Covid-19

Abaca face masks show 7 times better filtration rate than cloth masks based on a DOST study

Erratum: The previous version of this article incorrectly used “surgical masks” in the headline. It…

Duterte rejects Aug. 24 opening of classes, orders LGUs to allow entrance of OFWs

Last night, May 26, President Rodrigo Duterte said that he is not allowing the reopening…

Over 100 rescued dogs may lose their home shelter as donations dwindle due to COVID-19

In Capas, Tarlac, a dog shelter home to over 100 rescued dogs is in danger…

Influencers may have a new job description: fighting misinformation for the UN

To combat the spread of misinformation regarding COVID-19, the United Nations (UN) is launching “Verified,”…

Mask over mask: We know where you can get a full face shield

Face masks have become part of the new normal, with many local creatives and fashion…

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No cash, no contact: Digital payment now the “new normal” for taxis and TNVS

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced that…

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No new merit scholarships will be granted this school year, CHED says

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) announced during the hearing of the Senate Committee of…

SM Supermalls employees will continue to receive full salaries amid quarantine

In a press briefing today, May 21, SM Supermalls announced that though only half of…

FDA warns against products that claim to decrease risk for COVID-19

On May 20, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an advisory against disinfectant products…

I miss ‘dressing up’ for work

“Dressing up,” as phony as it sounds, may just be the cure to cabin fever—it might be in my case