Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas fires back at Presidential Spox Harry Roque Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas slammed Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque over the latter’s statement that Filipinos are “pasaway” that’s why COVID-19 spread. According to the Mayor of Iloilo City, it is wrong to blame the Filipinos for the COVID-19 surge. “Ang masakit pa, … Read more
Oxford University explored Ivermectin as a COVID-19 treatment On Wednesday, Oxford University said that it was testing anti-parasitic drug Ivermectin as a possible treatment for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as part of a British government-backed study that aimed to aid recoveries in non-hospital settings. The university said that Ivermectin resulted in a reduction of coronavirus replication … Read more
Word of the day according to Oxford English Dictionary is Bakya BAKYA – The traditional Filipino sandal was featured by the Oxford English Dictionary on Tuesday as the “word of the day.” In a tweet by a well-known dictionary, bakya was described in noun as a type of sandal that has no back and has … Read more
The Philippines ordered 50 million Moderna COVID-19 booster shots for 2022, according to Romualdez. On Tuesday, Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez said that the Philippines had ordered 50 million Moderna COVID-19 booster shots for 2022. In a Malacañang briefing on Tuesday, Romualdez said that the Philippines have ordered Moderna COVID-19 booster … Read more
Here’s the birthday greeting of JK Labajo to Maureen Wroblewitz JK LABAJO – The Buwan hitmaker took to social media wherein he penned a birthday message for his girlfriend Maureen Wroblewitz. The Asia’s Next Top Model winner who now goes by the name, Maureen Wrob, turned 23 on Tuesday, June 22. He wrote: “hay ang … Read more
Merkel received Moderna vaccine as her second dose after receiving AstraZeneca vaccine as her first dose. On Tuesday, a spokesperson said that German Chancellor Angela Merkel received Moderna vaccine as her second dose after receiving AstraZeneca vaccine as her first dose. Merkel received her first dose of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine last April, more than two … Read more
Chiz Escudero: “I do plan to run for the Senate.” Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero confirmed that he will run for senator in the 2022 elections. Chiz will run under the National People’s Coalition and he wants to bring his experience as governor to empower local government units (LGUs) through legislation. “I confirm Senate President … Read more
Comedian Shalala died at the age of 61. Comedian Carmelito “Tolites” Reyes, who was known by his showbiz screen name “Shalala”, died at the age of 61. Shalala’s sibling Anthony Reyes confirmed to PEP that the comedian died this Wednesday morning, June 23, 2021. Based on a report on PEP, Shalala’s cause of death was … Read more
Christian Bables on fan-made Popstar Meal: “Nag init yung tenga ko sa hiya.” CHRISTIAN BABLES – The Kapamilya actor revealed on social media that he fell for a fan-made meal called “Popstar Meal.” Earlier, he went to the micro-blogging site, Twitter wherein he revealed his amusing experience. According to Christian Bables, he went for a … Read more
Here’s the response of Kiko Estrada’s mom to netizens commenting on the actor’s breakup with Devon Seron CHESKA DIAZ – The mother of Kiko Estrada responded to netizens commenting on the breakup of her son and Devon Seron. Kiko confirmed during his guest appearance on Magandang Buhay his breakup with Devon. Many were saddened by … Read more