Couples tie the knot in mass masked wedding ceremony in the Philippines

By Semi Turaga

Tuesday 25/02/2020

An annual mass wedding ceremony in the Philippines saw face masks and health checks included in the proceedings this year.

The precautions have been brought in due to the threat of coronavirus.

The city of Bacolod, Philippines saw 220 couples married in the government-sponsored event.

[Source:BBC]

FEATURE NEWS

Super-bugs continue to be detected at CWM multiple time in a year, no option to close the hospital – Dr Vakamocea

There is no other option but to live with the super-bugs detected multiple times in a year at the acute wards at CWM Hospital because it is the only f...

18 minutes ago

Alan Jones charged over allegations that he indecently assaulted young men

Former broadcaster and Wallabies coach Alan Jones has been charged with 24 offences against eight alleged victims spanning two decades after a ...

24 minutes ago

30 Chinese companies to showcase investment opportunities at Chinese Trade Exhibition

Thirty leading Chinese companies are set to participate in a two-day Chinese Trade Exhibition at the Vodafone Arena, starting this ...

46 minutes ago

Remittance growth to slow as migration trends shift – ANZ economists

As the number of Fijians leaving the country to work in Australia and New Zealand is gradually slowing down, remittances is expected to stagnate by ...

51 minutes ago

GCC working with RFMF and FNU to provide training for future leaders

The Great Council of Chiefs is working closely with the Republic of the Fiji Military Forces and the Fiji National University in providing training ...

59 minutes ago