The pandemic of Covid-19 has caught almost every nation unaware. Last year’s report by the Global Health Security Alliance showed that most nations’ pandemic preparedness plans fell deplorably short. The widespread risky and brutal speed claimed 1.3 million lives and enrolled 55 million cases. The scientific community, however has risen to the task and has made substantial inroads into understanding …

Indonesian President Joko Widodo called on G20 leaders to help low- and middle-income countries trying to rebound from the coronavirus pandemic as they electronically convened at the 2020 Riyadh Summit this weekend through a virtual conference. The President shared that without the support of the bloc and cooperation with the low- and middle-income countries, it will take longer to rebound …

Despite the implementation for using all laws and all articles against protesters who breach the law and have little regard for other people’s rights, the government and security forces will escalate their reaction to the highly violent demonstrations. This is because of the relieved solution that the prime minister have and they set up commissions to find a way out …

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) stated that digital transformation will continue to play a stronger role in the growth and recovery of Metro Manila‘s economy in the midst of the pandemic. In view of this, NEDA Assistant Secretary for Regional Development Greg Pineda said growth by new offerings will commence from the services sector during the presentation of …

More relief for commuters coping with the shortage of transportation choices is in sight with the green light obtained by motorcycle taxi firm Angkas to hit the roads again beginning on November 23rd, eight months after they were first suspended in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. Bong Nebrija, MMDA EDSA traffic leader, shared that some 6,000 Angkas units have …

As the Muslim population is increasing, including in Europe and America, the future demand opportunity for halal products is enormous and is expected to surpass 2.2 billion by 2030, according to observers. Looking back, In 2018, the worldwide halal food market was valued at US$1,140 million and is expected to cross US$1,590 million by the end of 2025, rising in …

The students calling for an academic strike should not have any consequences, more than 700 graduates of the University of Ateneo de Manila said in a statement in support of the grassroots protest against the national government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic and the recent typhoon attacks. The school’s official student paper, The GUIDON, announced this new development. The declaration …

The chief government whip Wirat Ratana-sate and Palang Pracharath Party MP are being tipped to head the parliamentary committee that will vet draft charter amendment drafts. In fact, For the first time, the 45-member committee, created after Parliament voted to approve two charter amendment drafts in the first reading of this week’s contentious two-day joint session, is scheduled to meet. …

In online gaming, Manny Pacquiao is all set to conquer another domain this time. In a new smartphone game, “Fighting Pride: The Manny Pacquiao Saga,” which is set for an early 2021 worldwide release, the only eight-division world champion who has won 12 world boxing belts will be featured. Fighting Pride: The Manny Pacquiao Saga is a smartphone free-to-download beat-them-up …

SINGAPORE: All travelers entering Singapore from Malaysia or Japan on Sunday (Nov 22) from 11.59pm would need to take notice of a complete 14-day stay-home period at dedicated offices, the Wellness Service (MOH) said on Friday. In view of the revival of cases in Malaysia and Japan, the multi-ministerial task force has closely monitored the global circumstances of COVID-19 and …