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BI chiefs thanks Duterte for urging Congress to pass new Immigration Law

BI chiefs thanks Duterte for urging Congress to pass new Immigration Law

by Margret Fermin

Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente expressed his gratitude to President Rodrigo Duterte for calling the Congress during his fifth State of the Nation (SONA) to pass a law …

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Chiz Escudero: 'It could have been worse' argument a fallacy

Chiz Escudero: ‘It could have been worse’ argument a fallacy

by Margret Fermin

Former senator and Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero said the public should demand more from the government and not be contented with the current COVID-19 response. Escudero urged the Filipinos …

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Front line doctors say COVID-19 situation 'much worse' than before

Front line doctors say COVID-19 situation ‘much worse’ than before

by Margret Fermin

Doctors say the front line situation is worse than the first months of the pandemic, contrary to what government officials say that the public should not be alarmed with the …

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Rising COVID-19 cases not alaraming as death toll remains low

Roque: Rising COVID-19 cases not alarming as death toll remains low

by Margret Fermin

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said Tuesday the public should not be alarmed at the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines since the death toll remained low. “Hindi naman …

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Death penalty in Philippines SONA

Imposing death penalty in Philippines a ‘mistake you can never correct’ – Drilon

by Margret Fermin

Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon and other minority senators expressed their opposition to reimposing the death penalty in the Philippines, citing the country’s weak justice system and COVID-19 crisis. “I …

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Marcos, Sotto support death penalty for 'big-time' drug convicts

Marcos, Sotto support death penalty for ‘big-time’ drug convicts

by Margret Fermin

Senators Imee Marcos and Vicente Sotto III expressed their support on imposing the death penalty for “big-time” drug convicts. “Anti-poor ang death penalty eh… Makakakuha ng magagaling na abugado ang …

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Torture chamber discovered in POGO hub

6 Chinese nationals, Filipino arrested for kidnapping POGO worker

by Margret Fermin

Philippine National Police Anti-Kidnapping Group operatives arrested six Chinese nationals and a Filipino for the alleged kidnapping of another Chinese national POGO worker in Parañaque City. Police conducted a rescue …

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Quark Henares questions why Joyce Bernal directed SONA

Quark Henares questions why Joyce Bernal directed SONA

by Margret Fermin

Director Quark Henares questioned the government’s use of filmmakers, such as this year’s director Joyce Bernal, in President Rodrigo Duterte’s annual State of the Nation Address (SONA). “WHY. WHY DO …

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PNP explains confiscation of protest materials amid Quiapo church mass

PNP explains confiscation of protest materials amid Quiapo church mass

by Margret Fermin

Police defended Tuesday why did they confiscate the church attendees’ placards and other protest materials during a Mass in Quiapo Church, Monday afternoon. Manila Police District chief Rolando Miranda told …

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Philippines can stood up against China without war - Carpio

Philippines can stand up against China without war – Carpio

by Margret Fermin

Retired Supreme Court (SC) senior associate justice Antonio Carpio said the Philippines could assert its sovereign rights in the country’s territorial dispute with China without engaging in war, citing other …

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SONA 2020 'generally peaceful' despite arrest of 34 protesters

PNP: SONA 2020 ‘generally peaceful’ despite arrest of 34 protesters

by Margret Fermin

Philippine National Police (PNP) arrested 34 protesters during President Rodrigo Duterte’s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) but said the rallies in Quezon City, Marikina, and Caloocan were generally …

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PDEA supports Duterte's renewed call for death penalty

PDEA supports Duterte’s renewed call for death penalty

by Margret Fermin

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said Tuesday they fully support President Rodrigo Duterte’s renewed call to impose the death penalty for drug offenses. PDEA chief Director General Wilkins Villanueva …

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Duterte calls Drilon a 'hypocrite' for allegedly defending the Lopezes

Duterte calls Drilon a ‘hypocrite’ for allegedly defending the Lopezes

by Margret Fermin

President Rodrigo Duterte called Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon a “hypocrite” during his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City, Monday. Duterte accused …

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Some senators not satisfied with Duterte's COVID-19 plans laid in SONA

Some senators not satisfied with Duterte’s COVID-19 plans laid in SONA

by Margret Fermin

Some minority senators said they were unsatisfied with the COVID-19 plans laid by President Rodrigo Duterte during his 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA) yesterday. According to Senate President …

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Duterte wants to end Continuing Professional Development law 

Duterte: Continuing Professional Development law ‘must end’

by Margret Fermin

President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday that Continuing Professional Development (CPD) law, which requires Filipino professionals to gain additional learning before license renewal, “must end.” During his fifth State of the …

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Resigned anti-fraud officer said PhilHealth CEO is 'ex-assassin'

Resigned anti-fraud officer said PhilHealth CEO is ‘ex-assassin’

by Margret Fermin

The anti-fraud officer who resigned from the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) last week due to alleged “widespread corruption” said the agency’s CEO seems to a former assassin based on …

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Smart, Globe should take Duterte's threat seriously - Sotto

Smart, Globe should take Duterte’s threat seriously – Sotto

by Margret Fermin

Senate President Vicente Sotto III advised Smart and Globe, the two leading telecommunication companies in the country, to take President Rodrigo Duterte’s threat seriously. “If I were the telcos, I …

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Bato Duterte's push for death penalty drug offenses

Bato ‘happy’ on Duterte’s push for death penalty vs. drug offenses

by Margret Fermin

Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said he was happy that President Rodrigo Duterte again pushed for the death penalty by lethal injection for drug offenses during the fifth State of …

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SONA 2020 highlights

In case you missed it: Highlights of Duterte’s SONA 2020

by Margret Fermin

Here are the highlights of the President’s fifth SONA 2020. President Rodrigo Duterte delivered his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday afternoon, July 27, 2020, at the …

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No second wave of COVID-19 cases yet - DOH

No second wave of COVID-19 cases yet – DOH

by Margret Fermin

Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said Monday the Philippines is yet to experience the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic despite the spike in cases in recent weeks. The official made …

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Among Us – Find Out How to Play with Friends Online

by Kathryn K.

Have you jumped on the Among Us bandwagon yet? The social deduction game is the perfect solution to fill your idle time. With over 100 million downloads, there are plenty …

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CHED approves 23 schools for limited face-to-face classes

CHED releases TES stipend for 290,000 college students

by Margret Fermin

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) began issuing the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) program stipend for over 290,000 college students for the academic year 2019-2021. According to CHED Chairman J. …

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SONA 2021: Protests amid pandemic now ready

PNP arrests 4 people onboard jeepney before SONA 2020 begins

by Margret Fermin

Philippine National Police (PNP) arrested four people on board a jeepney hours before President Rodrigo Duterte’s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2020. They were arrested for allegedly violating …

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Online poll Duterte receives passing mark from netizens

Online poll: Duterte receives passing mark from netizens

by Margret Fermin

Netizens give President Rodrigo Duterte a passing mark during an online poll launched by CDN Digitial, through a #CDNPoll days before the State of the Nation Address today, Monday, July 26, …

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Lacson PhilHealth released P200M to hospitals with only one COVID-19 patient each

Lacson: PhilHealth released P200M to hospitals with only one COVID-19 patient each

by Margret Fermin

Senator Panfilo Lacson revealed Saturday that Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) gave more than P200 million worth of funds to hospitals treating only one COVID-19 patient each. Lacson said in …

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PhilHealth CEO plans to go on leave amid corruption probe

PhilHealth CEO plans to go on leave amid corruption probe

by Margret Fermin

Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) president and chief executive officer Ricardo Morales eyes going on leave amid the corruption allegations and investigation in the state-run insurer. “It’s just a suggestion, …

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