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PH suspends testing, quarantine protocols DATELINE USA for travelers from certain countries Fil-Am student dies FROM THE AJPRESS NEWS TEAM ACROSS AMERICA
during amateur boxing match in Las Vegas
A FILIPINO American college student died from injuries shortly after an amateur charity boxing match in Las Vegas last week. Nathan Valencia, a 20-year-old student of University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), passed away on Tuesday, November 23, after participating in Kappa Sigma fraternityâs off-campus âKappa Sigma Fight Nightâ on Nov. 19. According to 8 News Now, Valencia collapsed after the fight and was rushed to the hospital. Four days later, he died of brain injuries. Valenciaâs mother told local media that she wanted him to back out of the fight, but he insisted on participating since it was for charity. Meanwhile, the familyâs attorney, Nick Lasso, pointed out that neither medical help nor a professional referee was there in the sponsored charity boxing match. âThe family is deeply saddened over the
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THE Philippines has temporarily suspended its lenient testing and quarantine protocols for countries or territories classified as âgreenâ starting on November 29, according to MalacaĂąang. Acting Presidential Spokesperson and Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles on Sunday, Nov. 28, announced that the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases
(IATF) approved the temporary suspension until December 15. âThe IATF likewise approved the temporary suspension of testing and quarantine protocols for countries/jurisdictions/territories classified as âGreenâ effective immediately until December 15, 2021,â he said in a statement. This means that fully vaccinated travelers in all ports of entry will be required to undergo a threeday quarantine even with a negative COVID-19 test result.
WHEN Greta Christina fell into a deep depression five years ago, she called up her therapist in San Francisco. Sheâd had a great connection with the provider when she needed therapy in the past. She was delighted to learn that he was now âin networkâ with her insurance company, meaning she wouldnât have to pay out-of-pocket anymore to see him. But her excitement was short-lived. Over time, Christinaâs appointments with the therapist went from every two weeks, to every four weeks, to every five or six. âTo tell somebody with serious, chronic, disabling depression that they can only see their therapist every five or six weeks is like telling somebody with a broken leg that they can only see their physical therapist every five or six weeks,â she said. âItâs not enough. Itâs not even close to enough.â
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US tightens travel restrictions over Omicron variant by MoMaR
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California joins states trying to shorten wait times for mental health care
Meanwhile, travelers who are unvaccinated, as well as those with incomplete doses or without a negative COVID-19 test result will be required to undergo quarantine for five days. However, travelers from âgreenâ countries who arrived prior to Nov. 28 may still follow quarantine protocols assigned to their country of origin upon the date of their arrival. Nograles also announced that the IATF suspended Resolution No. 150-A (Series of 2021),
LIGHTING CEREMONY. President Rodrigo Duterte is accompanied by his partner Honeylet AvanceĂąa, Senator Christopher Lawrence âBongâ Go, and Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea as he presses the button to light up the Christmas Tree during a ceremony of the Office of the President (OP) at the Kalayaan Grounds in MalacaĂąang Palace on Wednesday, December 1. While observing COVID-19 restrictions, he also approached a small crowd of OP personnel to greet them on his last Christmas as leader of the country. Duterteâs six-year term as president will end in June 2022. MalacaĂąang photo by Robinson NiĂąal
THE United States is going to require all air travellers entering the country to show a negative COVID-19 test performed within one day of departure in an attempt to slow the spread of the new Omicron coronavirus variant. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the new one-day testing requirement would apply to U.S. citizens as well as foreign nationals. Prior to this new rule, vaccinated international air travelers could present a negative test result obtained within three days from their point of departure. According to Reuters, the administration is also considering whether to require air travelers to get another COVID-19 test within three to five days after arrival in the United States. The first reported case of the omicron variant has been identified in the U.S. and according to the
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Suspect in San Diego stabbing of elderly Filipino man arrested by AJPress A MAN wanted in the brutal stabbing of an elderly Filipino man outside a trolley station in El Cajon, California has been arrested in Texas following a high speed chase. Israel Ezekiel Valdivia, 24, allegedly stole a car from a 7-Eleven store in Abilene around 6 a.m. on Tuesday, November 23. After driving to Winters and attempting
DOJ: Possible Apollo Quiboloy extradition may have to wait while PH reviews pending case by Ritchel
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Isko Moreno âhopefulâ of getting Duterteâs âIâm doneâ: Manny Pacquiao backing as Bong Go says he misses boxing, withdraws Sen. Manny Pacquiao
MANILA â Sen. Bong Go announced on Tuesday, November 30 he was pulling out of the presidential race, and another contender, Manila Mayor Francisco âIsko Morenoâ Domagoso, said he was âhopefulâ of receiving President Rodrigo Duterteâs endorsement. Go, Duterteâs longtime aide, said he did not want âto make things more difficultâ for the president, whose daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, is seeking the vice presidency with Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as running mate. âMy love for him is more than the love for a father. He is old and he has given a lot to the country. So I donât want to add to his
THE possible extradition of Filipino televangelist Apollo Quiboloy back to the United States may be deferred as local court reviews a pending case against him, according to the Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ). âMaaring mangyari diyan ay hindi muna itutuloy ang extradition hanggang hindi natatapos ang criminal prosecution dito sa Pilipinas kasi meron kasing offense apparently committed dito sa atin eh (What might happen is the extradition may not proceed until the criminal prosecution against him here in the Philippines is not
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to hit a pedestrian, a high-speed pursuit started, according to the Runnels County Sheriff Carl Squyres. âHe was definitely running pretty hard from the California authorities. I have no idea how he got here,â Squyres said. After a long chase, Valdivia lost control, drove across a ditch, and was taken into custody. He is currently being held in the Runnels County Jail, where he faces charges of unauthorized use of a motor
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but wonât return to fight by BonG lozada Inquirer.net
MANILA â Some things are best left behind, even if itâs the one thing you love the most. Just ask Manny Pacquiao. The legendary boxer-turned-politician admitted that stepping away from the sport was the hardest decision of his life but itâs the resolution heâs made with himself as he takes a crack at the Philippinesâ top executive position.
âHanging my gloves is the hardest part of all my life, cause I grew up in boxing, so I understand that this is sports,â said Pacquiao in an AFP interview. âI miss boxing, but I donât think boxing still likes me. Well, Iâm already turning 43 years old so itâs enough for me. I mean, Iâm done,â said Pacquiao. Pacquiao, often regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time, is the only fighter to win World titles across seven and
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