Holiday advisory: PH to commemorate Feast of Immaculate Conception on Dec. 8

Daniza Fernandez 12/07/2021

MANILA, Philippines — December 8 is a special non-working holiday in commemoration of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary. Mary is the principal patroness of the Philippines. The Immaculate Conception is included among the holidays in 2021 that…

Comelec hits crowding in poll bets’ rallies, gatherings

Daniza Fernandez 12/06/2021

MANILA, Philippines — While the guidelines for the campaign period in the 2022 elections are not in effect yet, Commission on Elections (Comelec) spokesperson James Jimenez noted that some aspirants’ activities do not adhere to guidelines amid…

No substitution for Bong Go’s withdrawal from presidential race — Comelec

Daniza Fernandez 11/30/2021

MANILA, Philippines — There will be no substitution for the withdrawal of Senator Christopher “Bong” Go from the 2022 presidential race, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Tuesday. “Since it would be a voluntary withdrawal, no…

No Hong Kong travel ban yet amid COVID-19 Omicron variant threat — NTF

Daniza Fernandez 11/28/2021

MANILA, Philippines — The National Task Force (NTF) Against COVID-19 on Sunday clarified that inbound Hong Kong flights are still allowed since it is not yet included in the travel ban list amid the threat of the COVID-19…

Booster shots included in 3-day nat’l vaccination drive

Daniza Fernandez 11/28/2021

MANILA, Philippines — The administration of booster shots is included in the government’s three-day national vaccination day on November 29 to December 1, Department of Health (DOH) Director Dr. Beverly Ho said on Saturday. During the Laging…

IATF approves phased resumption of in-person classes proposed by CHEd

Daniza Fernandez 11/17/2021

MANILA, Philippines — The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Emerging Infectious Diseases approved the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)’s proposed phased implementation of physical classes for all programs. According to acting presidential spokesperson Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles…

It’s final: President Duterte files COC for senator

Daniza Fernandez 11/15/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Beating the deadline for substitution, President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday filed his certificate of candidacy to join the senatorial race in the 2022 elections. After his repeated claims that he has gone tired of…

Bong Go accepts challenge to run for president and continue Duterte’s reforms

Daniza Fernandez 11/14/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Presidential aspirant and Senator Christopher “Bong” Go said that he accepted the challenge to lead the country to continue the reforms initiated by President Rodrigo Duterte. Go, a long-time aide of Duterte before he…

Pay your taxes or go to prison, Duterte warns Pharmally execs

Daniza Fernandez 11/10/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Executives of Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp., which is under Senate investigation for alleged anomalies in its supply contracts with the government,  should pay their taxes or else face the prospect of imprisonment for tax evasion,…

DILG, DENR need to regulate visitors of dolomite beach — DOH

Daniza Fernandez 10/25/2021

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) must regulate visitors of the so-called dolomite beach in Manila Bay, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said…

Pagasa: Rain showers, cloudy skies nationwide on Monday

Daniza Fernandez 10/25/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Parts of Luzon and the Visayas will have scattered rain showers on Monday, October 25, 1980, due to the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) and the northeasterly surface windflow, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical,…

One Cebu not endorsing any candidates, alliances yet — secretary general

Daniza Fernandez 10/24/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Political personalities raising the hands of Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia only means that they are endorsing the governor, One Cebu Secretary General Pablo John Garcia explained as they will endorse their candidates after November…

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