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Football: Real Madrid coach Zidane positive for Covid-19, says club

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 22 10:06 PM

Zidane has already had to self-isolate this month after coming into contact with a person infected with the virus. Read more »

Makati still richest city, Cebu remains wealthiest province: COA report

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 14 04:27 PM

Makati City remained the country's richest city for third year in a row, with P233.78 billion in total assets in 2019, according to a report of the Commission on Audit (COA). Read more »

SEA Games gold medalist Jamie Lim eyes Olympic slot

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 11 04:45 PM

Filipina karateka Jamie Lim hopes she can buck the odds and secure a spot in the Tokyo Olympics later this year.   Read more »

Iloilo City reclassified to modified GCQ

Rolen Escaniel, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 03 12:35 AM

Despite the reclassification, locals were still advised to follow health protocols, including social distancing, wearing face masks and face shields, and proper hand washing. Read more »

COVID-19 patient bludgeoned to death in California hospital

Concepción de León, The New York Times
Posted at Dec 25 09:37 PM

An 82-year-old man who was being treated for COVID-19 at a hospital north of Los Angeles was bludgeoned to death with an oxygen tank last week by his roommate, authorities said. Read more »

US sets new 24-hour record of COVID-19 infections

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 16 01:37 PM

The US set a new daily record of COVID-19 cases Tuesday, with more than 248,000 infections registered in the past 24 hours, the Johns Hopkins University virus monitor reported. Read more »

COVID-19 cases sa Metro Manila tumataas na higit 1 linggo bago mag-Pasko

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 14 07:33 PM

Sa kasaluyan aniya, nasa 400 kaso ng COVID-19 kada araw ang naitatala sa Metro Manila. Read more »

Dela Rosa recovers from COVID-19, considers donating blood plasma

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 14 02:10 PM

Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa on Monday said he had already tested negative for COVID-19 after a nearly 3-week bout with the highly contagious disease. Read more »

Congress allots P620 million to cancer control program in 2021 budget

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 13 09:37 AM

Congress allotted P620 million in the proposed 2021 national budget for government’s cancer control program, House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco said Sunday. Read more »

OFWs, cargo businesses try to survive amid 4th COVID-19 wave in Hong Kong

Jan Yumul
Updated as of Dec 13 10:34 AM

Filipino domestic workers aren't sure whether to remit their wages or hold on to the money amid the pandemic-fueled uncertainty. Read more »

‘Sacrifice first’: For safer holidays, celebrate only with core family, says expert

Bianca Dava, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 10 11:46 PM

Gatherings beyond one’s household heighten risk, but remaining responsible and vigilant with one’s choices can help to keep everyone safe from COVID-19. Read more »

PH ranks last among 58 countries in Grade 4 math, science: study

Jaehwa Bernardo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 09 04:14 PM

Filipinos fared worst among 58 countries in an assessment for mathematics and science for Grade 4 students, according to a study by a Netherlands-based research institution released Tuesday. Read more »

QC okays P1 billion for COVID-19 vaccine program

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 09 11:09 AM

The Quezon City government is looking into spending P1 billion for its COVID-19 vaccination program, an official in charge of securing and distributing the vaccine against the virus said Wednesday. Read more »

Hong Kong to impose new coronavirus restrictions to battle fourth wave

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 08 02:04 PM

Hong Kong will ban evening dining at restaurants and close fitness centers, the city's leader said Tuesday, as part of new measures aimed at stemming a fourth wave of coronavirus infections. Read more »

UK starts mass COVID vaccination program

Phil Hazlewood, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 08 02:02 PM

UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock, who has offered to have the jab on live television to allay public fears, said the rollout was a "key moment" that would protect the most vulnerable. Read more »

Cuddling in COVID: 'Hug bubble' lets seniors feel the magic of touch

Reuters
Posted at Dec 05 07:18 PM

The "hug bubble" allows care home residents, isolated from the outside world to protect them the virus, to hold hands and embrace visiting relatives.  Read more »

Dela Rosa discharged from hospital, recuperates from COVID-19 at home

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 04 04:49 PM

Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa on Friday said he has been discharged from the hospital, but would continue to be monitored at home before he undergoes another COVID-19 test to confirm if he has recovered from the virus. Read more »

WHO looks at e-certificates for COVID-19 vaccination

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 04 02:03 PM

The World Health Organization said it was considering introducing electronic vaccination certificates, as hopes for an end to the pandemic were boosted after Britain became the first country to approve use of a COVID-19 vaccine. Read more »

Dela Rosa brought to hospital amid bout with COVID-19

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 03 07:04 PM

(UPDATE 2) - Sen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa was brought to the hospital as he continues to battle COVID-19, his staff said Thursday. Read more »

'Hindi puwedeng pilitin': FDA says COVID-19 vaccination not compulsory

Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 03 03:30 PM

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Thursday they would not force people to take shots against COVID-19 amid safety concerns on the warp speed development of the vaccines. Read more »