Alex Esgana
Malacañang: “The President’s order was based on the request of the local government units and their constituents.” Here’s what Malacañang said about President Rodrigo Duterte’s order to buy “trapal” or tarpaulin sheets to help victims whose houses were destroyed by typhoon “Odette”. On Wednesday, the Palace said that the President’s order to buy “trapal” to … Read more
PNP warned the public against posting holiday vacation photos online. PNP — On Tuesday, the Philippine National Police warned the public to refrain from posting holiday vacation photos on social media. PNP spokesperson Col. Roderick Alba said in a “Laging Handa” public briefing that such an act gave criminals a hint and opportunity to break … Read more
Jak Roberto took Barbie Forteza on a food trip date in Tagaytay. JAK ROBERTO — Kapuso actress Barbie Forteza recently took to social media to thank her boyfriend for taking her on a food trip date in Tagaytay. Jak recently took his girlfriend on a food trip date in Tagaytay wherein they enjoyed what looked … Read more
Senator Bong Go urged the Senate to pass a bill establishing evacuation centers across the Philippines. BONG GO — The incumbent senator urged the Senate to pass a bill establishing evacuation centers across the Philippines. On Wednesday, Senator Christopher Lawrence Go renewed his call for members of Congress to pass the bill seeking the mandatory … Read more
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno: “Bumili na lang kayo ng maraming torotot o kung wala kayong pambili ng torotot, yung kaldero ninyo batenggahin ninyo.” ISKO MORENO — The incumbent Manila mayor urged the public to use “torotot” or “kaldero” instead of firecrackers in welcoming 2022. On Tuesday, Manila Mayor Francisco Domagoso discouraged the public from selling … Read more
Feng shui expert Master Hanz Cua gave advice as the Year of Water Tiger approaches. YEAR OF WATER TIGER — Feng shui expert Master Hanz Cua recently gave advice to Filipinos as the year 2022 approaches. It’s natural for many Filipinos to believe in feng shui and superstitions in the hope that 2022 will be … Read more
DITO Telecommunity was working to improve its indoor signal. DITO TELECOMMUNITY — The Philippines’ new major telecommunications player was working to improve and boost its indoor signal, a concern the telco looked to address as it further expanded its coverage. Rodolfo Santiago, the chief technology officer at DITO, said that the telco would beef up … Read more
The BSP was “confident” in hitting its digitalization targets ahead of 2023. BSP — On Tuesday, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said that it was “confident” it can achieve its digitalization targets ahead of 2023. Under the central bank’s Digital Payments Transformation Roadmap (DPTR), the BSP aimed to digitize at least 50% of retail payments … Read more
President Duterte called for the repeal of a law requiring damage assessment before declaring a state of calamity. PRESIDENT DUTERTE — The Philippine President called for the repeal of a law requiring an assessment of the damage in disaster-hit areas before declaring a state of calamity. During his “Talk to the People” public briefing aired … Read more
President Duterte proposed the use of fallen coconut trees and “trapal” for the temporary shelter of “Odette” survivors. PRESIDENT DUTERTE — The Philippine President proposed the use of fallen coconut trees and “trapal” or tarpaulin sheets for the temporary shelter of “Odette” survivors. The President said on Monday that he saw some survivors sleeping outdoors … Read more