Business tycoon Eduardo ‘Danding’ Cojuangco dies at 85

Cathrine Gonzales 06/17/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Business tycoon Eduardo “Danding” Cojuangco has died. He was 85. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque on Wednesday expressed sadness over the death of Cojuangco, chairman and chief executive officer of San Miguel Corporation, the largest…

BIR tells online sellers: Register business activities, settle taxes

Cathrine Gonzales 06/11/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue has directed online sellers to register their business activities and settle their taxes not later than July 31. BIR said it issued Memorandum Circular 60-2020 “to give notice to…

IATF OKs resumption of restaurant dine-in services in GCQ areas

Cathrine Gonzales 06/11/2020

MANILA, Philippines – The Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases has approved the gradual resumption of dine-in services in restaurants located in general community quarantine (GCQ) areas by June 15, 2020, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said…

DepEd on students’ enrollment amid pandemic: Parents have final say

Cathrine Gonzales 06/02/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) will respect the decision of parents who decided against enrolling their children for the upcoming school year amid the pressing threats of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COID-19) pandemic. “We…

DOH to issue recommendation on quarantine setup in 2 weeks

Cathrine Gonzales 06/02/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) will submit within the next two weeks its recommendation on whether or not the general community quarantine (GCQ) and modified GCQ in the country will continue even as coronavirus…

DepEd allays fears of parents: Opening of classes may not be ‘face-to-face’

Cathrine Gonzales 05/22/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday reminded parents that the opening of classes for the coming school year on August 24 may be done either physically or virtually, allaying the fears of parents about sending…

Pagasa: LPA nearing PAR; brace for hot, humid weather

Cathrine Gonzales 05/08/2020

MANILA, Philippines — A low pressure area (LPA) east of Davao City is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) in a few hours, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said early…

Over 4,000 Filipino seafarers set to arrive in PH ports by May 17

Cathrine Gonzales 05/05/2020

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 4,559 overseas Filipino workers from different cruise ships are expected to disembark at the country’s ports by May 17, according to the Bureau of Immigration (BI). Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said…

Cainta mayor auctions off sneakers to provide aid to constituents

Cathrine Gonzales 04/14/2020

MANILA, Philippines — In order to raise more funds for Cainta residents who were adversely affected by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis, Mayor Johnielle Keith Pasion Nieto has decided to put some of his personal belongings for…

DepEd Sec. Briones now COVID-19 negative

Cathrine Gonzales 04/13/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Briones is now negative for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). “Good news. Early this morning nagtext sa akin si [Health] Secretary [Francisco] Duque na ang resulta ng test…

Makati City’s ‘Makati Mart’ mobile stores launched

Cathrine Gonzales 03/30/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Makati City got its Makati Mart mobile stores rolling on Monday to provide residents easier access to basic goods during the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine and the coronavirus disease2019 (COVID-19) situation. Good morning #Makatizens!…

BREAKING: DOH records 3 more COVID-19 deaths, 84 new cases, 636 infected

Cathrine Gonzales 03/25/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded three more deaths due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and 84 new cases of infection in the country. This brings the number of deaths due to…

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