Benjamin Diokno: “It is an honor to serve the Filipino people in my current and any future capacity.” BENJAMIN DIOKNO — Here’s what the BSP chief said after being chosen as finance secretary of President-elect Bongbong Marcos. Diokno is Bongbong’s pick to lead the Department of Finance (DOF). He was supposed to serve as Bangko … Read more
President-Elect Bongbong Marcos Asks Filipinos to Pray for Him BONGBONG MARCOS – The President-Elect is asking for Filipinos to pray for him so he may do well and the country will do well, too. The Elections 2022 is over and many of the winners have already been proclaimed. Among those that were proclaimed are the … Read more
President Duterte condoled with Senator Grace Poe at her mother’s wake. PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE — On Wednesday night, the outgoing President visited the wake of the late Queen of Philippine Movies, veteran actress Susan Roces. The President went to Heritage Park with Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go and was welcomed by Susan Roces’ daughter, Senator … Read more
Senator Grace Poe: “Maraming salamat sa PHLPost sa pagkilala kay Susan Roces bilang isa sa mga Living Legend Outstanding Filipino.” GRACE POE — The senator received the portrait of recognition as a “Living Legend – Outstanding Filipino” from the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) on behalf of her late mother Susan Roces. On Twitter, the senator … Read more
From photobomber to President: Lacierda posts throwback photo with BBM EDWIN LACIERDA – The presidential spokesperson of former President Noynoy Aquino went to social media wherein he posted a throwback photo with presumptive President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. Lacierda is a lawyer and technology entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of the online payments company, PayMongo. … Read more
Singapore is expecting growth to be at the “lower half” of the forecast range. GROWTH FORECAST — Singapore has maintained its full-year economic growth forecast for this year at 3% to 5%, but the country is expecting growth to come in “at the lower half” of this forecast range amidst a weaker external environment. According … Read more
Kuwait Wants To Offer Employment Opportunities to Filipino Nurses, Health Workers KUWAIT – Following the building of a new huge hospital, the country is set to hire more than 100 Filipino nurses and health workers. Many Filipinos are undeniably eager to work abroad in the pursuit to give their families a more comfortable life and … Read more
Mandatory Face Mask in France Lifted as COVID-19 Cases Decrease FRANCE – Following the lowering of the cases of COVID-19, the authorities in the country decided to lift the mandatory face mask protocol. The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly changed the way people live in a lot of countries. For several months when cases were on … Read more
Boying Remulla: “Ang red-tagging is a political term” BOYING REMULLA – The Cavite 7th District representative clarified that his accusations against Kakampinks during the campaign period were not red-tagging but only taking off their masks. In an interview via ANC, the politician claimed that red-tagging is just a political term. “I’m a professional. I’m a … Read more
“SGDMYR hit a record high of 3.1964, largely due to strength in the Singapore dollar, as preferred by MAS officials,” says Mr. Simon Harvey, head of FX analysis at MonFX. The Singapore dollar (SGD) reportedly continued its rise against the Malaysian currency on May 23, reaching an all-time high against the ringgit (MYR). Mr. Simon … Read more