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Amidst the negativity that had accompanied government response to the pandemic, primarily due to inadequate health infrastructure, breakdown of contact tracing, and delayed response to the delivery of vaccines, among many others, several positive developments have emerged.
The latest innovation gives us hope that the Filipino spirit of volunteerism based on collective and cooperative action is very much alive. Much had been said about the Maginhawa community pantry which had been replicated in many parts of the country. The latest report noted that some 15-20 community pantries have sprouted in several parts of Metro Manila and some provinces. It came at a time when the people needed relief from the anxieties brought about by the pandemic. Added to the health issues, a majority of our countrymen are facing prospects of lack of access to food and other economic necessities. Soup kitchens and community pantries are seen as much welcomed alternatives to the
or not the tax bill is going to pass. and hopes for tax cuts, well that sent stocks to record highs this year. senate republicans have got a thin majority here and senator marco rubio says he may vote against the bill unless the child tax drecredit is ex pands. meantime shares of disney and fox jumped on the news of their upcoming merger. wal-mart is letting workers get paid whenever they want. the service will allow employees to access half of their wages before pay day. they can with draw that pay whenever they want. insta pay is part of a personal finance app which connects directly to a worker s company. watt ma wal-mart is footing the bill for the app. ticket sales for the last