President Duterte was “most likely” to declare three typhoon-hit regions under state of calamity, says Palace. Malacañang on Monday said that President Rodrigo Duterte was “most likely” to place three typhoon-hit regions under a state of calamity. The typhoon-hit regions that will “most likely” be placed under a state of calamity were Calabarzon, Mimaropa, and … Read more
DOH lauded President Duterte’s directive implementing COVID-19 testing prices cap. The Department of Health (DOH) lauded President Rodrigo Duterte’s directive to ensure affordable and equitable access to COVID-19 tests and test kits. This, after President Duterte signed Executive Order (EO) No. 118, series 2020 last November 4, 2020. The said EO was signed following the … Read more
President Duterte named COVID-19 NTF chief implementer Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. as the vaccine czar President Rodrigo Duterte had officially named COVID-19 National Task Force (NTF) chief implementer Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. as the vaccine czar. This, as Galvez would lead the government’s acquisition and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. President Duterte made the announcement on … Read more
Beep cards should be given to commuters for free, according to President Rodrigo Duterte. President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said in the late night briefing that Beep cards should be given to commuters for free. This, as President Duterte ordered government agencies imposing the cashless payment systems in public transportation in order to make Beep … Read more
People were “enjoying” the white sand at Manila Bay, according to President Duterte. President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said that people were “enjoying” the view of Manila Bay that has white dolomite sand in it. Also, the President congratulated Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu on the developments in the reclaimed area. President Duterte recalled that he … Read more
President Rodrigo Duterte considered the privatization or abolition of PhilHealth, according to Senate President Vicente Sotto III. Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Thursday revealed that President Rodrigo Duterte wanted PhilHealth privatized or abolished amid the allegations of corruption within the said agency. This, as President Duterte on Wednesday met with leaders of the … Read more
President Duterte preferred to have a COVID-19 vaccine from Russia and China than other companies. President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said that he preferred to have a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine from Russia and China than other companies. This, as President Duterte said that several pharmaceutical companies were asking the country to pay in advance … Read more
President Duterte had placed Metro Manila and other nearby areas under MECQ starting August 4, 2020. President Rodrigo Duterte had placed Metro Manila and other nearby areas under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) for 15 days starting Tuesday, August 4, 2020. This, as President Duterte said in a briefing on Sunday night that Metro Manila … Read more
DOLE issued an advisory on the payment of wages for July 31, 2020, in observance of Eid’l Adha. DOLE ADVISORY — The Department of Labor and Employment on Thursday issued an advisory on the payment of wages for July 31, 2020. This, after President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday signed Proclamation No. 985 series of 2020 declaring … Read more
President Rodrigo Duterte Officially Declared July 31 As A Regular Holiday In Observance Of Eid’l Adha President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday signed a proclamation declared July 31, 2020, as a regular holiday in the Philippines in observance of Eid’l Adha. This, as the Malacañan Palace issued Proclamation No. 985 series of 2020 declaring July 31 … Read more
