Locsin Holds Talks On South China Sea Issue With Pompeo

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Teodoro Locsin Jr. held talks on the South China Sea issue With Michael Pompeo Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. held talks on the South China Sea issue together with United States Secretary of State Michael Pompeo. This, as the Philippines and the United States reaffirmed their “strong” alliance amid the increased military presence of China … Read more

Iligan Mayor Josemarie Diaz, Wife & Son Positive For COVID-19

Iligan City Mayor Josemarie Diaz

ECQ May Be Implemented in Iligan After Iligan Mayor Josemarie Diaz & Family Tested Positive for COVID-19 Iligan Mayor Josemarie Diaz and his wife and their son tested positive for COVID-19 or coronavirus disease. The Philippines’ fight against COVID-19 is not yet over. Everyone is reminded not to let their guards down to prevent contracting … Read more

Clinical Trials Of Avigan In PH To Start On August 10, Says DOH

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Clinical trials of Avigan in the Philippines will start on August 10, according to DOH. The clinical trials of Japan’s anti-viral drug Avigan in the Philippines would begin on August 10, according to Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire. This, as the quest for the possible treatment for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continued worldwide. Vergeire on Friday … Read more

FDA Warns Consumers Against Buying, Using ‘Misbranded’ Face Masks

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FDA had warned consumers against buying and using “misbranded” face masks. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had warned consumers against purchasing and using “misbranded” face masks that have labels printed in foreign characters. This, as the Food and Drug Administration posted an advisory on its Facebook page. In its advisory, FDA Director General Dr. … Read more

PCSO Releases Advisory On Resumption Of Lotto Jackpot-Bearing Games

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PCSO released an advisory regarding the resumption of lotto jackpot-bearing games. The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Thursday officially released an advisory regarding the resumption of lotto jackpot-bearing games in the Philippines. On Thursday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office stated in its advisory — which was obtained by CNN Philippines — that the draws … Read more

Elderly Man Punched by Barangay Tanod After He Was Rebuked for Gambling

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Barangay Tanod Allegedly Punches Elderly Man For Rebuking Him While Gambling An elderly man has been reportedly punched by a barangay tanod after he was rebuked for allegedly gambling amid pandemic. Recently, the Youtube channel “News5Everywhere” has shared the video footage of an elderly man filing a complaint against a barangay tanod who reportedly punched … Read more

DOH Reports Over 3,500 New COVID-19 Cases In PH

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DOH reported over 3,500 new COVID-19 cases in the Philippines. The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday reported over 3,500 new COVID-19 cases in the Philippines, bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases to over 119,000. This, as the Department of Health gave an update on the total number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines … Read more

Senator Ping Lacson Reacts to PhilHealth Senior VP’s Resignation

Senator Ping Lacson Reacts to PhilHealth Senior VP's Resignation

Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson has reacted to the resignation of Augustus de Villa, the Senior Vice-President of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). Earlier, de Villa submitted his resignation to PhilHealth President and CEO Ricardo Morales amid the controversy within the state-run insurance firm. The retired Brigadier General of the Armed Forces of the Philippines … Read more