‘Tinalo ang China, walang giyera’: Recto lauds Hidilyn’s Olympic win

Christia Marie Ramos 07/27/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto on Tuesday congratulated Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz, with a quip that she won over China without the need to resort to war. Recto’s remark was a swipe…

Duterte warns of possible lockdown if ‘more aggressive’ Delta variant spreads

Christia Marie Ramos 07/26/2021

MANILA, Philippines — In his final State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, President Rodrigo Duterte warned of a possible lockdown should the more transmissible COVID-19 Delta variant spreads in the country. “It (Delta) is rampaging…

For selfies, lawmakers, guests crowd around Duterte after Sona speech

Christia Marie Ramos 07/26/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Apparently eager to get their photo taken with President Rodrigo Duterte, some lawmakers and other guests at the Batasang Pambansa broke physical distancing protocols as they crowd around the Chief Executive after he delivered…

IATF halts Resolution 125: No kids allowed outdoors for now due to Delta variant

Christia Marie Ramos 07/23/2021

MANILA, Philippines — The government’s pandemic task force has suspended the implementation of its resolution allowing kids aged 5 and above outdoors due to the threat of the COVID-19 Delta variant, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said…

Lacson to run for president in 2022 with Sotto as his vice president

Christia Marie Ramos 07/21/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson and Senate President Vicente Sotto III will be gunning for the nation’s two highest positions in the upcoming 2022 national elections. This was confirmed by Lacson, who will be running for…

Senator fears increased China ‘cyberespionage attacks’ vs PH ahead of 2022 polls

Christia Marie Ramos 07/20/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday warned of a possible increase in Chinese “cyberespionage attacks” against the Philippines, which she said can be used to influence the country’s national elections in 2022. “Hindi na ako…

Senate panel OKs bill criminalizing ‘hoax ordering,’ order cancellations

Christia Marie Ramos 07/13/2021

MANILA, Philippines — A Senate panel has approved a bill seeking to criminalize “hoax ordering” in a bid to protect delivery riders. The bill was contained in the Committee Report No. 273, which was recently filed by…

‘I’m not attacking the President:’ Pacquiao says on fight vs gov’t corruption

Christia Marie Ramos 07/01/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Manny Pacquiao has denied “attacking” President Rodrigo Duterte after he criticized government corruption under the current administration, saying he wishes to work with the Chief Executive in cracking down on corrupt officials. “I’m…

Pacquiao in LP? Anything can happen, but we have certain principles, says Drilon

Christia Marie Ramos 06/30/2021

MANILA, Philippines — While “anything can happen” when it comes to the Liberal Party opening its doors for Senator Manny Pacquiao amid a growing rift within the PDP-Laban, Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon stressed the opposition party’s…

Pacquiao brushes off Paradigm Sports lawsuit; says lawyers set to file countersuit

Christia Marie Ramos 06/28/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Manny Pacquiao shrugged off the breach of contract lawsuit filed against him, saying it “has no merit” and “intends to distract” his preparations for his bout with Errol Spence Jr. “Paradigm Sports’ lawsuit…

Senators grieve ‘heartbreaking’ death of ex-president Noynoy Aquino

Christia Marie Ramos 06/24/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Senators on Thursday, June 24, 2021, mourned the death of former president Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III as they described the late former chief executive as a “good man” and someone who served the country with “humility,…

Former president Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III passes away

Christia Marie Ramos 06/24/2021

(Updated, 10:30 a.m.) MANILA, Philippines – Former President Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” Aquino III has passed away, former Malacañang officials said Thursday morning. He was 61. Aquino died at 4:30 a.m. on Thursday at the Capitol Medical Center…

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