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ASEAN Seeks Help From Partners To Cope With COVID-19; Balikatan Cancelled
ASEAN members continue to communicate virtually to share best practices to combat the coronavirus disease 2019 crisis. The US also said it is committed to its alliance with the Philippines despite the cancellation of the Balikatan exercises.
Complaint Versus Koko Pimentel Readied, But This Can’t Cure People He May Have Infected
People who are condemning the actions of Sen. Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III are pointing out that each and every person has a moral obligation to be part of the solution to the coronavirus disease 2019 crisis instead of fuelling it.
From Ordinary Folks To Doctors, People Dying In Isolation To Avoid COVID-19 Contagion
Various circumstances are leading to the deaths of people amid the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, and they include those who are not infected with it.
Protect Yourself From Online COVID-19 Scams
The National Privacy Commission warns people: “Our fear during a crisis can expose us to data privacy risks, predisposing us to make hasty or ill-informed choices online, which fraudsters are taking advantage of.”
Fashion Designer Michael Leyva Creates PPE For Health Workers To Beat COVID-19
The designer to the stars like Pia Wurtzbach, Kris Aquino and many others may be under quarantine like the rest of the people in Luzon amid the coronavirus crisis, but his creativity and humanity can’t be locked up just like that.
From P20 To Millions, Digital Platforms Used For Donations Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
It’s physical distancing now, according to the World Health Organization in prescribing a new term for measures to prevent the contagion, as people still need to connect and help one another even if only virtually amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Human Rights Groups: COVID-19 Crisis Not An Excuse To Stifle Dissent, Criticism
The coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak exacerbates social inequalities, and actions from the government should aim to reduce or eliminate these, according to Amnesty International Philippines.
Medical Doctor With COVID-19 Prays For Recovery While Another One Dies; Cases Now 552
A doctor, PH194, never thought she would get infected with coronavirus disease 2019 and was in denial in the beginning. But she and the loved ones of those who succumbed to the disease point out how it is a taking a toll on many aspects.
‘Unhelpful’ Fake News, LGU Disobedience To Be Punished Under ‘Standby Powers’ Bill
The Senate pushes a last-minute provision specifying acts punishable during the COVID-19 ‘national emergency,’ but tempers the turnover of the sweeping budgetary powers to the President.
Test Kits, 3D-Printed Face Shields, Sugar Alcohol: Phl Universities Help Fight COVID-19
Various universities are coming up with different programs and projects to complement measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 in the country.