Adviser to Reds killed. Inquirer Newsletter. August 11, 2020

No images? Click here   ‘BLENDED LEARNING’ From her home in Calamba City, Laguna province, a Grade 2 pupil dressed in her uniform takes down notes as she attends online class, conducted by the private school in Makati City where she is enrolled. —CHRIS QUINTANA     Business Economic rebound in 2nd half seen doubtful With Metro Manila and surrounding provinces returning to tight lockdown protocols as the government struggles to curb the coronavirus (COVID-19) contagion, the Philippine domestic economy is seen unlikely to recover this second half as job losses mount and consumer spending further weakens. —STORY BY Doris Dumlao-Abadilla Read more: https://business.inquirer.net/305040/economic-rebound-in-2nd-half-seen-doubtful   Metro Makati probes case of nurse evicted over COVID-19 The Makati City government would investigate the case of a nurse who was evicted from a boarding house after she tested positive for the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19). “[Mayor Abby Binay has] ordered an immediate investigation into this report. She wishes to remind everyone that there is an ordinance that prohibits and penalizes all forms of discrimination against persons with infectious diseases,” city legal officer Michael Camiña said. —STORY BY Dexter Cabalza Read more: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1319693/makati-probes-case-of-nurse-evicted-over-covid-19   Lifestyle Wellness Breathing through difficult poses, as in life I took this pause in our lives as an opportunity to grow. More time with my family made my heart swell. I had time to cook for them and cater to their needs. But I also had more time for myself. I have neglected myself for the past two years that I have been with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and studying in London.. —STORY BY Em Aglipay Villar Read more: https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/368258/breathing-through-difficult-poses-as-in-life/   Newsletter / Join us Has this been forwarded by a friend? Subscribe now to the Philippine Daily Inquirer Newsletter and get your latest news and important updates on COVID-19 and the enhanced community quarantine. Subscribe       Banner story Adviser to Reds killed in his apartment By Jodee A. Agoncillo Dy then informed Patty Pascual, the owner of the apartment, who later reported the matter to the barangay and the Novaliches police. Taken by the police were Echanis’ laptops, notebooks and flash drives as evidence, the report said. Casilao said it was not clear why the report bore a different name when Echanis’ photos showed it was him. Company ID Fontanilla said Police Maj. Elmer Monsalve, chief of the QCPD CIDU, said that as far as the police were concerned, the body was that of Santiago, who was identified through a company identification card. Echanis suffered at least four stab wounds between the neck and the spine, while Tagapia had a stab wound in the head, according to Casilao. The marks suggested that something heavy struck Tagapia’s head. Echanis’ body will be subjected to autopsy on Tuesday morning, said the former party list lawmaker.. —WITH REPORTS FROM FROM JULIE M. AURELIO, JHESSET O. ENANO AND DELFIN T. MALLARI JR. INQ Read more: newsinfo.inquirer.net   Editorial And now, Pogos and pangolins Add the trafficking of the critically endangered Philippine pangolins to the list of social ills spawned by the explosion of Philippine online gaming operators (Pogos) and the influx of Chinese workers into the country. According to a new study by Traffic, a wildlife monitoring network, 6,894 Philippine pangolins were seized between 2018 and 2019. Read full story: opinion.inquirer.net   Inquirer Digital Store     Copyright © 2020 PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 2353, Makati Central Post Office, 1263 Makati City, Philippines.   Share    Tweet    Share    Forward  Preferences  |  Unsubscribe

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Daily Wrap 10 August 2020 © UNOCHA Guterres pledges continued UN support for Lebanon 'in every possible way' The United Nations and humanitarian partners are working around the clock to support and mobilize emergency assistance in the aftermath of the deadly explosion in Beirut Port last Tuesday.  Humanitarian Aid UNICEF/Ramzi Haidar 'You are not alone, we are in this together', declare UN staffers in Lebanon Last Saturday was another scorching August day in Lebanon's shattered capital of Beirut, but UN staff members who had gathered outside UN House – itself damaged during the deadly port explosion - were determined to get straight to work, and stand in solidarity with the country they call home. Humanitarian Aid ILO/Alin Sirisaksopit WHO chief points to 'green shoots of hope' in COVID-19 pandemic Although COVID-19 cases are on track to hit 20 million worldwide this week, and 750,000 deaths, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has pointed to "green shoots of hope" amidst the global crisis, while urging both governments and people everywhere to work to suppress the new coronavirus. Health Alexandre Soares Political crisis in Guinea-Bissau: UN Representative urges political leaders to enact reforms Entrenched political divisions in Guinea-Bissau pose a serious threat to stability in the West African country, the top UN official there told the Security Council on Monday, as she called for continued international engagement and for reforms outlined in a four-year old agreement, to be enacted. Peace and Security UN-Belarus/Victor Radivinovski Belarus: UN chief following post-election developments 'with great concern' The UN Secretary-General has appealed for restraint in Belarus, where ongoing clashes between police and demonstrators continue following disputed elections held on Sunday. Peace and Security ILO/Hisham Ashraf Pandemic poses fresh challenges for vulnerable migrant workers in Middle East Amidst reports that many migrant workers in the Middle East are being made destitute, due to an economic crisis exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN is calling on governments and employers to respect their rights, and show solidarity with their plight. Migrants and Refugees UN Women/Pornvit Visitoran New guidance for protecting migrant workers during the coronavirus pandemic As migrant workers continue to be on the front lines of the collective response to COVID-19, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) are releasing new employer guidance for measures to protect them. Migrants and Refugees UN Office for Disarmament Affairs Young people have a major role to play in ridding the world of nuclear weapons Nuclear weapons are still one of the most serious threats to mankind, and the dangers are growing. Young people can play an important role in ensuring that they are eliminated once and for all, says the UN's top disarmament official, ahead of International Youth Day on 12 August. Peace and Security Coronavirus Portal & News Updates Readers can find information and guidance on the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) from the UN, World Health Organization and UN agencies here. For daily news updates from UN News, click here. unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences

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