PH backs UN resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Christia Marie Ramos 03/01/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is voting in favor of a United Nations resolution expressing “explicit condemnation” of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “The Philippines votes Yes to the UNGA resolution and expresses explicit condemnation of the invasion…

37 Filipinos en route to Poland for repatriation to PH – DFA

Christia Marie Ramos 02/25/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Thirty-seven Filipinos are now being transported out of Ukraine’s capital Kyiv for eventual repatriation to the Philippines following Russia’s invasion of the eastern European country, a foreign affairs official said Friday. The Filipinos are…

DFA’s Locsin going to ‘personally see’ safety of Filipinos at Ukranian border

Christia Marie Ramos 02/25/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said he is heading to the Ukrainian border to ascertain the safety of Filipinos as Russia launches an attack on the eastern European country. In a tweet early…

Pagasa: No typhoon to enter PH until end-February; LPA trough to affect Mindanao

Christia Marie Ramos 02/25/2022

MANILA, Philippines — No tropical cyclones are expected to enter the country until the end of February, the state weather bureau said, but the trough of a low-pressure area (LPA) will affect Mindanao. In its latest weather…

4 former senators, 12 gov’t officials back Robredo’s presidential bid

Christia Marie Ramos 02/22/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Four former senators and 12 former government officials and business executives declared their “unequivocal support” to the presidential bid of Vice President Leni Robredo, who they described as “fearless, action-oriented, inclusive and decisive.” In…

Lacson on Isko Moreno’s remark to make him anti-corruption czar: ‘I also intend to win’

Christia Marie Ramos 02/17/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Thanks but no thanks. Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Thursday, February 17, 2022, thanked his fellow contender Manila Mayor Isko Moreno for saying he is considering appointing the former national police chief as anti-corruption…

Lacson claims ‘Oplan Wasak’ being hatched vs him by groups backing another bet

Christia Marie Ramos 02/17/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Presidential candidate Panfilo Lacson on Thursday, February 17, 2022, claimed of “reports and threats of black propaganda” being planned against him allegedly by groups supporting another bet “apparently hurt ” by his anti-corruption crusade.…

Over 7,000 tourist arrivals since Feb. 10 reopening – DOT

Christia Marie Ramos 02/14/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Since the Philippines reopened up its borders to international tourism, over 7,000 foreign guests have arrived in the country, according to Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, who said she was surprised by the number of…

‘Not top of mind’ bet Lacson eyes being ‘best’ in debates, says campaign manager

Christia Marie Ramos 02/09/2022

MANILA, Philippines — While Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson is “not the top of mind candidate for president for many people,” his campaign manager believes the former national police chief will emerge as the “best” contender during the…

Palace dismisses as ‘fake news’ rumors of total lockdown, martial law

Christia Marie Ramos 01/07/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Friday, January 7, 2022, dismissed as “fake news” rumors circulating on social media that the government will impose a total lockdown and martial law amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in…

DOH studying use of antigen self-test kits

Christia Marie Ramos 01/05/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) is studying whether to recommend the use of antigen self-test kits to detect COVID-19, Health Undersecretary Ma. Rosario Vergeire said Wednesday. “Pinagaaralan po ‘yan [We are studying that],” Vergeire…

‘Poblacion girl,’ parents, others to face raps over quarantine breach

Christia Marie Ramos 01/04/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) is set to file cases against the Filipino woman who breached quarantine protocols after arriving from the United States, as well as eight others, including…

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