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”
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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”
Senate to probe DOH over audit report on ₱67-B pandemic funds
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate is gearing up for an inquiry into the Department of Health’s management of its over ₱67-billion pandemic response funds. In separate statements… Read more “Senate to probe DOH over audit report on ₱67-B pandemic funds”
COA calls out DOH for ‘deficiencies’ in P67-B COVID-19 funds
MANILA, Philippines — Billions of pesos worth of funds in the Department of Health’s COVID-19 response were riddled with deficiencies that contributed to challenges in the agency’s pandemic… Read more “COA calls out DOH for ‘deficiencies’ in P67-B COVID-19 funds”
5 Filipino trafficking survivors repatriated from Syria — DFA
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”
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”
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”
Indonesia overtakes India as Asia’s new COVID-19 epicenter
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia reported 54,517 new cases of COVID-19, authorities said Wednesday, a single-day national record and dire warning sign for the world’s fourth-most populous country.… Read more “Indonesia overtakes India as Asia’s new COVID-19 epicenter”
OCTA to gov’t: Prioritize NCR Plus 8 in distribution of J&J COVID-19 vaccine
OCTA Research on Tuesday urged the government to keep prioritizing NCR Plus 8 in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines amid limited supply. The independent group made the… Read more “OCTA to gov’t: Prioritize NCR Plus 8 in distribution of J&J COVID-19 vaccine”
Duterte: I hope next admin will be more competent than us
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said that he was hoping his successor would be more competent to address issues in the country after he… Read more “Duterte: I hope next admin will be more competent than us”
This Filipino ship captain is still standing up to Chinese intruders
Remember Noli Ebora, who refused to turn around when the Chinese Coast Guard warned his vessel at Scarborough Shoal in 2019? He’s now fighting disinformation being peddled… Read more “This Filipino ship captain is still standing up to Chinese intruders”
Pope Francis To Undergo Colon Operation: Vatican
Pope Francis, 84, was to undergo surgery Sunday in Rome for an inflamed large colon, a Vatican statement said. The pontiff was admitted to the Gemelli University… Read more “Pope Francis To Undergo Colon Operation: Vatican”
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”
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”
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”
No funds yet for Bayanihan 3, gov’t admits
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — While President Duterte’s chief economic manager supports more financial aid to vulnerable sectors amid the prolonged pandemic, he maintains that additional spending should… Read more “No funds yet for Bayanihan 3, gov’t admits”
Palace: ICC chamber won’t OK ‘politically-motivated’ Duterte drug war probe
President Rodrigo Duterte will never cooperate with any ICC investigation, says Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The Philippine government is confident that the International… Read more “Palace: ICC chamber won’t OK ‘politically-motivated’ Duterte drug war probe”
China denounces G7 statement, urges group to stop slandering country
‘China’s internal affairs must not be interfered in, China’s reputation must not be slandered, and China’s interests must not be violated,’ its embassy in London says BEIJING… Read more “China denounces G7 statement, urges group to stop slandering country”
PH National ID authentication needs consent of holder
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) – Business entities, both private and government, may request for authentication of a Philippine Identification System (PhilSys)-registered person’s identity during transactions but with the… Read more “PH National ID authentication needs consent of holder”
Freedom Day brings more power to outpost asserting PH sovereignty
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — Amid heightened tensions in the West Philippine Sea, a 300-kilowatt power plant on Pag-asa Island will be switched on today in time for… Read more “Freedom Day brings more power to outpost asserting PH sovereignty”
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