PH logs 13,846 new Covid-19 infections, lowest since August 31
The Philippines reported 13,846 new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections, the lowest recorded since August 31, further pushing the nationwide tally to 2,522,965.
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Covid-19 data glitches no effect on NCR new alert level status – DOH
Recent technical glitches in the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) gathering system did not influence the judgment of the new alert level classification in Metro Manila.
DTI plans to increase dine-in capacity for vaccinated people to 20-30%
Wider access of facilities and services for fully vaccinated people under the Alert Level 4 category in the National Capital Region (NCR) is being studied by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
MMDA chief wishes for lowered Alert Level in NCR this October
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman Benhur Abalos is wishing for the National Capital Region (NCR) to be placed under the lower Alert Level 3 in October with the decline of new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases.
SWS: 60% of Pinoys think Duterte’s VP bid violates intent of Constitution
By Six of 10 Filipinos think President Duterte’s vice presidential bid in the 2022 elections violates the intent of the Constitution, results of a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showed.The survey, conducted from June 23 to 26, found 60 percent of adult Filipinos...
Duterte OKs vaccination of general public, including adolescents, in October
“Inaprubahan na po ni Presidente ang pagbabakuna sa general population simula po ng buwan ng Oktubre,” Palace spokesman Harry Roque announced during his virtual presser.
Bar exams rescheduled to January to February 2022
In a bar bulletin, Leonen said the bar exams scheduled for Nov. 7, 14, 21 and 28 have been moved to Jan. 16, 23, 30 and Feb. 6, 2022.
Comelec: Voter registration extension ‘likely’
By The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is likely to extend the voter registration period beyond this month, its spokesman said on Tuesday.Comelec spokesman James Jimenez said the poll body's en banc would discuss the extension on Wednesday, Sept. 29.“After...
The Prince does not care for respect
Sen. Richard Gordon, chairman of the Senate blue ribbon committee, says Rodrigo Roa Duterte “is not a president people can respect.” He said this after Duterte vilified the Senate for inquiring into the Executive’s suspicious handling of billions of pesos in...
Breaking legal barriers to boost defenses
This week the Philippines will restart its Marine Corps bilateral exercises, called “Kamandag,” with the United States, its only military ally and former colonial master.
SHIT in the time of COVID
The following was forwarded to me, and instead of trashing it because of its title and its unknown origin (although its references are mostly Christian), I gave it a chance—and I am thankful I did.
Again, the issue on the Separation of Church and State
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) came out with A Pastoral Letter and A Call to Prayer on July 16 appealing to the Filipinos to pray for the country because of the threat of abuses to freedom due to the signing of the Anti-Terrorism Law on July 3.
Duterte thinks face shields can be used for ’10, 15 years’
By President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday claimed face shields could be used for more than a decade if used with care, before being corrected by Health Secretary Francisco Duque III.In a Talk to the People address, Duterte claimed the plastic material being used in face...
Duterte wants COA to collect P140M from Gordon
In a “Talk to the People” address, Duterte directed the Office of the Solicitor General to nudge the Commission on Audit (COA) to collect the amount from Gordon.
Duterte raises questions on contractor of new Senate building
President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday asked senators why Hilmarc’s Construction Corp. (HCC) was tapped to build the Senate’s new building despite allegedly overpricing previous government projects.
Covid-19 data glitches no effect on NCR new alert level status – DOH
Recent technical glitches in the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) gathering system did not influence the judgment of the new alert level classification in Metro Manila.
DTI plans to increase dine-in capacity for vaccinated people to 20-30%
Wider access of facilities and services for fully vaccinated people under the Alert Level 4 category in the National Capital Region (NCR) is being studied by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
MMDA chief wishes for lowered Alert Level in NCR this October
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman Benhur Abalos is wishing for the National Capital Region (NCR) to be placed under the lower Alert Level 3 in October with the decline of new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases.
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Negros Oriental passes ordinance protecting marine sanctuaries from reclamation
The Negros Oriental Provincial Board passed an ordinance banning reclamation activities in all marine protected areas (MPA), overriding the veto by Governor Roel Degamo.
1 dead as cargo ship capsizes at Ormoc port
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Eastern Visayas has started its investigation of the ill-fated M/V Lite Ferry 3 that capsized at the port of Ormoc City, Leyte claiming the life of a crew member.
IATF places Abra, Baguio, Bohol under strict GCQ
The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Emerging Infectious Diseases has placed Abra, Baguio and Bohol under general community quarantine (GCQ) with heightened restrictions, Palace spokesman Harry Roque said.
Good economic outlook despite Delta variant threat—NEDA official
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) was confident of a good economic outlook at the end of July despite the threat of the Covid-19 Delta variant that tightened quarantine protocols in Metro Manila.
Utility tech firm ABB wants Davao to catch up with Manila
Global utility tech company ABB plans to invest in Davao City as it catches up with the nation’s capital city Manila with its “potential in the utility space.”
GAC Motor Philippines chosen as official partner for 2021 PhilCycling National Trials
The Integrated Cycling Federation of the Philippines has chosen GAC Motor Philippines to become the official mobility partner of the 2021 PhilCycling National Trials for Road on July 10 to 11 at Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone in Pampanga.
Salcedo Auctions The Well Appointed Life 2021
By Dexter R. Matilla Blue Harbor by Jose Joya Oftentimes life comes at you bringing unexpected change that while seemingly scary, can actually be an opportunity to reinvent oneself. It is not lost on anyone that the current global situation has enabled most to assess...
Full Text: President Rodrigo Duterte’s last State of the Nation Address
READ: Transcript of President Rodrigo Duterte’s sixth and final State of the Nation Address, delivered at the House of Representatives complex in Quezon City, July 26, 2020.
Filipino Millennials prefer buying pre-owned items for ‘sustainability’ — study
A vast majority of Filipino millennials felt that buying pre-owned items is more sustainable as the global trend of recommerce (the buying and selling of pre-owned items) accelerated across Southeast Asia and Hong Kong, an international study found.
BTS, Coldplay blend best of both worlds in ‘My Universe’
When did the big bang occur? On Friday, apparently, as global superstars BTS and Coldplay dropped “My Universe,” a best-of-both-worlds musical bombshell.
ITZY goes nuts with ‘LOCO’
K-pop whiz kids ITZY made a statement comeback on Friday with the release of their first full-length album, “Crazy in Love,” and the music video for its title track, “LOCO.”
BLACKPINK named UN Sustainable Development Goals advocate
Phenomenal Korean girl group, BLACKPINK, has been officially named as the United Nation’s (UN) newest Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) advocate.
Communication and democracy webinar tackles youth vote on Sept. 8
Recognizing the importance of the youth vote ahead of the 2022 national elections, the Philippines Communication Society (PCS), in cooperation with the University of the Philippines' internet TV network, TVUP, is mounting “Bata, Bata Mulat KNB? The Youth Vote in...
They don’t understand what journalism is all about – Esguerra
People who say journalists should merely report stories and not criticize politicians do not know what journalism is all about according to ABS-CBN news anchor and University of Santo Tomas (UST) journalism professor Christian Esguerra.
‘Battle of the Trolls’ webinar kickstarts Nat’l Forum on Communication and Democracy
The country’s premiere organization of communication academics, professionals, and media executives is set to launch a national forum underscoring the role of communication in democracy, starting with a webinar on the looming battle of so-called troll farms for votes in the upcoming 2022 elections.
Despite loss, Palace throws support behind Pacquiao
Pacquiao lost via unanimous decision against Ugas, who was a last-minute replacement for Errol Spence Jr. who was sidelined 11 days prior to the fight due to an eye injury.
Palace: PH’s success in Olympics due to Duterte’s ‘investment’
President Rodrigo Duterte’s government, from 2017 to 2021, had allotted more than P7.748 billion to fund the Philippine Sports Commission, more than seven times higher than the previous administration.
Filipino figure skater seeks financial aid for Winter Olympics
Filipino Winter Olympian, Michael Martinez, has organized a GoFundMe fundraiser to support his expenses towards his goal of competing for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.