President Duterte called the Philippine Red Cross “mukhang pera” amidst the PhilHealth debt issue. President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday called the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) “mukhang pera” amidst the PhilHealth debt issue. This, after Health Secretary Francisco Duque III announced that the Philippine Red Cross had continued its operations after it was paid half of … Read more
DOH lauded President Duterte’s directive implementing COVID-19 testing prices cap. The Department of Health (DOH) lauded President Rodrigo Duterte’s directive to ensure affordable and equitable access to COVID-19 tests and test kits. This, after President Duterte signed Executive Order (EO) No. 118, series 2020 last November 4, 2020. The said EO was signed following the … Read more
Several Market Vendors Test Positive for Coronavirus Disease in Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia reported that around 35 Bacolod City market vendors from various markets test positive for coronavirus disease 2019. Since January 2020, the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread in different regions all around the world including the Philippines. The virus affects millions of … Read more
DOH had recorded 1,594 newly-reported COVID-19 cases in the Philippines as of November 5, 2020. The Department of Health (DOH) had recorded 1,594 newly-reported coronavirus cases in the Philippines as of 4:00 p.m. of November 5, 2020. This, as the Department of Health gave an update on the total number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines as … Read more
Suspension of Caroling for Christmas 2020 Recommended by a Government Official A government official recommend the suspension of caroling on upcoming Christmas season to IATF amid the coronavirus pandemic. Cagayan Governor Manuel Mamba asked the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) to temporarily prohibit caroling on upcoming Christmas season. Mamba … Read more
Dingdong Dantes officially introduced Aktor Tindahan Actor Dingdong Dantes had recently took to social media as he officially introduced Aktor’s online store, the “Aktor Tindahan”. This, after Dingdong introduced the League of Filipino Actors as an association of artists in both television and film industry. To recall, Aktor was born out of the desire of … Read more
South Korean Dad Loses Hard-Earned $115,000 Cash After His Child Spent It To Buy Gifts for Live Streamers A South Korean Dad lost around $115,000 after her young daughter spent it to buy gifts for livestreaming stars. A 48-year-old father in Seoul, South Korea and his wife have lost 130 million won or US$115,000. The … Read more
Samsung Galaxy W21 5G foldable smartphone now official in China Samsung officially launched its latest foldable smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy W21 5G, in China. Check out its specs, price, and availability below. The said smartphone was the successor to its Galaxy W20 5G which was previously launched last year. Also, the said smartphone adopted a … Read more
Network services had been restored in Catanduanes, according to local telecommunications companies. Local telecommunications companies had restored network services in Catanduanes, one of areas being hit by Super Typhoon “Rolly”, along with other typhoon-hit areas. This, as PLDT Inc. and Globe Telecom Inc. on Wednesday said in separate advisories that services were restored in Catanduanes … Read more
Senator Tolentino filed a bill seeking to regulate contact tracing apps and health-related apps in the Philippines. Senator Francis Tolentino had filed a bill seeking to regulate contact tracing apps and other health-related mobile applications. Also, as Senate Bill No. 1888 sought to amend existing laws to include health applications and digital platforms in the … Read more