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, …
DOH has P2.2-billion worth of expired, overstocked medicines, supplies – COA
Commission on Audit (COA) report revealed the Department of Health (DOH) has P2.2 billion worth of expired, nearly expired medicines and dental and medical supplies. COA said poor procurement planning, …
Roque invites Filipinos to spend vacation in Boracay
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Monday urged and invited to visit Boracay Island after long months of lockdown. “Ang mensahe po ng Presidente, kinakailangang mabuhay po tayo sa kabila ng …
Buboy Villar, Angillyn Serrano Gorens break up
Actor Buboy Villar and his American girlfriend Angillyn Serrano Gorens have broken up, PEP reported Monday, October 5. According to Angillyn, she and Buboy tried to fix their relationship but …
Chinese-made structures in West Philippine Sea may be transferred to PH – solon
A lawmaker urged officials not to be alarmed by China’s continuous construction in the West Philippine Sea, claiming the structures could be transferred to the Philippines once the arbitral ruling …
Malacañang thanks Filipinos for Duterte’s 91% performance rating
Palace on Monday expressed its gratitude to Filipinos after a survey showed nine out of 10 Pinoys approved President Rodrigo Duterte’s performance amid the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Pulse …
DepEd receives around 16,000 concerns on school opening
DepEd Undersecretary Jess Mateo said the Department of Education received around 16,000 concerns regarding the first day of public school classes nationwide. Mates said during the School Opening Day National …
IATF mulls lifting travel ban on foreigners
The Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) is studying the possibility of lifting the travel ban on foreigners as the country gradually reopens its economy. Only Filipino citizens …
Pulse Asia: 91% of Filipinos approve Duterte’s performance amid pandemic
Pulse Asia reported Monday 91 percent of Filipinos approved of President Rodrigo Duterte’s performance in addressing the COVID-19 crisis in the country. The survey revealed that 9 out of 10 …
Original voice of Doraemon Tomita Kosei dies at 84
The voice behind Japanese anime Doraemon died at the age of 84, his agency announced. “Our company’s Tomita Kosei (age of death, 84) passed away on September 27 in the …
Vintage bomb weighing 1,000 pounds recovered in Basilan
Government military troops recovered a vintage bomb weighing around 1,000 pounds in Isabela City, Basilan, the Philippine Army said on Sunday. The Philippine Army’s 16th Special Forces Company and the …
Solons want free beep cards at EDSA Busway
Two solons sought to give free beep cards for commuters at EDSA Busway amid the suspension of the “no beep card, no ride” policy by the Department of Transportation (DoTr). …
Robredo urges face-to-face classes in COVID-19 low-risk areas
Vice Presiden Leni Robredo urged the Department of Education (DepEd) anew to consider allowing face-to-face classes in COVID-19 low-risk areas as the public schools begin remote learning today, October 5. …
Leni Robredo: Gadgets more sustainable than printed modules
On Sunday, vice president Leni Robredo said the Department of Education (DepEd) should consider giving gadgets to learners, citing the risks and challenges the teachers are facing in printing and …
San Miguel Corporation, TESDA offer free livelihood training in Bulacan
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) and the Technical Education Skills and Development Authority (Tesda) are now offering free skills and livelihood training for Bulacan residents ahead of the P734-billion Manila International …
Mandatory use of beep cards in EDSA Busway suspended starting Oct.5
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced it would suspend the mandatory use of Beep cards at the EDSA Busway starting October 5, just a week after it implemented a “no …
US Ambassador Sung Kim bids goodbye to PH after 4 years
US Ambassador the Philippines Sung Kim wrote a touching farewell message as he leaves the country after four years of service. Below is the article that was written by US …