HEADS UP: A COVID Surge in Metro Manila is in 'Early Stages' (March 8)

Here's a Heads Up from Reportr.World on news that you need to know today, March 8:

TOP STORIES:

• A surge in coronavirus infections in Metro Manila is in the "early stages" and authorities must act fast to reverse it, said the OCTA research group.
• Mayors in the capital region cancelled the reopening of cinemas and arcades because of the spike.
• Father Joaquin Bernas, one of the framers of the 1987 Constitution, has died.
• In vaccine news, Moderna and the Philippine government reached an agreement for the supply of 13 million COVID-19 vaccine doses. Keep in mind that the Moderna jab has 95% efficacy.
• It's International Women's Day. Here's a roundup of our most empowering stories on women. On the LRT-2, women ride for free.
• The second in our series on the faces of the lockdown, on its one year anniversary. Here's why TikTok just makes sense for Filipino Gen Zs.
• Who will replace Manny Pangilinan at PLDT? The tycoon said he's ready to relinquish his leadership post.
• Inflation in February soared to a two-year high? Here's the context behind the numbers.

NEWS YOU CAN USE:

• Here's your guide to smartphone-shopping in the Philippines' gadget mecca, Greenhills. Pro tips from buyers and sellers.
• Here's how you can avail of unlimited data in DITO Telecommnity areas. The third telco fires up its cell sites for the public in Metro Cebu and Metro Davao today.
• Coming soon in 7-Eleven stores -- ATMs so you can withdraw cash before buying midnight snacks.
• Before you book that Puerto Princesa trip, check out the guidelines here.