Michael Yang attends Senate probe MICHAEL YANG – The former presidential adviser attended the Senate investigation on procurement of allegedly “overpriced” COVID-19 supplies. Yang appeared before the Senate blue ribbon committee virtually on Friday, September 10. Yang, who is being linked to Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corporation, was accompanied by an interpreter and his legal counsel, Atty. … Read more
Malacañang on Ombudsman’s proposal to enforce “stringent penalties” against critics of SALNs. Here’s a statement from the Malacañang on the Ombudsman’s proposal to enforce “stringent penalties” against people “commenting” on government officials’ Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN). On Friday, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said in a Presidential press briefing that Malacañang will … Read more
No more intermission numbers during campaign rallies? A solon proposed the banning of artists and intermission numbers at campaign rallies to avoid crowding that could result in an increase in COVID-19 infection. House Deputy Majority Leader and Iloilo Rep. Lorenz Defensor said that intermission numbers often have nothing to do with the government platform of … Read more
Harry Roque on getting emotional: “I apologize kung na-offend po kayo sa manner, but the message remains clear.” Here’s the reason why Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque went emotional during the IATF meeting. In a video obtained by Inquirer, Roque raised his voice and “castigating” doctors for opposing the planned shift to granular lockdowns and calling … Read more
DITO Telecommunity was opting to offer home broadband internet services using its 5G network. On Thursday, DITO Telecommunity said that it was opting to offer home broadband internet services using its 5G network instead of fiber. DITO Telecommunity started offering its mobile services only when it commercially launched last March 8, 2021. The telco had … Read more
Roque: “This group, they have never said anything good about the government response.” HARRY ROQUE – A video clip of the presidential spokesperson castigating a group of doctors in the midst of the IATF’s Zoom meeting on Tuesday spread on social media. During the meeting, the Philippine College of Physicians allegedly blocked the IATF’s plan … Read more
DITO Telecommunity was expecting to reach 6 million subscribers by the end of the year 2021. Telecommunications duopoly challenger DITO Telecommunity was expecting to reach 6 million subscribers by the end of the year 2021. At a virtual press briefing last Thursday, DITO chief administrative officer Adel Tamano said that the telco recorded about 20,000 … Read more
Martires proposed to enforce “stringent penalties” against people “commenting” on government officials’ SALN. Ombudsman Samuel Martires proposed to enforce “stringent penalties” against people “commenting” on government officials’ Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN). During the House committee on appropriations’ budget hearing for his office, Martires said that he wanted to reconcile RA 6713 … Read more
Facebook and Ray-Ban officially launched “Ray-Ban Stories” shades. RAY-BAN STORIES — On Thursday, Facebook and iconic eyewear brand Ray-Ban officially launched their new smart glasses as the social media giant took a step toward its future. The “Ray-Ban Stories” shades can take videos and photos upon the wearer’s voice commands and the frames can wirelessly … Read more
Parlade appointed with a new position President Rodrigo Duterte appointed former Southern Luzon Command Chief retired General Antonio Parlade Jr. as Deputy Director-General of the National Security Council. This was announced by Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque after Parlade’s appointment was released on Wednesday, September 8. The president’s appointment of Parlade was based on his extensive … Read more