Sara Duterte, Bongbong Marcos talking about ‘working together’ in 2022

Julie Aurelio 11/13/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio and former Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. are discussing the possibility of “working together” in the 2022 polls, according to Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez, president of the Lakas-Christian Muslim…

Lawmakers up pressure on Comelec amid calls for extended listup

DJ Yap, Julie Aurelio 09/25/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Senators on Friday deferred discussions on the proposed 2022 budget of the Commission on Elections (Comelec), increasing the pressure on the poll body to reconsider mounting calls to extend the voter registration period amid…

Do away with face shields, Speaker Velasco urges Duterte

Julie Aurelio 09/22/2021

MANILA, Philippines – Citing the “doubtful efficacy” of face shields against COVID-19 transmission, House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco has urged President Duterte to reconsider the mandatory use of face shields by the public. In a letter dated…

Duterte: I’ll audit myself, gov’t agencies

DJ Yap, Julie Aurelio 08/28/2021

President Rodrigo Duterte, who has kept his statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN) secret since 2018, has volunteered to “audit” himself and all other government agencies if elected vice president next year. “Somebody should do…

Comelec: No PDAs, kissing babies in 2022 polls

Julie Aurelio 07/14/2021

MANILA, Philippines — “Public displays of affection,’’ kissing babies, and even handing out food will no longer be allowed during the campaign for the 2022 national and local elections as part of the new normal, according to…

Duterte now ‘somewhat sold on idea’ of VP run

Julie Aurelio 07/08/2021

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte is getting to like the prospect of running as Vice President in the 2022 elections, but believes that his future successor should be a “friend” that he can work with, like…

Comelec urged to allow online filing of candidacies

Julie Aurelio 06/20/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Cagayan de Oro City Rep. Rufus Rodriguez wants the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to allow online filing not only of voters’ registration but also of certificates of candidacy for the 2022 elections. Rodriguez said…

House bill penalizing vaccine line-jumpers filed

Julie Aurelio 05/22/2021

MANILA, Philippines – In the wake of reports of line-jumping and fake appointments, a lawmaker wants to criminalize vaccine queue-jumping with a 60-day jail term and fines of up to P 500,000 for violators of COVID-19’s vaccine…

Ivermectin gets FDA nod for human consumption

Julie Aurelio, Patricia Denise Chiu 05/08/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Director-General Eric Domingo on Friday confirmed that his agency had issued a certificate of product registration (CPR) to Lloyd Laboratories for the manufacture and sale of ivermectin, thus paving the…

Lawmakers hit PNP for ban on holding hands by couples

Julie Aurelio 03/13/2021

The Philippine National Police has “bigger fish to fry” than “absurdly” going after couples who engage in public displays of affection. Lawmakers on Friday scolded the PNP for its plan to discourage public displays of affection, including…

SSS chief: No basis for second tranche of pension hike for seniors

Julie Aurelio 02/16/2021

MANILA, Philippines — The chief of the Social Security System (SSS) on Monday said there was no basis to implement the sought-after second tranche of the approved pension increase for its elderly members. “Right now, we have…

DOTr urged to suspend child car seat law

Julie Aurelio, Meg Adonis 02/02/2021

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) should defer some provisions of the child car seat law since children under 15 years old are not allowed to go out during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ako Bicol Rep.…

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