Hontiveros: “Hindi dapat binubully ang publiko para magpabakuna.” Senator Risa Hontiveros opposed the proposal of presidential spokesperson Harry Roque to obligate 4Ps beneficiaries to get vaccinated against COVID-19 before receiving their assistance. “Hindi dapat binubully ang publiko para magpabakuna. Kaunting galang at respeto naman sa mga mahihirap. Walang kondisyon sa 4Ps law na kailangan vaccinated … Read more
Robredo: “Done with my first dose of the vaccine.” Vice President Leni Robredo received her first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. The vice president was inoculated on Wednesday alongside her staff since they belong to the A3 category or persons with comorbidities. “Done with my first dose of the vaccine. Now being monitored. Everything … Read more
Google revealed its completely redesigned Android 12 mobile operating system. GOOGLE I/O 2021 — Google officially revealed its completely redesigned Android 12 mobile operating system at the Google developer conference in California. Google’s three big tentpoles in Android 12 were the following: “Deeply personal”, “Private and secure”, and “Better together”. Everything had been revamped in … Read more
Google announced its partnership with Samsung for wearable platforms. GOOGLE I/O 2021 — Google officially announced its partnership with Samsung for wearable platforms at the Google developer conference in California. According to Google and Samsung, they’re teaming up on a joint software platform for smartwatches and other wearable platforms in a move ramping up competition … Read more
President Duterte granted DITO Telecommunity’s 25-year franchise. President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law the bill granting DITO Telecommunity a fresh 25-year legislative franchise in the Philippines. On Tuesday, President Duterte signed Republic Act No. 11537, renewing the legislative franchise granted to DITO Telecommunity for 25 years. The said law allowed DITO to “construct, install, establish, operate … Read more
President Duterte had told his aides not to call him “Ginoong Presidente” or “Mahal na Presidente”. President Rodrigo Duterte had told his aides to refrain from calling him “Ginoong Presidente” or “Mahal na Presidente” to address him. “Ginoong Presidente” In a taped May 17 meeting with the COVID-19 task force that aired on Tuesday morning, … Read more
Senator Leila de Lima slammed Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque for accusing the opposition of allegedly praying that the government’s vaccination program against coronavirus disease would fail. According to De Lima, Roque’s accusation was ridiculous and embarrassing. She also asked him to stop using the opposition to cover up the government’s misfortune. “Mr. Roque is no … Read more
Misamis Occidental 2nd District Representative and House Deputy Speaker Henry Oaminal tested positive for COVID-19. The congressman made the announcement via the social networking platform, Facebook. “Good afternoon, everyone. I regret to inform you that I have tested positive for COVID-19. I was swabbed after experiencing body malaise and fever,” he posted. According to the … Read more
Trillanes to Enrile: “Check your facts Mr. Enrile” Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV dismissed claims that he “bypassed” the former country’s diplomat in China and told former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile to “check your facts”. Trillanes on Monday dismissed claims that he “bypassed” former Philippine Ambassador to China Sonia Brady after conducting backchannel talks … Read more
President Duterte and former Senate President Enrile revived the issue of Trillanes’ role in China negotiations during the 2012 standoff. President Rodrigo Duterte and former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile revived the issue of former senator Antonio Trillanes IV’s role in China negotiations during the 2012 standoff. On Monday, Enrile questioned the role Trillanes had … Read more