The ANC Brief: Panic buying
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The ANC Brief: Panic buying
ABS-CBN News
Published Mar 12, 2020 04:34 AM PHT
The Palace has a call for those rushing to grocery stores. Here are the stories making the headlines on ANC today:
The Palace has a call for those rushing to grocery stores. Here are the stories making the headlines on ANC today:
Long lines
The Philippines now has 49 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Stores are reportedly running low on rubbing alcohol and long lines have been reported in grocery stores. The Palace said the public should stop panic buying and get only what we need. Health Sec. Francisco Duque told a hearing at the House of Representatives that he thinks he should have declared a state of public health emergency himself and earlier.
Long lines
The Philippines now has 49 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Stores are reportedly running low on rubbing alcohol and long lines have been reported in grocery stores. The Palace said the public should stop panic buying and get only what we need. Health Sec. Francisco Duque told a hearing at the House of Representatives that he thinks he should have declared a state of public health emergency himself and earlier.
Speaking up
The Philippines has invoked the arbitral award it won before a UN-backed tribunal against China in a note verbale that rejected Malaysia’s claim to some areas in the South China Sea. The diplomatic note also rejected China’s objection to Malaysia’s claim. The 2016 landmark arbitral ruling demolished China’s claim over much of the South China Sea through its 9-dash line. Expert Jay Batongbacal said the note verbale on China’s response is “legally significant” and a demonstration of how the arbitral award is “properly and correctly used.”
Speaking up
The Philippines has invoked the arbitral award it won before a UN-backed tribunal against China in a note verbale that rejected Malaysia’s claim to some areas in the South China Sea. The diplomatic note also rejected China’s objection to Malaysia’s claim. The 2016 landmark arbitral ruling demolished China’s claim over much of the South China Sea through its 9-dash line. Expert Jay Batongbacal said the note verbale on China’s response is “legally significant” and a demonstration of how the arbitral award is “properly and correctly used.”
“Clean” and “criminal”
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said he doesn’t see Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs) surviving in the next 10 to 20 years. He said these businesses are “short term” due to allegations of involvement in criminal acts. On Tuesday night, President Duterte said POGOs are “clean.” The Senate Blue Ribbon will continue its hearing on POGOs at 11 a.m. ANC will be airing updates on the hearing.
“Clean” and “criminal”
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said he doesn’t see Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs) surviving in the next 10 to 20 years. He said these businesses are “short term” due to allegations of involvement in criminal acts. On Tuesday night, President Duterte said POGOs are “clean.” The Senate Blue Ribbon will continue its hearing on POGOs at 11 a.m. ANC will be airing updates on the hearing.
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Propping up tourism
President Duterte is scheduled to go to Boracay to meet with tourism stakeholders and officials on the island’s rehabilitation. It’s seen as an effort to prop up domestic tourism at a time when the industry has been struggling due to COVID-19. Will the President’s visit improve tourist arrivals to the island? This will be the first time the president will be visiting the island since it was closed for six months for its rehabilitation.
Propping up tourism
President Duterte is scheduled to go to Boracay to meet with tourism stakeholders and officials on the island’s rehabilitation. It’s seen as an effort to prop up domestic tourism at a time when the industry has been struggling due to COVID-19. Will the President’s visit improve tourist arrivals to the island? This will be the first time the president will be visiting the island since it was closed for six months for its rehabilitation.
Medal hunter
With his solid run at a qualifier in Jordan, Eumir Marcial just qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the third Filipino to do so. ANCX talks to the boxer from Zamboanga to know how he's preparing for what would be the biggest competition in his life.
Medal hunter
With his solid run at a qualifier in Jordan, Eumir Marcial just qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the third Filipino to do so. ANCX talks to the boxer from Zamboanga to know how he's preparing for what would be the biggest competition in his life.
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