HEADS UP: Does Giant Face Shield Mean Big Protection? (May 12)

Here's a Heads Up from reportr on news that you need to know today, May 12:

TRENDING NEWS

• Singer Moira dela Torre's giant shield on wheels got the internet so amused, but the question remains: is it safe?
• Miss Everything is the talk of social media for getting a glow up from the beauty doctor to Miss Universe-Philippines queens. How far did ToledoMed "polish" her while maintaining her raw appeal?
• Laban Pilipinas: Filipinos on Twitter got this battlecry trending yesterday to support homegrown SB19’s quest to win a Billboard Music Award. They’re up for Best Social Artist against BTS, BLACKPINK and Ariana Grande.

ECONOMY EXPLAINED

• The Philippine economy remains in recession and the return to ECQ in April threatens to set back gains unless restrictions are carefully eased. Here’s what you need to know about first quarter GDP numbers released yesterday.

NEWS YOU CAN USE

• Don’t fall for fixers. Registration for the National ID is free of charge. Yes, shipping is free, too, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.
• Comelec has reopened its satellite offices in GCQ and MGCQ areas for voter registration. Here’s the schedule.
• Planning to get an aircon to survive the unbearable heat? Here’s your complete guide.
• If you’re in the Taguig City area, here’s how you can consult a veterinarian without leaving the house. It’s a telemed service for pets.

NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Ana Patricia Non, the founder of the community pantry movement, says she’s receiving fresh death and rape threats, leaving her crying out of exhaustion.
• The African Swine Fever outbreak that has killed 3 million hogs and pushed pork prices higher has been declared a national calamity. Here’s what it means.
• Mercury Drug said it would soon sell Ivermectin tablets as a prescription drug as soon as health authorities clear the final product. It will be marketed as an antinematodal or dewormer.
• Don’t go down the MRT tracks for whatever reason. Two men face possible alarm and scandal charges for taking selfies on the tracks.
• Filipino athletes joining the Tokyo Olympics and Hanoi SEA Games this year will get priority treatment for COVID vaccines, said Sen. Bong Go, who heads the chamber’s health committee.

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