Overpriced paluto? Vendor speaks up on the issue OVERPRICED PALUTO – The vendor who charged 26,100 pesos in a “paluto” at the Virgin Island in Panglao, Bohol speaks up to defend himself. Virgin Island, a 20-minute boat ride away from Panglao, made a buzz earlier after a netizen shared that her friend was charged over … Read more
The BSP chief said that the inflation print for July “raises the probability of a 50 basis points rate hike rather than 25 basis points.” BSP — Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Felipe Medalla said that the inflation print for July raised the possibility of a 50 bps (basis points) rate hike in the Monetary … Read more
Sen. Bato on Vice Ganda: “Puwede siyang tumulong mag-promote nitong ROTC program” BATO DELA ROSA – The senator said comedian Vice Ganda may help to promote Reserve Officers’ Training Corps or ROTC. Some senators are determined to revive the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program as a mandatory subject for Filipino students. Even the Department of Education … Read more
A netizen claiming to be a DSWD employee might lose her job because of her comments against PRRD DSWD – A netizen who claimed to be an employee of the Department of Social Welfare and Development might end up losing her job following her “libelous” remark against former President Rodrigo Duterte. On Facebook, a netizen … Read more
Binance: “We have written to the SEC to clarify the false and misleading allegations in the Infrawatch complaint” BINANCE — Here’s what the the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange said in response to Securities and Exchange Commission’s letter to Infrawatch PH. To recall, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said in a letter to Infrawatch PH … Read more
SEC: “Considering these circumstances, we caution the public not to invest with Binance.” SEC — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently warned the public about investing in crypto exchange platform Binance. To recall, Infrawatch PH called on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to ban the said crypto exchange platform, citing the platform’s lack of … Read more
After her involvement in the killing of a Florida university professor in 2014, a Pinay gets 110 years in prison FLORIDA – A Filipina was sentenced to more than 100 years in jail for her involvement in the killing of a university professor in the said state in the United States. It was in 2014 … Read more
Senator Risa Hontiveros: “Ang Pilipinas ay may sariling pagkakakilanlan at pag-iisip. Huwag sana nilang pangunahan.” SENATOR RISA HONTIVEROS — On Friday, the senator said that Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian “shouldn’t pontificate” the One China Policy. Senator Hontiveros has called out the Chinese envoy for supposedly imposing a foreign policy that the Philippines … Read more
What Jaime Fabregas has to say about mandatory ROTC? JAIME FABREGAS – The veteran actor was not in favor of the mandatory Reserve Officers’ Training Corps or ROTC. Some senators are determined to revive the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program as a mandatory subject for Filipino students. Even the Department of Education headed by … Read more
Grab Philippines: “We concluded a deal to acquire Move It’s operation in the Philippines.” GRAB PHILIPPINES — The rides, delivery, food, and retail platform officially announced on Thursday that it has acquired motorcycle taxi firm Move It. At a press briefing in Pasig City, Grab PH Senior Director for Operations and Strategy Ronald Roda said … Read more
