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Flirting with Covid
It’s rather ironic that the new Covid-19 variants have been dubbed FLiRT considering that one of the health protocols at the height of the pandemic was to avoid physical contact and maintain social distancing......»»
Japan, UN agency, DICT launch digital center in BARMM
Two foreign benefactors and the Department of Information and Communications Technology launched here on Thursday a Digital Transformation Center in support of efforts for commerce and trade in the Bangsamoro region to fully bounce back from the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic......»»
Vivamax hits 11 million subscribers, sees overseas growth
Filipino streaming app Vivamax has surpassed 11 million subscribers three years since it was launched at the height of the pandemic in early 2021. It has also seen “surprising” subscription growth in overseas markets, particularly Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. .....»»
Jose Mari Chan musical among Repertory Philippines 2024 offerings
Repertory Philippines will have for its 87th season a full line-up of shows for the first time since the pandemic, with a musical featuring the songs of Jose Mari Chan among this year's offerings......»»
Grab seeks more TNVS slots amid increasing demand
Ride-hailing company Grab Philippines is asking the government to increase the number of transport network vehicle service slots in Metro Manila back to the pre-pandemic level of 65,000 to keep up with growing demand......»»
British Chamber eyes further boosting Philippine tourism sector
The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines proudly launched the return of its annual event titled, “Travel Talks 2024: Trailblazing the Future of Travel” after its hiatus in 2019 due to the pandemic; partnered with Sunville Travel and Tour and Filigree Suites as its minor sponsor......»»
Taiwan’s indispensability in preparing for future pandemics
The three years of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a terrible loss of life and exacerbated health inequalities. The global economy slumped and, worldwide, people’s lives were affected. This experience demonstrated that the present global health governance framework is not effective in responding to threats to global health......»»
The pros and cons of biking
CEBU CITY, Philippines–Cycling or biking remains one of the most popular outdoor sports for many Cebuanos up to this day. From being an alternative means of transportation and, at the same time, a hyped up sport during the Covid-19 pandemic, cycling eventually became a mainstay in Cebu’s vibrant sports scene. Every weekend, Cebuanos get to.....»»
Pathogens
For many of us, the dark memory of the COVID-19 pandemic still lingers, as if 2020 was just yesterday, and I’m sure many will agree with me when I say I fervently hope to never see the return of such a period in our lives. But then we never really know......»»
EDITORIAL - Abusing visa powers
Will anomalies never end in the Bureau of Immigration? On Nov. 9, 2020 while the COVID pandemic was raging with no vaccine available, Rodrigo Duterte summoned over 40 BI employees to Malacañang to berate them over the so-called pastillas scam......»»
Deficit-to-GDP ratio softens to 4.5 percent in Q1
The budget deficit’s share to the overall economy softened in the first quarter and is still closing into its pre-pandemic level as the government moves to consolidate its finances......»»
EDITORIAL — Remember Pharmally?
The COVID-19 pandemic is over, but the scandals related to the government’s response remain unresolved......»»
Kim, Jerald naghiwalay habang nasa shooting, nagbalikan after ng bed scene
NAGHIWALAY pala sina Kim Molina at Jerald Napoles noong kasagsagan ng COVID-19 pandemic at habang ginagawa nila ang isa nilang pelikula sa Viva Films. Ito raw yung mga unang linggo ng pagli-live in nila noong 2021 makalipas ang ilang taong relasyon bilang magdyowa Sa naganap na mediacon ng bagong pelikula ng KimJe na “Seoulmeyt” kahapon,.....»»
Marcos touts release of COVID-19 frontliners’ emergency allowance
President Marcos highlighted the distribution of the bulk of the pandemic emergency allowance to frontliners in his message for Health Workers’ Day, assuring members of the sector that the government values their service to the nation.?.....»»
EDITORIAL - Honoring the heroes
Murals were painted in recognition of their sacrifices and they were hailed as heroes of a pandemic that has killed over seven million people and infected 775,364,261 between Jan. 5, 2020 and April 21 this year, based on official data......»»
The return of the old normal
Few will remember it, but yesterday, May 5, marked the first anniversary of the official end of the Covid-19 pandemic as a global health emergency, as announced by the World Health Organization......»»
Agriculture loans hit P213 billion in 2022
The share of agriculture loans and services granted by the banking sector picked up to 18.1 percent in 2022 from 17.6 percent in 2021 as the agriculture industry slowly recovered from the COVID pandemic......»»
Microinsurance contributions hit P13.5 billion in 2023
The continued awareness of Filipinos due to the impacts of the pandemic boosted the insurance contributions from low-income people, reaching P13.5 billion in 2023......»»
Bianca King inatake ng postpartum depression: Napakahirap para sa ‘kin!
HINDI naging madali para sa aktres at celebrity mom na si Bianca King ang mag-adjust nang iwan niya ang Pilipinas at manirahan sa Australia. Nilinaw ni Bianca na hindi talaga niya pinlano ang mag-stay sa Australia for good, nangyari na lang ito dahil sa matinding epekto ng COVID-19 pandemic sa halos lahat ng bansa sa.....»»
Hunger highest since 2021 – SWS poll
More Filipinos experienced involuntary hunger in the first quarter of the year, the highest since 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic, a recent Social Weather Stations surveyshowed......»»