Covid Tally for Filipinos Abroad Now 11,203

Filipinos abroad infected with the coronavirus have reached 11,203 on Monday, as officials report four new cases from Asia and Europe (See Philstar for story).. 

PH Envoy to Brazil Yanked After Video Shows Her Abusing Helper

Ambassador Marichu Mauro

The Philippines recalled its ambassador in Brazil, Marichu Mauro, after the release of video clips showing her "berating and mistreating" her household staff (See Philstar for story).

Filipina Named to UN Trustee Board for Victims of Human Trafficking

Susan Ople

Former labor undersecretary and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) advocate Susan “Toots” Ople has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the United Nations Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking (See Business Mirror for story).

Virgin Coconut Oil Can Help Fight Covid-19—PH Science Secretary

Experiments have shown evidence that virgin coconut oil may help defeat the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19), although further investigation is needed before a possible prevention or treatment option can be developed (See Inquirer.net for story).

First All-Female PAL Flight Deck Crew Flies to Riyadh

PAL’s all female crew (Source: Manila Bulletin)

The first all-female flight deck crew to operate a Philippines Airlines (PAL) widebody aircraft has landed in Manila from Riyadh on Thursday (See Manila Bulletin for story).

Duterte OKs Lifting of Ban on Oil Exploration in South China Sea

President Duterte has approved the lifting of a ban on oil and gas exploration in or near disputed areas of the South China Sea that was imposed six years ago because of escalating territorial tensions with China (See Chron.com for story).

Filipina Is Newest LPGA Power Player

Bianca Pagdanganan

A rookie, Bianca Pagdanganan, currently leads the LPGA in driving distance with a 287.462 yard average (See Golfweek for story).

PH Tennis Ace Alex Eala Rises to No. 2 in Juniors Rankings

Alex Eala

Filipino teen ace Alex Eala continues her rise as one of the top junior tennis players in the world. In the latest ITF junior rankings, Eala has jumped to number two in the girls’ category (See Inquirer.net for story).