Tag: pandemic
Photos: Manila cardinal celebrates Mass in honor of ‘frontliners’
Cardinal Jose Advincula of Manila leads the celebration of the Holy Mass for “frontliners” on Sept. 15, 2021
‘Ghost kitchens’ boom in Asia as pandemic sparks huge demand
The boom in food delivery apps meant customers were already used to having restaurant quality meals quickly delivered to their homes
Mass COVID testing launched in Bangkok’s biggest slum
The Khlong Toei slum, where an estimated 100,000 people live, has been a major concern as Thailand battles its third wave of the pandemic
India restricts religious festivals over new COVID surge fears
"The third wave is not coming, it is already here," Mumbai's mayor Kishori Pednekar told reporters on Tuesday
Protestant council backs probe into alleged fund anomaly in Philippine health...
“The president should stop being defensive and verbally harassing senators in doing their work and mandate,” said the council
Philippine House of Representatives passes bill prohibiting child marriage
The bill defines child marriage as the formal marriage between children under 18 years of age, or between an adult and a child
Pope Francis: Promote a culture that prioritizes human dignity
“It is important to promote a ‘culture of faces,’ which places the dignity of the person at the center, a respect for his or her story"
Philippine diocese opens cemeteries to non-Catholics who died of COVID-19
On Thursday, the Philippines recorded a total of 16,621 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total active cases to 146,510
Health experts warn of surge in COVID-19 infections as Southeast Asia...
Although case numbers are still rising fast in most of the region, Indonesia and Thailand have started to lift curbs on shopping malls
Photos: ‘Heroes’ stage protest on Philippines’ ‘National Heroes’ Day’
Philippine health workers stage mass walkouts on “National Heroes’ Day” even as President Duterte lauded them for their sacrifice
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