The BOQ said that it was expanding its capacity in issuing “yellow cards” amidst a surge in demand. On Thursday, the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) said that it was expanding its capacity in order to accommodate more requests for “yellow cards” because of a surge in demand. BOQ deputy director Roberto Salvador Jr. said in … Read more
Foreigners going to the Philippines were required to register first at the One Health Pass, according to BOQ. The Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) on Thursday said that foreigners going to the Philippines were required to register first at the One Health Pass online portal. BOQ deputy director Roberto Salvador Jr. said in an interview on … Read more
LJ Reyes Speaks on “Discoveries” About Paolo Contis LJ REYES – Following her confirmation about their breakup, the actress expressed certainty about her stand on her discoveries about Paolo Contis. The move of Paolo Contis to delete all his Instagram photos with LJ Reyes hooked a lot of attention. It took social media by storm … Read more
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte revealed that two senators have offered to run as her vice president. On Wednesday, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte revealed that two senators have offered to run as her vice president in the 2022 national elections. In a Facebook post, Mayor Sara said that Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go and … Read more
President Duterte believed that he’s still the chairman of PDP-Laban, according to Malacañang. On Wednesday, Malacañang said that President Rodrigo Duterte believed that he’s still the chairman of PDP-Laban despite being “ousted” by his rival camp. During the Presidential press briefing on Wednesday, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said that President Duterte had no reaction to … Read more
Harry Roque To President Duterte: “Huwag mo na sitahin ang katabaan”. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque had apparently disagreed with President Rodrigo Duterte on the need to publicly talk about the “weighty” issue. During the Presidential press briefing on Wednesday, Roque agreed with a journalist — albeit lightheartedly — that it’s unnecessary for President Duterte to … Read more
Leopoldo Serantes has passed away LEOPOLDO SERANTES – A former boxer and bronze medalist in the 1988 Summer Olympics held in Seoul, South Korea, has passed away. The former Olympian, 59 – a native of Bicol, succumbed to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and … Read more
Update on Price Caps Set by DOH for COVID-19 Tests DOH – The Department of Health released the new price caps for the COVID-19 tests which will be implemented starting September 6. The Philippines is still grappling with the demands and risks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been more than a year now … Read more
Gordon to Bong Go: “Hindi ako ang lumapit sa gobyerno, ang gobyerno ang lumapit sa amin.” On Tuesday, Senator Richard Gordon told Senator Bong Go that it was the Duterte administration that approached the Philippine Red Cross to ask for help in ramping up the country’s testing during the early days of the pandemic. According … Read more
Bong Go asked Gordon to inhibit himself from PhilHealth investigations due to “conflict of interest”. Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go told Senator Richard Gordon to inhibit himself from PhilHealth investigations because of “conflict of interest”. In a privilege speech last Tuesday, Senator Go raised Senator Gordon’s affiliation with the Philippine Red Cross and also mentioned … Read more