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Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:20:00 +0800
Massive fiscal response may be economy's only hope as pandemic exhausts BSP's tools
As central bankers reach the limits of their powers, a massive fiscal response may be the economy's only hope now to get out of the coronavirus hole, something the Duterte administration is reluctant to give.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0800
Philippines reports 7,103 COVID-19 cases; highest daily increase ever
Friday’s tally surpassed the highest single-day rise last year: 6,958 cases on August 10.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:49:00 +0800
QC cop dismissed for threatening civilians, excessive drinking
The Quezon City government on Friday said it dismissed a policeman for threatening and hitting his neighbors on several occasions last year.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:30:00 +0800
Filipina bet avoids elimination in ONE Championship’s 'The Apprentice' pilot
While Alvarez had to fight tooth and nail to stay on the team, her fellow Filipino bet, Louie Sanggalang, made a good first impression.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:21:00 +0800
Philippine boxing body insists it fulfilled needs of Magno, other pugs
The Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (ABAP) said it never failed in providing the needs of its national boxers, including Tokyo-bound Irish Magno.  

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:18:00 +0800
SC to tackle request to create panel for lawyers' protection
The Supreme Court will tackle on Tuesday the request of the University of the Philippines College of Law faculty to create a special committee for the protection of lawyers.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 14:43:00 +0800
FDA: Sinovac can't be used on elderly until proven safe for them
FDA Director General Eric Domingo said Sinovac and its local distributor need to present evidence to the agency that senior citizens can receive its CoronaVac vaccines before the Emergency Use Authorization for it can be revised to cover people aged ...

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 14:34:00 +0800
Jaworski dealing with symptoms from ‘non-threatening blood abnormality,’ says kin
In a statement released by the family Friday, Jaworski's family revealed the 75-year-old's condition after battling pneumonia last year.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 13:54:00 +0800
UN expert calls for legislation on protection of human rights defenders
A United Nations expert has called on Philippine lawmakers to prioritize the passage of a measure for the protection of human rights defenders, amid rising attacks and killings.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 13:43:00 +0800
Rookie Edwards drops 42 vs Suns; Blazers sweep Pelicans
The tandem of rookie Anthony Edwards and big man Karl-Anthony Towns both topped 40 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves defeat the Phoenix Suns, 123-119, on the road on Thursday (Friday, Manila time).



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