President Duterte believed that he’s still the chairman of PDP-Laban, according to Malacañang. On Wednesday, Malacañang said that President Rodrigo Duterte believed that he’s still the chairman of PDP-Laban despite being “ousted” by his rival camp. During the Presidential press briefing on Wednesday, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said that President Duterte had no reaction to … Read more
Harry Roque To President Duterte: “Huwag mo na sitahin ang katabaan”. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque had apparently disagreed with President Rodrigo Duterte on the need to publicly talk about the “weighty” issue. During the Presidential press briefing on Wednesday, Roque agreed with a journalist — albeit lightheartedly — that it’s unnecessary for President Duterte to … Read more
Leopoldo Serantes has passed away LEOPOLDO SERANTES – A former boxer and bronze medalist in the 1988 Summer Olympics held in Seoul, South Korea, has passed away. The former Olympian, 59 – a native of Bicol, succumbed to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and … Read more
Update on Price Caps Set by DOH for COVID-19 Tests DOH – The Department of Health released the new price caps for the COVID-19 tests which will be implemented starting September 6. The Philippines is still grappling with the demands and risks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been more than a year now … Read more
Gordon to Bong Go: “Hindi ako ang lumapit sa gobyerno, ang gobyerno ang lumapit sa amin.” On Tuesday, Senator Richard Gordon told Senator Bong Go that it was the Duterte administration that approached the Philippine Red Cross to ask for help in ramping up the country’s testing during the early days of the pandemic. According … Read more
Bong Go asked Gordon to inhibit himself from PhilHealth investigations due to “conflict of interest”. Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go told Senator Richard Gordon to inhibit himself from PhilHealth investigations because of “conflict of interest”. In a privilege speech last Tuesday, Senator Go raised Senator Gordon’s affiliation with the Philippine Red Cross and also mentioned … Read more
Rewards for tipping off tax-evading social media influencers were still subject to tax, according to BIR. The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said that rewards for tipping off tax-evading social media influencers were still subject to tax. Manila Bulletin reported that even BIR rewards for tipping off tax-evading social media influencers were still subject to … Read more
De Lima: “Sabi mo wala kang kinakatakutan. Bakit naduduwag ka sa paglabas ng SALN mo?” Senator Leila de Lima reacted to the issuance of President Rodrigo Duterte’s Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net worth (SALN). SALN is an annual document that all government workers in the Philippines, whether regular or temporary, must complete and submit attesting … Read more
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte reacted to her father’s claim about possible tandem with Senator Imee Marcos. On Tuesday, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte reacted to the claim of her father, President Rodrigo Duterte, about her possible tandem with Senator Imee Marcos in the May 2022 national elections. In a tweet by Joseph Morong, Mayor … Read more
Duterte on Dick Gordon: “Puro daldal kanya ang tanong at kanya yung sagot at siya ang magsabi kung mali ka o hindi.” President Rodrigo Duterte slammed Senator Richard “Dick” Gordon for being hot with Department of Health officials in connection with the audit report released by the Commission on Audit. Earlier, COA flagged DOH for … Read more