MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression Ofel made landfall over Eastern Samar early Wednesday, according to the state weather bureau. In its 5 a.m. live weather update, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that Ofel made landfall over the vicinity of Can-avid, Eastern Samar at 2:30 a.m. ADVERTISEMENT Based on Pagasa’s latest […]
Watch The Flaming Lips Test Their Giant Space Bubble Concert Idea
As you may have heard, psych-rock veterans the Flaming Lips have been putting together plans for a concert in which both the band themselves and members of the audience are housed in a giant plastic bubble, similar to their performance on Colbert earlier this year. “We, The Flaming Lips, already know how to do space bubbles […]
Countries turn to rapid antigen tests to contain second wave of COVID-19
FILE PHOTO: A health worker performs a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) antigen test in the working class neighbourhood of Vallecas, which has been under partial lockdown, in Madrid, Spain, September 29, 2020. REUTERS/Sergio Perez ZURICH/BERLIN — Countries straining to contain a second wave of COVID-19 are turning to faster, cheaper but less accurate tests to avoid […]
Calls for better integration of allied health solutions to prevent increase in chronic conditions, as hundreds likely to suffer long-term effects of COVID-19
Allied health professionals need to stand alongside doctors and nurses to help prevent a blow out of chronic health conditions already costing Australia more than $27 billion each year. Data from COVID-19 studies show as many as 10-15 per cent of those who have had the virus show lingering effects needing rehabilitation and mental health […]
Niall Horan Has Announced A Livestream Concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall
Niall Horan has announced a one-off livestream show at Royal Albert Hall in London next month. The multi-camera performance, which will feature Horan along with his full band performing songs from across Horan’s two albums Flicker and Heartbreak Weather, will be streamed in Australia on Sunday, 8th November at 8pm AEDT. The ticketed virtual event is […]
Eli Lilly pauses trial of antibody drug Trump touted as COVID-19 ‘cure’ over safety concern
FILE PHOTO: Eli Lilly logo is shown on one of the company’s offices in San Diego, California, U.S., September 17, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake Eli Lilly and Co said on Tuesday that the government-sponsored clinical trial of its COVID-19 antibody treatment similar to one taken by U.S. President Donald Trump has been paused because of a […]
Stevie Wonder Shares Two New Songs And Launches Record Label
Stevie Wonder has announced a new imprint label, So What the Fuss Music, which will be marketed and distributed under Republic Records and Universal. Alongside the announce comes two new songs from Wonder – ‘Can’t Put It in the Hands of Fate’ featuring Rapsody, Cordae, Chika and Busta Rhymes, and ‘Where Is Our Love Song’, […]
Velasco reopens budget debates on taking over as House speaker
NEW SPEAKER In the end, Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco wrested the numbers from Taguig Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano, and was elected speaker in a ratification vote by House members on Tuesday. Then the House opened a four-day special session to pass the P4.5-trillion proposed budget for 2021. (Photo by NIÑO JESUS ORBETA / Philippine […]
Cayetano apologizes for ‘misreading’ President’s intentions in speakership row
Taguig Rep. Alan PeterCayetano (Screengrab from his Facebook page) MANILA, Philippines — Taguig Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday apologized for “misreading” President Rodrigo Duterte’s intentions as he stepped down as leader of the House of Representatives moments after the body ratified the election of its new Speaker, Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco. “Mr. President, […]
MSMEs in tourism sector to get P6-B in loans
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Small Business Corp. (SBC) on Monday signed a memorandum of agreement for a government loan program for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the tourism industry that were hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Signed by Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, SBC president and chief executive officer Ma. Luna […]