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Angie is a self-confessed reformed news critic who vows she has finally found infinite value in delivering the good news. She teaches students of all ages how to make the important interesting for audiences across media platforms.
University of the Philippines scientist lists “new normal” habits to keep “good” air quality
University of the Philippines (UP) scientist Mylene Cayetano has listed new habits in the “new normal” to keep the “good” air quality observed during the enhanced community quarantine to stop the spread of COVID-19.
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DepEd’s “new normal” classes open on August 24, families called to help students in lockdown
The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines affirmed the saying, “it takes a village to educate a child”, as it announced on Tuesday that classes will be resuming amidst the “new normal” on August 24, 2020.
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JUST IN: OFW seafarer Jophel Ybiosa wins Asian Geographic photo tilt
Overseas Filipino Worker Jophel Botero Ybiosa won the Asian Geographic Magazine (AsianGeo) Images of Asia (IOA) Monthly Competition 2020 for Wildlife Photography.
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BREAKING NEWS: Fil-Am Francisco Martin makes Katy Perry fall for him in Top 10 American Idol performance from home
Filipino-American musician Francisco Martin made the judges and audiences swoon over him as he performed from home as the American Idol Top 10 show aired on Monday morning (Philippine Time).
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UP College of Mass Communication fights COVID-19 disinformation on media
The University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) Journalism Department is fighting against COVID-19 in the best way it knows how – by marshaling its fact-checking team to expose disinformation and verify COVID-19 information on the media.
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OFW nurse-triathlete Romeo Puncia races at home for COVID 19 fundraiser
Overseas Filipino Worker nurse-triathlete Romeo “Oreo” Puncia ran and biked indoors over a total distance of 731.63km over 45 hours in a span of 19 days to raise funds for COVID-19 response efforts while being an active health worker in the frontlines of the battle against the disease.
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UP, Ateneo lead 7 Philippine universities in QS World, Asian Rankings
The University of the Philippines (UP) and Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) led 7 Philippine universities in the 2020 list of London-based Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings (WUR) and Asia University Rankings (AUR).
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JUST IN: Filipinos Work at Home gig economy portal opens on Labor Day
The new “Work at Home” gig portal has opened on Labor Day for Filipinos who are in lockdown or preparing for the “new normal” of work-from-home situations brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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UP Diliman houses COVID 19 testing center, quarantine area, offers free counseling
The University of the Philippines Diliman (UP Diliman) has agreed to house a COVID-19 testing Center for Quezon City, has set up a quarantine, and is offering free counseling to frontliners, patients and their families, and anyone severely affected by the health crisis.
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HAPPENING NOW: Lea Salonga stars on Broadway’s online concert tribute to Sondheim
Lea Salonga is starring together with the world’s musical stars in an online concert tribute to celebrate Stephen Sondheim’s 90th birthday.
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HAPPENING: Ryan Ang’s Gatorade Bottle Challenge for basketball athletes raises funds for healthcare professionals battling COVID-19
Fil-Am teen basketball trainer Ryan Ang has added the Gatorade Bottle Challenge to his free online training for athletes to help raise funds for COVID-19 relief.
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