The Chinese government will ensure stable COVID-19 vaccine supply in the Philippines. On Thursday, Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian said that the Chinese government will ensure stable COVID-19 vaccine supply of the Philippines. In a statement, Ambassador Huang said that the Chinese government will donate more COVID-19 vaccines as the Philippines faced an … Read more
President Duterte and US Defense Secretary Austin agreed to boost their alliance against coronavirus pandemic and illegal drugs. On Thursday, President Rodrigo Duterte and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin have agreed on the two countries strengthening their alliance, particularly in addressing the coronavirus pandemic and curbing illegal drugs. Malacañang said in a statement that President … Read more
Hidilyn Diaz was reportedly recognized as the most searched athlete on Facebook. Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz was reportedly recognized as the most searched athlete on Facebook following her historic win at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Fans all over the world have rallied behind Diaz on social media, specifically on Instagram and Facebook, by giving … Read more
BIR addressed the tax issues on financial rewards and incentives for Hidilyn Diaz. On Thursday, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) addressed the tax issues on financial rewards and incentives for Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz. According to the BIR, the cash prize from the national government will not be taxed. Also, the BIR said … Read more
Iloilo City had recorded its first case of the Delta COVID-19 variant. Iloilo City had recorded its first case of the Delta COVID-19 variant after more than two months of being placed under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas on Thursday said in a statement that the infected 30-year-old man, who was … Read more
The PNP was ready to implement the possible hard lockdown, according to Eleazar. On Thursday, Police General Guillermo Eleazar said that the Philippine National Police (PNP) was ready to implement the proposed hard lockdown as coronavirus cases continued to increase. Eleazar said in a statement that the PNP will enforce the quarantine restrictions that the … Read more
Hidilyn Diaz: “Doon ako umiyak eh. Nu’ng sinabi na ganito ‘yung tatay ko.” HIDILYN DIAZ – The country’s first Olympic gold medalist slammed fake news about her father. The Zamboanga-based weightlifter made the statement in response to 2019 issue wherein she was tagged on the so-called “anti-Duterte matrix.” At the time, her was father was … Read more
The House of Representatives approved bills creating PH CDC and virology institute on final reading. On Wednesday, the House of Representatives approved bills seeking to establish the Philippine Center for Disease Control (CDC) and a virology research institute in the Philippines on third and final reading as the country continued to battle the coronavirus pandemic. … Read more
Hidilyn Diaz: “Sa totoo lang, [noong] ‘yung olympics na-postpone, syempre, umiiyak talaga ako.” HIDILYN DIAZ – The country’s first gold medalist became open about her “mental breakdown” ahead of the Olympics. Diaz made history as the first-ever Filipino to bag a gold medal in the Olympics in the recently concluded women’s 55-kg weightlifting event. The country’s pride … Read more
President Duterte encouraged Tugade to run for senator in the 2022 elections. President Rodrigo Duterte encouraged Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade to consider running for senator in the 2022 elections, citing his expertise and accomplishments in leading the Department of Transportation (DOTr). In his remarks, the President praised Tugade for being one of the national government’s … Read more