Free entrance for whole of January at Manila Zoo MANILA ZOO – The newly-rehabilitated attraction in the country’s capital will open for free, the whole January according to Manila Mayor Isko Moreno. The city mayor made the announcement during the zoo’s soft opening on Thursday, December 30. “Bukas na po ang Manila Zoo. Libre na … Read more
President Duterte expressed his worries after signing into law the national budget for 2022. PRESIDENT DUTERTE — The Philippine President said that the increasing cases of Omicron variant in the country was bothering him, saying that it could further strain government resources. In his speech at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace in Manila … Read more
Using money gun, Chavit Singson shoots cash to his constituents CHAVIT SINGSON – The Narvacan, Ilocos Sur Mayor is making a buzz online after giving away money to his constituents using a golden cash gun. It’s the season of giving and speaking of which, it’s common to see people giving away stuff and even money. … Read more
President Duterte on national budget for 2022: “Maubos kaya natin ‘to?” On Thursday, President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law the General Appropriations Act (GAA) of 2022 or the national budget for 2022. Ratified by both House of Representatives and the Senate on December 15, the PHP 5.024-trillion national budget for 2022 contained COVID-19-related allocations — … Read more
NHA To Give Odette Victims in Surigao del Norte P5,000 Cash Aid ODETTE VICTIMS – The victims of the typhoon in Surigao del Norte will receive another P5,000.00 cash aid aside from the P5,000.00 from the government. Many Filipinos were greatly affected by the impacts of Typhoon Odette which brought heavy rains and strong winds … Read more
COMELEC encountered minor glitches at mock elections. COMELEC — The Commission on Elections encountered some of the minor glitches during its mock elections in dozens of voting centers across the Philippines. On Thursday, COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez said that poor internet connection and bad weather were some of the minor glitches that the poll body … Read more
Vice Pres. Leni Robredo’s Daughter Positive for COVID-19 After U.S. Travel LENI ROBREDO’S DAUGHTER – Tricia Robredo, the second daughter of the Vice President, tested positive for COVID-19 after traveling from the United States. The threats of COVID-19 are still present in most countries across the globe. Travel restrictions and health protocols remain up for … Read more
Malacañang: “Imbes na igastos natin sa paputok, ibigay na lang po natin sa mga kababayan natin na nangangailangan.” Malacañang on Wednesday urged the public to donate to victims of typhoon “Odette” instead of buying firecrackers. Cabinet Secretary and acting Presidential Spokesperson Karlo Nograles said in a Presidential press briefing that instead of spending their money … Read more
DITO Telecommunity was eyeing to roll out its broadband internet services in early 2022. DITO TELECOMMUNITY — The Philippines’ new major telecommunications player was eyeing to roll out broadband internet services in early 2022. The telco commercially started its operations in March this year. An official of its parent DITO CME Holdings Corp (DCME) said … Read more
Malacañang: “The President’s order was based on the request of the local government units and their constituents.” Here’s what Malacañang said about President Rodrigo Duterte’s order to buy “trapal” or tarpaulin sheets to help victims whose houses were destroyed by typhoon “Odette”. On Wednesday, the Palace said that the President’s order to buy “trapal” to … Read more