Alex Esgana
Health workers can still get the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine if they choose to, according to FDA chief Eric Domingo. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Director-General Eric Domingo on Tuesday said that health workers can still get the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine if they choose to. On Tuesday, Domingo clarified that health workers can still choose to … Read more
Civil servants may “earn credits” from participating in online courses, according to CSC. The Civil Service Commission (CSC) on Tuesday said that civil servants may “earn credits” from participating in online courses. The Civil Service Commission reminded civil servants — government employees and officials — that training hours earned from participating in online courses may … Read more
Pope Francis appointed Cardinal Tagle as a member of APSA Pope Francis had recently appointed Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle as a member of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See (APSA or Amministrazione del Patrimonio della Sede Apostolica). CBCP News reported that Pope Francis appointed Cardinal Tagle as well as Cardinal Peter Kodwo … Read more
EDM DJs reacted to Daft Punk breakup Following the announcement of Daft Punk, electronic dance music (EDM) DJs worldwide were weighing in on the duo’s unexpected breakup. Daft Punk on Monday released an “Epilogue” video announcing that they had broken up after 28 years as a duo. The duo’s publicist Kathryn Frazier confirmed the news … Read more
DITO Telecommunity was set to commercially launch on March 8, 2021. DITO chief administrative officer Adel Tamano said that DITO Telecommunity would commercially launch on March 8 starting in Cebu and Davao. During a virtual press conference, Tamano said that the first phase of the launch would be in Mindanao, a “sentimental” decision to honor … Read more
Maja Salvador shared what led to her first breakup with her non-showbiz boyfriend. Actress and celebrity vlogger Maja Salvador had recently shared what led to her first breakup with her non-showbiz boyfriend Rambo Nuñez. In her YouTube vlog “USAPANG PUSO with @Love Marie Escudero” uploaded last February 20, 2021, Maja shared some details of her … Read more
DITO and PLDT officially signed an interconnection deal for fixed and wireless subscribers. PLDT Inc. on Tuesday said that it officially signed an interconnection deal with the third major telecommunications company DITO Telecommunity. This, as PLDT Inc. told the stock exchange that the said deal include the construction of a transmission facility that would serve … Read more
French EDM stars Daft Punk has broken up after 28 years. French electronic dance music (EDM) stars Daft Punk released a video announcing that they had broken up after 28 years, their publicist confirmed on Monday. Daft Punk — real names Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo — released a video titled “Epilogue” in which … Read more
Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo revealed his COVID-19 test result. Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo recently revealed his test result after getting tested for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Earlier, Panelo took the health precaution after he’s exposed to Presidential Assistant for the Visayas Secretary Michael Lloyd Dino who caught the coronavirus disease. In his … Read more
The WHO slammed wealthy countries for hogging COVID-19 vaccines. The World Health Organization (WHO) slammed wealthy countries for not only hogging COVID-19 vaccines but in doing so, hindering the pathway for poorer countries to get them as well. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Monday said that some wealthy countries’ direct deals with vaccine manufacturers … Read more