Gerald Asuncion
DFA: “The continuing presence of Chinese vessels around the Reef is a source of regional tension.” The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has summoned Huang Xilian, Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines, due to the unresolved issue of the influx of Chinese vessels at the Julian Felipe Reef in the West Philippine Sea. According to a … Read more
Ivana Alawi on using Tinder before: “Broken ako nu’n. Gusto ko ng ka-chat.” IVANA ALAWI – The actress/vlogger admitted that she once used the online dating app, Tinder at the time she was going through something. In her latest vlog with brother Hash, the siblings played “Never Have I Ever.” “Balita ko may Tinder ka … Read more
“Media should be included in the A4 list,” says Sen. Villanueva Senator Joel Villanueva is pushing to include the media sector in the list of priority recipients of the COVID-19 vaccination in the country because of their very important role in delivering news to the people in the midst of the pandemic. Villanueva, chair of … Read more
At least 32 COVID-19 vaccines were put to waste in Central Visayas according to the Department of Health – Region 7 (DOH-7). It was confirmed by the regional health office on April 12 citing various reasons regarding vaccines that cannot be administered. Dr. Mary Jean Loreche, spokesperson of DOH-7 said: “For Sinovac, the reason for … Read more
Vico Sotto: “Dinonate nila ito walang fanfare, walang media.” Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto expressed his gratitude to Kapamilya stars Anne Curtis and Angel Locsin for donating money worth one million pesos. According to Vico, Anne and Angel handed the check to his office without any media presence. “Dinonate nila ito walang fanfare, walang media. … Read more
A curfew violator in Calamba, Laguna died after being allegedly mauled by village watchmen. The victim was identified as Ernanie Jimenez. According to the sibling of the victim named Gledien, the victim went outside their house to buy food when caught by the roving village watchmen. He was allegedly mauled by the village watchmen when … Read more
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said on Monday that President Rodrigo Duterte does not need to publicize that he is doing his job. This was the response of the presidential spokesman on queries following the postponement of Duterte’s scheduled public address last week. Senator Bong Go then released photos of the president busy with lots of … Read more
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian opposed the nationwide academic break promoted by some Filipinos because of the alleged difficulties experienced by many students and teachers in distance learning amid the pandemic. According to Gatchalian, schools in both basic and higher education should decide whether or not to implement academic breaks. “Hindi ako sang-ayon sa pagkakaroon ng nationwide … Read more
HIPON GIRL – Alex Gonzaga pranked Herlene Budol after buying her expensive Gucci items. Earlier, Alex and Herlene went for a shopping spree as the vlogger’s gift for her. “Dadalhin ko ngayon siya sa mamahaling store tapos ililibre ko siya. Gift ko na rin sa kanya ‘yun pero ipa-prank ko siya. Pababayarin natin siya. Tingnan … Read more
Digos City Mayor Josef Fortich Cagas has been isolated and is recovering after testing positive for coronavirus disease or COVID-19. According to a statement from the Digos city government, the mayor tested positive for the dreaded disease when his swab test result came out on Thursday. The city government has called on those who have … Read more