Tito Sotto’s Daughter Appointed as New MTRCB Chair

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Meet the new chairperson of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board or MTRCB LALA SOTTO-ANTONIO – The daughter of former Senate President Tito Sotto has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB). Lala is one of the latest appointees of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos … Read more

BSP “Prepared” To Increase Policy Rates By 50bps In August

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BSP Governor Felipe Medalla: “BSP is prepared to raise its policy rate by 50 basis points in August.” BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS — BSP Governor Felipe Medalla said that the central bank is “prepared” to increase its policy rate by 50 basis points (bps) in August. According to Medalla, the central bank is closely monitoring … Read more

Policeman Shot while Driving SUV in Isabela

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Still Unidentified Suspect Shot Policeman in Cabagan, Isabela POLICEMAN – A cop was shot while driving his sports utility vehicle (SUV) in Cabagan City, Isabela by a still unidentified suspect. Daily, there are a lot of unfortunate incidents – some are accidents or circumstances that seem inevitable and were not driven by a hundred percent … Read more

Lucky Me! Releases Official Statement on Ethylene Oxide Warning

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Official statement of Lucky Me on Ethylene Oxide warning LUCKY ME! – The Philippine-based instant noodle brand released an official statement due to a warning that some of its products contain Ethylene Oxide. Earlier, several countries in the European Union issued health safety warnings, not to consume popular Filipino instant noodles brand “Lucky Me” “due … Read more

Benjamin Diokno Says Taxes On Digital Services Based On Principle Of “Fairness” 

Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno

Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno: “Yung tax on digital services, it is only fair na ita-tax natin ‘yon.” BENJAMIN DIOKNO — On Wednesday, the Finance Secretary said that taxes on digital services was based on the principle of “fairness”. Diokno said that the administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will look to tax digital services. He was quoted … Read more

Bongbong Marcos Issues EO Renaming PCOO To Office Of Press Secretary

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President Bongbong Marcos has issued an EO renaming PCOO to the Office Of Press Secretary (OPS) BONGBONG MARCOS — The President has issued an executive order renaming the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) to the Office of Press Secretary (OPS), as well as abolishing the Office of the Presidential Spokesperson. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. … Read more

Singapore Confirms First Local Case of Monkeypox

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Singapore Records Local Case of Monkeypox SINGAPORE – The Singaporean Health Ministry confirmed that they recorded their first local case of monkeypox infection. The world was greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of lives were lost and the economies of several nations were pulled down by the pandemic. Small and big businesses closed as … Read more