Travel restrictions still in place – Immigration
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reminded the public that travel restrictions, specifically on the ban on foreigners are still in place amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Below is the press of …
Roque memes: Presidential spox pokes fun at himself
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque did not take offense and even shared the memes the netizens created using his photos from his recent visit to Boracay. Roque on Wednesday posted on …
P322M worth of nearly expired medicines, supplies left for distribution – DOH
Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said Wednesday the DOH is expected to complete the distribution of the P2 billion worth of nearly expired medicines and supplies by the end of 2020. …
Ramon Ang mulls shutdown of Petron refinery in Bataan
Ramon Ang, Petron Corporation president, and CEO said the company may shut its refinery in Bataan amid its tax troubles with the government. “For Petron Refinery, I will close that …
Udenna Infra bags P10-B contract to build DITO towers
Udenna Infrastructure Corp. (UIC), which also under Dennis Uy’s Udenna Group, bagged the P10-billion contract to build the towers and fiber optic cables of DITO Telecommunity Corporation. “In need of …
Cash aid amid pandemic gave Duterte high rating – Pulse Asia exec
An official of Pulse Asia said Tuesday that the high approval and trust ratings of President Rodrigo Duterte were due to the government’s financial aid or “ayuda” to the people …
Red Cross eyes using COVID-19 saliva test
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said it plans to use a saliva test for a cheaper and faster COVID-19 testing in the country. Senator Richard Gordon, who is also the …
Brother of Arnel Pineda arrested in drug buy bust
The younger brother of Arnel Pineda, the new lead singer of the American rock band Journey, was arrested after being caught in an anti-illegal drug operation in Quezon City Tuesday …
SSS warns members, pensioners against online fixers
The Social Security System (SSS) on Tuesday warned its members and pensioners against online fixers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. SSS clarified in a statement posted on their social media accounts …
PSC still owes P387-M to SEA Games suppliers
The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) said Tuesday it still owed P387 million to suppliers when it hosted the Southeast Asian Games in 2019. During the commission’s hearing on its 2021 …
Maynilad gives aid to public schools
Maynilad Water Services, Inc. provided (Maynilad) sanitation supplies and refurbished computers for 14 public schools in the west concession area supporting the ‘Brigada Eskwela 2020’ program of the Department of …
Duterte orders DOH to distribute nearly expired medicines
Palace said Tuesday President Rodrigo Duterte already ordered the Department of Health to distribute the billion worth of nearly expired medicines following the audit results of the Commission on Audit …
Group calls Yap ignorant over recent comments on West PH Sea
A militant group called ACT-CIS party-list Rep. Eric Yap ignorant of the law and dreaming when he said that officials should not be alarmed by China’s continuous construction in the …
Palace on Duterte not killed anyone: President spoke from the heart
Malacañang told Tuesday President Rodrigo Duterte that it is unlawful to kill anyone since he was a lawyer, adding Duterte spoke from the heart. “Alam n’yo po kasi ang mga …
Aguirre dares Ramon Tulfo to sue him over ‘pastillas’ scheme
Former justice secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II dared media man Ramon Tulfo to file a case against him to prove his alleged involvement in the “pastillas” scheme. “Mr. Tulfo, because I …
PDEA to destroy about a ton of shabu next week
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Tuesday said it would destroy around a ton of shabu next week following the orders of President Rodrigo Duterte to dispose of the …
Class opening not a ‘complete victory’ – Gatchalian
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said the opening of classes in public school yesterday was not a complete victory as teachers and students struggle to conduct online classes due to slow internet …
World Bank: Filipinos pay more for expensive, slow internet
World Bank and the National Economic and Development Authority’s (NEDA) joint study revealed that Filipinos are paying one of the most costly but slowest internet connections in the world. The …
Nograles: PH not yet ready to accept more foreigners
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said the Philippines is not yet ready to accommodate more foreigners amid calls to lift the travel ban on foreigners. The government should be taking “calibrated” …
Año: LGUs fast track process for telcos
Local governments (LGUs) have accelerated the processing of telecommunication companies’ processing that want to build a structure expected to help improve mobile and internet connectivity. This is in line with …
Finance chief: PH needs to reopen economy amid pandemic
In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippines’ financial position can be considered “good,” according to Finance Sec. Carlos Dominguez this Monday. According to the secretary, the government has …
Solon pushes for waiving online bank transfer fees until pandemic ends
A lawmaker asks the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to waive online bank transfer fees until the COVID-19 pandemic ends. In House Resolution 1271, Quezon City Representative Precious Castelo said …
Duterte: I never killed anyone
President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday night that he has never killed anyone after claiming on several occasions that he had taken lives before. Duterte made the statement after assuring DOH …
‘It’s Showtime’ to air on free TV via Zoe broadcasting
ABS-CBN variety show It’s Showtime is set to come back on free TV as it would be aired on Zoe Broadcasting Network, Pep confirmed. If there is no change in …
First batch of activities for students ‘a bit overwhelming’ – DepEd official
DepEd Undersecretary Diosdado San Antonio said Monday the initial batch of activities for students on the first week of distance learning is a “bit overwhelming.” As a result, San Antonio …
Duterte tells DOTr chief to give beep cards free of charge
On Monday, President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the Department of Transportation to make the beep cards free for commuters amid the implementation of a cashless payment system in public transportation. Duterte, …