Category: NEWS
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New Covid-19 variant on the rise in Australia
KARACHI, Pakistan – Australia is facing the regular emergence of new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus more than five years since Covid-19 was declared a pandemic. The latest variant – LP.8.1 – is on the rise, making up close to one in five Covid-19 cases in New South Wales, local broadcaster SBS News reported Wednesday. It…
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BDO fuels green logistics with Mober’s 60 new EV trucks
In supporting businesses that embrace eco-friendly practices, BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO) plays a vital role in driving economic progress while advancing sustainability. As part of this commitment, BDO financed the acquisition of Mober’s 60 electric vehicle (EV) trucks enabling the company to expand its operations as a pioneer in green logistics. “BDO supports our fleet expansion, allowing…
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Qatar provisionally releases 17 Pinoys involved in illegal assembly
Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac on Thursday announced the provisional release of the 17 Filipinos arrested in Qatar for illegal assembly. “We are very, very thankful to the Qatari authorities, to the Qatari government for allowing the provisional release of the 17 as the investigations proceed,” Cacdac said in a press…
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Malacañang invokes executive privilege in congressional hearings
The President and other high-ranking officials enjoy executive privilege and are not required to appear before congressional hearings, according to a Palace official. This was in response to Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa‘s statement complaining about the non-appearance of executive officials during the second Senate hearing on the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte by the…