President Duterte on national budget for 2022: “Maubos kaya natin ‘to?” On Thursday, President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law the General Appropriations Act (GAA) of 2022 or the national budget for 2022. Ratified by both House of Representatives and the Senate on December 15, the PHP 5.024-trillion national budget for 2022 contained COVID-19-related allocations — … Read more
NHA To Give Odette Victims in Surigao del Norte P5,000 Cash Aid ODETTE VICTIMS – The victims of the typhoon in Surigao del Norte will receive another P5,000.00 cash aid aside from the P5,000.00 from the government. Many Filipinos were greatly affected by the impacts of Typhoon Odette which brought heavy rains and strong winds … Read more
COMELEC encountered minor glitches at mock elections. COMELEC — The Commission on Elections encountered some of the minor glitches during its mock elections in dozens of voting centers across the Philippines. On Thursday, COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez said that poor internet connection and bad weather were some of the minor glitches that the poll body … Read more
Vice Pres. Leni Robredo’s Daughter Positive for COVID-19 After U.S. Travel LENI ROBREDO’S DAUGHTER – Tricia Robredo, the second daughter of the Vice President, tested positive for COVID-19 after traveling from the United States. The threats of COVID-19 are still present in most countries across the globe. Travel restrictions and health protocols remain up for … Read more
Malacañang: “Imbes na igastos natin sa paputok, ibigay na lang po natin sa mga kababayan natin na nangangailangan.” Malacañang on Wednesday urged the public to donate to victims of typhoon “Odette” instead of buying firecrackers. Cabinet Secretary and acting Presidential Spokesperson Karlo Nograles said in a Presidential press briefing that instead of spending their money … Read more
DITO Telecommunity was eyeing to roll out its broadband internet services in early 2022. DITO TELECOMMUNITY — The Philippines’ new major telecommunications player was eyeing to roll out broadband internet services in early 2022. The telco commercially started its operations in March this year. An official of its parent DITO CME Holdings Corp (DCME) said … Read more
Malacañang: “The President’s order was based on the request of the local government units and their constituents.” Here’s what Malacañang said about President Rodrigo Duterte’s order to buy “trapal” or tarpaulin sheets to help victims whose houses were destroyed by typhoon “Odette”. On Wednesday, the Palace said that the President’s order to buy “trapal” to … Read more
PNP warned the public against posting holiday vacation photos online. PNP — On Tuesday, the Philippine National Police warned the public to refrain from posting holiday vacation photos on social media. PNP spokesperson Col. Roderick Alba said in a “Laging Handa” public briefing that such an act gave criminals a hint and opportunity to break … Read more
Senator Bong Go urged the Senate to pass a bill establishing evacuation centers across the Philippines. BONG GO — The incumbent senator urged the Senate to pass a bill establishing evacuation centers across the Philippines. On Wednesday, Senator Christopher Lawrence Go renewed his call for members of Congress to pass the bill seeking the mandatory … Read more
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno: “Bumili na lang kayo ng maraming torotot o kung wala kayong pambili ng torotot, yung kaldero ninyo batenggahin ninyo.” ISKO MORENO — The incumbent Manila mayor urged the public to use “torotot” or “kaldero” instead of firecrackers in welcoming 2022. On Tuesday, Manila Mayor Francisco Domagoso discouraged the public from selling … Read more
