Photo taken in October shows devotees wearing face masks and shields while hearing first Friday mass outside Quiapo Church. On March 11, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic. MIGUEL DE GUZMAN
NEW YORK – If you were to choose a word that rose above most in 2020, which word would it be?
Ding, ding, ding: Merriam-Webster yesterday announced “pandemic” as its 2020 word of the year.
“That probably isn’t a big shock,” Peter Sokolowski, editor at large for Merriam Webster, told The Associated Press.
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Tigresses end Lady Spikers' reign
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Former PACC chief supports Cha-cha through convention
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Cool Smashers back in familiar spot - finale
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Suzuki, Cedo top Jr. World Golf qualifier
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Russia adds Zelensky to criminal 'wanted' list
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1 dead, 3 hurt as fires hit Manila, Taguig
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Marcos wants faster permit process for flagship infra projects
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Fil-Ams in Hawaii concerned over WPS issue
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BUILDING A LEGACY OF LEARNING
SM Foundation’s School Building Program actively drives commitment to quality education
DOLE stops issuing permits for POGO foreign workers
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