READ: Malacañang memo delaying the opening of the school year from 24 August to 5 October. | via Francis Wakefield #DepEd #COVID19PH https://www.facebook.com/tribunephl/photos/a.2061406974071001/2655242568020769/

‘Fortnite’ pulled from mobile app shops Apple and Google on Thursday pulled video game sensation Fortnite from their mobile app shops after its maker Epic Games released an update that dodges revenue sharing with the tech giants. https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/08/14/fortnite-pulled-from-mobile-app-shops/

NoKor lifts virus lockdown of border city North Korea said Friday it had lifted a three-week lockdown that was imposed on a border city after a defector believed to be carrying the coronavirus sneaked back into the country. https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/08/14/nokor-lifts-virus-lockdown-of-border-city/

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UnionBank, PHILGUARANTEE partner to help MSMEs in pandemic Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) inked a partnership with state-owned Philippine Guarantee Corporation (PHILGUARANTEE) that will help small businesses affected by the coronavirus disease pandemic. https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/08/14/unionbank-philguarantee-partner-to-help-msmes-in-pandemic/

Peso stronger at 48.76 versus dollar The country’s local unit, the peso, managed to further appreciate against the dollar during Friday’s trading, the Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) said. https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/08/14/peso-stronger-at-48-76-versus-dollar/

Good evening! Here are the latest news reports from Daily Tribune: Disc jockey gunned down in Sorsogon By John Roson Ric Ian Bill De Leon, a disc jockey of Padaba FM Radio, succumbed to bullet wounds to the head and different parts of the body, according to a report from the Sorsogon provincial police. https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/08/14/disc-jockey-gunned-down-in-sorsogon-by-john-roson/ Class opening moved to 5 October Education Secretary Leonor Briones said President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the agency’s recommendation to move the school opening. https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/08/14/class-opening-moved-to-oct-5/ Troops, rebels clash anew in Ilocos Sur Operations against members of the New People’s Army are underway as government forces clashed with the rebel group again in Ilocos Sur, earlier today. https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/08/14/troops-rebels-clash-anew-in-ilocos-sur/ 3 family members nabbed in Cebu drug sting Arrested were Teodoro Villamala Jr. alias “Bentong,” 38; his mother Magdalena Villamala, 58; and aunt, Josephine Labistre, 40, according to a report from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Central Visayas. https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/08/14/3-family-members-nabbed-in-cebu-drug-sting/ *** PHl, AUS Armies agree to strengthen bilateral relationship The Philippine Army on Friday announced it had committed to embark on joint efforts with the Australian Army with regards to battling the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and strengthening efforts against terrorism. https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/08/14/phl-aus-armies-agree-to-strengthen-bilateral-relationship/ ***

The Department of Health (DoH) said on Friday that COVID-19 patients who intend to use the investigational drug Remdesivir outside clinical trials should secure a “compassionate special permit” from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/08/14/doh-warns-vs-remdesivir-use-outside-clinical-trials/

Palace assures P1M cash benefit to nurse’s family Malacañang on Friday vowed to fast-track the release of the P1-million cash benefit for the family of a nurse in Cainta, Rizal who reportedly died due to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) without receiving the promised hazard pay for medical frontliners. https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/08/14/palace-assures-p1m-cash-benefit-to-nurses-family/

DoH warns vs Remdesivir use outside clinical trials The Department of Health (DoH) said on Friday that COVID-19 patients who intend to use the investigational drug Remdesivir outside clinical trials should secure a “compassionate special permit” from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/08/14/doh-warns-vs-remdesivir-use-outside-clinical-trials/

Russia’s vaccine out by year-end As the Philippines takes part in the third phase of the clinical trial, the Russian Direct Investment Fund on Friday said that the newly developed coronavirus vaccine may possibly be available by November or December. https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/08/14/russias-vaccine-out-by-year-end/

Germans spoil PHL bid in 2020 FIDE Chess Online Olympiad The Philippines won its first two assignments but ran into the Berlin Wall, losing badly to top seed Germany at the start of the Division 2 Pool A competition of the 2020 FIDE Online Olympiad Friday. https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/08/14/germans-spoil-phl-bid-in-2020-fide-chess-online-olympiad/

Kalingang KaTribu: Tips to improve the immune system against COVID-19 Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) won’t be leaving us just yet. And the questions still linger: Can we keep up with the virus and how longer are we going to be safe in and outside our homes? https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/08/14/kalingang-katribu-tips-to-improve-the-immune-system-against-covid-19/

Good evening! Here are the latest news reports from Daily Tribune: Ospital ng Tondo closed for 10 days as 32 health workers get virus Manila Mayor Isko Moreno ordered the temporary closure of Ospital ng Tondo after 32 of its health workers have contracted the coronavirus disease. https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/08/14/ospital-ng-tondo-closed-for-10-days-as-32-health-workers-get-virus/ *** QC reduces penalty for not wearing mask Ordinance No. SP 2957, authored by Councilors Franz Pumaren and Diorella Maria G. Sotto-Antono, the fines for not wearing masks in public places have been lowered from P1,000, P3,000, P5,000 to P300, P500 and P1,000, for the first, second and third offenses, respectively. https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/08/14/qc-reduces-penalty-for-not-wearing-mask/ *** Vietnam says looking to buy Russia virus vaccine Vietnam’s health ministry is looking to buy a bulk order of Russia’s coronavirus vaccine, state media said on Friday, despite global skepticism over its effectiveness and safety. https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/08/14/vietnam-says-looking-to-buy-russia-virus-vaccine/ *** Kalingang KaTribu: Tips to improve the immune system against COVID-19 Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) won’t be leaving us just yet. And the questions still linger: Can we keep up with the virus and how longer are we going to be safe in and outside our homes? https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/08/14/kalingang-katribu-tips-to-improve-the-immune-system-against-covid-19/ ***

Gapay orders offensive vs Abu Sayyaf Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Gilbert Gapay, on Friday ordered military troops in the southern tip of the country to further step up efforts against the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) following the arrest of its sub-leader, Abduljihad “Idang” Susukan, in Davao City. https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/08/15/gapay-orders-offensive-vs-abu-sayyaf/

DoLE rejects smoking ban The Department of Labor (DoLE) on Friday announced its opposition to the proposal of the Inter-agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) to ban smoking as part of the government’s effort to curb the increasing number of COVID-19 transmissions. https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/08/15/dole-rejects-smoking-ban/

Italy’s Mount Etna spews ash ROME, Italy — Italy’s Mount Etna, Europe’s biggest live volcano, showed signs of new activity by emitting “modest” clouds of ash on Friday, vulcanologists said. https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/08/15/italys-mount-etna-spews-ash/

EJ Obiena of the Philippines takes the third place in the men's pole vault event of the 2020 Monaco Diamond League on Saturday, 15 August 2020. | via Ian Suyu #ejobiena #polevault https://www.facebook.com/tribunephl/photos/a.2061406974071001/2655751091303250/?type=3&theater

EJ Obiena places 3rd in Diamond League EJ Obiena finished third place in the men’s pole vault event of the 2020 Monaco Diamond League at the Stade Louis II in Monaco on Friday (Saturday, Manila time). https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/08/15/ej-obiena-places-3rd-in-diamond-league/

Good morning. Here are today's headlines of The Daily Tribune: Sanctions dangled against hospitals Sanctions await the medical facilities which had refused to admit a former government worker who recently died of COVID-19. https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/08/15/sanctions-dangled-against-hospitals/ *** Palace defends ‘big bro’ policy Malacañang on Friday defended the move to assign Cabinet members in COVID-19 hotspots following criticisms that health experts should guide local government units (LGU) in improving the pandemic response. https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/08/15/palace-defends-big-bro-policy/ *** Account IRM, halt not enough Senators on Friday emphasized that liquidation and accountability on the fund releases for the Interim Reimbursement Mechanism (IRM) should follow the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation’s (PhilHealth) suspension of its disbursement. https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/08/15/account-irm-halt-not-enough/ *** 11 cops charged for ‘nanlaban’ tale Philippine National Police (PNP) chief PGen. Archie Gamboa on Friday ordered the relief and restrictive custody of 11 policemen in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan for the killing of six people in a supposed drug sting last February. https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/08/15/11-cops-charged-for-nanlaban-tale/ *** Did Misuari coddle Abu Sayyaf leader? The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday said it will turn over the temporary custody of Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) sub-leader Abdulijihad “Idang” Susukan to the Philippine National Police (PNP) following his arrest in Davao City the other night. https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/08/15/did-misuari-coddle-abu-sayyaf-leader/ *** ‘Ober da Bakod’ reunion: Still crazy after 23 years Last 13 August, 90’s sitcom Over da Bakod stars Janno Gibbs, Anjo Yllana, Donita Rose, Gelli de Belen, Malou de Guzman, Leo Martinez and director Ariel Ureta’s kwelang catch-up via Zoom brought up nostalgic and childhood memories from its viewers. https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/08/15/ober-da-bakod-reunion-still-crazy-after-23-years/

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UN Security Council rejects Iran arms embargo extension The United Nations Security Council has rejected a US resolution to extend an Iranian arms embargo, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said, in a move with repercussions for the Iran nuclear deal. https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/08/15/un-security-council-rejects-iran-arms-embargo-extension/