Senator Pia Cayetano: “As the country moves towards more digitalization, so too must our tax regime.” SENATOR PIA CAYETANO — The senator has filed a Senate bill seeking to impose value-added tax (VAT) on online transactions amidst the Philippines’ shift to digitalization and online commerce (e-commerce). Senator Pia has filed Senate Bill 250 or “An … Read more
Update on Abra Earthquake Death Toll as per NDRRMC Records ABRA EARTHQUAKE DEATH TOLL – The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) gave an update on the fatalities. Last July 27, a quake with a magnitude of 7.0 hit the province of Abra. Initially, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded … Read more
Andrew Schimmer Opens Up about Ongoing Fight for Wife’s Recovery ANDREW SCHIMMER – The actor turned emotional as he spoke about the battle of his wife, Jho Rovero, against a sickness. Eight months ago, an unexpected incident changed the life of actor Andrew Schimmer and his family. He is married to a non-showbiz woman, Jorhomy … Read more
DOH Says Cremation of COVID-19 Deceased Is Observed Globally DOH – The Department of Health spoke on the cremation of the people who died of COVID-19 or those linked to the said disease. The Philippines is one of the countries that was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many Filipinos died and the economy of … Read more
First Case of Monkeypox in Philippines Confirmed by DOH MONKEYPOX PHILIPPINES – The Department of Health (DOH) spoke on the readiness of the country to manage the cases of monkeypox. The Philippines recently recorded its first case of monkeypox, a disease similar to smallpox which was recently declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) a … Read more
COMELEC Chairman George Erwin Garcia retained Laudiangco’s designation as the poll body’s acting spokesperson. GEORGE ERWIN GARCIA — The newly-appointed COMELEC chairman retained Atty. John Rex Laudiangco’s designation as acting spokesperson of the Commission on Elections. To recall, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. appointed Garcia as the chairman of the poll body. This was confirmed … Read more
President Bongbong Marcos has appointed his personal physician as the new FDA chief. PRESIDENT BONGBONG MARCOS — The President has appointed his personal physician Dr. Samuel Zacate as the new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) chief. This was announced by Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles during the press briefing on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. According to … Read more
Malacañang: “We don’t make knee-jerk reactions because they could adversely affect international relations.” MALACAÑANG — The Palace said that the Philippines was “closely monitoring” China’s actions in response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan visit. In a press briefing, Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said that the military and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) … Read more
Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa: “I must admit it, being the number two accused, I am happy.” SENATOR DELA ROSA — Here’s what the senator said about President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s decision against rejoining the International Criminal Court (ICC). On Tuesday, Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa said in an interview with reporters that he … Read more
Update on Monkeypox Screening for Arriving Travelers in the Philippines MONKEYPOX SCREENING – The Philippine Bureau of Quarantine implements additional measures for arriving travelers to fight the entry of monkeypox. Currently, countries across the globe are not only fighting against the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some are also fighting the spread of monkeypox disease … Read more
