the DOH data platform. According to DOH data, the country’s intensive care unit beds for COVID-19 patients […]

Metro

PNP reports 118 more COVID-19 cases

September 26, 2021

(Eagle News) — Over 100 more COVID-19 cases were reported among police personnel. The Philippine National Police said the additional 118 cases pushed the total PNP COVID-19 cases to 39,224. Of these, 2,231 were active. Recoveries rose to 36,877 with the addition of 166 recoveries. The PNP COVID-19 death toll remains at 116, with no additional deaths reported. The police are among the country’s frontliners amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The PNP has said over 50 […]

MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Sunday, Sept. 26

September 26, 2021
MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Saturday, Sept. 25

September 25, 2021

Agila Pilipinas

Red tide alert raised over some coastal areas in Visayas, Mindanao: BFAR

September 26, 2021

(Eagle News) — Three areas in Visayas and Mindanao tested positive for paralytic shellfish poison or toxic red tide that exceeds regulatory limit, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources said. According to BFAR, the shellfish and alamang (krill) collected from the following coastal waters are not safe for consumption as a result: Dauis and Tagbilaran City in Bohol Dumanquillas Bay in Zamboanga del Sur Lianga Bay in Surigao del Sur BFAR said fish, squids […]

Eleazar orders thorough probe into death of PNPA cadet

September 26, 2021
4.0-magnitude quake strikes off Ilocos Sur

September 25, 2021

International

France to double Covid vaccine doses for poorer countries

September 26, 2021

PARIS, France (AFP) — France will double the number of vaccine doses it will send to poorer countries to 120 million, President Emmanuel Macron pledged on Saturday, in a video broadcast during the Global Citizen concert in Paris. “The injustice is that in other continents, obviously, vaccination is very late,” he said. “We have to go faster, stronger. “France pledges to double the number of doses it is giving,” he added. “We will pass […]

India to export 8 million Covid-19 jabs in October

September 25, 2021

NEW DELHI, India (AFP) — India will export eight million coronavirus vaccine jabs by the end of October after ending its ban on sending doses abroad, a top foreign ministry official said Saturday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to resume exports at a meeting of leaders from the so-called Quad in Washington as India, Japan, Australia, and the US try to counter growing Chinese influence across the Asia-Pacific region. Foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla […]

Catholic Church apologizes to Canada indigenous peoples for school abuses

September 25, 2021

by Michel COMTE Agence France Presse OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) — The Catholic Church apologized “unequivocally” on Friday to Canada’s indigenous peoples for a century of abuses at church-run residential schools set up by the government to assimilate children into the mainstream. But indigenous leaders are still awaiting a mea culpa from the pope himself. “We, the Catholic Bishops of Canada, express our profound remorse and apologize unequivocally,” read a statement, in which they said […]

South Asia eyes tourism revival with eased restrictions

September 24, 2021

by Paavan MATHEMA KATHMANDU, Nepal (AFP) — Nepal has restarted visas on arrival for vaccinated tourists as South Asian nations attempt to revive tourism businesses devastated after 18 months of the pandemic. A near travel shutdown has been in place in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka for more than a year as successive waves of coronavirus took a deadly toll. Nepal reopened to tourists and scrapped quarantine requirements for vaccinated foreigners on Thursday […]

Technology

SEC official tells public to exercise “due diligence” with crypto play-to-earn platforms

September 24, 2021

Disabled people can now use Android phones with face gestures

September 24, 2021
NASA selects Moon site for ice-hunting rover

September 21, 2021

Sports

Nets say ‘positive’ contract talks with Harden, Irving

September 22, 2021

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — The Brooklyn Nets have had “positive” contract extension talks with James Harden and Kyrie Irving as the team aims to build a championship-winning roster, general manager Sean Marks said Tuesday. Harden and Irving are reportedly close to agreeing terms on new long-term deals which could see both players remain in Brooklyn for three and four more seasons respectively. “We’ve had very positive conversations with both of those guys,” Marks […]

Palace congratulates Filipino billiard player Carlo Biado for winning 2021 US Open Pool Championship

September 20, 2021
Afghan girls’ football team flees to Pakistan

September 15, 2021

Iglesia Ni Cristo's generosity and resilience continue in Hawaii

Elizabeth, New Jersey declares July 27 Iglesia Ni Cristo Day; INC receives recognition certificates

INC Aid to Humanity across the Mediterranean

Iglesia Ni Cristo, isang puwersang kultural at mabuting ehemplo sa sambayanang Pilipino -Historian

Iglesia Ni Cristo, nagsagawa ng mga paglingap sa panahon ng pandemya at kalamidad

Sulyap sa matagumpay na kasaysayan ng Iglesia Ni Cristo

Business

Bitcoin down 6% after China cryptocurrency crackdown

September 24, 2021

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Bitcoin extended losses Friday after China’s latest crackdown on cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin, which had already been falling before the announcement, dropped as much as 6.0 percent in value before trimming losses to stand at $42,256, down 5.5 percent. © Agence France-Presse

Globe Business holds G Summit to support MSMEs

September 22, 2021

Many businesses continue to face the COVID-19 crisis head on, but others have succumbed to the pandemic by closing their doors and discontinuing their operations. To help micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), Globe Business recently held a conference, called G Summit, to educate how to future-proof their businesses. Held on September 18, 2021, G Summit included various seminars, such as Leadership, Productivity & Remote Work, Practical Marketing, Technology & Digitalization, and Human Resources & […]

ADB cuts Asia growth forecast on slow Covid vaccine rollout

September 22, 2021

MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — The Asian Development Bank warned of “lasting scars” from the coronavirus pandemic as it cut its 2021 growth forecast for developing Asia on slow vaccination rates, surging infections and crippling lockdowns. A shortage of doses, which has hampered efforts to inoculate the vast region stretching from the Cook Islands in the Pacific to Kazakhstan in Central Asia, could worsen as evidence of waning vaccine protection increases demand for booster shots, the […]

Entertainment

‘We’ve been expecting you, Mr Bond…’: 007 back after virus delay

September 24, 2021

by Joe JACKSON LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — The latest James Bond movie gets its world premiere next week, nearly six years after the last film in the storied franchise and an 18-month delay caused by the coronavirus pandemic. British royalty and pandemic heroes have been invited to London’s Royal Albert Hall on Tuesday to watch “No Time To Die”, the 25th instalment of the popular spy saga. The film is expected to be Daniel […]

BTS dance through UN to promote youth solutions for planet

September 21, 2021

UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) — It wasn’t exactly the screaming audience BTS is accustomed to but the Korean pop sensations had another sort of world stage Monday as they addressed the United Nations. The seven-member boy band, clad in subdued dark suits, said they hoped to rally young people to look at how to work toward the Sustainable Development Goals — UN benchmarks on which the world has fallen increasingly behind. With Covid restrictions […]

Olivia Colman wins best drama actress Emmy for ‘The Crown’

September 20, 2021

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Olivia Colman on Sunday won the Emmy for best actress in a drama series for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in British royals drama “The Crown.” Colman — who bested a crowded field that also included her co-star Emma Corrin — described the win as “a lovely end to the most extraordinary journey with this lovely family.” © Agence France-Presse

Headlines

France to double Covid vaccine doses for poorer countries

India to export 8 million Covid-19 jabs in October

China’s tutoring ban hits overseas teachers and cultural links

Thunberg to join mass German climate strikes before vote

Interviews

Watch: Interview with political analyst Prof. Clarita Carlos on putting Marcos martial law years in perspective

Alert level system pilot implementation in NCR could be extended for another two weeks – NTF spokesperson

Interview with Dr. Ted Herbosa, NTF Special Adviser, on pilot implementation of face-to-face classes

Marcoleta says mandamus SC petition to compel gov’t agencies to give EUA for Ivermectin against COVID

Metro Manila Council passes “unanimous” resolution asking IATF to allow some activities for fully vaccinated

Interview with PHL Medical Assn. president on situation of hospitals, medical frontliners amid rising Delta cases

WATCH: Interview with FDA director Usec Eric Domingo on EUA amendment for Moderna for 12 to 17 years old

WATCH: Full interview of Sa Ganang Mamayan with ex-Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr

Interview with DOST Sec. Fortunato Dela Peña on launch of first PHL-built satellites, advances on genome sequencing

WATCH: Interview with PDP-Laban Sec. Gen Atty. Melvin Matibag – Balitalakayan

Bongbong Marcos says he’s bent on running again in 2022, to announce soon for what post

WATCH: Interview with Dr. Maricar Limpin, president of PHL College of Phyicians, on breakthrough infections

WATCH: Boxing analyst dissects Pacquiao’s loss to Ugas: age a big factor; it’s time to retire, he says

Interview: ECOP Pres. Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr explains why extension of ECQ in NCR is not advisable

Interview with DOH Usec Cabotaje on updates about vaccines in the PHL – Balitalakayan

WATCH: Interview with Dr. Guido David of OCTA Research on COVID-19 projections in PHL

WATCH: Interview with Dr. Ted Herbosa, NTF special adviser, on COVID projections under ECQ

Philhealth says it is still reconciling records on P20-B unpaid reimbursements to hospitals

Hidilyn Diaz confident that PHL athletes can double medal haul in 2024 Paris Olympics

NTF adviser recommends “localized lockdown” amid Delta variant transmission

WATCH: Interview with Astro del Castillo: assessment on Dutertenomics

High COVID transmission observed in NCR as reproduction number rises to 1.21 — OCTA Research

DILG to release memorandum intensifying restrictions on mass gatherings in LGUs amid Delta variant fears

WATCH: Interview with Marikina Mayor Teodoro on importance of contact tracing, granular lockdowns amid Delta variant entry

WATCH: Interview with pediatrician Dr. Richard Mata, on Delta variant as a “game changer” for COVID among kids

OCTA Research supports continuation of GCQ in Metro Manila

WATCH: Interview with DENR Usec. Antiporda on alleged dumping of human waste in the West PHL Sea

WATCH: Interview with Filipino Nurses United on proposal to remove licensure exams for nurses

LGUs concerned on relaxing travel curbs; RT-PCR tests needed even for the fully vaccinated – Velasco

WATCH: Interview with FDA chief Domingo on vaccination of children, other issues – Balitalakayan

Remembering World War 1: The first war where chemical gases were used as weapons

COVID-19 special report: Learning from the 1918-1919 Flu Pandemic that killed 50 million worldwide

Volcano lava destroys 320 buildings on Spanish island

Pres. Duterte honors Tokyo Olympic athletes, also gives P500k reward to 1996 Olympic silver medalist Velasco

Dixie Fire becomes third-largest in California history

Parish church in New Jersey receives food donations from Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC)

WATCH: Stories of how the INC’s Aid to Humanity helped communities in the Americas amid the pandemic

Iglesia Ni Cristo extends assistance to media frontliners affected by the pandemic

INC’s 107th Anniversary

Hawaii State Legislature presents honorary certificate to Iglesia Ni Cristo recognizing its contribution to society

Elizabeth, New Jersey declares July 27 Iglesia Ni Cristo Day; INC receives recognition certificates

Iglesia Ni Cristo Day declared in Elizabeth, New Jersey

WATCH: Stories of how the INC’s Aid to Humanity helped communities in the Americas amid the pandemic

VP Robredo greets INC on 107th year, wishes Church to continue to be a spring of hope amid pandemic

WATCH: NET25’s Special Telecast of the 107th anniversary of the Iglesia Ni Cristo

Pres. Duterte greets the Iglesia Ni Cristo on its 107th anniversary, says the INC served as an “inspiration” to Filipinos

Iglesia Ni Cristo receives citation, commendation from State of Maryland on 107th anniversary

ITCZ affecting S. Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao

Cloudy skies and rain showers expected

PAGASA monitoring tropical storm outside PAR