The Philippine Star - August 02, 2020

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August 02, 2020

‘World Using 129 B Disposable Masks, 65 B Gloves Monthly'

A study published in an environmental and scientific journal said the world is using an estimated 129 billion disposable masks and 65 billion disposable gloves monthly during the pandemic, environment group Greenpeace said.

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Habagat To Bring More Rains – Pagasa

Despite Tropical Depression Dindo now inside the Philippine area of responsibility, there is no tropical cyclone wind signal in effect over the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said yesterday.

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23 Motorcyclists Held For Breaking Barrier Rule

At least 23 motorcycle owners were apprehended yesterday, the first day of the government’s strict implementation of the no physical barriers, no backride policy.

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China Condemns Germany's HK Etradition Suspension

BERLIN (AP) — China has condemned Germany’s decision to suspend its extradition agreement with Hong Kong, accusing Berlin of a “serious breach of international law.”

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