HEADS UP: COVID Cases Near One-Million Mark (April 26)

Here's a Heads Up from Reportr.World on news that you need to know today, April 26:

MANILA IN A MINUTE

• Here's why community pantries continue to grow. Check out Reportr on YouTube and Dailymotion for more videos that explain your world.

NEWS YOU CAN USE

• For easier checkouts, here's how you can load your Shopee wallet using your debit card.
• You can open a bank account without leaving your house. Here's how.
• Worried about COVID when you run your errands? This Safety Seal will soon be rolled out to help you determine which shops are fully compliant with pandemic protocols.

NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW

• The Philippines is nearing one-million COVID cases with just five days left into the MECQ, or second highest quarantine, in Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Bulacan and Rizal. Authorities have until Friday to decide whether to extend the restrictions on 24 million people.
• Angel Locsin has apologized for the melee at her community pantry last Friday that left an elderly balut vendor killed.
• There's more community pantries for everyone, from everyone. There's one for Grab and Foodpanda riders. Here's another one that gives out condoms, pills and lube for safe sex during the pandemic.
• Facebook wants to improve News Feed and wants to get your inputs.Remulla Calls Out Moreno For Criticizing Cavite Mayor on Ayuda
• Cavite Gov. Jonvic Remulla and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno have made peace after a Facebook exchange on delayed ayuda for their constituents. 
• Old tires get upcycled into waterproof bags, that's to this local brand.