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CONSIDERING how perilous their line of work is, most members of the media today feel more threatened by the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic than the usual risks they face while doing their jobs out in the field. “Living dangerously is the...Young Americans are partying hard and spreading Covid-19 quickly
By Rachel Adams-Heard | Bloomberg News COVID-19 is increasingly a disease of the young, with the message to stay home for the sake of older loved ones wearing off as the pandemic wears on. The dropping age of the infected is becoming...Duterte vows no whitewash in soldiers’ slay
President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Friday vowed there will be no whitewash in the ongoing investigation regarding the death of four soldiers in Jolo, Sulu, earlier this week. During his speech in Zamboanga City, Duterte said he will hold accountable the nine policemen, who are...- Top News
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PHL set to ink pact to export halal products to Indonesia
The Philippines and Indonesia are set to enter a government-to-government (G2G) agreement to facilitate the export of Philippine halal products to Indonesia. This was relayed in a webinar last June 24, 2020, by the Department of Trade and Industry-Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB), Philippine Trade and... - Agri-Commodities
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Argentines play ‘human foosball’
By Almudena Calatrava / The Associated Press PERGAMINO, Argentina—Soccer-starved Argentines have found a way to play their beloved sport while social distancing, though the rules have been altered and the dazzling end-to-end dashes produced by national legend Diego Maradona are impossible. Dubbed...Davis: Lakers’ chances improved
LOS ANGELES—The sudden suspension of the National Basketball Association (NBA) season was a double disappointment for Anthony Davis. “It happened on my birthday, which is kind of a bummer because I couldn’t do anything,” the Los Angeles Lakers’ seven-time All-Star big man said with a...French Open to allow fans in stands
PARIS—The French Open will allow fans to attend this year’s postponed tournament. The French Tennis Federation said Thursday up to 60 percent of the stands can be filled with fans when play starts in September at Roland Garros. Tickets will go on...
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2020: Year of strange
AS we move to the second half of the Year of our Lord 2020, it is probably a proper time to look back at the first six months of the year. On second thought, “No, no, please, NO.” In fact, we don’t even want to...Ousting statues and statuses
Where do we begin? Should we start with the sarcophagus of Miguel Lopez de Legazpi in San Agustin Church in Intramuros? Which statues reminding us greatly of the evils of colonialism need to be brought down?- Columns
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Of soybeans, sugar and coconuts: Will PHL farm sector gain from US-China trade war?
THE trade war between Beijing and Washington has shaken up the world market since it started in 2018. A part of the economic disputes between the world’s two largest economies involve millions of farmers: "Escalation of a trade war between the United States and China can throw a...Wednesdays with John Mangun: Stay frosty, Philippines
From an admonishment to stay alert and on one’s toes, the phrase has evolved to include being prepared, calm, ready for action, and on edge for anything that might come your way. The Philippines needs to be on “stay frosty” mode and to do that now.Will Pinoys abroad shrug off PhilHealth’s notifications?
By Bernadette D. Nicolas (BusinessMirror) & Jeremaiah M. Opiniano (OFW Journalism ConsortiumReporting from Manila, Philippines and Adelaide, Australia) FIVE notifications on an easygoing Thursday buzzed the more than 1.4 million users who follow the official Facebook page of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (Philhealth).- BM Broader Look Podcast
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How risky is flying during the coronavirus pandemic?
Flying can increase your risk of exposure to infection, but airlines are taking some precautions and you can too. Air travel means spending time in security lines and airport terminals, which puts you into close contact with other people. As travel slowly recovers, planes are...Book shares start-up success stories for youth to emulate
Necessity, as they say, is the mother of invention. The current pandemic has forced companies, including start-ups, to look for ways to maximize results with scare resources. A key element for the survival of businesses in the new normal, according to Gracy Fernandez, is technology.Apple, Facebook, Amazon, Google CEOs to testify in congress
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Pagasa: 10 to 14 typhoons to hit PHL from July to December
An estimated 10 to 14 tropical cyclones or typhoons may enter the country or develop between July to December this year, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). In a recent webinar, Pagasa senior research analyst Ana Lisa Solis presented an...Isotope techniques used to ensure clean freshwater in Pampanga
The new coronavirus pandemic underscores the need for freshwater for health and hygiene. Thus, constant water shortages in various parts of the country are not only inconvenient but also pose a threat to efforts in preventing the spread of Covid-19. To help ensure that the...NAST announces its new members
The National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) recently announced its new members and corresponding members, whose names were added to the roster of its current 101 academicians. The new NAST PHL members include Arnel N. del Barrio, PhD (Ruminant Nutrition), Charlotte M.... - Biodiversity
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Anchor Land posts double-digit growth in net income
BMPlus -Property developer Anchor Land posted a 16 percent increase in its bottom line for the year 2019. The company reported its net income climbed to P814.27 million in 2019 from the P700.63 million recorded in 2018. According to the company, the increase in its consolidated net income is attributed...A new set of officers for PICPA
BMPlus -The Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) has a new set of officers. Mr. Lope L. Bato, Jr. has been inducted national president along with other officers by Cabinet Secretary Karlo Alexei Nograles in a virtual turn-over and induction ceremony with Senator Christopher “Bong” Go as guest of honor and President...Arrive at your destination with exciting July deals from Toyota
BMPlus -Wherever you need to go, trust that a durable and reliable Toyota can get you there. From July 2-31, 2020, Toyota Motor Philippines is offering value for money deals which will help you get moving with your dream Toyota. Flexible financing, outright cash discounts, and other offers are available this month on...- SoundStrip
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VIRUS DIARY: Trying to work while the mind works against you
This is an extraordinary time meant for asking philosophical questions, even transforming ourselves. Instead, a parade of well-worn insecurities has set up camp inside our brains and set them on spin.Is it safe to form a Covid-19 ‘support bubble’ with friends?
Support bubbles, also known as quarantine pods, may help fend off loneliness and anxiety after months of social distancing. The idea, which originated in New Zealand, calls for two people or households to agree to socialize in person only with each other to limit the risk of infection.In the name of the father
On the wide expanse of the Marcos Highway along the boundaries of Barangays Dela Paz and Bagong Nayon in Cogeo, Antipolo, DPWH personnel are constructing a rip-rap to prevent soil erosion beneath a high-voltage transmission line. Gravel, sand and other construction material aside from 26 culverts can be seen next to the construction area. And a family lives there. This is the ballad of Artemio and Armida.Cosmetics company CEO apologizes after backlash from confronting Filipino homeowner
The CEO of a cosmetic company issued an apology Sunday after she and her husband confronted James Juanillo, who is Filipino, and threatened to call police because he stenciled "Black Lives Matter" in chalk on his San Francisco property, as the couple asserted that they know Juanillo doesn’t live there and is therefore breaking the law.
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