PAGASA Releases Latest Weather Updates for Thursday (November 26) The state weather bureau PAGASA said that the low-pressure area would bring rains over some parts of the country. On Thursday afternoon (November 26, 2020), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration released the latest weather updates in the country. A low-pressure area would affect the … Read more
PNP chief Sinas: “baka dudumugin, baka nanakawin, baka i-hoard, masira pa ang vaccine” PNP chief Police General Debold Sinas said that they are now preparing for the possible COVID-19 vaccination. “Kami po ay natutuwa, kaya nga kami ay naghahanda na rin kami, naghanda kami para ang mga kasamahan namin ay nakaready at nakahanda paano iimplement … Read more
Puyat on Boracay party: “…please take our health and safety protocols seriously” Tourism Secretary Bernadette Puyat slammed the Halloween Party that took place in Boracay Island amid the pandemic. According to the secretary of the Department of Tourism, the mass gathering at Casa de Arte in Sitio Cagban, Barangay Manoc-Mano dated October 31 was “irresponsible.” … Read more
Roque Reacts To Robredo Daughter Becoming Licensed Physician ROQUE REACTS TO ROBREDO DAUGHTER – Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque gave his reaction following news that Tricia Robredo pass the physician licensure examination. Previously, Roque used a Tweet thread of Tricia and her sister, Aika Robredo as an example of why Duterte was peeved amid the #NasaanAngPangulo … Read more
Areas with over 3,000 active COVID-19 cases would be considered priority for vaccination, according to vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. on Thursday said that areas with over 3,000 active COVID-19 cases would be considered priority in the government’s vaccination effort that was expected to begin next year. Galvez made his … Read more
Former World Bank President James Wolfensohn died at the age of 86. James Wolfensohn, a former President of the World Bank who assisted in straighten out the finances of major American cultural institutions, on Wednesday died at the age of 86. David Malpas, the President of the World Bank Group, paid tribute to the former … Read more
Cagayan Gov. Manuel Mamba: “We do not have Muslims here.” Cagayan Governor Manuel Mamba was lambasted by the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) over his anti-Muslim remarks during a Senate hearing on Wednesday, November 25. In the said hearing, the Cagayan governor mentioned that “We do not have Muslims here. Wala kaming problema as … Read more
Russia said that Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine was “95% effective”. Russia on Tuesday said that its Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine was “95% effective” and would be easier to store and cheaper than other COVID-19 vaccines. This, as the global race heated up in order to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. The said announcement from Russia came … Read more
AstraZeneca was eyeing to conduct clinical trials for its COVID-19 vaccine in the Philippines, according to DOH The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday said that British firm AstraZeneca was eyeing to conduct clinical trials for its COVID-19 vaccine in the Philippines. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire made the said announcement two days after AstraZeneca … Read more
SSS would start offering calamity loan package to its members this week. The Social Security System (SSS) on Wednesday said that it would start offering a calamity loan package to its members later this week in order to help them cope with the recent series of typhoons. This, as SSS CEO and President Aurora Ignacio … Read more