President Duterte Calls PH “Republic of Marites”

Republic of Marites

Why did President Duterte tag the country as “Republic of Marites”? MARITES – President Rodrigo Duterte dubbed the Republic of the Philippines as “Republic of Marites.” Marites refer to those who love to gossip or “chismis.” In other words, it means: “Mare, ano ang latest?” During the public address of President Duterte last May 12, … Read more

Bong Go Says President Duterte To Ensure Smooth Transition Of Power

Senator Bong Go

Senator Bong Go: “Naghanda na ang Pangulo at ang kanyang transition team para sa maayos at sistematikong pagsasalin ng tungkulin.” BONG GO — The senator has reassured the Filipino people that the current administration would guide the Philippines’ next leaders toward a seamless transition of power. Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go said that President Rodrigo … Read more

Pastor Apollo Quiboloy in Favor of Shutting Down the University of the Philippines (UP)

Quiboloy and UP

Amid rallies of UP students and academic walkout calls, Pastor Apollo Quiboloy is in favor of closing the state university PASTOR APOLLO QUIBOLOY – The controversial religious leader is in favor of shutting down the University of the Philippines (UP). Quiboloy is a pastor of the Philippines-based Restorationist church called the Kingdom of Jesus Christ. … Read more

Sara Duterte Vows Reforms in PH Education Sector

Sara Duterte

Mayor Sara Duterte To Head Education Department in PH SARA DUTERTE – The Davao City Mayor and presumptive vice president vowed reforms in the education sector in the Philippines. The canvassing of votes in May 2022 Elections by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has reached 98% and the frontrunners of the presidential and the vice-presidential … Read more

GCash Unfazed Over Paymaya’s Move To Open Digital Bank

GCash

GCash is unfazed over Paymaya’s move to open a digital bank. GCASH — The financial technology (fintech) company is unfazed over Paymaya’s move to open a digital bank. To recall, Paymaya (now Maya) has rebranded as it goes beyond digital wallet and payments services with the integration of its digital bank and cryptocurrency (crypto) trading … Read more

Leni Robredo Announces Launch Date Of Angat Buhay NGO

Leni Robredo

Leni Robredo: “Ilulunsad natin ang Angat Buhay NGO.” LENI ROBREDO — On Friday, the outgoing Vice President announced the launch date of “Angat Buhay” non-government organization. The wave of volunteerism born from Robredo’s campaign will soon have a channel beyond the May 2022 elections. During her thanksgiving speech on Friday, Robredo announced that the “Angat … Read more