Gregorio Catapang permanently appointed as BuCor director general

Daniza Fernandez 03/25/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) acting chief Gregorio Catapang Jr. has been permanently appointed as the bureau’s director general. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed the appointment paper on Thursday, March 23. “By virtue hereof, you…

74-year-old cancer survivor wins P50 million in Lotto

Daniza Fernandez 03/17/2023

MANILA, Philippines — A 74-year-old cancer survivor won P50 million in the lottery game Lotto 6/42, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced. The winner, an avid patron of the game since 1998, had a winning combination…

Submerged oil tanker in Oriental Mindoro lacked permit to operate — report

Daniza Fernandez 03/14/2023

MANILA, Philippines — MT Princess Empress, the oil tanker that sank off the coast of Oriental Mindoro causing a massive oil spill, lacked a permit to operate, senators learned on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. During the hearing…

Degamo slay a ‘remnant’ case of private armies — Ejercito

Daniza Fernandez 03/14/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo is a “remnant” case of private armies, Senator JV Ejercito said on Tuesday. Ejercito, chairperson of the Senate committee on local government, noted that there is…

Another resolution vs ICC drug war probe filed in Senate

Daniza Fernandez 02/21/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada filed on Monday another Senate resolution seeking to protect former President Rodrigo Duterte from the drug war probe of the International Criminal Court. Senate Resolution No. 492 expresses the Senate’s “strong opposition” against ICC’s resumption…

2 Filipinos hurt in Turkey after massive earthquake — DFA

Daniza Fernandez 02/08/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Two Filipinos in Turkey were hurt following the massive earthquake that jolted the foreign nation. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) issued the remark on Tuesday evening, noting that the individuals are currently fine.…

Tulfo bill wants to amend holiday economics law to allow long weekends

Daniza Fernandez 01/17/2023

MANILA, Philippines — A measure that aims to modify the holiday economics law to allow longer weekends has been filed in the Senate. Senator Raffy Tulfo filed Senate Bill No. 1651 to amend Republic Act (RA) No.…

PhilHealth rate hikes may be imposed after inflation lowers at ‘comfortable level’ — Zubiri

Daniza Fernandez 01/03/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The premium rate hikes of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) may be imposed after the country’s inflation declines at a “more comfortable level.” Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said this on Tuesday as…

Telco firms raise possible ‘birthing pains’ of SIM registration: Unfamiliarity, hesitancy

Daniza Fernandez 12/27/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Telecommunication (telco) firms raised on Monday the possible “birthing pains” of the subscriber identity module (SIM) registration. The SIM registration will begin on December 27. Globe Telecom’s Atty. Ariel Tubayan said that one of…

9 missing in heavy rain, strong winds from shear line affecting over 80,000 people

Daniza Fernandez 12/26/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Nine people, including six fishermen, were reported missing as the shear line influencing weather conditions in Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, and Northern Mindanao has affected 80,000 people. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction…

Senate panel OKs creation of Negros Island Region

Daniza Fernandez 12/06/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Five measures seeking the establishment of the Negros Island Region were approved by the Senate committee on local government on Monday. The panel, chaired by Senator JV Ejercito, passed Senate Bill Nos. 126, 89,…

It’s official: Wearing masks indoors, outdoors now voluntary

Daniza Fernandez 10/29/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Wearing face masks in indoor and outdoor settings is now voluntary. Executive Order (EO) No. 7, allowing the optional face mask use and reiterating the continued implementation of public health emergency amid the COVID-19…

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