As of August 24, 2020, 6:00 PM, Vice President Leni Robredo delivered a recorded speech on her recommendations for economic recovery amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past few weeks, VP Robredo met with several researchers, analysts, professors, and other experts on the economy on how the country can move forward amidst the pandemic. Shen …
As of August 25, 2020, 9:00 AM, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte addressed the nation through a recorded speech to provide updates on the COVID-19 situation. Below are the highlights of the briefing: PRRD opened his address by saying that they are looking into different strategies to address the pandemic. On the COVID-19 funds, PRRD assured …
The key to surviving the COVID-19 pandemic is not only maintaining a healthy body, but keeping ourselves informed. This only highlights the value and power of relevant and timely information to ensure that we are updated from the latest developments to what is happening around the neighborhood. Last August 19, the Philippine government officially eased …
When the novel Coronavirus first broke out, Japan was one of the first countries to report a confirmed case in January 2020 and a confirmed death in February 2020. To reduce further transmission, the Japanese government urged companies to transition to remote work, closed schools prior to its Spring break, and cancelled upcoming events including …
It is known across the globe that the Philippines is experiencing one of the longest lockdowns due to the ongoing pandemic. However, it came at the cost of the economy with the country being officially in recession at -16.5 percent. To help remedy the worsening impact of the pandemic, the government is now looking for …
As of August 17, 2020, 11:00 PM, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte addressed the nation through a recorded speech to provide updates on the COVID-19 situation. Below are the highlights of the briefing: PRRD said that the answer to the country’s COVID-19 health crisis is having the vaccine for the virus. PRRD thanked Russian President Vladimir …
As countries, economies, and industries, start to recover, Japan is slowly opening up its market for international travel. As General Community Quarantine will be in effect in Metro Manila starting August 19, Japan Airlines (JAL) continues to provide service to passengers that the Philippine government deems as essential trips, catering mainly to business travels and …
With the COVID-19 pandemic heavily affecting the Philippines, the Government of Japan (GoJ) and the United Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Philippines have teamed up to help all Filipino children across the nation. “Partnerships are essential to bring lifesaving support to children and their families. We cannot do it alone. During the COVID-19 crisis, the Japanese Government …
The country has been under community quarantine for months now, and naturally, the restrictions that come with it can bring about feelings of sadness and exhaustion. People need to consume uplifting content now more than ever, and one way they can do this is by watching light, feel-good series. At a time when the world …
Happy International Left Handers Day! Yes, lefties have their own holiday (August 13), and while lefties comprise a small portion of the global population (about 9% of the world according to Psychology Today) there are many fascinating facts about left-handedness any lefitie should be proud of. 1. Need to make a work call, cook lunch, …