MANILA, Philippines — The Palace promised a “bombshell” during President Rodrigo Duterte’s taped address aired on Tuesday night but it began with a declaration that he would… Read more “Duterte stands by Duque but says he will accept resignation if offered”
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‘Report A Social Media Influencer Evading Taxes, Get P1-Million Reward From Gov’t’
Tax expert and former Bureau of Internal Revenue examiner Mon Abrea said not many people know about the reward they could possibly get for being an informant… Read more “‘Report A Social Media Influencer Evading Taxes, Get P1-Million Reward From Gov’t’”
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”
Afghan President Ghani flees country as Taliban enters Kabul
Taliban fighters enter Kabul after President Ashraf Ghani leaves Afghanistan, saying he wanted to avoid bloodshed. Taliban fighters entered Kabul and President Ashraf Ghani left Afghanistan saying… Read more “Afghan President Ghani flees country as Taliban enters Kabul”
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”
LIST: Countries banning travelers from the Philippines
Some countries explicitly ban Philippine travelers from entry, while others have generally closed borders Looking to travel soon? You might need to check if your destination country… Read more “LIST: Countries banning travelers from the Philippines”
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”
Toy collector earns backlash over ‘X-deal’ offer for construction work
A toy collector’s search online for a house contractor turned into a controversy over the wording of his post. Yexel Sebastian, also a social media personality with… Read more “Toy collector earns backlash over ‘X-deal’ offer for construction work”
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”
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”
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”
DOJ: Former US diplomat facing sex charges may be extradited to PH
A former United States diplomat facing illicit sex charges in his home country may be extradited to the Philippines, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said on Monday. Guevarra… Read more “DOJ: Former US diplomat facing sex charges may be extradited to PH”
St. Luke’s in QC and BGC report full capacity at COVID wards
MANILA, Philippines — COVID-19 wards and critical care units of two branches of St. Luke’s Medical Center are at full capacity amid rising coronavirus infections in the… Read more “St. Luke’s in QC and BGC report full capacity at COVID wards”
6 DIRECT HIRE Housemaid bound for Dubai stopped at NAIA
MANILA, Philippines — Six direct hire housemaid bound for the Dubai, United Arab Emirates were intercepted last week at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), the Bureau… Read more “6 DIRECT HIRE Housemaid bound for Dubai stopped at NAIA”
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