COVID-19 vaccines appear to protect patients’ lungs; depression on rise among youth

The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for...
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COMELEC suspends voter registration during Metro Manila ECQ

Voter registration operations will be supended during the two-week lockdown of Metro Manila which starts tomorrow, August 6. https://twitter.com/COMELEC/status/1423113517381472258 Voter registration in satellite registration sites of...
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Nas Academy shows video proof that Whang-Od gave course a go-ahead

Nas Academy released a video on August 5 that showed Kalinga tattoo artist Whang-Od signed a contract consenting to the platform's "Whang-Od Academy." Nas Academy...

PSA on Yellow Card: How travelers can get WHO-recognized vaccination certificate

Fully vaccinated Filipinos who need to travel can already apply for an international vaccination certificate (IVC) recognized by the World Health Organization. The certificate, also...
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Global COVID-19 cases surpass 200 million as Delta variant spreads

Coronavirus cases worldwide surpassed 200 million on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally, as the more infectious Delta variant threatens areas with low vaccination...
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Margielyn Didal as Photobomber now an official Facebook profile frame

Skateboarder Margielyn Didal used a Facebook frame of her as her featured photo and unwittingly started a trend TV host Bianca Gonzales was among those...

Ahead of ECQ, Patreng Non calls for donations for community pantries

Community pantry organizer Ana Patricia Non appealed for cash donations ahead of the two-week re-implementation of tough lockdowns in Metro Manila and in other...
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WHO calls for halting COVID-19 vaccine boosters in favor of unvaccinated

The World Health Organization is calling for a halt on COVID-19 vaccine boosters until at least the end of September, its head Tedros Adhanom...
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Whang-Od’s apprentice finds Nas Daily course offering exploitative

Online learning platform Nas Academy was accused of exploiting indigenous culture after the grandniece of Kalinga tattoo artist Whang-od slammed it for featuring a...
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Barbie debuts doll in likeness of British COVID-19 vaccine developer

LONDON — British coronavirus vaccine developer Sarah Gilbert has many science accolades to her credit but now shares an honor with Beyonce, Marilyn Monroe and...
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Mayon Volcano soil found to have bacteria with anticancer, antibiotic properties

Soils in Mount Mayon have host bacteria that have antibiotic and anticancer potential, researchers from the University of the Philippines-Los Baños say. “From now on,...
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EJ Obiena’s socks make Spongebob and Patrick rise above Bikini Bottom

Aside from EJ Obiena making it to the Tokyo Olympics 2020 Men's Pole Vault finals, his pair of socks featuring SpongeBob and Patrick Star...
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APOR only: Objections to PNP’s ban on unauthorized persons on the road under ECQ

Private vehicles are considered one's "safety bubble" in road travel as the coronavirus goes rampant, especially with the presence of the highly transmissible Delta...
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Facebook’s WhatsApp rolls out option for disappearing photos, videos to take on Snapchat

Users of Facebook Inc's WhatsApp can now send disappearing photos and videos on its platform starting this week, as it looks to better compete with Snap...
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‘Trese’ team to comic book creators: Create, finish and find an audience

The future is bright for comic book creators who strive for creativity and expand audience reach through various platforms. This was the message of Trese’s...