Doctors’ Group Speaks on Travel Restrictions in PH amid Omicron Threat DOCTORS’ GROUP – The Philippine College of Physicians (PCP) is calling the Philippine government for tighter travel restrictions. Recently, a new variant of COVID-19 was detected in South Africa. Initially called the B.1.1.529, the World Health Organization (WHO) named the said variant “Omicron”. WHO … Read more
The DTI asked e-commerce platforms to only sell products with ICC sticker or PS mark. Department of Trade and Industry — The DTI Consumer Protection Group (DTI-CPG), through the Bureau of Philippine Standards (DTI-BPS), reminded online shopping platforms to ensure that all the products they sell have Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) sticker or Philippine Standard … Read more
House approved a bill requiring planes to play Pinoy music upon landing. HOUSE BILL — On Monday, the House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a bill that would require planes to play Pinoy music upon landing. The House of Representatives had recently approved a draft measure that would mandate the playing … Read more
PDP-Laban Cusi faction: “He did it for a good reason” CUSI FACTION — Here’s what the faction of Partido Demokratiko Pilipino–Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) said after Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go announced his withdrawal from the 2022 presidential race. Go filed his candidacy under PDDS (Pederalismo ng Dugong Dakilang Samahan) because of the unresolved row … Read more
Here’s the reaction of Ping Lacson to Bong Go’s withdrawal from presidential race PANFILO “PING” LACSON – The senator and presidential candidate gave a message to Senator Christopher “Bong” Go after his withdrawal from the presidential race. Bong Go has been serving as a Senator since 2019. But before being elected as senator, he served … Read more
LYKA promoted cashless and paperless gift-giving LYKA — The social media app sought to push the promotion of a cashless and paperless form of gift-giving to Filipinos. According to LYKA Global CEO Ryan Baird, the social media app was currently promoting its Giftcard in Electronic Mode (GEMs) and also pointed out that GEMs will be … Read more
The BSP was eyeing offline digital payment solutions. BSP — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said on Tuesday that it was eyeing offline digital payment solutions in order to allow transactions without the need for an internet connection. The central bank said in a statement that offline digital payments solutions will boost financial inclusion in … Read more
Here’s the latest tirade of Duterte to Gordon DUTERTE vs GORDON – The country’s president once again took a swipe at the senator anew. In his Talk to the People, the President did not mince words while lambasting again the lawmaker. “Eh itong si ano Gordon anong ginawa ng pera P86 million? Tapos dinemanda siya … Read more
Pres. Duterte Speaks to Anti-Vaxxers Filipinos DUTERTE – Amid the threat of Omicron, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte gave a message to Filipinos who are refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. Recently, a variant of concern was recorded in South Africa. Initially called B.1.1.529, the World Health Organization (WHO) named the said variant “Omicron”. WHO warned countries to … Read more
President Duterte has left it to IATF to decide whether or not to make the use of face shields mandatory again. PRESIDENT DUTERTE — The Philippine President has left it to the government’s pandemic task force to make a final decision on the use of face shields. The President recognized in his meeting with Cabinet … Read more