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#CompassionforThomasians: UST students call for suspension of online classes amid COVID-19 quarantine

A group of students of the University of Santo Tomas sought for the suspension of the university’s online class programs amid the novel coronavirus pandemic via an...

Department of Agriculture fears sugar price spike as coronavirus shuts mills

The shutdown of two of the Philippines' major sugar mills due to coronavirus-containment measures could lead to a domestic shortage and trigger price spikes, the...

Apple has a P26,490 iPhone SE for the budget-conscious as coronavirus stalls economy

Apple Inc. on Wednesday released a smaller iPhone priced at $399, cutting the starting price for the company's smartphone line in a move to broaden its...

College-related keywords suddenly trend on local Twitter amid quarantine. Here’s why.

College-related keywords and phrases trended on local Twitter as Filipinos talked about the courses they planned to take before pursuing education at tertiary level...
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Duterte claimed COVID-19 antibody cure expected to roll out in May despite clinical trials...

President Rodrigo Duterte in his latest national address claimed that an “antibody” against the novel coronavirus would be available by May. In his televised address...

‘Online Recto services’: Filipinos call out online account offering writing and graphic services to...

A social media account offering writing and multimedia services for students with a fee was questioned for promoting perceived academic dishonesty and incompetence among...
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Not the first time: Baron Geisler accused Ping Medina of raping women 4 years...

Actor Baron Geisler alleged actor Crispin "Ping" Medina raped his former girlfriend after testimonies of alleged sexual harassment against Ping surfaced on social media...
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‘The revelation’: Ethel Booba bares story behind controversial Twitter account she now disowns

Comedienne Ethel Booba on Tuesday released a vlog sharing the story behind the sudden closure of the Twitter account bearing her name. Ethel recently disowned...

Explainer: How smartphone apps can help ‘contact trace’ the new coronavirus

OAKLAND— A global race is on to develop smartphone apps and other types of mobile phone surveillance systems to track and contain the spread...

Trump halts World Health Organization funding amid coronavirus pandemic

WASHINGTON— President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would halt funding to the World Health Organization over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic while his administration...
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Marikina gov’t OKs COVID-19 testing facility sans DOH’s approval. Here’s why.

Marikina Mayor Marcelino Teodoro’s decision to open the COVID-19 testing center in the city on Wednesday made his name trending anew on local Twitter...
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These Rizal windmills are now visible in Pasay City as air quality improves amid...

Windmills from Pililla, Rizal could be clearly seen from a vantage point in Pasay City as a result of a much-improved air quality amid...

Reasons for hope: the drugs, tests and tactics that may conquer coronavirus

With much of the world living in lockdown, the spread of the new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, that was first detected in China late last year...
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These items are what Filipinos search online during COVID-19 quarantine

Outdoor swimming pools and exercise equipment are among the items that majority of Filipinos search during the duration of the quarantine, according to a...
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This mother and daughter team up to support families affected by COVID-19 quarantine in...

A data visualization journalist through the help of her mother launched a relief drive to support impoverished families within their community in Bago City amid...