PLDT and Smart Communications assured the availability of services amidst the threat of Tropical Storm Auring. Local telco giant PLDT and its wireless arm Smart Communications had assured the availability of their services amidst the threat of Tropical Storm Auring. Earlier today, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) encouraged residents of landslide-prone … Read more
AFP gave an update on PSG members who were vaccinated before FDA approval. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday gave an update on the members of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) who were vaccinated before FDA approval. In a statement, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Maj. Gen. Edgard Arevalo said … Read more
Johnson & Johnson submitted an emergency use listing to WHO for its COVID-19 vaccine. Johnson & Johnson (J&J) on Friday said that it had submitted an emergency use listing (EUL) to the World Health Organization (WHO) for its COVID-19 vaccine. According to Johnson & Johnson, the process was a prerequisite to supply COVID-19 vaccines to … Read more
Female teacher arrested due to illegal drugs A female teacher in Gonzaga, Cagayan was arrested by the authorities for illegal drugs following a search operation on Thursday, February 18. 26 sachet of suspected shabu and other drug paraphernalia were retrieved in the said operation according to Police Capt. Jhun Jhun Balisi, chief of Gonzaga Police. … Read more
Smart Communications partnered with KT Corporation. Smart Communications on Friday officially launched its 5G roaming service in South Korea in partnership with KT Corporation. This would allow Smart Prepaid and Postpaid subscribers who were roaming in South Korea to enjoy 5G data roaming speeds using their Smart SIM and 5G device. Smart Communications shared that … Read more
Sunflower Farm and Waterfalls Become New Tourist Destinations in Bukidnon A lot of tourists are flocking to a sunflower farm and visiting the water falls in Bukidnon, which becomes a popular tourist spot. The Kinawe Blooming Farm becomes one of the most popular tourist spots at Kinawe, Libona, Bukidnon because of the picture-perfect scenery. The … Read more
PH Records Highest COVID Deaths In 5 Months – DOH PH RECORDS HIGHEST COVID DEATHS – According to the Department of Health, the Philippines has had a record high number of COVID-19 related deaths in over 5 months. As of Friday, February 19, 2021, the health department also recorded 1,901 more cases of the deadly … Read more
Cebu City May Face Stricter Quarantine Due to Recorded Cases of COVID Mutations in the City Cebu City may face stricter community quarantine measure due to the increase cases of new COVID-19 mutations. The Cebu City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) expressed its concern regarding the increasing cases of the coronavirus disease in the town and … Read more
The WHO was considering three COVID-19 vaccines for its solidarity trials, according to DOST. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Friday said that the World Health Organization (WHO) was considering three COVID-19 vaccines for its solidarity trials, but the date on when the said activity would commence remained uncertain. In an online press … Read more
The DOJ warned the public against “bank text scams”. The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday warned the public against “bank text scams” or scams involving text messages that were reportedly sent by a bank and other financial institutions. In a report on Manila Bulletin, the Department of Justice – Office of Cybercrime (DOJ-OOC) told … Read more