House Approves Bill Granting 25-Year Franchise To DITO Telecommunity

DITO Telecommunity

The House of Representatives approved a bill granting 25-year franchise to DITO Telecommunity Corp. The House of Representatives on Monday approved the 25-year franchise bid of the third telco player in the Philippines, the DITO Telecommunity Corp. Voting 240-7-7, the lawmakers approved House Bill No. 7332 which renewed DITO Telecommunity Corporation’s franchise to “construct”, “establish”, … Read more

Coronavirus Update: DOH Records 4,686 Newly-Reported Cases

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The DOH had recorded 4,686 newly-reported coronavirus cases in the Philippines as of 4:00 p.m. of August 24, 2020. The Department of Health (DOH) had recorded 4,686 newly-reported coronavirus cases in the Philippines as of 4:00 p.m. of August 24, 2020. This, as the Department of Health gave an update on the total number of … Read more

Provincial Governor Encourages Gov’t To Fix Corruption First Before Imposing Online Selling Tax

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A provincial governor encouraged government to fix corruption first before imposing online selling tax. A provincial governor on Monday encouraged government to fix corruption first before imposing taxes on online selling. This, as Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla said that the corruption storm against PhilHealth — whose officials were accused by a whistleblower of pocketing PHP … Read more

Helmet w/ Full-Face Visor Required for Drivers, Backriders in GCQ Areas

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MMDA Said Helmet w/ Full-Face Visor Required in Areas Under GCQ HELMET – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said that helmets with full-face visor are now required for drivers and backriders in areas under the General Community Quarantine (GCQ). Currently, the Philippines is dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and there are several protocols implemented … Read more

Route 196 Announces Permanent Closure

Route 196

Route 196 officially announced its permanent closure. Route 196 , known as a bar and live music venue that was located in Kapitunan Avenue in Quezon City, officially announced its permanent closure on Sunday. This, as Route 196 shared a series of posts on its Facebook account saying “Alas, we’re at the end of the … Read more

Drivers Can Refuse Passengers Who Don’t Follow Health Standards, Says DOTr

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Drivers can refuse passengers who didn’t follow health standards, according to DOTr. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) encouraged public transport drivers to refuse passengers who didn’t follow health standards. This, as the Department of Transportation urged drivers to refuse to ride those passengers who have no face masks, and even those people who were not … Read more

Coronavirus Update: DOH Records 4,933 Newly-Reported Cases

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DOH had recorded 4,933 newly-reported coronavirus cases in the Philippines as of 4:00 p.m. of August 22, 2020. The Department of Health (DOH) had recorded 4,933 newly-reported coronavirus cases in the Philippines as of 4:00 p.m. of August 22, 2020. This, as the Department of Health gave an update on the total number of COVID-19 … Read more

PCSO Releases Advisory On Resumption Of 2D Lotto, 3D Lotto Digit Games

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PCSO released an advisory regarding the resumption of 2D Lotto and 3D Lotto digit games. The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Friday officially released an advisory regarding the resumption of 2D Lotto and 3D Lotto digit games in the Philippines. On Friday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office stated in its advisory that the selling … Read more

Lani Mercado Gives Update on Condition of Husband Bong Revilla

Lani Mercado Gives Update on Condition of Husband Bong Revilla

Update on health condition of Senator Bong Revilla Lani Mercado Revilla gave an update on the pressing condition of her husband-Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. On Tuesday, August 18, Senator Bong Revilla was rushed to a hospital after developing Pneumonia. Bong Revilla was initially placed in a quarantine facility after contracting the dreaded Coronavirus Disease … Read more