MANILA, Philippines — Five Filipino trafficking survivors from Syria were repatriated by the Department of Foreign Affairs and arrived back in the Philippines last Thursday. The repatriates… Read more “5 Filipino trafficking survivors repatriated from Syria — DFA”
Month: July 2021
Gov’t to review economic goals as NCR returns to ECQ
MANILA, Philippines — Economic managers will revisit their goals after President Rodrigo Duterte approved a proposal to tighten restrictions in Metro Manila to slow down a new… Read more “Gov’t to review economic goals as NCR returns to ECQ”
Metro Manila to be placed under ECQ from August 6-20
MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila will again be placed under Enhanced Community Quarantine from August 6 to 20 amid the threat of the more contagious Delta coronavirus… Read more “Metro Manila to be placed under ECQ from August 6-20”
Teenage skater gets legal surprise on return to Brazil
SAO PAULO, Brazil — Brazil’s youngest Olympic medallist, Rayssa Leal, arrived home on Wednesday to find a lawyer she did not know had trademarked her nickname because… Read more “Teenage skater gets legal surprise on return to Brazil”
BI men in ‘pastillas’ scam back to work – Guevarra
MANILA, Philippines — Contrary to President Duterte’s claim that he fired 43 Bureau of Immigration (BI) personnel allegedly involved in the “pastillas scheme,” they have actually reported… Read more “BI men in ‘pastillas’ scam back to work – Guevarra”
Robredo making moves to forge broad alliance for 2022
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Leni Robredo is now moving to forge a broad alliance for the 2022 elections, with her having met at least three prospective… Read more “Robredo making moves to forge broad alliance for 2022”
Philippines sees 4,478 more COVID-19 cases
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines on Wednesday reported 4,478 new coronavirus cases to bring its total count of infections to 1,566,667. Today’s numbers saw active cases down… Read more “Philippines sees 4,478 more COVID-19 cases”
Manila readies for possible lockdown due to Delta variant
MANILA, Philippines — The city government of Manila is preparing for a possible lockdown in the nation’s capital amid the rise of cases of the Delta variant… Read more “Manila readies for possible lockdown due to Delta variant”
MMDA launched cashless payment on traffic violations
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, in partnership with the Landbank of the Philippines and Bayad today launched a cashless payment system, in a bid… Read more “MMDA launched cashless payment on traffic violations”
Lyka flooded with encashment requests
MANILA, Philippines — Lyka, a social media app, is now flooded with encashment requests from partner merchants spooked by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ decision to suspend… Read more “Lyka flooded with encashment requests”
DOH lists 6,664 new COVID-19 cases
MANILA, Philippines — Another 6,664 new COVID-19 cases were listed in the country on Monday, pushing the total to 1,555,396, the Department of Health’s latest bulletin showed… Read more “DOH lists 6,664 new COVID-19 cases”
SSS education loans increase 52% in H1
MANILA, Philippines — State-run Social Security System (SSS) increased its release of education loans by more than half to about P116 million in the first semester. The… Read more “SSS education loans increase 52% in H1”
Philippines sees 55 more Delta variant cases, total climbs to 119
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine health authorities on Sunday detected 55 more cases of the highly transmissible Delta variant of COVID-19 to bring the country’s total to 119.… Read more “Philippines sees 55 more Delta variant cases, total climbs to 119”
PH detects 337 new cases from COVID-19 variants
MANILA, Philippines — The country has detected 337 new COVID-19 variant cases, the Department of Health reported on Sunday. The new infections came from four COVID-19 variants,… Read more “PH detects 337 new cases from COVID-19 variants”
Magnitude 6.6 quake jolts Batangas town
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Calatagan, Batangas early Saturday morning, state seismologists reported, noting aftershocks were expected. There was no immediate report of damage. In an earthquake… Read more “Magnitude 6.6 quake jolts Batangas town”
Philippines sees 6,845 new coronavirus infections
MANILA, Philippines — Local health authorities on Friday reported 6,845 more COVID-19 infections, bringing the national caseload to 1,537,097. Active cases: 55,069 or 3.6% of the total… Read more “Philippines sees 6,845 new coronavirus infections”
Does Pacquiao Still Consider Duterte An Ally? Spokesman Says It’s Over
MANILA, Philippines — Former Bacolod mayor and congressman Monico Puentevella said reconciliation between President Duterte and Sen. Manny Pacquiao would be difficult after the Chief Executive hurled… Read more “Does Pacquiao Still Consider Duterte An Ally? Spokesman Says It’s Over”
PH confirms local transmission of Delta variant
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health has confirmed the local transmission of the more contagious COVID-19 Delta variant. “Following the phylogenetic analysis conducted by the University… Read more “PH confirms local transmission of Delta variant”
Will Singapore National Day be cancelled again? Most Singaporeans’ say this isn’t time for a party
SINGAPORE — Wary Singaporeans are appealing for National Day celebrations to be cancelled as the nation once again sinks into pandemic anxiety. People are dragging the government… Read more “Will Singapore National Day be cancelled again? Most Singaporeans’ say this isn’t time for a party”
Will Singapore National Day be cancelled again? Most Singaporeans’ say this isn’t time for a party
SINGAPORE — Wary Singaporeans are appealing for National Day celebrations to be cancelled as the nation once again sinks into pandemic anxiety. People are dragging the government… Read more “Will Singapore National Day be cancelled again? Most Singaporeans’ say this isn’t time for a party”
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