PH logs 2,053 new Covid-19 infections; nationwide tally at 375,180
The Philippines’ coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) tally rose to 375,180 after the Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday announced 2,053 new infections.
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More pork shipments from Visayas, Mindanao eyed to hike supply in Luzon
The government will boost starting this week the volume of shipments of live pigs and frozen meat coming from the Visayas and Mindanao to increase the low pork supply in some Luzon areas, particularly in Metro Manila.
P890.5M worth of food packs, aid ready for ‘Quinta’-hit areas — gov’t
“As of Oct. 25, 2020, ang DSWD po ay mayroon na pong stockpiles kasama na rito ang food packs at standby funds amounting to P890,596,116.79. Ang mga ito ay nasa DSWD Central Office at iba’t ibang field offices ng ahensiya,” Palace spokesman Harry Roque said in a virtual presser.
Davao City continues to post high numbers of Covid-19 cases
Davao City continues to register high numbers of confirmed Covid-19 cases with 118 new cases reported Saturday.
Typhoon ‘Quinta’ kills 9, causes P429M in damage
Disaster agency officials on Wednesday reported that typhoon “Quinta” left nine people dead and caused more than P429 million in damage.
Protecting human rights key to Church’s mission, says new Filipino cardinal
The country’s new cardinal said that protecting human rights is neither optional nor secondary but must be at the heart of the Church’s mission.
PH posts 1,524 new Covid-19 cases
The Philippines’ coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) tally rose to 373,144 after the Department of Health (DOH) announced on Tuesday 1,524 new infections, marking the second consecutive day where new cases reported did not exceed the 2,000 mark.
Duterte roars vs corruption, clears Duque, Villar
Duterte also said government officials facing criminal or administrative charges would not be absolved from liability even after they stepped down from their posts.
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.
Oil and gas exploration: PH ready to rumble
The resumption of oil-and-gas exploration could stimulate the economy and employ more labor, but large foreign capital is needed to restart the industry.
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.
Locsin vows ‘severe’ response vs PH diplomat caught abusing helper
Locsin said the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) would deal with the matter severely and “to the fullest extent of law” as it involved a high official.
DOH prepares for spike in Covid-19 infections as public transport limitations loosen
The Department of Health (DOH) said on Wednesday that it is preparing for a possible spike of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in the country as public transportation in the country is set accommodate more passengers with the easing of restrictions.
Sept. 8 is ‘Nat’l Green Building Day’
President Rodrigo Duterte has declared Sept. 8 of every year as the “National Green Building Day” to promote environment-friendliness and energy-efficiency among buildings in the country.
More pork shipments from Visayas, Mindanao eyed to hike supply in Luzon
The government will boost starting this week the volume of shipments of live pigs and frozen meat coming from the Visayas and Mindanao to increase the low pork supply in some Luzon areas, particularly in Metro Manila.
Traslacion 2021: Manila cancels grand procession of Black Nazarene
“The grand procession of the image of the Black Nazarene will no longer push through on January 9, 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic,” Manila’s public information office said in a statement.
LTFRB allows 30 more PUJ, 22 UV Express routes along Metro Manila
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will open 30 additional public utility jeepneys (PUJ) routes and 22 public utility vehicles (PUV) routes in Metro Manila, effective Sunday, October 25, 2020.
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P890.5M worth of food packs, aid ready for ‘Quinta’-hit areas — gov’t
“As of Oct. 25, 2020, ang DSWD po ay mayroon na pong stockpiles kasama na rito ang food packs at standby funds amounting to P890,596,116.79. Ang mga ito ay nasa DSWD Central Office at iba’t ibang field offices ng ahensiya,” Palace spokesman Harry Roque said in a virtual presser.
Davao City continues to post high numbers of Covid-19 cases
Davao City continues to register high numbers of confirmed Covid-19 cases with 118 new cases reported Saturday.
Davao City prohibits Halloween trick or treat, Christmas parties
The Davao City government has issued an advisory prohibiting the holding of Halloween and Christmas activities and gatherings amid the pandemic.
Grab PH announces new country head
The Philippine office of ride-hailing app, Grab, announced the appointment of its new country head.
Privacy Commission to go after businesses using contact tracing info for marketing gimmicks
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) warned business establishments using for marketing purposes data collected from their customers’ contact tracing forms that they could face hefty fines and jail time if they don’t cease from the illegal practice.
PLDT: ‘Countermeasures in place to reinforce cybersecurity’
Cathy Yap-Yang, head of PLDT’s corporate communications, said in a letter to PressOne.PH that the 10 data breaches in 2019, mentioned in a filing with US corporate regulators, had been addressed in compliance with requirements set by the Philippines’s National Privacy Commission.
Young Filipino advertising creatives bag international honors
PressONE.ph interviewed the AD Stars New Stars winners from the Philippines to ask them about their thoughts on winning the prestigious international competition and what tips they can share, especially to students of advertising, on how to make it in the industry.
Cebu priest-diplomat promoted by Pope Francis
A Cebuano priest serving in the diplomatic service of the Holy See has been named a monsignor by Pope Francis.
What’s in a SALN anyway?
By law, SALNs must contain detailed information on an official’s real and personal properties, loans and other liabilities, and net worth as well as business interests, financial connections and relatives in government.
‘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?
Pro-Duterte YouTube channel attacks PhilStar.com reporter
A YouTube channel supportive of President Rodrigo Duterte has targeted the media, more particularly a Philstar.com reporter, over reporting of the president’s comment that there are 167 million drug users in the Philippines.
PCOO’s Badoy claims SC junked red-tagging case filed by NUJP, journos ask “What case?”
PCOO Usec. Lorraine Marie Badoy claimed that cases filed against her by the NUJP and other groups were dismissed by the Supreme Court for “lack of evidence”
Veteran journalist Christian Esguerra is 2020 Marshall McLuhan Fellow
The Canadian Embassy in the Philippines and the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility named veteran journalist and ABS-CBN News Channel anchor Christian Esguerra on Friday as the 2020 Marshall McLuhan Fellow.
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.
UAAP inks broadcasting deal with Cignal TV
Select UAAP events will also be aired on the One Sports channel.
LAKESHOW! Lakers shut down Heat for 17th NBA title
This is the Lakers’ 17th NBA title, which ties the franchise with the Boston Celtics. The last time the Lakers won the title was when a Kobe Bryant-led team beat Boston in the 2010 NBA finals.