Alex Esgana
Meta (formerly Facebook) and OVP on claims of Facebook-Robredo talks to remove pro-Marcos accounts. Here’s what Meta (formerly Facebook) and the Office of the Vice President (OVP) said on the claims of a senatorial aspirant who was an ardent supporter of the Marcoses that Facebook representatives and Vice President Leni Robredo have met to discuss … Read more
The BSP wanted stiffer sanctions and penalties against coin hoarders and counterfeiters. BSP — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas was proposing a more rigid package of sanctions and penalties against currency counterfeiting and to criminalize the stockpiling of large amounts of coins. According to BSP Governor Benjamin E. Diokno, they’re currently conducting preparatory work, which … Read more
Senator Grace Poe: “The burden of distinguishing counterfeit bills emanating from banks from genuine ones should not be placed on depositors.” GRACE POE — The senator said that depositors shouldn’t shoulder the responsibility of recognizing fake bills from ATMs (automated teller machines). This, after the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) urged the public to regularly … Read more
A Reddit user shared a photo of “Tallano gold bar” in soap form. TALLANO GOLD BAR — A certain Reddit user recently shared a photo of soap in a shape of a gold bar bearing the name “100% pure Tallano” on its surface. The name “100% pure Tallano” referenced the myth about numerous bars of … Read more
What Is “Development” In Tagalog? (Answers) DEVELOPMENT IN TAGALOG – There are several Filipino words that don’t have a direct translation in English, that’s why we need context in order to fully translate them. This article will teach you about the Tagalog translation of the word “development” based on context. What is “development”? “Development” is … Read more
Bangs Garcia and her husband marked their 5th wedding anniversary. BANGS GARCIA — The former actress recently took to social media to mark the 5th anniversary of her marriage to her husband Lloydi Birchmore. Bangs and Lloydi got married in a civil ceremony in September 2016, exchanged vows in a secret church wedding, and tied … Read more
Samsung was set to hold its Galaxy Unpacked event on February 9, 2022. GALAXY UNPACKED 2022 — South Korean tech company Samsung recently announced that the company was set to hold its event on February 9. To recap, Samsung mentioned that the public will get to see the arrival of the “note-worthy standard of epic … Read more
What Is “Kumpisal” In English? (Answers) KUMPISAL IN ENGLISH – There are several Filipino words that don’t have a direct translation in English, that’s why we need context in order to fully translate them. This article will teach you about the English translation of the word “kumpisal” based on context. What is “kumpisal”? “Kumpisal” is … Read more
PayMaya and Novi were included in BSP’s list of Virtual Asset Service Providers. BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS — PayMaya and Facebook‘s Novi were included in the BSP’s list of Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs). Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) referred to any entity that offered services or engaged in activities that provided a facility for … Read more
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles: “Siguro abangan na lang natin sa next ‘Talk to the People’.” KARLO NOGRALES — The Cabinet Secretary and acting Presidential Spokesperson said that even Cabinet members were “clueless” about President Rodrigo Duterte’s “expose” on presidential candidates for the 2022 elections. Nograles said in an interview with CNN Philippines that he has … Read more