COMELEC on raffles and “ayuda-giving”: “It’s going to be for vote buying purposes.” COMELEC — The Commission on Elections reminded political candidates for the 2022 elections that no more raffles and “ayuda-giving” during the campaign period. COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez reminded political candidates that raffles will no longer be allowed starting February 8 when the … Read more
Sen. Manny Pacquiao Speaks on Handing Out Cash during Visit in Some Cities MANNY PACQUIAO – The presidential candidate said that he will stop handing out cash to the people when the campaign period starts. One of the richest politicians in the Philippines is Senator Manny Pacquiao. He is the second richest senator in the … Read more
Actor Diether Ocampo Figures in Car Accident in Makati DIETHER OCAMPO – A responder claimed that the actor was seemingly refusing to be rescued after the car accident in Makati City. Roads are among the riskiest places where accidents can happen anytime and anywhere. Thus, drivers are reminded to be extra careful. There are several … Read more
Director Manny Castañeda on netizens comparing Miriam Defensor Santiago and Rowena Guanzon: “Miriam Santiago is not cheap!” MANNY CASTAÑEDA – The renowned director urged netizens not to compare retired Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Commissioner Rowena Guanzon and late Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago. It was on February 2 when Guazon retired from her post as Comelec commissioner. … Read more
BSP’s new e-payment rules will ensure the stability of the payments system in the Philippines, according to the BSP chief. BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS — BSP Governor Benjamin E. Diokno said that the new e-payment guidelines set by the central bank will ensure the stability of the payments system in the country. In an online … Read more
COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez revealed that he will submit his courtesy resignation. COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS — On Thursday, COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez revealed that he will submit his courtesy resignation to their Acting Chairman Socorro Inting. Jimenez said in a virtual press briefing that he will submit his courtesy resignation in order to give Inting … Read more
Video call?! De Lima asks courts permission to talk to her critically-ill mom LEILA DE LIMA – The detained senator asked the permission of Muntinlupa City Regional Trial Court Branches 204 and 256 to allow her to make a video call with her ailing mother who is now in critical condition after being infected with … Read more
President Duterte was currently undergoing quarantine after being exposed to a COVID-positive household staff member. PRESIDENT DUTERTE — The Philippine President was currently undergoing quarantine after being exposed to a COVID-positive household staff member. On Thursday, Malacañang confirmed in a statement that the President was under mandatory quarantine after he was exposed to a household … Read more
Palace Speaks on Pres. Duterte’s COVID-19 Test Results while He’s Under Quarantine DUTERTE’S COVID-19 TEST RESULTS – Malacañang revealed the results of the COVID-19 tests of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. The threats of the COVID-19 virus are still present in the Philippines thus the government continues to remind the public to keep on practicing the … Read more
The BSP was proposing guidelines on the digital financial marketplace. BSP — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas was proposing guidelines on the digital financial marketplace in the country. The central bank was proposing guidelines that will establish the business models and arrangements for the eventual emergence of the digital financial marketplace under the open finance … Read more