Former CBCP President Oscar Cruz Dies

Former CBCP President Oscar Cruz Dies

Former Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) president Oscar Cruz died on Wednesday, August 26 at the age of 85 “due to a lingering illness.” The Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Emeritus passed away at exactly 6:45 am at the Cardinal Santos Hospital. Oscar Cruz became the president of CBCP from 1995 to 1999. According to Inquirer.net, … Read more

Duterte Reveals What Doctor Told Him About His Barrett’s Esophagus

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte

Pres. Duterte Speaks of Doctor’s Diagnosis About his Barrett’s Esophagus DUTERTE – Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte revealed what his doctor told him about his Barrett’s esophagus. Former Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Roa Duterte was already 71 years old when he came the 16th President of the Republic of the Philippines. He is the oldest … Read more

DOH Coronavirus Update: Total Cases In The Philippines Now At 197,164

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The total number of coronavirus cases in the Philippines already reached 197,164, according to DOH. The total number of coronavirus cases in the Philippines already reached 197,164 with almost 3,000 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 … Read more

EARTHQUAKE: Magnitude 6 Quake Rocks Costa Rica Today

EARTHQUAKE: Magnitude 6 Quake Rocks Costa Rica Today

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes Costa Rica A magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit Jacó in Costa Rica today, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Earthquakes hit without prior signs/warnings most of the time. Recently, several places across the globe were struck off by quakes with different magnitudes. Meanwhile, based on the latest earthquake bulletin of … Read more

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