YouTube said that the dislike counts will be private across the platform, but the dislike button will remain. YOUTUBE — The Google-owned video sharing platform recently announced that it decided to hide the dislike counts on videos across the platform. YouTube said that the change was to keep smaller content creators from being targeted by … Read more
COMELEC may ban selfies and handshakes in the 2022 elections. COMELEC — The Commission on Elections may ban “selfies” and forms of physical contact such as handshakes and hugs in the 2022 elections. The poll body revealed last November 10 that voting hours during the May 2022 national and local elections will be extended from … Read more
Political aspirants with canceled COC were not eligible for substitution, according to COMELEC. COMELEC — The Commission on Elections said that political aspirants whose certificate of candidacy (COC) has been canceled were not eligible for substitution. In an online press briefing last November 10, COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez said that political aspirants whose COC has … Read more
OFW in UAE brings home a whopping PHP136 million after winning the lottery An Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) working in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) won AED10 million or a whopping PHP136 million in a lottery. 52-year-old Paterio won in the weekly lottery called Mahzooz in UAE. The formal awarding to Paterio took place on … Read more
Here’s the reaction of Manila Mayor Isko Moreno with regards to the 2022 plans of Sara Duterte ISKO MORENO – The Aksyon Demokratiko standard bearer said he “does not care” about the political plans of Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio for 2022. Earlier, the daughter of President Rodrigo Duterte withdrew her certificate of candidacy for … Read more
Sara Duterte’s decision “will most certainly affect the political landscape”, according to Alfonso Cusi. Here’s what Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi said about Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte’s decision to run for a national position in the 2022 elections. In a statement, PDP-Laban faction president Cusi said that the party watched with keen interest the developments … Read more
The COMELEC will come up with a set of rules for conducting in-person political campaigns COMELEC — The Commission on Elections on Wednesday said that they will come up with a set of rules for conducting in-person political campaigns. In an interview on GMA’s Unang Balita on Wednesday, COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez said that the … Read more
The IATF process in lifting face shield policy must be respected, according to Harry Roque. HARRY ROQUE — The Presidential spokesperson said that the IATF process in lifting the face shield policy must be respected. During the Presidential press briefing last Tuesday, the Palace spokesman admitted that he personally wanted to lift the face shield … Read more
Artists Waive Fees for Leni Robredo-Related Artworks LENI ROBREDO – The presidential aspirant and Vice President thanked the artists for their support through the artworks they made for free. One of the 97 presidential aspirants for Election 2022 is Vice President Leni Robredo. The presidential nominee of the opposition coalition 1SAMBAYAN filed her candidacy for … Read more
Mayor Isko Moreno Speaks on Decision to Lift Mandatory Face Shield Policy in Manila MAYOR ISKO MORENO – The Manila Mayor is standing by his decision to lift the mandatory face shield policy despite the Palace’s opposition. Among the protocols that remain in implementation in the Philippines is the wearing of a face mask when … Read more