Amid the holiday “uptick” of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) positivity rate in Metro Manila, the OCTA Research group, on Sunday, Dec. 26, said the region’s reproduction number has increased to 0.70. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE) Reproduction number refers to the average number of secondary...
After Suga, K-pop superstars BTS members RM and Jim have been diagnosed with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Christmas Day. Big Hit Music announced that RM and Jin tested positive for COVID-19 on the evening of Dec. 25. BTS' RM (left) and Jin (Instagram) RM arrived in South Korea from...
Buildings stand illuminated at night in the Makati district of Manila, the Philippines. Photographer: Hannah Reyes Morales/Bloomberg FILE) The country listed 433 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections on Saturday, Dec. 25. Of the newly detected cases, 404 (93 percent) occurred within the...
Octa Research logo The Octa Research Group said that it is not yet recommending the use of face shields again amid the threat of the Omicron coronavirus variant. OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David said that the wearing of a face shield is advisable if the country once again experiences a surge in...
LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers scores past Devin Vassell and Keldon Johnson of the San Antonio Spurs during a 138-110 Spurs win at Staples Center on December 23, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (AFP) The NBA's Christmas Day slate seems to lack some of its usual luster as the league...
The Best Dressed Women of the Philippines launches its second coffee table book BEST DRESSED WOMEN OF THE PHILIPPINES Committee members from left: Consul Betty Chua, consul Marian Ong, Dr. Mildred Vitangcol, Mario O. Katigbak, consul Agnes Huibonhoa, Ellaine Villar, Flora Chua, consul Helen Ong,...
George T. Yang and Jose Mari Chan reunite to invite Filipinos to 'Share the Light' to victims of Typhoon Odette In the spirit of sharing the light this holiday season to those affected by the recent onslaught of Typhoon Odette, Yang and Chan collaborated for the benefit of the McDonald’s Kindness...
A study conducted by the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) showed that less barriers in public transport vehicles will reduce the risk of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) transmission, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Friday, Dec. 24. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE) DOST Secretary...
President Duterte expressed his wish for all Filipinos to remain hopeful and courageous as the country continues to recover from the effects of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his Christmas message. (RTVM Screenshot) Such was the President's taped...
The Las Pinas City government suspended the COVID-19vaccination on Dec. 24 and 25, the city’s Public Information Office announced on its Facebook page. Mayor Imelda Aguilar made the move to give all the personnel manning the vaccination sites -- doctors, nurses and vaccinators -- time to be with...
SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea reported 6,233 more cases of COVID-19 as of midnight Thursday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 596,209. The daily caseload was down from 6,918 in the previous day as the government tightened anti-virus measures. The recent...
WARSAW, Poland -- Efforts in Europe to encourage vaccine use through certificates proving vaccination, a negative test result or evidence of having had Covid have created a mountain of regulation. Here are some of the more puzzling rules as Europeans settle for another winter holiday season...
