Delta Variant Not Specifically Targeting Children, Says WHO

WHO

Delta Variant was not specifically targeting children, according to WHO. On Friday, the World Health Organization (WHO) said that the Delta COVID-19 variant of the coronavirus is not specifically targeting children. According to WHO COVID-19 technical lead Maria Van Kerkhove, the evidence showed that the Delta variant — a COVID-19 variant first detected in India … Read more

Locsin: US Addressed “With Good Faith” Issues Arising From Security Relationship Between Two Countries

DFA Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr

The US had addressed “with good faith” issues arising from the security relationship between the US and the Philippines, according to Locsin. On Friday, DFA Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr handed over the diplomatic note recalling the termination of the VFA (Visiting Forces Agreement) to US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III after the United States had … Read more

Hidilyn Diaz Receives Cash Incentives From MVP Sports Foundation

MVPSF

Hidilyn Diaz received cash incentives from MVP Sports Foundation. Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz had already received the cash incentive promised to her by the MVP Sports Foundation (MVPSF). A total of PHP 10 million was already deposited to Hidilyn Diaz’s personal account a day after she arrived in the Philippines from Tokyo. MVP Sports … Read more

Former MTRCB Chairman Manoling Morato Passes Away

Manoling Morato

Manoling Morato dies due to COVID-19 MANOLING MORATO – The former chairman of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) and board director of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), has passed away. Morato passed away at 2:30 pm, Friday, July 30, at a hospital in Quezon City due to COVID-19. He is … Read more

Senators Welcome President Duterte’s Decision To Retract VFA Termination

Senate

Senators welcomed President Duterte’s decision to retract VFA termination. On Friday, some senators welcomed President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision to retract the termination of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States. In a text message to reporters, Senate President Vicente Sotto III said that the President’s decision to retract the termination of the VFA … Read more

President Duterte Orders Retraction Of VFA Termination — Lorenzana

President Duterte

President Duterte ordered the retraction of VFA termination, according to Lorenzana. On Friday, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said that President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the retraction of the termination of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA). In a press conference with visiting US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III, Lorenzana said that President Duterte decided to recall or … Read more

Bam Aquino Says, “Tapos na ‘yung termino ni PNoy”

Bam Aquino

Bam Aquino stresses “PNoy era” is over Former senator Bam Aquino stressed that the “PNoy era” is over and the country needs to move forward especially in the upcoming 2022 elections. In an interview with Karen Davila, he said: “It’s over. Tapos na ‘yung termino ni PNoy.” “Unfortunately, itong mga [m]agagandang bagay na sinabi sa … Read more

Mang Inasal Chicken Oil Can Now be Purchased

Mang Inasal

Chicken oil of Mang Inasal can now be purchased MANG INASAL – The fast-food chain announced that its famous condiment, chicken oil, can now be purchased for P99. On Wednesday, it announced via Facebook that it’s selling its popular condiment. “#TeamChickenOil, we heard you! ​Get the iconic Mang Inasal Chicken Oil for takeout, foodpanda or … Read more

Harry Roque Opposes Possible Implementation of ECQ in Metro Manila

Harry Roque on ECQ

Roque on ECQ in Metro Manila: “Hindi ko po alam kung mayroon tayong ayudang maibibigay.” Presidential spokesman Harry Roque opposed the possible implementation of a two-week enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila because he said the government no longer has a budget to aid the residents who will be affected. This was after several … Read more