THE Department of Health yesterday said the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine is still studying the use of saliva test for COVID-19 detection. This was
Day: August 28, 2020
Pentagon slams Chinese missile launches in South China Sea
WASHINGTON - The US Defense Department said Thursday that Chinese test launches of ballistic missiles in the South China Sea were threatening peace and security
Japan Prime Minister Abe to resign over health problems: local media
JAPAN’S Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is to announce his resignation over health issues, local media reported Friday hours before he is due to address a
Duterte orders speedy OK of key water-resource projects
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has directed the speedy review and approval of key water-resource projects in the country to ensure the unhampered delivery of “clean, stable,
Isko: Eat, buy in Manila, win 7th generation Ipad
EAT, buy or take out food and other products in Manila and get a chance to win a 7th generation Ipad. This invitation was extended
WHO opens door to change for global public health alerts
GENEVA - The WHO said Thursday it was setting up a committee to consider changing the rules on declaring an international health emergency, following criticism
Detainee mauled to death in Binondo
A 40-YEAR-OLD detainee was mauled to death by his fellow detainees at the Manila Police District-Station 11 in Binondo, Manila, Wednesday night. Pascual Magora, of
Snatcher killed in gun scuffle
A SUSPECTED snatcher was killed after he tried to grab the service firearm of responding police officer Thursday evening in Malabon City. Malabon police chief
Las Pinas cops lauded for resolving hostage crisis
NATIONAL Capital Region Police Office director, Major General Debold M. Sinas yesterday commended the Las Piñas City Police Station headed by Colonel Rodel A. Pastor
ER of JRRMMC closed ‘til Aug. 31 for repair works
THE emergency room of the Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center (JRRMMC) will be closed up to August 31, 2020 to give way to repair