Juan Ponce Enrile: “I feel very weak, but I am still alive.” JUAN PONCE ENRILE – The former senator revealed in a Facebook comment that he was hospitalized for eight (8) days due to “severe pneumonia.” Enrile was a protégé of former President Ferdinand Marcos and served as Justice Secretary and Defense Minister during the … Read more
Days after the national election, a barangay chairman sustained injuries when shot outside his house in Malabon BARANGAY CHAIRMAN – The head of a village in Malabon City sustained injuries after being shot outside his house in Malabon City. Election-related violence is rampant in the Philippines, especially weeks or months before the poll period. In 2019, … Read more
In case BBM offers Clarita Carlos a government position, she said she’s willing to accept it CLARITA CARLOS – The retired University of the Philippines (UP) professor shared that she is ready to accept a government position that might be offered by president-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. In a Facebook post, Carlos shared her conversation … Read more
BBM is allegedly eyeing Erwin Tulfo to be the next DSWD secretary ERWIN TULFO – The veteran broadcaster might be appointed as the next secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Tulfo is a news anchor and broadcaster on radio and Television. He currently works with PTV’s flagship primetime news program, Ulat … Read more
Benjamin Diokno: “Ang pinakaimportante sa tax system, it should be fair at tsaka it should be perceived to be fair.” BENJAMIN DIOKNO — The incoming Finance Secretary is looking into imposing the “correct” taxes for streaming service payments and other digital transactions as a way for the Philippine government to earn additional revenues. Diokno, the … Read more
VP-Elect Sara Duterte Stands in Behalf of OFW Mom of Young Supporter in Pangasinan SARA DUTERTE – The Vice President-elect attended the moving-up ceremony of her young supporter whose mother is an overseas Filipino worker (OFW). The Elections 2022 is over and the joint session of the Senate and the House of Representatives has proclaimed … Read more
BSP: “BSFIs should only deal with gambling and/or online gaming businesses that are allowed to operate by the appropriate government agency.” BSP — On Friday, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas ordered BSP Supervised Financial Institutions (BSFIs) to remove all online sabong operators from the list of merchants in their online apps. The central bank said … Read more
Malacañang: “There is no legal impediment for a former president to assume an executive position in the executive branch.” MALACAÑANG — On Friday, the Palace said that outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte faces no legal hurdle should he wish to join the Cabinet of his successor, President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. Acting Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Kris … Read more
NTC: “The NTC’s swift processing of Starlink’s VAS provider registration was meant to expedite the service’s immediate roll-out.” NTC — On Friday, the National Telecommunications Commission said that it approved the registration of Starlink Internet Services Philippines Inc, which would enable it to start providing internet services in the Philippines. Billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX developed … Read more
Athletes, Coaches Claim that Officer’s Move of Walking his dog disrupts their training Athletes and coaches in New Delhi complained as a stadium allegedly closes early so that an officer can freely walk his dog. Many people across the globe are undeniably dog lovers. They treat their dogs like their children – they must be … Read more