MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Raymund Villafuerte is “99.9 percent” certain that Vice President Leni Robredo will not vie for the province’s gubernatorial post.… Read more “Villafuerte ‘99.9%’ sure Robredo will not run for governor of Camarines Sur”
Month: June 2021
PH ranks second lowest among 53 countries in COVID-19 resilience study
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The Philippines has ranked 52nd out of 53 economies in a global study that measures the resilience of countries to the COVID-19 pandemic.… Read more “PH ranks second lowest among 53 countries in COVID-19 resilience study”
Phivolcs: Taal volcanic smog spread to Metro Manila, nearby provinces
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said Wednesday there is evidence that sulfur dioxide from Taal Volcano in Batangas reached Metro Manila… Read more “Phivolcs: Taal volcanic smog spread to Metro Manila, nearby provinces”
Pope condoles with Filipinos on PNoy’s death
Pope Francis sent his condolences to Filipinos following the death of former president Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III. “Saddened to learn of the death of former president Benigno… Read more “Pope condoles with Filipinos on PNoy’s death”
Japanese bank Sumitomo Mitsui to get 4.99% stake in RCBC
RCBC says the investment of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation will be used to support asset growth and digital investments Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is set to… Read more “Japanese bank Sumitomo Mitsui to get 4.99% stake in RCBC”
Duterte dares Pacquiao: Expose corrupt offices, individuals
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — President Rodrigo Duterte did not mince words in challenging Senator Manny Pacquiao to expose government offices and officials allegedly involved in corruption. Duterte… Read more “Duterte dares Pacquiao: Expose corrupt offices, individuals”
PCOO out of Palace complex, now renting an office space in Manila City
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO), the government’s lead communication arm, is no longer in the Malacañang compound and is now renting an… Read more “PCOO out of Palace complex, now renting an office space in Manila City”
Taguig temporarily suspends Sinovac vaccination sked
(Update: This version revises the headline to reflect that Taguig has temporarily suspended the Sinovac vaccination schedule pending the Certificate of Analysis.) MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — Taguig… Read more “Taguig temporarily suspends Sinovac vaccination sked”
Hong Kong to ban passenger flights from UK to curb virus
Hong Kong’s government says it will ban all passenger flights from the U.K. starting Thursday as it seeks to curb the spread of new variants of the… Read more “Hong Kong to ban passenger flights from UK to curb virus”
Taxi passengers tricked into handing HK$900 to driver in exchange for fake iPhone ‘found’ in back seat
HONG KONG (AdChoiceTV News) — A Facebook netizen said her relatives have fallen prey to a scam involving a fake iPhone they thought they were lucky enough… Read more “Taxi passengers tricked into handing HK$900 to driver in exchange for fake iPhone ‘found’ in back seat”
BSP shuts down another money changer for anti-laundering breach
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The Philippine central bank is continuing its crackdown on money changers violating anti-money laundering regulations with another one being stripped by the Monetary… Read more “BSP shuts down another money changer for anti-laundering breach”
PET orders Robredo to comment on Marcos’ appeal on poll protest dismissal
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The Supreme Court, sitting as Presidential Electoral Tribunal, has directed Vice President Leni Robredo to answer former Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s appeal… Read more “PET orders Robredo to comment on Marcos’ appeal on poll protest dismissal”
3 PNP units tasked to hunt down Peter Lim
Businessman Peter Go Lim, a long time friend of President Duterte is now subject for manhunt over alleged drug syndicate. MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen.… Read more “3 PNP units tasked to hunt down Peter Lim”
Rough landing: NBI arrests Antonio Garcia, 4 others for estafa
The former owner of Chemical Industries of the Philippines (Chemphil) Antonio Garcia and four others were arrested for swindling by a group of agents from the National… Read more “Rough landing: NBI arrests Antonio Garcia, 4 others for estafa”
IATF: 10-day quarantine rule must be enforced to prevent entry of Delta Plus variant
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — Concerned government officials must ensure the strict implementation of the 10-day quarantine rule for returning Filipinos from abroad to prevent the entry of… Read more “IATF: 10-day quarantine rule must be enforced to prevent entry of Delta Plus variant”
OCTA, mayor recommend extended GCQ for July
The OCTA Research group wants to extend the general community quarantine status of Metro Manila in July amid the threat of the highly transmissible Delta and Delta… Read more “OCTA, mayor recommend extended GCQ for July”
Antipolo employs teledentistry as anti-Covid measure
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — Antipolo residents can now attend to their dental concerns with the launch of free online consultation under the city’s teledentistry program. The Antipolo… Read more “Antipolo employs teledentistry as anti-Covid measure”
June 28 to July 2, 2021 Number Coding Update — MMDA
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — Due to the continuous surge of covid-19 in the country, and putting Metro Manila in GCQ classification with strict restrictions. The MMDA decided… Read more “June 28 to July 2, 2021 Number Coding Update — MMDA”
GMA News denies reporter removed from Palace coverage over Saksi report
GMA’s net income during the three-month period surged 246 percent to P2.02 billion from P583 million in the first quarter last year. MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — GMA… Read more “GMA News denies reporter removed from Palace coverage over Saksi report”
Duterte’s fraternity brothers guilty of plunder in P50-M immigration bribery case
Al Argosino and Michael Robles, as well as retired cop Wally Sombero Jr., are found guilty of plunder in the Jack Lam bribery case Fraternity brothers of… Read more “Duterte’s fraternity brothers guilty of plunder in P50-M immigration bribery case”
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