DTI assured the public that there would be enough supply of food amidst return to ECQ. On Sunday, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) assured the public that there would be enough supply of food amidst return to ECQ. Days before the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) would be reimplemented in Metro Manila, the DTI … Read more
Quezon City Mayor Belmonte said that she’s “extremely flattered” by her resemblance to Erica Sullivan. On Sunday, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said that she’s “extremely flattered” after some netizens pointed out her resemblance with Olympic swimmer Erica Sullivan. In a text message to Inquirer, Mayor Belmonte said that he’s “extremely flattered” and also “thrilled … Read more
Tony Hawk: “I was asked during an interview today: ‘How does it feel to go to the Olympics and not be recognized by competing skaters, like Margielyn Didal?’” TONY HAWK – The skateboarding legend had to explain to a reporter Margielyn Didal’s funny caption on her post. Last week, the Filipina skateboarder took to social … Read more
The DOH warned public against Delta variant amidst reports showing that the said variant was as “contagious as chickenpox”. The Department of Health (DOH) recently warned the public against the Delta variant amidst reports showing that the said variant was as “contagious as chickenpox”. On Saturday, the Department of Health (DOH) had called on the … Read more
Palace celebrated Filipino athletes’ triumphs in Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Malacañang celebrated Filipino athletes’ triumphs in Tokyo 2020 Olympics as Nesthy Petecio, EJ Obiena, and Carlos Paalam won in their respective events on Saturday, July 31. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said that Malacañang was one with the Filipino people in celebrating the triumph … Read more
Wife of Noli de Castro passes away ARLENE SINSUAT – The wife of Noli de Castro died on Saturday morning, July 31. It was confirmed by her daughter Katherine, general manager of state-owned People’s Television Network, through a Facebook post. “I feel so down. My head hurts and my tears never seem to stop. I … Read more
Follow one vaccine brand per vaccination site rule to avoid mixing vaccine doses, according to DOH. On Friday, the Department of Health (DOH) reminded those in charge of COVID-19 vaccination rollouts in different localities nationwide to make sure that only one COVID-19 vaccine brand should be made available per vaccination site in order to prevent … Read more
List of canceled flights for August 2021 due to lockdown in Manila Several domestic and international flights to and from the Philippines were canceled due to lockdown in Metro Manila this August 2021. Metro Manila has been placed under general community quarantine (GCQ) with heightened restrictions until August 5. On the other hand, its quarantine … Read more
Delta Variant was not specifically targeting children, according to WHO. On Friday, the World Health Organization (WHO) said that the Delta COVID-19 variant of the coronavirus is not specifically targeting children. According to WHO COVID-19 technical lead Maria Van Kerkhove, the evidence showed that the Delta variant — a COVID-19 variant first detected in India … Read more
The US had addressed “with good faith” issues arising from the security relationship between the US and the Philippines, according to Locsin. On Friday, DFA Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr handed over the diplomatic note recalling the termination of the VFA (Visiting Forces Agreement) to US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III after the United States had … Read more