Alex Esgana
President Duterte: “Kung magsabi kayo na gusto ninyo ang NPA, pamaraan, sabihin lang ninyo kay bababa na kaming lahat.” PRESIDENT DUTERTE — The Philippine President said that his administration is ready to step down if Filipinos will choose to support the New People’s Army (NPA) over the government. In his “Talk to the People” public … Read more
Malacañang: “We respect the opinion of Mayor Inday Sara Duterte. On the other hand, …” MALACAÑANG — Here’s what the Palace said about Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte’s opposing view on unvaxxed individuals. For weeks now, President Rodrigo Duterte had been pitching for the restricted movement of unvaxxed individuals, saying that they should remain at … Read more
The SSS will offer a calamity assistance package to members and pensioners affected by typhoon “Odette”. SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM (SSS) — The state-run pension fund will offer a calamity assistance package to its pensioners and members who were affected by typhoon “Odette” starting January 14. The state-run pension fund had set aside PHP 2.18 billion … Read more
Tuesday Vargas: “Stop COVID-19 shaming.” TUESDAY VARGAS — The comedienne urged the public to refrain from harassing anyone who contracted the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Tuesday revealed in her latest vlog titled “COVID POSITIVE” in her YouTube channel that she had tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time. To recall, Tuesday first contracted the coronavirus … Read more
Slater Young shared a message for Kryz Uy on her 32nd birthday. SLATER YOUNG — The vlogger and entrepreneur recently took to social media to share a message for his wife Kryz Uy on her 32nd birthday. The lifestyle vlogger celebrated her 32nd birthday last January 10. To mark her special day, Kryz shared on … Read more
The generic version of Paxlovid will be distributed in government hospitals. BEXOVID — The generic and more affordable version of Pfizer’s Paxlovid will be distributed in government hospitals in the Philippines. This, after the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted the Department of Health’s application for a compassionate special permit (CSP) for Bexovid. … Read more
President Duterte: “Somebody has to communicate to the people what government is doing.” PRESIDENT DUTERTE — The Philippine President explained to the public that he’s holding his weekly pre-recorded public address because someone from the government had to communicate with the people the status of the country’s pandemic response efforts. The President made the statement … Read more
Motorcycle taxi TWG terminated Grab Philippines – Move It partnership in pilot study. Grab Philippines has been barred from entering the motorcycle taxi business in the country. This, after the government’s motorcycle taxi technical working group (TWG) told the company to permanently dissolve its partnership with Move It, leaving the three original players — Angkas, … Read more
The WHO was the “sole authority” that can classify new variants, according to the DOH. DOH — The Department of Health said on Monday that the World Health Organization (WHO) was the “sole authority” that can classify new variants. This, following reports of alleged COVID-19 variants “delmicron”, “deltacron”, and “flurona”. In a statement, the Department … Read more
Li Jie was appointed as the President of OnePlus China. OnePlus founder and CEO Pete Lau has announced that Li Jie was appointed as the President of OnePlus China in order to lead the business operations in the Chinese market. It was last year when OnePlus was merged with OPPO and Lau rejoined OPPO as … Read more