Tulfo says ‘drug war’ must no longer be ‘bloody’; bats for more rehab centers

Christia Marie Ramos 06/28/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The government’s campaign against illegal drugs should no longer be “bloody,” Senator-elect Raffy Tullfo said Monday, as he advised the incoming administration to focus on rehabilitation. “Huwag na dapat maging [It should no longer…

2nd Gentleman Douglas Emhoff to lead US delegation to Bongbong Marcos’ inauguration

Christia Marie Ramos 06/27/2022

MANILA, Philippines — United States Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, will lead Washington’s delegation to the inauguration of President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on June 30, the White House announced.  Emhoff was designated by…

As Cebu defies mask rule, DILG reminds LGUs to obey nat’l policy

Christia Marie Ramos 06/16/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Eduardo Año reminded local government officials on Thursday, June 16, 2022, to follow orders from the national government in the wake of the move by Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia to make optional…

Año warns Garcia not to cause ‘undue injury, confusion’ with face mask rule

Christia Marie Ramos 06/15/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Outgoing Interior Secretary Eduardo Año warns Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia not to cause “undue injury and confusion” on the national government’s face mask policy, saying this indicates a violation of the country’s anti-graft law.…

DILG seeks adjustments to Cebu’s optional rule on masking outdoors

Christia Marie Ramos 06/13/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is seeking adjustments to the executive order earlier issued by Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia in order to align its provisions with the national face mask…

Bongbong Marcos: China can’t find greater champion in PH than mom Imelda

Christia Marie Ramos 06/11/2022

MANILA, Philippines — “China cannot find a greater champion than my mother in the Philippines,” President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said of former first lady Imelda Marcos. This, as the Association for Philippines-China Understanding (APCU) and the…

Duque wants COVID-19 face mask rule retained

Christia Marie Ramos 06/06/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on Monday said he will convince the next administration to retain the COVID-19 mask rule. While it would be up to the next administration to set up their own…

South Korea allows Filipinos to visit Jeju, Yangyang visa-free starting June 1

Christia Marie Ramos 05/31/2022

MANILA, Philippines — South Korea will resume visa-free entry to Filipinos who wish to visit Jeju Island and the coastal town of Yangyang starting June 1, 2022. The South Korean Embassy in Manila made the announcement in…

Senate approves bill on permanent validity of birth, death, marriage certificates

Christia Marie Ramos 05/23/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading a bill seeking the permanent validity of birth, death and marriage certificates issued and certified by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and the National Statistics Office…

US Secretary of State Blinken congratulates Marcos Jr., eyes stronger PH – US ties

Christia Marie Ramos 05/12/2022

MANILA, Philippines — After congratulating presidential frontrunner Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on his impending victory in the 2022 elections, the United States committed to working with him to strengthen the “enduring” ties between Manila and Washington. “Congratulations…

Comelec, sitting as NBOC, suspends canvassing, to resume Tuesday afternoon

Christia Marie Ramos 05/09/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec), sitting as the National Board of Canvassers (NBOC), suspended the canvassing of votes on Monday afternoon. “At this point, we are still awaiting electronic transmission of the results and,…

Lacson hopes all ’animosity’ from campaign to be ‘buried’ after May 9

Christia Marie Ramos 05/08/2022

BAY, Laguna — Presidential candidate Senator Panfilo Lacson on Saturday expressed hope that the “animosity and bitterness” caused by the election campaign will be forgotten and will be “buried” after the May 9 polls. “I just hope…

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