Rising COVID-19 cases bursts Gilas Pilipinas’ bubble
MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas’ buildup has hit another snag. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas on Monday announced the Philippine national team pool was forced to break camp anew due to the recent surge of COVID-19 cases in the country. The SBP said the decision is also in compliance with the Philippine Sports Commission’s instructions […] The post Rising COVID-19 cases bursts Gilas Pilipinas’ bubble appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
BSP seen keeping rates steady this year
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas will likely keep interest rates at record lows this year as rising cases of COVID-19 infections continue to impede recovery from the recession, top economists said......»»
Nationals resume training
It’s back to work for Gilas Pilipinas after being forced to break camp last month amid the surge in COVID-19 cases and the imposition of stricter quarantine classifications......»»
Philippines Football League set for July return
Initially slated to begin with the Copa Paulino Alcantara from April to May under a bubble format, the PFL's fifth season opener has been moved to July 17 following rising cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country......»»
COVID-19 cases outside bubble also rising – OCTA
Two provinces outside the so-called National Capital Region-Plus bubble have also recorded a spike in COVID-19 cases this past week, the OCTA Research Group said yesterday......»»
FIBA Asia Cup Doha qualifiers cancelled, says Saudi hoops body
This after the Saudi Basketball Federation announced a decision to cancel their hosting of the FIBA bubble due to rising cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)......»»
Gilas minds nothing but training
Gilas Pilipinas stays concentrated on its buildup for the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers in Qatar amid the rising virus cases in the region that already forced the postponement of matches in neighboring Bahrain......»»
Gilas kabado vs Thailand; kapos sa ensayo
MANILA, Philippines – Isiniwalat ng Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) sisimulan na nila ang ensayo ng Gilas Pilipinas na sasabak sa 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers sa Manama, Bahrain. Binigyan diini ng SBP na nabigyan na sila ng go-signal ng National Task Force Against COVID-19 para umpisahan ang training sa loob ng isang bubble format. […] The post Gilas kabado vs Thailand; kapos sa ensayo appeared first on REMATE ONLINE......»»
Gilas Pilipinas to also have bubble experience in FIBA Qualifiers
Announced by FIBA on Friday, qualifiers for FIBA's Continental Cups for 2021 to be held on November and February next year will be conducted in "bubbles" amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic......»»
Comelec says ‘no’ to online COC filing
The Commission on Elections has junked calls to allow the online filing of certificates of candidacy in a bid to avoid personal contacts amid rising COVID-19 cases in the country......»»
16,000 daily cases possible next week – OCTA
With COVID-19 cases rising in Southern and Central Luzon, OCTA Research said the number of new cases in the country may reach as high as 16,000 per day next week......»»
DOH: Avoid cloth mask; no face mask for kids below 2
Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Maria Rosette Vergeire advised the public today to avoid using cloth face masks in view of rising cases of COVID-19 in the country. .....»»
OCTA sees new cases still rising this week
OCTA Research expects new infections to continue rising this week, citing as basis the country’s number of new COVID-19 cases hitting a growth rate of 29 percent last week......»»
Workers’ group calls for public transport support, not air purifiers
The Alyansa sa mga Mamumuo sa Sugbo-Kilusang Mayo Uno (AMA Sugbo-KMU) on Sunday stressed that air purifiers will not solve the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the province. According to AMA Sugbo-KMU Chairperson Jaime Paglinawan, people clamor for financial assistance, faster distribution of free vaccines, free mass testing, and free treatment for individuals in the […] The post Workers’ group calls for public transport support, not air purifiers appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
PCCI opposes longer lockdown
The country’s largest business organization is against an extension of the lockdown imposed in Metro Manila to address rising COVID-19 cases, saying this would erase the country’s economic gains......»»
Sharon Cuneta asks for help for less fortunate this ECQ
Actress Sharon Cuneta asked her fans for prayers so she will be enlightened on how to help people during this another enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) due to rising cases of COVID-19......»»
More areas in Quezon City locked down
The Quezon City government has placed more areas under special concern lockdown due to the rising cases of COVID-19......»»
Net FDI inflow slumps 25% to $429 million in May
The net inflow of foreign direct investments fell for the first time this year, contracting by 25.4 percent to a year-low of $429 million in May from $575 million in the same month last year because of concerns about rising COVID-19 cases worldwide due to new and more contagious variants......»»
DOH: COVID-19 cases rising across all age groups
DOH: COVID-19 cases rising across all age groups.....»»
PSEi bounces back above 6,600 level
Stocks started the week on a strong note as investors take comfort on improving economic numbers amid rising concerns over the escalating cases of COVID cases attributed to the more infectious Delta variant......»»
COVID-19 cases among minors are rising — Cebu City EOC
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Emergency Operations Center notes an increase of COVID-19 cases among minor age groups. In the most recent data released to the media, the EOC showed that for new cases recorded on August 6, 2021, at least 47 of these are below 20 years old. The city recorded […] The post COVID-19 cases among minors are rising — Cebu City EOC appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»