VP Sara praises Bongbong Marcos for continuing gains of father Duterte

Daphne Galvez 07/26/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday praised President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s first State of the Nation Address (Sona), the contents of which, she said, aims to continue the gains of the administration of…

Hontiveros notes no anti-corruption measures tackled in Sona

Daphne Galvez 07/26/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros said on Monday she was hoping that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. would mention anti-corruption measures during his first State of the Nation Address (Sona). The senator noted that Marcos mentioned…

Ateneo gunman’s drug allegations vs ex-mayor ‘pure lies’ — family lawyer

Daphne Galvez 07/25/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The supposed drug accusations of the gunman in the Ateneo de Manila University against former Basilan mayor Rose Furigay are “pure lies,” the camp of the former mayor said on Monday. Atty. Quirino Esguerra,…

Bongbong Marcos: Continue blended learning in specific areas beyond Oct 31

Daphne Galvez 07/20/2022

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the continuation of blended learning beyond October 31 but only in specific areas, Malacañang said Wednesday. The instruction was issued during Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting where Vice President and…

Senate bill filed to suspend PhilHealth contribution hike

Daphne Galvez 07/11/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Grace Poe has filed a bill seeking to allow to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.  to suspend the increase in contributions to the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth). Poe said the suspension of…

BIR to comply with court ruling on Marcos estate tax, says incoming chief

Daphne Galvez 06/22/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Incoming Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Lilia Guillermo on Wednesday said the agency will comply with the court’s decision on the estate tax issue of the Marcos family and will follow the agency’s…

Ex-UP president Alfred Pascual is next DTI chief, Marcos Jr. says

Daphne Galvez 05/26/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Former University of the Philippines (UP) president Alfred Pascual is poised to lead the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) under the incoming Marcos administration. President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. made the announcement of…

Sanction countries not reducing carbon emissions – Duterte

Daphne Galvez 05/24/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Countries that fail to reduce their carbon emissions as they had promised should be sanctioned, President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday in his weekly taped “Talk to the People” briefing. “Unless the industrialized countries…

PhilHealth contribution hike starting June retroactive from January

Daphne Galvez 05/14/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) said the increase in contributions starting June would be retroactive from January. This means that on top of increased contributions to be deducted from an employee’s salary starting…

PNP to exercise ‘maximum restraint and tolerance’ on 2022 poll protesters

Daphne Galvez 05/12/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The country’s police force on Thursday said it would “exercise maximum restraint and tolerance” as groups stage rallies to register their protest over the conduct of the 2022 national and local elections. According to…

Duterte vows orderly, clean, honest elections on May 9

Daphne Galvez 05/03/2022

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday assured the public of an “orderly, clean, and honest elections” on May 9. In his taped public address, Duterte said he urges the government to be “conscious” of this…

5 more areas placed under Alert Level 1 May 3-15

Daphne Galvez 05/03/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Five more areas will be under Alert Level 1, the least restrictive in the five-tier COVID-19 alert level system, starting Tuesday, May 3 until May 15, Malacañang announced Monday. Acting presidential spokesman Martin Andanar…

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