Batanes confirmed its first case of coronavirus disease. The northernmost province of Batanes on Tuesday reported its first case of coronavirus disease since the COVID-19 pandemic began early this year. In its official Facebook page, the Provincial Government of Batanes — formerly recognized as a COVID-19-free province — reported that a 29-year-old resident who returned … Read more
Senator Recto told the Department of Agriculture to investigate ‘cheaper than face mask’ palay prices. Senator Ralph Recto encouraged the Department of Agriculture (DA) to probe the supposed grievance of rice farmers regarding the price of a kilo of newly-harvested palay. This, as Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto on Monday said that the price … Read more
Pope Francis named US Archbishop Charles John Brown as the new apostolic nuncio to the Philippines. Pope Francis officially named United States Archbishop Charles John Brown as the new apostolic nuncio to the Philippines. This, as he will take over Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, who became the Vatican’s Permanent Observer to the United Nations in New … Read more
Google Meet would limit all free meetings to 60 minutes. Google Meet would limit all free meetings to 60 minutes on its free users starting on September 30, 2020. Earlier this year, Google announced that the company would make Google Meet — Google’s video conferencing tool — free to those who has a Google account, … Read more
DOLE Confirms 9 Filipino Seafarers Test Positive for COVID-19 in Western Australia The Department of Labor and Employment reported that nine Filipino seafarers have tested for coronavirus disease. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III confirmed that nine Filipino seafarers in Western Australia are infected with the coronavirus disease. The Pinoy seaworkers are employees of Patricia Oldendorff vessel. … Read more
Davao Mayor Sara Duterte Currently on Medical Leave Until October 5 Davao Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio is on a medical leave starting today, September 28, until October 5, 2020. All three older children of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte are also in the public service. They are currently serving Davao which the President has served for over … Read more
The DOH had recorded 19,630 newly-reported coronavirus recoveries as of 4:00 p.m. today. The Department of Health (DOH) had recorded 19,630 newly-reported coronavirus recoveries in the Philippines as of 4:00 p.m. today, September 27, 2020. This, as the Department of Health gave an update on the total number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines. According to its … Read more
Total COVID-19 cases in the Philippines already reached 301,256, according to DOH. The total number of coronavirus cases in the Philippines already reached 301,256 with over 2,700 newly-reported cases, according to the Department of Health (DOH). This, as the Department of Health gave an update on the total number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines as of … Read more
Manny Pacquiao’s Camp Confirms Fight w/ Conor McGregor Next Year The camp of Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao confirmed that he will fight the Irish mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor next year. Pacman’s special assistant Jayke Joson confirmed in a statement that the Pinoy boxer turned Senator will fight Conor McGregor next year in the … Read more
DENR suspended the dolomite mining operations of two companies in Cebu. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) had suspended the operations of two companies responsible for mining dolomite in Alcoy, Cebu. To recall, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources started putting “white” dolomite boulders from Cebu that were being crushed and brought to Manila … Read more