Alex Esgana
A media law expert on Tuesday said that the ABS-CBN shutdown will be “a very dark day for the country” as she encouraged Supreme Court to “act judiciously” on the quo warranto petition. This, as Marichu Lambino, a lawyer who was an expert on media law and ethics at the University of the Philippines College … Read more
The Philippine National Police on Tuesday said that the head of the NCRTC was removed from his post due to a drinking session that involved 16 recruits. This, as PNP chief Gen. Archie Francisco Gamboa said that the 16 recruits of the National Capital Region Training Center posted photos of their drinking session inside their … Read more
An envoy of Manila on Tuesday said that a Filipino in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who tested positive for the 2019 novel coronavirus was “in stable condition”. This, as Philippine Ambassador to the UAE Hjayceelyn Quintana on Tuesday said that authorities didn’t disclose how the Filipino caught the 2019 novel coronavirus. Quintana added that … Read more
The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) used the “wrong case” at the “wrong venue” to question ABS-CBN’s franchise, according to a law expert. This, as Solicitor General Jose Calida on Monday asked the Supreme Court to revoke ABS-CBN’s franchise due to alleged “abuses” — including pay-per-view operation and violation of the constitutional ban against foreign ownership. … Read more
Xian Gaza felt disappointed as he saw his photo in a news article where he offered a “bouquet of mustang” as Valentine’s gift for Nadine Lustre. This, as Xian Gaza shared a post from Philippine Star, headlined as “Nadine Lustre offered a Mustang as Valentine’s gift from Xian Gaza.” Following Philippine Star’s post, Gaza then … Read more
Vice President Leni Robredo on Tuesday said that a move by the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) to question ABS-CBN’s franchise was an act of “harassment” and “abuse of power”. This, after Solicitor General Jose Calida on Monday asked the Supreme Court to revoke ABS-CBN’s franchise, questioning its validity through a “quo warranto” petition. … Read more
Sixty-six more people on Japan cruise ship have 2019-nCoV, according to a ship operator. Another 66 people onboard a Diamond Princess cruise ship off Japan’s coast have tested positive for the 2019 novel coronavirus, according to the operator of the ship. This, as the confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus now have more than 150 people … Read more
President Rodrigo Duterte was for the termination of the country’s Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the US, according to his spokesperson on Monday. This, after Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said that there were no formal orders to do so. According to Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo, President Rodrigo Duterte will order the cancellation of the Visiting … Read more
Sixty more people on Japan cruise ship have 2019-nCoV, says NHK. Another 60 people onboard a Diamond Princess cruise ship off Japan’s coast have tested positive for the 2019 novel coronavirus, as reported by NHK. This, as the confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus now have 130 people on the Diamond Princess cruise ship so far. Other … Read more
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Monday gave sympathy to a vlogger, who was broken-hearted after her breakup with her 9-year ex-fiance. This, after Rosemarie Tan posted a video of her, together with her friend, singing “Binalewala” while riding on a motorcycle without wearing a helmet. The Land Transportation Office (LTO) in the National Capital … Read more