An undersecretary from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Central Office tested positive for COVID-19. The DOLE Central Office in Intramuros, Manila was temporarily closed on Friday after an undersecretary contracted coronavirus disease. “This is not the first time that work at the DOLE central office in Manila is being suspended after some employees … Read more
Pfizer would apply for COVID-19 vaccine approval in Japan, according to a report. Pfizer on Friday would request a formal approval in Japan of its COVID-19 vaccine as the first supplier in the country to do so, according to a report. Citing Kyodo News report, ABS-CBN News reported that the Japanese government already had agreed … Read more
Tropical Depression Vicky updates as of 11 AM today PAGASA announced via its latest bulletin issued at 11 AM today, December 18, 2020, that Tropical Depression Vicky slightly slows down as it moves closer towards the Davao Oriental-Surigao del Sur area. It is traversing West Northwestward at 10 km/h and has maximum sustained winds of … Read more
NCAA and GMA Network officially sealed partnership The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and GMA Network officially sign the landmark deal covering the broadcast rights for NCAA Season 96 to 101 — including the centennial year of the Philippines’ first athletic league in 2024. This, as the signing of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was held … Read more
Vaccine experts panel in the US recommended an EUA of COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna A panel of vaccine experts in the United States on Thursday voted to recommend an emergency use approval of COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna. This, as it paved the way for 6 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to begin shipping as soon as … Read more
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