Alex Esgana
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
COMELEC aimed to release the official list of 2022 election candidates on January. COMELEC — The Commission on Elections aimed to release the official list of 2022 election candidates on January. On Monday, COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez said in an online media briefing that the poll body aimEd to release the official list of 2022 … Read more
Alwyn Uytingco shared a message for Jennica Garcia on her 32nd birthday. Alwyn Uytingco recently took to social media to share a message for his wife Jennica Garcia on her birthday as he expressed his admiration for her. Jennica celebrated her 32nd birthday last Sunday, December 26. Sharing a photo of Jennica with artworks on … Read more
Senator Bong Go said that President Duterte was still undecided on the presidential candidate to support. BONG GO — The senator said on Monday that President Rodrigo Duterte was still undecided on the presidential candidate to support in the 2022 elections. As of now, Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go said that President Duterte was more … Read more
Philmar Alipayo spent Christmas away from Andi Eigenmann and their children. PHILMAR ALIPAYO — The Siargao-based surfer spent Christmas away from Andi Eigenmann and their children this year. It looked like Philmar wasn’t able to celebrate Christmas with Andi and their children this year after typhoon “Odette” brought destruction to their island home. Philmar posted … Read more