Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa: “I must admit it, being the number two accused, I am happy.” SENATOR DELA ROSA — Here’s what the senator said about President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s decision against rejoining the International Criminal Court (ICC). On Tuesday, Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa said in an interview with reporters that he … Read more
Update on Monkeypox Screening for Arriving Travelers in the Philippines MONKEYPOX SCREENING – The Philippine Bureau of Quarantine implements additional measures for arriving travelers to fight the entry of monkeypox. Currently, countries across the globe are not only fighting against the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some are also fighting the spread of monkeypox disease … Read more
DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco: “This is a matter that the Department of Tourism (DOT) takes seriously” DOT — The Department of Tourism has ordered an investigation into the alleged overpricing of seafood sold by vendors in Panglao, Bohol. To recall, Facebook user Vilma Uy aired her frustration after her friend was charged PHP 26,000 … Read more
PCSO has given financial assistance to Lydia de Vega’s family. PCSO — The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office has given financial assistance to the family of Filipina sprinter Lydia de Vega. Lydia is in critical condition due to Stage 4 breast cancer and is currently confined at the Makati Medical Center. Philippine News Agency reported on … Read more
GoTyme Bank has secured the Certificate of Authority from BSP. GOTYME BANK — The Gokongwei-backed digital bank has secured the Certificate of Authority from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). GoTyme Bank has secured the necessary license from the central bank to operate as a digital bank by completing the final stage in establishing operations … Read more
Lawyer Harry Roque: “Now that he (former President Duterte) is no longer president, he no longer has immunity from suit.” HARRY ROQUE — The former Presidential Spokesperson said that former President Rodrigo Duterte is ready to face charges against him but before a Philippine court. Roque said in an interview with ABS-CBN News Channel that … Read more
Here’s what some netizens have to say on Vico Sotto welcoming PBBM to Pasig City VICO SOTTO – The mayor of Pasig was canceled by some netizens after welcoming President Bongbong Marcos to the city. Sotto is the son of actor-comedian-host Vic Sotto and actress Coney Reyes. Sotto graduated from the Ateneo de Manila University … Read more
CIDG arrests Australian national who tried to kill Pulong Duterte in 2013 PULONG DUTERTE – The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) arrested the Australian national who tried to kill the eldest son of former President Rodrigo Duterte a few years ago. On Thursday, July 28, Michael Hatcher, 82, was arrested by CIDG after they … Read more
Here’s the message of a netizen to Audie Gemora after he called Robin Padilla a “kinder-gardener” ROBIN PADILLA – A netizen defended the actor-turned-senator after Audie Gemora called him “kinder-gardener.” Robinhood Ferdinand Cariño Padilla is an actor, politician, screenwriter, producer, and director. He is known as the “Bad Boy” of Philippine cinema for portraying anti-hero … Read more
DOH Gives Update on the Current Condition of the 1st Monkeypox Case in PH DOH – The Department of Health revealed the condition of the first monkeypox case recorded in the Philippines now. Currently, countries are on tight guards to fight the spread of monkeypox. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared monkeypox a global health … Read more