Fr. Teresito “Chito” Soganub, a Catholic priest who was taken as a hostage by the Maute group in 2017 during the Battle of Marawi, passed away at the age of 59 due to cardiac arrest. Bishop Edwin Dela Peña of Marawi said in a report via CBCP that the interfaith dialogue martyr died in his … Read more
POLO Staff One of COVID-19 Fatalities in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia POLO STAFF – A member of the staff of the Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia died of COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic is currently shaking the healthcare systems of several nations and territories. Across the globe, this coronavirus disease has infected over 15 … Read more
Rappler’s Maria Ressa Pleads “Not Guilty” To Tax Evasion Cases Against Her RAPPLER’S MARIA RESSA – The chief executive officer (CEO) of news website Rappler pleaded “not guilty” to tax evasion charges filed against her. It is no secret to the public that Maria Ressa is facing a lot of charges now. It was just … Read more
Gossipers can be used for barangay contact tracing, according to Brigadier General Albert Ignatius Ferro. Police Regional Office (PRO) 7 said that gossipers could be used for barangay contact tracing and would serve as contact tracers in their respective areas. This, as Police Regional Office (PRO) 7 Chief Brigadier General Albert Ignatius Ferro, a member … Read more
DOH gave an update on the total number of coronavirus cases in PH as of today, July 21, 2020. The Department of Health (DOH) gave an update on the total number of coronavirus cases in the Philippines as of today, July 21, 2020. According to DOH’s COVID-19 Case Bulletin #129 dated July 21, 2020, the … Read more
Father and Son Shot by Angry Relatives After Mistaken as Witches Due to Death of Their Loved Ones NEGROS OCCIDENTAL – A father and son passed away after mercilessly shot by angry relatives after they were mistaken as witches. Last Sunday (July 19, 2020), the Binalbagan Police reported that a man named Crisanto Espante Sr. … Read more
Brazil was already set to test the COVID-19 vaccine from China. Brazil will start its advanced clinical testing of a COVID-19 vaccine from China on Tuesday, according to Brazilian officials. This, as officials said that Brazil was issuing the first doses of the said vaccine to around 900 volunteers. The said vaccine — which was … Read more
PCOO Suspends Work After PCOO Employee Confirmed Positive for COVID-19 PCOO EMPLOYEE – An employee of the Presidential Communications Operations Office tested positive for COVID-19. The Philippines is one of the over 200 nations and territories affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This coronavirus disease has infected 68,898 people in the country. Out of the said … Read more
Raffy Tulfo gave his reaction about the installation of motorcycle barrier for backriding couples as part of the government’s safety protocol to avoid the spread of COVID-19. Recently, the Inter-Agency Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) through the Joint Task Force (JTF) COVID Shield required the installation of motorcycle barrier for backriding couples. Many … Read more
OPPO Philippines gave smartphones and earphones to Save the Children. OPPO Philippines recently gave 100 brand new smartphones and earphones to Project ARAL advocacy campaign of Save the Children. This, as OPPO was aimed at helping Filipino students in need of assistance for online distance learning. Those smartphones and earphones that were donated by OPPO … Read more