AdChoiceTV News — Hong Kong’s top court ordered media tycoon Jimmy Lai, the most high-profile person to be charged under the city’s national security law, back into… Read more “Hong Kong’s top court puts media tycoon Jimmy Lai back in custody”
Month: December 2020
Shopee failed to pay salaries and bonus on time, Riders are not happy
AdChoiceTV News — Shopee riders are not feeling happy this holiday season because the online shopping platform has reportedly not been giving their salaries and financial incentives… Read more “Shopee failed to pay salaries and bonus on time, Riders are not happy”
PNB, PSBank continue to offer free online fund transfer
AdChoiceTV News — Lucio Tan-led Philippine National Bank (PNB) and Metrobank’s consumer banking arm Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank) have joined the growing list of banks that have… Read more “PNB, PSBank continue to offer free online fund transfer”
Nashville explosion: Suspect’s girlfriend warned he was making bombs
Anthony Quinn Warner, 63, has been named as the suspect. The FBI said he blew up a camper van outside a telecoms firm, killing himself and injuring… Read more “Nashville explosion: Suspect’s girlfriend warned he was making bombs”
Boy and his dog abandoned in Ohio cemetery before Christmas
AdChoiceTV News — A 3-year-old boy and his dog were left abandoned in a cold cemetery in Ohio two days before Christmas, authorities said. Officers responded to… Read more “Boy and his dog abandoned in Ohio cemetery before Christmas”
Bahrain praised for protecting Filipinos working there
Foreign affairs officials on Wednesday thanked Bahrain for being a “leader in the region” in protecting migrant workers, including many overseas Filipino workers (OFW). Undersecretary Robert Eric… Read more “Bahrain praised for protecting Filipinos working there”
Taiwan bans entry of nonresident travelers after coronavirus variant found
Taiwan will suspend entry of all nonresident travelers to the island after it confirmed its first case of the possibly more transmissible variant of the coronavirus first… Read more “Taiwan bans entry of nonresident travelers after coronavirus variant found”
P62-M shipment of agarwood seized in Davao
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has seized P62 million worth of agarwood for shipment to Vietnam via Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila. The 73 kilograms of… Read more “P62-M shipment of agarwood seized in Davao”
SSS increases contribution rate effective January 2021
AdChoiceTV News — This is a press release from the Social Security System. The Social Security System’s (SSS) new contribution rate, which is set to take effect… Read more “SSS increases contribution rate effective January 2021”
Lorenzana admits Sinopharm vaccines used by Duterte’s security detail were smuggled
AdChoiceTV News — Amid continued uproar over the unauthorized inoculation of the president’s top men, National Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Thursday confirmed that the COVID-19 vaccines… Read more “Lorenzana admits Sinopharm vaccines used by Duterte’s security detail were smuggled”
New US law denies entry to foreign officials persecuting journalists
AdChoiceTV News — The US enacted a law on Sunday night, December 27, requiring the Secretary of State to deny entry to foreign government officials who violate… Read more “New US law denies entry to foreign officials persecuting journalists”
More banks waive fees for digital cash transfers
AdChoiceTV News — More banks have extended free digital cash transfers after the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) waived for the fifth time the fees of fund… Read more “More banks waive fees for digital cash transfers”
SEC revokes license of Super Cash Lending
AdChoiceTV News — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the corporate regulator, has revoked the license of a lending company for unfair debt collection practices, including threats… Read more “SEC revokes license of Super Cash Lending”
‘Wonder Woman’ box office hits a pandemic high in cinema, streaming showdown
AdChoiceTV News — “Wonder Woman 1984” pulled in $36.1 million at worldwide theaters over the Christmas holiday weekend and boosted streaming viewership on HBO Max, Warner Bros.… Read more “‘Wonder Woman’ box office hits a pandemic high in cinema, streaming showdown”
Duterte signs 2021 budget with eyes set on pandemic rebound
AdChoiceTV News — President Rodrigo Duterte signed on Monday evening the P4.5 trillion spending plan for next year, targeted to fund programs to ensure the economy realizes… Read more “Duterte signs 2021 budget with eyes set on pandemic rebound”
After backlash, Plantation Bay setting up areas for guests with special needs
AdChoiceTV News — In hot water over its mishandling of a guest, Plantation Bay is implementing a series of changes designed to improve handling, attention and leisure… Read more “After backlash, Plantation Bay setting up areas for guests with special needs”
P2.7 billion in SEA Games funds still unexplained
AdChoiceTV News — More than 13 months after the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in the country, the two nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) tasked with organizing the sports… Read more “P2.7 billion in SEA Games funds still unexplained”
If you want to travel next year, you may need a vaccine passport
AdChoiceTV News — Now that coronavirus vaccines are starting to roll out in the US and abroad, many people may be dreaming of the day when they… Read more “If you want to travel next year, you may need a vaccine passport”
Gambling operators should course license applications to PNP
AdChoiceTV News — Another sketchy plan by the PNP as they are proposing that Gambling operators seeking a permit to operate from the government will have to… Read more “Gambling operators should course license applications to PNP”
Dec 28 – Dec 31, 2020 Metro Manila Coding Advisory
AdChoiceTV News — Last Week of the Year 2020 is very busy and very traffic as this is the last minute preparation week of everyone in welcoming… Read more “Dec 28 – Dec 31, 2020 Metro Manila Coding Advisory”
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