Update on Inmates Death toll due to Clash in Ecuador Jail INMATES – The death toll of the prisoners in the clash that took place inside one of Ecuador’s biggest jail rose to 116. Most countries have a justice system that sends those people convicted or proven guilty of a crime in jail. Usually, penitentiary … Read more
Senator Gordon was pushing for the conduct of the Physician board exam in Metro Manila in November. Senator Richard Gordon was pushing for the conduct of the Physician Licensure Examination (PLE) in Metro Manila in November 2021. The senator cited the latest COVID-19 surge projections in his privilege speech that he said showed a “window … Read more
Senators thanked COMELEC for heeding the calls to extend the voter registration period. On Wednesday, senators thanked the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) for heeding the calls to extend the voter registration period for the 2022 elections. In a statement, Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri said that the senators thanked Comelec Chairman Sheriff Abas and … Read more
Cebu-based couple accused wedding coordinator of scamming WEDDING COORDINATOR – Another couple from Cebu claimed that they were “scammed” by their planner. Leira Mae Pino, 24, and Jeznel Lorenz Tano, 25, sought the help of local authorities after their wedding coordinator identified as certain Jayson “Jhaycie” Villasan Saramosing allegedly scammed them. The couple had already … Read more
Tolentino: “Lapses were made, I have to admit” FRANCIS TOLENTINO – The former MMDA chairman-turned-senator described the COVID-19 response of the government as “hit and miss.” The COVID-19 pandemic remains to be the biggest challenge that the country is facing today. This disease that started way back in 2019 in Wuhan, China has placed a … Read more
The PNP had assured to keep the extended voter registration period safe and orderly. PNP — The Philippine National Police had assured that measures will be put in place in order to keep the extended voter registration period safe and orderly. Eleazar made his assurance after the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) announced that it was … Read more
Voter registration is extended COMELEC – The Commission on Elections will extend the voter registration from October 11 to 30 after its deadline on September 30. Due to public clamor and pressure from both houses of Congress, the poll body announced the extension of voter registration. According to spokesperson James Jimenez, the extension was approved … Read more
Grenade attack at Solon’s residence GRENADE ATTACK – An explosive weapon was thrown at the residence of Deputy Speaker Rufus Rodriguez in Cagayan de Oro on Wednesday. Fortunately, the grenade which was thrown at exactly 1:12 a.m by unknown men did not explode. The second district representative of Cagayan de Oro City broke the news … Read more
The BSP will impose limits on online payment charges, according to Diokno. On Tuesday, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno said that they could impose limits on how much operators of payment system (OPS) were charging for their service. Diokno was asked in a webinar organized by the Management Association of the Philippines … Read more
President Duterte approved the limited face-to-face classes for other courses in HEIs that were under MGCQ, according to CHED. President Rodrigo Duterte approved on Tuesday the request of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to allow limited face-to-face classes for five other courses in higher education institutions (HEIs) that were under a modified general community … Read more