Xiao Chua hits back at Darryl Yap: History requires scholarship
In an interview on the “Facts First” podcast with Christian Esguerra, public Historian and University Professor Xiao Chua said being a historian requires scholarship. | FACTS FIRST WITH CHRISTIAN ESGUERRA Public historian Xiao Chua on Friday defended his profession...
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Abalos instructs LGUs to take ‘proactive measures’ vs monkeypox
By The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has urged local government units (LGUs) to take "proactive measures" to prevent the transmission and spread of monkeypox.Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos said that while monkeypox is being monitored at the...
PSA says inflation in July highest since Oct. 2018
By The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Friday reported an inflation rate of 6.4 percent for July 2022, the highest since October 2018.According to the PSA, the increase in the country’s inflation was mainly brought about by the higher annual increase in the...
NDRRMC: Abra quake death toll now at 11
By The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Friday said it had recorded 11 casualties from the magnitude 7 earthquake that hit Abra on July 27.According to a situational report released Friday morning, the NDRRMC said the quake has...
Analyst: PH may be caught up in US-China-Taiwan tensions
A security and defense analyst said the Philippines might be caught up in the tensions between China, the US, and Taiwan due to its geographic location and relationships.
PH reports 104 new Omicron subvariant infections
The Philippines reported 104 new cases of the Omicron subvariants BA.5, BA.4, and BA.2.12.1 according to the latest genome sequencing, the Department of Health (DOH) said.
‘Katips’ director unfazed by underdog status
The director of the Famas award-winning movie Katips said he was undaunted by the lopsided comparison to the buzz generated by its competitor, “Maid in Malacañang,” directed by Darryl Yap.
‘Katips went through careful research’ — Tañada
Award-winning director Vince Tañada revealed on Wednesday the research process behind the Martial Law film “Katips.”
Marcos and the rule of law
Rule of law and human rights are not exactly the hallmarks of the Marcos administration. He omitted these two important issues during his inaugural address and in his 73-minute State of the Nation Address before a joint session of Congress.
The heroification of Chao-Tiao Yumol
What exactly is the true story?
We are one, despite our differences
In the name of God and country, we must allow the incoming administration, whatever we think of it, to perform or fail, according to its real merits. Accompanied by our religious, moral and political leaders, we must try to lift our society from any false need to judge one another unkindly because of our political or other human differences.
FACT CHECK: Former VP Robredo did not lie about being first on quake ground zero
The July 28 YouTube video twisted Robredo’s words in her social media post about being in “close contact” with volunteers in the province. Claim: Former vice president Maria Leonor "Leni" Robredo lied about being the first on ground zero after the Abra...
FACT CHECK: Mahjong scene from ‘Maid in Malacañang’ not pirated
The clip was uploaded by Sen. Imee Marcos, who financed the movie, on her Facebook page on July 31. Claim: The Cory Aquino mahjong scene in ‘Maid in Malacañang’ was pirated from the movie’s premiere nightRATING: FALSE The tabloid newspaper “Bandera” erroneously...
FACT-CHECK: YouTube video falsely claims minority senators furious over PH not re-joining ICC
A Youtube Channel falsely claimed that Senators Risa Hontiveros and Koko Pimentel were fuming mad over President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s decision to not re-join the International Criminal Court (ICC). Claim: Minority senators almost threw tantrums over President Marcos...
FACT CHECK: Darryl Yap falsely claims Robredo ‘did not become an executive’
Yap may want to refer to Article VII of the 1987 Constitution, which pertains to the Executive Department. CLAIM: Former vice president Maria Leonor "Leni" Robredo did not become an executiveRATING: FALSEControversial director Darryl Yap falsely claimed that former...
Palace: PH monitoring int’l situation after Pelosi’s Taiwan visit
By Malacañang on Friday remained mum about US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan but said the government was closely monitoring the situation.Pelosi visited Taiwan, a country China claims as its province, earlier this week. It was the first time in 25 years...
PH reports 71.8 million Filipinos fully vaccinated vs Covid-19
The Department of Health (DOH) said 71.8 million Filipinos have been fully vaccinated against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) as of August 5.
PH remains at low risk for Covid-19 – DOH
The Philippines is still at “low risk” classification for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), the Department of Health (DOH) said.
OCTA: Covid-19 growth rate in Metro Manila down 7 percentage points
By The OCTA Research Team on Wednesday said Metro Manila’s Covid-19 growth rate declined to 14 percent over the past week.In a tweet, OCTA fellow Dr. Guido David noted a seven-point decrease in the growth rate which was 21 percent in the previous week.The region's...
OCTA notes increasing Metro Manila Covid-19 positivity rate
By The OCTA Research Team on Friday backtracked from its earlier report that the growth rate of Covid-19 in Metro Manila could have peaked in mid-July as it said there was a new increasing trend."The daily positivity rate in the NCR is increasing again. It was...
2 victims die in QC flash flood, LGU begins relocation
Two people died in a flash flood last Saturday due to heavy rains in Quezon City.
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Abalos instructs LGUs to take ‘proactive measures’ vs monkeypox
By The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has urged local government units (LGUs) to take "proactive measures" to prevent the transmission and spread of monkeypox.Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos said that while monkeypox is being monitored at the...
NDRRMC: Abra quake death toll now at 11
By The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Friday said it had recorded 11 casualties from the magnitude 7 earthquake that hit Abra on July 27.According to a situational report released Friday morning, the NDRRMC said the quake has...
P11M allocated for new aircon units in NegOr Prov’l hospital
DUMAGUETE CITY – Negros Oriental Governor Pryde Henry Teves pledged P11 million to fix the broken airconditioning units of the Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital (NOPH) here after a surprise visit to the provincial hospital.
PSA says inflation in July highest since Oct. 2018
By The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Friday reported an inflation rate of 6.4 percent for July 2022, the highest since October 2018.According to the PSA, the increase in the country’s inflation was mainly brought about by the higher annual increase in the...
Renewable energy ‘at top’ of Marcos Jr. admin’s climate agenda
By President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Monday said developing renewable energy sources was at the top of his administration's climate agenda.In his first State of the Nation Address, Marcos Jr. said the country would rely more on renewable energy."The...
BSP closes Rural Bank of Polomolok
Rural Bank of Polomolok (South Cotabato), Inc. is the eight rural bank to be closed by the Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas this year.
COMCO SEA bags multiple nominations at MOVE: The 19th IABC Quill Awards
Trailblazing communications agency COMCO SEA reaped 30 nominations including four top award nominations in the 19th Philippine Quill Awards of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), which recognizes sterling communication-related projects all over the country.
TIME names Boracay as one of World’s Greatest Places of 2022
Boracay island has been declared by TIME Magazine as one of the World’s Greatest Places of 2022, the only Philippine place to enter the list.
Vincentian society partners with DSWD for livelihood capacity-building projects in Leyte
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) today entered into partnership agreement with Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) aimed at enhancing capabilities of poor families in five municipalities in Leyte.
Benny Blanco, BTS, Snoop Dog drop new song “Bad Decisions”
Benny Blanco just dropped his new song with BTS and Snoop Dogg titled “Bad Decisions.”
BLACKPINK drops trailer announcement of comeback
BLACKPINK surprised the world by releasing an announcement trailer of its upcoming album, titled “BORN PINK” along with the group’s plans for the coming months.
BLACKPINK drops comeback song, Ready for Love, via PUBG
BLACKPINK just dropped Friday its much-anticipated “Ready for Love” music video for PUBG Mobile (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds).
Marcos Jr. replaces PCOO with Office of the Press Secretary
By President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has ordered the reorganization and renaming of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO).In Executive Order (EO) No. 2 released to the public on Thursday, Marcos said the PCOO would be replaced by the Office...
Rice sufficiency
President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., sitting as the country’s farm secretary, wanted rice and corn production increased in the remaining months of the year to stave off a looming food crisis.The cost of rice per kilo–the main staple–is projected to rise by three...
NPC bereaves veteran journalist, former president Lobo
The National Press Club of The Philippine (NPC) joins the family and friends of Alfredo ‘Fred’ Lobo in mourning his sudden death.
Bowling legend Bong Coo named PSC commissioner
By Olivia "Bong" Coo, a Filipino bowling legend, has been appointed commissioner of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC).President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. made the appointment on Tuesday, July 19.PSC Executive Director Guillermo Iroy Jr. welcomed Coo to her...
Marcos Jr. congratulates PH women’s football team on AFF championship
By President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has extended his congratulations to the Philippine women's football team for bagging its first Asean Football Federation (AFF) Women’s Championship title on Sunday.The Filipinas outclassed Thailand in the finals, 3-0, to...
Curry wins first Finals MVP award as Warriors topple Celtics to win title
By (Photo from @Warriors/ Twitter) Stephen Curry put up 34 points in the Golden State Warriors’ championship-clinching 103-90 victory against the Boston Celtics on Friday (PH time), which gave the franchise its fourth title in eight years.Antetokounmpo, who also had...