Duterte allows gov’t to enter into new mining deals
Duterte’s order said only 5 percent of the Philipines’s mineral resources had been utilized.
US donates P170M to support PH vaccine roll-out
Chargé d’Affaires John Law announces that the United States will provide Philippines a P170 million assistance to support Department of Health (DOH) in its Covid-19 vaccine roll-out The United States has provided P170 million in financial assistance to support the...
Covid-19 cases on the rise in five regions
The Department of Health (DOH) observed a spike in coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections in five regions with the Philippines still in the middle of a surge in infections.
DOH reports 8,122 new Covid-19 infections
The Philippines reported 8,122 new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections, raising the nationwide tally to 892,880.
Duterte, Putin discuss ties, Covid-19 vaccines
Duterte expressed gratitude for Russia’s “commitment to bolster cooperation in various areas, including in combatting the Covid-19 pandemic,” a statement from his office read.
SWS: 65% of Pinoys say Duterte’s health is a public matter
Palace spokesman Harry Roque on Tuesday said Duterte was healthy, citing the president’s public appearance on Monday as proof.
DFA summons Chinese envoy over Julian Felipe Reef issue
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has summoned Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian, expressing displeasure over the illegal presence of Chinese vessels near Julian Felipe reef.DFA Acting Undersecretary Elizabeth Buensuceso on Monday informed Huang...
Duterte on start of Ramadan: ‘Promote solidarity’
Duterte said he hoped Filipinos could move forward with “courage, hope, and optimism as the blessings of Ramadan bring peace and prosperity to the entire nation.”
‘Sinadya ko ‘yun’: Duterte explains absence from public eye
It did not take long for him to address rumors of his ill-health and physical feebleness; Duterte said these weren’t the case, and his two-week absence was a deliberate move.
After being cussed out, De Lima tells Duterte: ‘Magtrabaho ka na lang’
On Monday, during his first talk to the nation address in two weeks, Duterte lashed out profanely at de Lima for allegedly wanting him to “die early.”
PH reports 11,378 new Covid-19 infections
The Philippines reported 11,378 new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections, Monday, raising the nationwide tally of cases to 876,225.
DOH discovers 382 more coronavirus variants
The Department of Health (DOH) said it has discovered 382 more coronavirus variants among the samples it has sequenced.
‘Unchristian’: Roque evades question about his hospitalization
“With all due respect…I think that’s an unchristian question,” Roque said after he was asked how he managed to get a Covid-19 bed.
Duterte makes public address for first time in 14 days
Duterte had two addresses postponed last week. The first was supposed to be held on Monday, April 5 and the second on Wednesday, April 7.
Lawmaker proposes household lockdowns
Following the shift of “NCR-plus bubble” to modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ), the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) should focus on granulated household lockdowns, a lawmaker said.In a statement, Marikina Rep. Stella Quimbo explained that under a household...
DOH reports 12,674 new Covid-19 infections
The Philippines reported 12,674 new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 853,209.