TAAL VOLCANO: Phivolcs Releases Latest Volcano Updates (August 20)

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Phivolcs Releases Latest Updates About Taal Volcano for Thursday TAAL VOLCANO – The state volcanology agency released the latest updates about Mt. Taal after showing signs of irregularities. On Thursday (August 20, 2020), the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology released the latest reports regarding Mt. Taal. The volcano remains under alert level 1 for … Read more

JUST IN: 3.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Davao Occidental

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Davao Occidental Hit by Earthquake with 3.8 Magnitude EARTHQUAKE – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded a 3.8 magnitude quake in Davao Occidental, August 20, 2020. Most of the time, quakes hit with no prior signs. Recently, several places in and out of the Philippines were shaken by quakes of different magnitudes. … Read more

Philippines Begins Trials For Avigan Tablets On Monday

Philippines Begins Trials For Avigan For 100 Patients AVIGAN TABLETS – The Philippines begins its trials for Japan’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate, Avigan on Monday. For 9 months, 100 patients from four hospitals in Metro Manila would be put on trial to study the efficacy of the Japanese-made anti-flu drug. According to a report from ABS-CBN, … Read more

YouTube Vlogger Baninay Bautista Tests Positive for COVID-19

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YouTube Vlogger Baninay Confirmed She is Positive for Coronavirus BANINAY BAUTISTA – The former actress turned to YouTube vlogger Baninay Bautista has tested positive for the coronavirus disease. On Tuesday (August 18, 2020), Baninay Bautista upload her latest vlog announcing that she tested positive for COVID-19. The lady vlogger received the results of her test … Read more

Unnecessary Motorcycle Barriers – Will Riders Get Compensation?

Will Riders Get Compensation For Unnecessary Motorcycle Barriers? UNNECESSARY MOTORCYCLE BARRIERS – A lawmaker urged to government to give riders compensation for the protective barriers for motorcycles riders had to buy. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Philippine government mandated the use of protective barriers for couples who live together. However, months into the enforcement of … Read more

8 Hours Online Classes Will Cause Stress to Students, Parents: Senator

Senator Says 8 Hours Online Classes Can be Another Stress to Students and Parents The Department of Education (DepEd) plan to make online classes last until 7 to 8 hours can cause another stress to a family amid the pandemic. The DepEd has earlier announced that online classes will last seven to eight hours. Adjustments … Read more

Imee Marcos Discloses Some Funds Under Bayanihan 2 Slashed

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Some Funds Under Bayanihan 2 Slashed to Smaller Amounts – Imee Marcos IMEE MARCOS – Senator Imee Marcos disclosed that some funds under the proposed Bayanihan to Recover as One Act or the Bayanihan 2 bill was slashed. The Bayanihan to Heal as One act lapsed on June 25. The law granted President Rodrigo Roa … Read more

PDEA Disguised As Grab Driver Cause All Bookings Cancelled In Bicutan

PDEA Agent Disguised As Grab Driver Causes Commotion In Bicutan PDEA DISGUISED AS GRAB DRIVER – An agent of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) caused commotion in Maharlika Bicutan. According to Facebook page Philippine CCTV & Dash Cam Spotted, a netizen claimed that a PDEA agent pretended to be a grab driver. This caused … Read more