Alex Esgana
Malacañang warned that the Omicron variant was still “dangerous”. MALACAÑANG — The Palace recently warned that the new Omicron variant was still “dangerous” especially to those who haven’t received the shot. Cabinet Secretary and acting Presidential Spokesperson Karlo Nograles said in the Presidential press briefing last January 14 that the public shouldn’t be complacent since … Read more
House panel urged DOTr to retain the Grab-Move It partnership in the motorcycle taxi pilot study. A House panel urged the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to retain the partnership of Grab Philippines and Move It in the extended motorcycle taxi pilot study. The House Committee on Transportation chaired by Samar Representative Edgar Mary Sarmiento urged … Read more
A House panel has approved a bill regulating e-wallet and online banking A House panel has approved in principle a bill that will regulate the use of e-wallets and bank accounts in online transactions in a bid to address the proliferation of cybercrimes. The House Committee on Banks and Financial Intermediaries has endorsed for plenary … Read more
George Pascua was named as the new PLDT head coach for PVL. PVL — On Friday, PLDT announced that seasoned mentor George Pascua was named as the new head coach of the PLDT Home Fibr High Speed Hitters for the upcoming 2022 Premier Volleyball League season starting next month. PLDT made the announcement as they … Read more
BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno said that he’s confident that the Philippines could achieve its growth target in 2022. BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS — On Thursday, BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno said that he’s confident the Philippines could still achieve its growth target of 7% to 9% in 2022 despite the recent surge in coronavirus cases. In … Read more
A bag that was designed by BTS V became the world’s fastest bag to be sold out. KIM TAEHYUNG — A bag that was designed by BTS member V recently made history as it became the world’s fastest item to be sold out. South Korean pop supergroup BTS has demonstrated on numerous occasions that its … Read more
Vickie Rushton shared a message for Jason Abalos on his 37th birthday. VICKIE RUSHTON — The former beauty queen recently took to social media to share a message for her boyfriend Jason Abalos on his 37th birthday. Sharing photos of them together on her Instagram account, Vickie thanked her boyfriend for making her happy and … Read more
Sara Duterte reaffirmed her loyalty to Bongbong Marcos amidst calls to partner with Isko Moreno. SARA DUTERTE — The Davao City mayor reaffirmed her loyalty to former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr amidst calls to partner with Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso. On Thursday, Mayor Sara said that she will not team up with … Read more
Ces Drilon was “feeling 100% fine” as she turned to gardening while in isolation. CES DRILON — The veteran broadcast journalist shared that she’s “feeling 100% fine” as she turned to gardening while in isolation. Sharing photos on Instagram, Ces said that she’s “feeling 100% fine” on her 7th day since testing positive for COVID-19. … Read more
Samantha Panlilio recently opened up about “very tough” 2021. SAMANTHA PANLILIO — The Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2021 titleholder took to social media to open up about her struggles at the end of 2021. Sharing photos on Instagram, Samantha described the end of 2021 as “very tough”, saying that the challenges that came with it … Read more