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Hundreds of scientists claim Coronavirus is airborne: NYT Report
In an article published by the New York Times on July 4, hundreds of scientists from all over the world claim that there is evidence that novel coronavirus in smaller particles in the air can infect people, and they are calling for the World Health Organization to revise recommendations.
The World Health Organization has said that the coronavirus itself is spread primarily from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth, which are expelled by infected people in coughs and sneezes.
The NYT said that the researchers will plan to publish their letters in a scientific journal...
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Sagada declines shooting request for Duterte's SONA
Kapamilya actor Piolo Pascual and award-winning director Joyce Bernal’s filming request for President Duterte’s upcoming State of the Nation Address, (SONA) has turned down by Sagada council on July 5, 2020, Sunday.
The council was firm on its decision to prioritize the province’s health protocols, which include strict quarantine for arriving OFWs, suspension of all tourism-related activities especially in Sagada, and closure of their borders.
On July 6, the municipality of Sagada has posted an official statement regarding the shoot, it was explained that a coordinator from the Malacañang Presidential Broadcast Staff-RTVM called the office of the mayor...
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Vlogger Buknoy lambasted by netizens after shaming a tricycle driver
On Thursday, July 2, 2020, “Vlogger” and “Influencer” Buknoy uploaded a video of him belittling a tricycle driver which was marked as insensitive and offensive by netizens.
“Ang gusto ko talagang sabihin sa inyo is wag kayong sumuko na mangarap. Wag na wag kayong sumuko na tuparin ang mga pangarap ninyo kasi kung hindi kayo magsu-sumikap sa buhay, walang-wala kayong mararating tulad nito,” the vlogger said. Buknoy then called the tricycle driver who passed by his video.
“Kuya, hi ka sa vlog ko. Hello! 'Yan kuya, sikat ka na,” Buknoy then said, revealing the tricycle driver in his camera as he...
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#VetoTerrorBillNow: 7 Days left before Terror Bill Lapses into Law, netizens call for action!
Heads-up Filipinos!
The controversial ‘Anti-Terrorism’ Bill will be created into law 7 days from now.
(Read: #JunkTerrorBill Tops Online trends and Gain Support from Local and Int’l Celebs)
According to a report from CNN, Palace officials are nearly done reviewing the controversial anti-terrorism bill with only a week before it lapses into law.
The Deputy Executive Secretary for Legal Affairs submitted a recommendation to Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, who will then send it to the President, Malacañang said Thursday.
“Ibig sabihin po, meron na pong memorandum na recommending a course of action to the President. Subject to final approval lang...
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Harry Roque on Subic Getaway with Dolphins: ‘Wala pong nalabag na batas.
It seems like someone had a vacation after the winning-stint from UP COVID-19 predictions!
(Read: ‘Panalo na tayo, we beat UP,' Harry Roque cheerfully announced as PH beats COVID case prediction )
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque is the talk of the town again, but this time, it was his quick getaway in a Marine Park in Subic, Zambales amid the health crisis.
Netizens have questioned his visit amid the community quarantine status in Metro Manila that only allows essential travels outside the region.
Roque received a lot of backlash on social media after seeing his ‘vacation’ photos swimming with the...