Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque Happy That Only 45% of Filipinos Have No Jobs Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said that he is glad only 45 percent of Filipinos have no jobs amid health crisis. On Monday (August 17, 2020), the Malacañang Palace reported that the record-high adult joblessness in July 2020 hits 45.5 … Read more
The total number of coronavirus cases in the Philippines already reached 164,474, according to DOH. The total number of coronavirus cases in the Philippines already reached 164,474 with over 3,300 newly-reported cases, according to the Department of Health (DOH) on Monday. This, as the Department of Health gave an update on the total number of … Read more
Experts from UP had recommended a 15-day extension of MECQ in NCR and nearby areas. Experts from the University of the Philippines (UP) had recommended a 15-day modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) extension in Metro Manila and its nearby provinces. This, as UP experts warned that a “premature” lifting of modified enhanced community quarantine might … Read more
PhilHealth Chief Ricardo Morales, 13 Others Permit Opening of their Bank Accounts PHILHEALTH CHIEF RICARDO MORALES – The head of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. signed a bank secrecy waiver. PhilHealth is currently on hot waters. It was since its former anti-fraud officer threw allegations of corrupt practices inside the agency. The chief of the … Read more
The DOH had recorded 40,397 newly-reported coronavirus recoveries for today, August 16, 2020. The Department of Health (DOH) had recorded 40,397 newly-reported coronavirus recoveries in the Philippines for today, August 16, 2020. This, as the Department of Health gave an update on the total number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines via Virtual Presser. According … Read more
Vlogger Emman Nimedez died at the age of 21. Vlogger Emman Nimedez on Sunday died at the age of 21. The news about his passing was confirmed by his girlfriend Peachy Santos. In a report on GMA News Online, Emman died due to acute myeloid leukemia. Although it was previously reported that he was rushed … Read more
The total number of coronavirus cases in the Philippines already reached 157,918, according to DOH. The total number of coronavirus cases in the Philippines already reached 157,918 with over 4,300 new cases, according to the Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday. This, as the Department of Health gave an update on the total number of … Read more
Comelec voter registration The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has announced on Saturday, August 15, that it will resume the voter registration on September 1. According to Comelec, the nationwide voter registration will resume next month except in areas under the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ). ECQ has been lifted in certain areas across the country due … Read more
UP Diliman was offering “K-drama” as an elective subject, according to a report. The University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman was offering Korean drama (K-drama) as an elective subject for this semester, according to a report. This, as the Philippine Star reported Saturday that the likelihood of taking up K-drama as part of an academic … Read more
Face shield scammers arrested Four (4) face shield scammers were arrested by the operatives of the Manila Police District (MPD) over 50,000 face shields amounting to P1.8 million. The suspects were identified as Raymund Manzanares, 42; his wife Vivien, 47; Krizia Allen Cay Mercurio, 32; and Christine Pitiquen, 33. The victim named Vanessa Abajo- a … Read more