FDA approves clinical trials for herbal medicine lagundi for mild COVID-19 patients

August 29, 2020

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said clinical trials for herbal medicine Lagundi on mild coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “For Lagundi, the good news is that the FDA has already

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COVID-19 deaths top 90 for the fourth straight day

August 29, 2020

The death toll from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) reached more than 90 for the fourth straight day after the Department of Health (DOH said Saturday 94 persons died. Majority of the COVID-19 deaths were in the National Capitol Region with

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Military calls on people to support fight vs terrorism

August 29, 2020

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief Lt. Gen. Gilbert Gapay calls for the cooperation of the public to support the government’s fight against terrorism. “Terrorism remains a threat to any democracy. We appeal to all freedom-loving Filipinos to join

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Coast Guard deploys bomb sniffing dogs at LRT-1

August 29, 2020

Following the series of explosions in Sulu last Monday, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has deployed bomb sniffing dogs to augment security at Light Rail Transit (LRT) 1. PCG Commandant  Admiral George Ursabia Jr. said: ”since August 26, our K9

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Severe Tropical Storm ”Julian” stationary over Philippine Sea

August 29, 2020

Severe Tropical Storm ”Julian”remained stationary over the Philippine Sea while gathering strength, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Saturday. As of 10 am, ”Julian” was located 850 kilometers east of Tuguegarao, or 800 kilometers east of

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Robust Japan-Philippine ties legacy of Prime Minister Abe: Andanar

August 29, 2020

Relations between Japan and the Philippines which soared to a new high during the term of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo is his legacy,  said Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar. ”Japan has never wavered in providing aid to our country despite

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Duterte’s consideration in dealing with China-owned firms what is best for PH infrastructure program – Palace

August 29, 2020

The Philippine government expressed hope on Friday that the United States and China could resolve their issues amicably and peacefully as President Rodrigo Duterte’s main consideration in dealing with China’s companies depends on what is best for the country’s infrastructure

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DOH reports 3, 249 new COVID-19 cases

August 27, 2020

The Department of Health (DOH) Thursday reported 3,249 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 205, 581. The National Capital Region (NCR) accounted for 1,584 of these new cases. Ninety-seven persons died from COVID-19, the DOH said raising total fatalities

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