Banks were open to offer loans to MSMEs for 13th month pay, according to BAP. The Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) said that banks were open to offer loans to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in order for them to be able to release the 13th month pay to the employees. This, as … Read more
Total COVID-19 cases in the Philippines already reached 354,338, according to DOH. The total number of coronavirus cases in the Philippines already reached 354,338 with over 2,600 newly-reported cases, according to the Department of Health (DOH). This, as the Department of Health gave an update on the total number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines as of … Read more
CDO Candidate Vincy Vacalares Quits Miss Universe PH After Testing Positive for COVID-19 The Cagayan de Oro candidate Vincy Vacalares tests positive for the coronavirus disease and decided to quit Miss Universe Philippines. On Friday (October 16, 2020), Vincy Vacalares announced on her Facebook account that she would quit Miss Universe Philippines 2020 after she tested … Read more
DOJ released IRR of Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020. The Department of Justice (DOJ) officially released the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 11479 or the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020. In a report on GMA News Online, DOJ undersecretary Adrian Sugay said in an interview on GMA Network’s Dobol B sa News TV … Read more
The results of VCO clinical trials were expected to be released by the 2nd week of November, according to DOST. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Saturday said that the results of the clinical trials on the efficacy of virgin coconut oil (VCO) against COVID-19 were expected to be released on the second … Read more
Knowledge Channel Foundation renewed its partnership with PCTA Knowledge Channel Foundation renewed its partnership with the Philippine Cable and Telecommunications Association (PCTA) in order to provide learning materials for students who were adapting to distance learning. This, as the said initiative aimed to benefit more learners as they studied at home with the extended reach … Read more
Cockfighting was “still illegal” until guidelines were released, according to Eleazar. The Joint Task Force COVID Shield (JTF COVID Shield) on Friday said that cockfighting was still illegal until guidelines were released. Although the ban on cockfighting was already lifted in areas under MGCQ (modified general community quarantine) or other less stringent lockdowns. JTF COVID … Read more
Resigned Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) chief Ricardo Morales filed a cyberlibel complaint against the whistleblower on corruption allegations within the agency. According to Morales, Thorrsson Montes Keith’s allegations had grave effects on him as well as his family’s well-being. The former general noted that his camp is gathering more evidence against the former PhilHealth … Read more
DOH had recorded 3,139 newly-reported COVID-19 cases in the Philippines. The Department of Health (DOH) had recorded 3,139 newly-reported coronavirus cases in the Philippines as of 4:00 p.m. of October 16, 2020. This, as the Department of Health gave an update on the total number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines as of today. According to its … Read more
Makeshift Learning Center Created by Pampanga Teachers Aeta Students Pampanga teachers create a makeshift learning center using a tricycle for the Aeta students living in remote areas. Several teachers residing in Porac, Pampanga expressed their concern towards the children from an indigenous Aeta tribe. The teachers have decided to take an action to help the young … Read more