More than 700 people got Sinovac vaccines
A total of 756 people got inoculated with the first dose of Sinovac’s coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccine on the first day of the Philippines’ vaccination program, according to Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire.
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Gun-for-hire group suspected for killing Zamboanga Sibugay vice mayor
Police Regional Office IX director Police Brigadier General Ronnie Ylagan said the gunman and driver connected to the crime are alleged members of the Anwar Ansang criminal group.
PNP to use body cameras during operation starting March
PNP Directorate for Logistics chief Police Major General Angelito Casimiro explained that a resolution would be issued regarding the acceptance of body cameras in the second phase.
Metro Manila, 9 other areas remain under GCQ in March
GCQ will also be imposed in Baguio City, Apayao, Kalinga, Mt. Province, Batangas, Tacloban City, Iligan City, Davao City and Lanao del Sur.
PH reports 2,067 new Covid-19 infections
The Department of Health (DOH) reported 2,067 new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections, raising the Philippines tally to 580,442.
PH may return to normalcy in 2023—Duterte
Filipinos may have to wait until 2023 before their lives return to pre-pandemic conditions, President Rodrigo Duterte has said.
China’s vaccine donation given unconditionally—Duterte
“China never asked for anything. China has been giving us everything and never asked anything from us actually” Duterte said after being asked if the vaccines came with strings attached.
Sinovac vaccines now in Marikina storage facility
The 600,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines from Sinovac has reached the MetroPac Movers Inc. facility in Barangay Concepcion Uno in Marikina City where they will be secured first before being distributed to hospitals.
How close are we to midnight?
We remain locked down in our homes while the Executive and Congress run berserk to railroad all sorts of laws that deprive us of our basic rights and liberties, and our basic dignity as human beings. This goes against the natural order of things.
‘Tokhang’ against NPA
The government’s “red-tagging” has gone beyond social media as it goes into physical action in the northern Cordillera region, one of the known hotbeds of the five-decade-old Communist insurgency in the country.Last week, officials from various government agencies in...
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.
DepEd extends school year by a month
The school year was supposed to end on June 11. DepEd’s Order No. 012 changed the last day of classes to July 10.
Palace backs Duterte’s scrapping of 3 holidays: ‘Napakatagal na po nating nakabakasyon’
“We have to recover lost time. Napakatagal na po nating nakabakasyon. Tingnan natin kung anong mangyayari. Let us have faith in our economic team,” Palace spokesman Harry Roque said in a virtual presser.
Duterte to attend arrival ceremony for AstraZeneca vaccines—Palace
The country was supposed to receive 525,600 doses of AstraZeneca vaccines on Monday from the Covax facility but was delayed by “about a week” due to global supply issues.
PNP to use body cameras during operation starting March
PNP Directorate for Logistics chief Police Major General Angelito Casimiro explained that a resolution would be issued regarding the acceptance of body cameras in the second phase.
Metro Manila, 9 other areas remain under GCQ in March
GCQ will also be imposed in Baguio City, Apayao, Kalinga, Mt. Province, Batangas, Tacloban City, Iligan City, Davao City and Lanao del Sur.
Mandaluyong, San Juan pay down payment for AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine
Mandaluyong City has paid a 20% down payment to AstraZeneca for the 150,000 doses of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccine it has procured, according to the city public information office.
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Gun-for-hire group suspected for killing Zamboanga Sibugay vice mayor
Police Regional Office IX director Police Brigadier General Ronnie Ylagan said the gunman and driver connected to the crime are alleged members of the Anwar Ansang criminal group.
PNP and PDEA team up to burn marijuana plants
In spite of the recent shootout in Quezon City between agents of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), the two law enforcement agencies teamed up to burn marijuana plants estimated at P8-million in Tingalayan, Kalinga last Thursday.
Davao Region posts 49 new Covid-19 cases
The Department of Health Davao Center for Health Development reported Wednesday 49 new Covid-19 cases in the region bringing its total caseload to 19,638.
‘Nag-antay na po tayo’: Lopez says it’s time to reopen economy
Lopez stressed that reopening the economy would not require relaxing health protocols.
Duterte signs Fist bill into law to aid banks amid pandemic
The Fist Act, or Republic Act (RA) 11523, will address the financial sector’s non-performing asset problems, Malacañang said Wednesday.
Higher world prices drive nickel export earnings despite production slowdown in 2020
Despite a slowdown in production due to the pandemic, the Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) reported an increase in export value in 2020.Citing data from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), it said the Philippine nickel sector produced a total of 18.5...
PH number 1 in the world for time spent on social media, Internet for 3rd straight year
For the third year in a row, the Philippines leads the world for the most number of hours spent on social media and the Internet.
Diocese of Kidapawan to distribute ashes on the forehead on Ash Wednesday
The Diocese of Kidapawan will distribute ashes on Ash Wednesday the more common way – by marking the foreheads of the faithful with the sign of the cross.
Leòn Gallery’s online auction to feature mid-century furniture, prints, jewelry
The exhibition will be open to the public starting on January 16 (Saturday) to 22 (Friday) from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Previews of these lots will be at Leòn Gallery Warehouse 14, La Fuerza Compound, Don Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City.
‘BLACKPINK: Light Up The Sky’: When idols become humans
There’s a heap of behind-the-scenes footage, including demo recordings, pre-debut performances and childhood videos which accompany each member’s introduction in the docu. The members, who hail from Thailand, New Zealand, Australia and Korea, talked about the tough decision they had to make before signing up as trainees. Suh’s emphasis on individuality in the film made it hit home.
BTS sets the bar high for virtual concerts with “Map of the Soul ON:E” concert
By Ashley Cruz The promise of seeing each other again is not alien between the BTS and their ARMY of fans; until Covid happened.With the release of their full-length album, ‘Map of the Soul: 7,’ in February and the hype around their world tour after the explosive Love...
BLACKPINK’s ‘THE ALBUM’: A superficially fun dance record
The eight tracks were bangers in their own ways. But did the biggest girl group in the world take K-pop to another level with the record?
Duterte proved us right about ABS-CBN franchise – NUJP
“We are tempted to thank President Rodrigo Duterte for proving us right about what we have been saying all along, that the shutdown of ABS-CBN was a personal vendetta that a lapdog Congress helped seal.”
Duterte on ABS-CBN franchise: ‘I will not allow them to operate’
President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said he would not allow the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to grant ABS-CBN a license to operate unless the Lopez family paid taxes. "Wala akong problema doon kung i-restore ninyo. But if you say that if they can...
The difference between DND Secretary Lorenzana and Lt. Gen. Parlade
As our government focuses its efforts on anti-terrorism campaigns two high ranking members of our Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) have come under the microscope due to their actions, for very different reasons.Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary...
UAAP cancels Season 83, cites health, safety concerns
The league announced this in a statement on Friday, citing concerns over student-athletes’ health and safety.
Aldin Ayo makes coaching return, this time in 3×3 basketball
By Months after being banned indefinitely from coaching in the UAAP, Aldin Ayo was tapped to coach the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas team that will represent the Philippines in international FIBA 3x3 basketball tournaments."I'm very grateful because for me, this will bring...
Palace wary of ‘witch hunts’ in SEA Games probe
“The 30th SEA Games showcased not only our local athletes at their best but also demonstrated our successful hosting of a world-class sporting event. Let us, therefore, not dishonor the men and women who gave honor and glory to the country by engaging in political innuendos and witch hunts,” Palace spokesman Harry Roque said in a statement.