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Covid-19 cases in CV still at 35
TWO more Covid-19 patients tested negative of the virus as of Monday, April 6, 2020, while no new patients tested positive of the coronavirus disease as well as record of deaths,The Department of Health
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Espina: Lenten thoughts
IT IS good to reflect on the happy times amid the fearful environs we are in at present. How wonderful to think of meaningful days with family and friends. These offer hope that we will all emerge winners
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‘Depressed demand’ caused drop in oil prices
GLOBAL oil prices are getting low but demand is falling.While domestic fuel prices have also started to drop, there isn’t much thirst for the commodity as the coronavirus pandemic keeps people at home,
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Trade groups share problems, best practices amid pandemic
MICRO, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are encountering cancellation of orders and trade shows, worker mobility and material sourcing concerns, and higher cost of doing business due to supply chain
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Soriano: What do Vico, Gwen and Jerry have in common? (Part 2)
HEADING towards the tail end of this lockdown and faced with an uncharted and unfamiliar event, these three local executives showed transparency, decisiveness and forcible action. They also prepared an
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DOT unveils virtual backgrounds for video calls
THE Department of Tourism (DOT) is encouraging the public to “travel from home” by providing virtual backgrounds that people can feature in video conferencing platforms such as Zoom, Webex and other
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Taiheiyo Cement donates relief packs, face masks
A CEBU-BASED cement manufacturer has donated 1,000 packs of relief goods for less privileged citizens in Cebu province most affected by the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ).Taiheiyo Cement Philippines
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Editorial: To most in need
TRADITIONAL government aid beneficiaries such as those under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) may have already felt the additional figures in their usual monthly benefits. With government
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Briones: A trip out
IT WAS the first day of Holy Week.In Roman Catholic-majority Philippines, this time of the year is marked by solemnity as the faithful contemplate the last days of Jesus Christ before his crucifixion.I’m
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Seares: Priests not celebrating mass like before and the matter of money
“It was very difficult for us priests, very difficult, very difficult. In fact some of us ended up in tears. It is very difficult for us not to be allowed to celebrate mass in public.”--- Rev. Fr.
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Mendoza: Revisiting memory lane
IT’S nostalgia time, huh?So, if Jingo Quijano’s piece on the Pacquiao-Barrera fight of 17 years ago had prodded Mike Limpag to revisit memory lane, eloquently that is, why not me as well?It’s not
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Giant pandas Ying Ying and Le Le mate for the first time at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park
The giant pandas Ying Ying and Le Le at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park have moved a step closer to having their offspring finally after successfully mating for the first time on Monday.After repeated failures and a miscarriage in the past 10 years, the black-and-white heartthrobs made it at the age of 14 during
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Quarantine an excuse to extend detention of Chinese 709 lawyer Wang Quanzhang: wife
Chinese human rights lawyer Wang Quanzhang has been barred from uniting with his family and friends after being released from prison on Sunday, raising concerns of de facto house arrest after serving more than 4½ years in jail for state subversion.Wang was sent to his former residence in the eastern
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Pink Paddlers share stories of hope
DRAGONBOAT paddlers who are cancer survivors continue to do their part despite the enhanced community quarantine as they share stories of inspiration through social media, for the people who are fighting
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Coronavirus: Asian multilateral bank lends US$355m to Chinese public health projects
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has extended US$355 million in emergency financing to the Chinese cities of Beijing and Chongqing to upgrade their public health response capacities to help fight the current Covid-19 pandemic as well as future health crises.The AIIB said its funding would
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Cabaero: Work arrangements
WORKERS in the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry have been called modern-day heroes for their contribution to the country’s economy. They still are and they do fuel the economy.With a Cebu
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Coronavirus: Beijing offers to fly Chinese students home from the US – but would it rather they declined?
Chinese students could be flown home from coronavirus hotspots such as the United States but will have to pay their own expenses, amid efforts by Beijing to persuade some to remain overseas rather than risk bringing the infection with them.A statement posted on the website of China’s Washington embassy
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Police arrest 32 fake news peddlers
AUTHORITIES arrested 32 persons allegedly involved in the proliferation of false information about the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group said
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Rebel shareholders demand HSBC revive dividend and slash management pay
Incensed by HSBC’s decision to cancel its dividend at the request of regulators last week, a group of more than 3,000 investors in Hong Kong demanded on Monday that the lender reinstate its final payout for 2019 and instead eliminate compensation for top management for a year.From retirees to large
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With help from celebrities, San Roque protesters post bail
WITH financial assistance from celebrities, the 21 protesters who were arrested in Quezon City for allegedly inciting a riot over the lack of food aid in violation of quarantine rules were able to post
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Hong Kong protests: former lawmaker convicted of causing hearing loss to police officer by shouting through loudhailer at anti-government rally
An ousted Hong Kong lawmaker was on Monday convicted of causing hearing loss to a police officer by shouting through a loudhailer at an anti-government rally eight months ago.Au Nok-hin was also found guilty by Kowloon City Court of attacking another officer in the same incident on July 8, when a rally
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Man shot dead in Lapu-Lapu
A MAN was shot dead by an unidentified assailant inside his home in Sitio Suba Masulong, Barangay Basak, Lapu-Lapu City at around 1 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2020.The victim was identified as Jaymar Carpentero,
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Look Ma, No Rotten Veg: Fermentation teacher Mabi David shares lockdown tips on extending perishables
By no means are we against stocking up on sardines and canned goods to get you through the monthlong community quarantine, although you’d have to admit, fruits and vegetables are still the more nutritional option. The problem is, they don’t stay fresh for long—but there’s one way you can extend their
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Aboitiz Group continues Covid-19 recovery efforts in Cebu, Visayas
WITH more areas in the country now placed under enhanced community quarantine, the Aboitiz Group is ramping up its sustained efforts in helping frontliners and affected localities amid the ongoing health
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Coronavirus: six fined in Hong Kong’s first Covid-19 prosecutions for illegal public gathering
Six Hongkongers have been fined HK$2,000 (US$256) each over a game of chess found in breach of social-distancing laws, marking the city’s first prosecutions under coronavirus rules banning public gatherings of more than four people.The group of men, aged 52-68 and made up of chess players and observers
