Roque: Ressa acted as if she wanted to be convicted
Malacañang spokesperson Harry Roque said Rappler CEO Maria Ressa did not provide evidence to refute the cyber libel case against her, noting as if she wanted to be convicted. Judge …
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Duterte inclined to sign Anti-Terror bill into law-Roque
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said President Rodrigo Duterte is getting inclined to sign the Anti-Terror Bill as the Palace is taking a final look at the controversial measure. “Let’s just …
Philhealth projects fund deficit by 2024
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) said Tuesday it sees to have a fund deficit by 2024 based on the current COVID-19 scenario in the country. PhilHealth President Ricardo Morales …
Quo warranto petition vs. Koko Pimentel junked
The Senate Electoral Tribunal (SET) junked the quo warranto petition aiming to declare Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III ineligible for the senatorial term 2019-2025. The SET, in a 17-page decision, …
Roque advises Maria Ressa, Santos to apply for probation to avoid jail time
Former human rights lawyer and presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said Tuesday that Rappler CEO Maria Ressa and former researcher Reynaldo Santos Jr. could apply for probation to avoid jail time …
Spanish national in Dasma Village incident now blacklisted-immigration
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Tuesday the Spanish national who was involved in an altercation with a police officer in Dasma Village last April is now blacklisted and “perpetually …
DILG: 649 individuals, including 260 gov’t officials charged over SAP anomalies
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Tuesday reported at least 649 individuals, including 260 government officials, are facing charges for alleged anomaly on the Social Amelioration …
New Zealand reports new cases after being COVID-free
New Zealand reported two new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, June 16, after it has been COVID-free for three and a half weeks, health authorities said. The health ministry said the …
Transport of locally stranded individuals unexpected-Palace
Malacañang on Tuesday said that the transportation of locally stranded individuals from Metro Manila to the provinces is unexpected and that the government was not able to prepare for it. …
PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group spox: Surge of fake FB accounts a coincedence
PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) spokesperson said Tuesday the recent surge of fake Facebook accounts is just a coincidence. PNP – ACG spokesperson Police Captain Jeck Robin Gammad said in an …
Briones to Duterte: Allow DepEd to continue school opening preparations
Education Secretary Leonor Briones asked President Rodrigo Duterte to allow the Department of Education (DepEd) to continue its preparation for the school opening based on their road map. Briones said …
Gov’t considered UP’s projection of 40k infections on GCQ extension
Malacañang said Tuesday that the government considered the projection of experts from the University of the Philippines that the number of coronavirus infections in the country would reach 40,000 if …
P7.4-M shabu seized, 4 drug suspects arrested in Pangasinan
Police operatives seized around P7.4 million worth of suspected shabu and arrested four drug suspects in separate anti-illegal drugs operations in Dagupan and Binmaley, Pangasinan, Sunday. The Philippine Drug Enforcement …
3 arrested for selling unlicensed rapid test kits online
Police on Sunday arrested three people in Makati City for allegedly selling unlicensed rapid test kits online. The suspects, Catherine De Quiros, Jason Hicban, and Jiggier Bernales, were arrested after …
DOH aims to test 1.5% of population by July 31
The Department of Health (DOH) said Monday it targets to test the 1.5% of the 110 million Filipino population by the end of July. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said …
Abu Sayyaf attacks Sulu police station, kills 2 cops
Two policemen were killed while two others were injured when members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) attacked the Parang Municipal Police Station in Sulu Saturday night. Patrolman Arjun Putalan …
2 arrested for gossiping against barangay chairman
Two alleged female gossipers were arrested for shouting out loud words and accusations against their barangay chairman during a confrontation on Leveriza St., Pasay City, yesterday morning. The suspects identified …
P9M worth of ecstasy tablets from UK seized at NAIA
Customs authorities at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) seized over 5,000 ecstasy tablets put inside a paper shredder shipped from the UK. The illegal drugs discovered in a warehouse …
Palace: Respect court’s verdict on Maria Ressa, Duterte supports press freedom
Malacañang said Monday that everyone should respect the Manila court decision to convict Rappler CEO Maria Ressa and a former-researcher of cyber libel, citing President Rodrigo Duterte supports press freedom …
Gatchalian: Online business tax monitoring costlier
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said the government could be spending more money in monitoring 900,000 online business owners, which the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) ordered to register and pay tax. …
Lawmakers slam guilty verdict for Maria Ressa, ex-Rappler researcher
Lawmakers from the opposition criticized Monday the guilty verdict given to Rappler CEO Maria Ressa and former researcher Reynaldo Santos Jr. for cyber libel, citing its “dangerous” effects on human …
How to Apply for DOT accreditation
Here is how to apply for DOT accreditation of tourism establishments. Department of Tourism released its accreditation guidelines for reopening of tourism establishments under a more relaxed quarantine. On Saturday, …
Rappler releases facts on cyber libel case of Maria Ressa, reporter
Online news site Rappler the case facts of the cyber libel case against its founder and CEO Maria Ressa and former reported Reynaldo Santos, Jr. Judge Rainelda Estacio-Montesa declared the …
Rappler: Conviction of Maria Ressa marks ‘diminished freedom’
Rappler described Monday said the conviction of the online news site’s CEO Maria Ressa and former researcher Rey Santos marked the “diminished freedom” in the country. In a statement posted …
Miss International Beauty Pageant 2020 cancelled
Miss International announced that its beauty pageant for 2020 is officially canceled due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. “Thank you for your continued support of the Miss International …
Rappler CEO Maria Ressa guilty of cyber libel
The Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 46 found Rappler CEO Maria Ressa and former reporter Reynaldo Santos, Jr. guilty of cyber libel on Monday. Judge Rainelda Estacio-Montesa released the ruling …