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.
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...
Duterte-ally Rep. Aglipay accused of “bullying” Rappler reporter
Aglipay denies violating press freedom saying he removed Talabong for being “unfair” and “omitting most vital information” in reporting the House hearings.
PH’s fully vaccinated count surpasses 20M individuals
Citing numbers from the country’s national Covid-19 dashboard, Palace spokesman Harry Roque said the number of fully vaccinated Filipinos as of Sep. 26 was 20,307,122.
Duterte sees lower satisfaction rating in 2021—SWS
President Rodrigo Duterte’s satisfaction rating dipped in 2021 as he entered the final year of his presidency, the Social Weather Stations (SWS) said.
‘TAOB NA ANG KALDERO’: Gordon hits Duterte for ‘breakdown of leadership’
Sen. Richard Gordon was unable to contain his emotions over the Duterte’s administration’s handling of Covid-19 funds and the government’s pandemic response.
EXCLUSIVE: Another Pharmally exec found to have several luxury cars — Gordon
Sen. Richard Gordon on Wednesday said the chief financial officer of Pharmally Biological, Rose Nono-Lin, had been found to own five luxury cars worth a total of P38 million.
Duterte removes face shield requirement for outdoors
Prior to his announcement, the government’s face shield policy had been confusing. In June, it was revealed that Duterte had removed the face shield policy for outdoors, only to retract it shortly after.
Trillanes urges VP Leni: Decide immediately on 2022 plans
In a statement, Trillanes said Sen. Manny Pacquiao and Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso were not legitimate opposition candidates.
PH logs 15,592 new Covid-19 infections
The Philippines registered 15,592 new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 2,417,419.
Duterte calls UN outdated, defends his drug war
President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday (PH time) called the United Nations (UN) a “product of an era long past” and said reforms were due, as he addressed the UN General Assembly for the final time.
Robredo: Never forget PH’s dark days under Martial Law
On the 49th anniversary of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos’ Martial Law declaration, Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo said Filipinos must never forget atrocities under the Marcos regime to prevent historical revisionism.
Immigration Lookout order to be released vs Ongpin in Bree Jonson case
The Department of Justice (DOJ) will release an immigration lookout bulletin order (ILBO) against Julian Roberto Ongpin after a drug complaint was filed against him in connection to the death of painter Bree Jonson.