Tropical Depression Vicky updates as of 8 AM today PAGASA announced via its latest bulletin issued at 8 AM today, December 18, 2020, that Tropical Depression Vicky continues to move West-Northwestward towards the Davao Oriental-Surigao Del Sur area. It is traversing West Northwestward at 15 km/h and has maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near … Read more
Employees & Entrepreneurs Ask SSS and PhilHealth to Cancel Possible Increase of Contribution A lot of employees and entrepreneurs are urging SSS and PhilHealth to cancel the possible contribution hike due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the previous months of 2020, the coronavirus pandemic severely affects the public’s health and the global economy as it … Read more
Mandaluyong City Issues Contact Tracing Application “MandaTrack” The local government unit of Mandaluyong City has launched a contact tracing application for easier and faster monitoring. On Thursday (December 17, 2020), the Mandaluyong City has launched their own application called “MandaTrack” using QR code for contact tracing. The application aims to provide faster and easier monitoring … Read more
Female Swindler Lolita Cantuba Nabbed After Stealing About P200M From 300 Airline Employees A female swindler has been arrested after stealing around P200 million from 300 workers of an airline company. A 55-year-old woman Lolita Cantuba has been arrested by the personnel of the National Bureau of Investigation-Special Action Unit for running away with P200 … Read more
Duterte Sees No Fault In Duque Amid Criticisms Of “Dropping The Ball” DUTERTE SEES NO FAULT IN DUQUE – Following criticisms for allegedly failing to secure Pfizer vaccines for the Philippines, President Duterte defended Health Chief, Francisco Duque III. According to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, Duterte saw no major lapse by Duque who was accused … Read more
Duque could face graft charges if proven that he mishandled Pfizer vaccine deal, according to Senator Pangilinan. Senator Francis Pangilinan on Thursday said that Health Secretary Francisco Duque III could face graft charges should it be proven that he mishandled the Pfizer vaccine deal. In a message to reporters, Pangilinan said that cases of gross … Read more
Mass weddings are now allowed The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) has announced that it is allowing the conduct of mass weddings amid the pandemic as long as health protocols are followed. According to DILG Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya, mass weddings are possible as long as the attendance is 30 percent of the venue … Read more
Freddie Santos passes away Theater icon Freddie Santos passed away on Thursday at the age of 64 due to diabetes. According to his sister Bambi Santos, the live concert icon died in his sleep at his condominium unit in Quezon City. His death shocked the entertainment industry. “We are overwhelmed with grief right now. We … Read more
Filipino businessman confirmed that there’s an unauthorized COVID-19 vaccination in the Philippines. A Filipino businessman had recently confirmed in an interview that there’s an unauthorized COVID-19 vaccination in the Philippines as he admitted that he got a COVID-19 vaccine in a secret location. “Roberto” on Thursday said in an interview on Dobol B sa News … Read more
Twitter had acquired Squad app, according to a report. Twitter had acquired Squad app — a video chat and a screen-sharing social app — and it seemed that plans were already afoot by the company. With this, Twitter would incorporate Squad’s group video chat feature as a new feature on Twitter. The Squad app allowed … Read more