DTI was set to manufacture 30 million washable face masks for typhoon victims. As part of the protection amidst the pandemic, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Thursday said that it would manufacture 30 million washable face masks for typhoon victims. In a report on GMA Network’s “24 Oras”, DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez … Read more
President Duterte approved 2020 Investment Priorities Plan. President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday had approved the 2020 Investment Priorities Plan as the country aimed to overcome the impact of the pandemic. This, as President Duterte signed the plan on Wednesday, according to Memorandum Order No. 50 s. 2020. High on the government’s investment agenda were activities … Read more
iPhone 12 was packaged as a freebie as the Chinese online store announced promo for HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro. A Chinese online store in China had recently announced a promo for HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro in which Apple’s iPhone 12 was packaged as a freebie. To recall, Huawei officially launched its HUAWEI Mate 40 series … Read more
Roque defends Duterte President Rodrigo Duterte won’t apologize to Vice President Leni Robredo as he has done nothing wrong according to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque. Roque noted that the president had the right to express his disappointment with Robredo who allegedly acted as in charge in the typhoon relief operations of the government. “Unang-una, hindi … Read more
DOH COVID-19 update as of November 19, 2020 The Department of Health (DOH) gave an update about its latest COVID-19 tally as of 4:00 p.m. of November 19, 2020. According to its COVID-19 Case Bulletin #250 dated November 19, 2020, the Department of Health recorded 1,337 newly-reported COVID-19 cases. This brought the total number of confirmed cases of … Read more
Typhoon evacuee tests positive for COVID-19 in Marikina At least one (1) evacuee tested positive for COVID-19 in the rapid testing conducted by the local government of Marikina City. Mayor Marcelino Teodoro said in an interview that the patient is a 68-year-old male evacuee who’s temporarily sheltered at the Barangay Barangka Elementary School. According to … Read more
Sinas: “On the first day, all participants should undergo the random drug test” Newly appointed Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Debold Sinas wants to implement random drug testing among the police trainees. “On the first day, all participants should undergo the random drug test. Ang gagawin niyo diyan, alam niyo ‘yung style, first … Read more
Pasig City Mayor Sotto encouraged evacuees to avail of free COVID-19 tests Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto encouraged residents who had evacuated during the onslaught of typhoon “Ulysses” to voluntarily take the free COVID-19 antibody testing of the local government. With the ongoing threat of COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Sotto emphasized the importance of undertaking such … Read more
UP official: “We don’t recruit for the Communist Party” The University of the Philippines (UP) denied the claims of President Rodrigo Duterte that the country’s national university is “recruiting communists.” Elena Pernia, UP vice president for public affairs, said in an interview that UP is “not anti-government” despite having a long history of being activist. … Read more
House approve the Internet Transactions bill on second reading. The House of Representatives on Wednesday had approved on second reading the House Bill (HB) 7805 or the “Internet Transactions Act”. Voting via viva voce, the said bill sought to regulate commercial transactions in the internet in a bid to put an end to fraudulent transactions … Read more