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Photo from Congressman Pantaleon Alvarez’s Facebook page
+ April 08, 2021 FORMER House Speaker and Davao del Norte Representative Pantaleon Alvarez tested positive for Sars-CoV-2, which causes the coronavirus disease (Covid-19).
The news was first confirmed by his daughter, Department of Finance (DOF) Assistant Secretary Paola Alvarez in a report from PTV on Thursday morning, April 8. Speaker Alvarez did test positive for the virus but he is not in any serious health condition. He is still in Davao del Norte and is recovering at home. Thank you for your concern and for everyone s prayers, the younger Alvarez said.
She dispelled rumors that her father is currently intubated.
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Some forty children from the First District are now more equipped with the techniques of public speaking, thanks to a collaboration of the Tortola Toastmasters and the First District Committee.
According to First District Representative and Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A, Fahie (R1) on his Facebook page on December 9, 2020, with great commitment, the 40 First District youngsters logged on virtually every Sunday at 4:00 pm for five consecutive weeks to learn from the Tortola Toastmasters about the art of public speaking.
He said guest speakers, as well as Toastmasters Members, demonstrated and transferred several practical skills and techniques necessary for personal and professional development.