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President Duterte joked about possibly contracting COVID-19 during his last SONA On Monday, President Rodrigo Duterte stayed true to his character during his last State of the Nation Address (SONA) by making a joke about possibly contracting COVID-19. Just when you thought that the sixth and final SONA of President Duterte will end without a … Read more
President Duterte to corrupt officials: “I will reach you” President Rodrigo Duterte said during his last State of the Nation Address (SONA) that he wasn’t giving up on his promise of ridding government of corrupt officials. On Monday, President Duterte said that he had a year left to go after corrupt government officials, vowing that … Read more
Hidilyn Diaz bagged the Philippines’ first Olympic gold medal. Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz bagged the Philippines’ first Olympic gold medal after dominating the women’s -55kg final at the Tokyo International Forum on Monday. Diaz had lifted a total of 224 kilograms in the event, an Olympic record, to seal the win for the country. Her gold … Read more
The PSG will implement their “highest security protocols in 360-degree” to secure President Duterte in his last SONA, according to Durante. TASK FORCE FOR SONA 2021 — PSG chief Brig Gen. Jesus Durante III on Friday said that the Presidential Security Group will implement their “highest security protocols in 360-degree” to secure President Rodrigo Duterte … Read more
President Duterte’s last SONA will leave a mark in Filipinos’ hearts, according to Andanar. On Friday, Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said that President Rodrigo Duterte’s last State of the Nation Address (SONA) will leave a mark on Filipinos’ hearts. Andanar assured Filipinos that the President’s upcoming State of the Nation Address will make an impact … Read more
The BSP ordered LYKA to halt its operation as an Operator of Payment System. On Friday, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) had issued an order to social media platform LYKA to halt its operation as an Operator of Payment System (OPS). In a statement, the BSP had issued an order to LYKA to suspend its … Read more
The DOH confirmed the local transmission of the Delta COVID-19 variant in the Philippines. On Thursday, the Department of Health (DOH) had confirmed the local transmission of the Delta COVID-19 variant in the Philippines. In a statement, the Department of Health said that clusters of Delta COVID-19 variant cases were seen to be linked to … Read more
President Duterte was concerned about his son Baste’s COVID-19 infection. On Thursday, Malacañang said that President Rodrigo Duterte was concerned about his son Davao City Vice Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte after the latter had tested positive for COVID-19. Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque said in his regular press briefing that the President was concerned about his … Read more
DITO, Smart, and Globe launched a joint venture for mobile number portability. DITO Telecommunity, Smart Communications, and Globe Telecom officially launched a joint venture for mobile number portability. Two months before the Philippine government officially implemented Republic Act No. 11202 or the “Mobile Number Portability Act”, telcos have officially launched a new company that would … Read more
President Duterte’s last SONA will focus on progress achieved. On Wednesday, Malacañang said that President Rodrigo Duterte’s last State of the Nation Address (SONA) next week will tell the public where the Philippines is now under his administration and what can the public expect in his last year in office. Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque said … Read more