MANILA, Philippines — All drivers seeking to renew their license will now be required to acquire a certification from the Comprehensive Driver’s Education (CDE) starting Oct. 28,… Read more “Drivers now required to take driver’s education upon license renewal – LTO”
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Lucio Tan prepares $250-M loan to cash-strapped PAL
MANILA, Philippines — Taipan Lucio Tan is pulling out all the stops to save his loss-making Philippines Airlines Inc. (PAL) as he prepares to lend money to… Read more “Lucio Tan prepares $250-M loan to cash-strapped PAL”
Roque draws fiery rebuke from lady doc over outburst
Several health workers on Friday lashed back at presidential spokesperson Harry Roque for castigating a group of doctors who warned that relaxing lockdowns could lead to a… Read more “Roque draws fiery rebuke from lady doc over outburst”
Tax expert: Increase in assets of Pharmally ‘not normal’
A tax expert raised questions on the financial records of Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corporation, the firm implicated in the alleged anomalous purchases of medical supplies for the government’s… Read more “Tax expert: Increase in assets of Pharmally ‘not normal’”
NBI files raps vs. PDEA, PNP over ‘misencounter’
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) filed criminal complaints against Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agents and Philippine National Police (PNP) officers before the… Read more “NBI files raps vs. PDEA, PNP over ‘misencounter’”
Go decries ‘bullying’ by colleagues over alleged overpricing anomalies; Gordon calls tirades diversion
Senator Bong Go on Tuesday cried foul over allegations linking him to the issues hounding the Department of Budget and Management Procurement Service s (DBM-PS) purchase of… Read more “Go decries ‘bullying’ by colleagues over alleged overpricing anomalies; Gordon calls tirades diversion”
BSP shuts down another rural bank
MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) ordered the closure of the Rural Bank of Datu Paglas Inc. based in Maguindanao, bringing to five the… Read more “BSP shuts down another rural bank”
Eleazar orders probe into alleged rape of quarantine violator by police
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Guillermo Eleazar has ordered an investigation into the the alleged rape of a female quarantine violator by a policeman and… Read more “Eleazar orders probe into alleged rape of quarantine violator by police”
St. Luke’s operations affected by resignation of health workers
‘Maraming pumunta na sa ibang bansa,’ says St. Lukes’s executive vice president Benjamin Campomanes Jr As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the country, St. Luke’s Medical… Read more “St. Luke’s operations affected by resignation of health workers”
Social Media celebrity couple who deleted YouTube channel under BIR probe
According to the government agency, the couple, who the agency did not name, earned P50 to P100 million from YouTube in the past two years. BIR believed… Read more “Social Media celebrity couple who deleted YouTube channel under BIR probe”
Hong Kong tightens vaccine boarding rules for travellers from high-risk countries
Meanwhile, travellers from mid-to low-risk countries and Taiwan, will face no boarding problems if they can show valid immunisation records, regardless of the origin of the jab.… Read more “Hong Kong tightens vaccine boarding rules for travellers from high-risk countries”
What China’s cybersecurity crackdown means for HK’s stock market?
It is expected to drive companies to list in Hong Kong, if it means they can be exempted from the review says Robert Chan, Chairman of Chan… Read more “What China’s cybersecurity crackdown means for HK’s stock market?”
‘Even if I stand alone’: Duterte says he’ll stand by Duque amid COA findings
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed readiness to stand by embattled Health Secretary Francisco Duque III even if it erodes his popularity and insisted that firing him… Read more “‘Even if I stand alone’: Duterte says he’ll stand by Duque amid COA findings”
COA: OWWA bought sanitary napkins at up to P35 each
State auditors also note the construction firm from which OWWA bought the supplies could not be found at its listed address Sanitary napkins at P35 each? State… Read more “COA: OWWA bought sanitary napkins at up to P35 each”
Jennylyn Mercado’s son, Alex Jazz, is now a teenager!
Jennylyn Mercado: “My Jazz is now officially a teenager! Pero he will remain my baby boy forever!” Jennylyn Mercado’s son Alex Jazz is really growing up too… Read more “Jennylyn Mercado’s son, Alex Jazz, is now a teenager!”
BIR outs Memo on Tax for Social Media Influencers
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Review (BIR) today released a memorandum regarding taxation of any income received by social media influencers. This was released after… Read more “BIR outs Memo on Tax for Social Media Influencers”
Nas Daily’s follower losses continue at 695,442 but is slowing down
Road to 700,000 in losses? Not quite as the controversial page looks to recover Nas Daily’s Facebook page took a hit in terms of follower count after… Read more “Nas Daily’s follower losses continue at 695,442 but is slowing down”
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno tests positive for COVID-19
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno has tested positive for COVID-19. According to the Manila Public Information Office, the mayor is on his way to the Sta. Ana Hospital… Read more “Manila Mayor Isko Moreno tests positive for COVID-19”
Haiti: Many deaths feared after major 7.2-magnitude earthquake
A deadly earthquake has struck the Caribbean nation of Haiti. The 7.2-magnitude quake hit the west of the country on Saturday morning, according to the US Geological… Read more “Haiti: Many deaths feared after major 7.2-magnitude earthquake”
12,439 new COVID-19 cases push Philippines’ total to 1.7 million
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines on Thursday logged 12,439 more coronavirus cases, bringing the case total to 1,700,363. Today’s count is the highest since April 10, when… Read more “12,439 new COVID-19 cases push Philippines’ total to 1.7 million”