President Duterte insisted that there’s “no corruption” in government procurement during the pandemic. President Rodrigo Duterte insisted that there’s “no corruption” in the national government’s procurement of supplies for the country’s fight against the pandemic. President Duterte said in his Talk to the People address aired Wednesday that he would like to disabuse the minds … Read more
Harry Roque denied that the man in a viral TikTok video was his son. On Tuesday, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque denied any relation to a man in a viral TikTok video who called him his “biological dad”. In a statement sent to Malacañang beat reporters, Roque said that the video post showing a man who … Read more
Malacañang insisted that the Philippine Red Cross can be audited by COA. On Tuesday, Malacañang insisted that the Philippine Red Cross, a non-government organization (NGO), can be audited by the Commission on Audit (COA). Citing Article 9 of the 1987 Constitution, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said during the Presidential press briefing that the Commission on … Read more
Apple officially announced its “California Streaming” launch event. Apple officially announced its online-only “California Streaming” launch event which will be streamed from Apple Park. Apple’s online-only event will be held on September 14 at 10:00 am PT (September 15 at 1:00 am PHT). This marked the 2nd year in a row that the company has … Read more
PLDT was reportedly working with JPMorgan on the potential sale of its data centers. Philippines’ telco giant PLDT was reportedly working with JPMorgan Chase & Co. on the potential sale of its data centers. Citing people with knowledge of the matter, Bloomberg reported that PLDT Inc. was working with JPMorgan Chase & Co. on the … Read more
VaxCertPH may be available to the general public in October, according to DICT Usec. Caintic. On Tuesday, Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Undersecretary Manny Caintic said that VaxCertPH may be available to the general public in October. Following the soft launching of VaxCertPH on Monday, Caintic said that they’ll try their best to … Read more
The PCOO will continue Duterte coverage amidst possible VP run in the 2022 elections, according to Andanar. On Tuesday, PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar said that the Presidential Communications Operations Office will continue its coverage of President Rodrigo Duterte even amidst his possible vice-presidential run in the 2022 elections. During the budget deliberations for the 2022 … Read more
Jose Mari Chan on ABS-CBN stocks: ” I don’t want to say that it’s in a coma, it’s probably just hibernating.” For the first time, OPM icon and hitmaker Jose Mari Chan spoke about the delayed growth of his stocks in ABS-CBN Corporation. This is due to the closure of the former giant network after … Read more
Senator Pacquiao said that he’s thankful to Vice President Leni Robredo for her trust in him. On Monday, Senator Manny Pacquiao thanked Vice President Leni Robredo for expressing her willingness to support him should he run with Manila Mayor Isko Moreno in the 2022 elections. In a statement, Senator Pacquiao said that he’s thankful to … Read more
The COA should audit government funds paid to the Philippine Red Cross, according to Malacañang. On Monday, Malacañang said that the Commission on Audit (COA) should audit government funds paid to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC). Insofar as the Philippine Red Cross received government support, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque on Monday said in a Presidential … Read more