Duterte wants all donations in fight vs COVID-19 transmitted to OCD

Krissy Aguilar 04/01/2020

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte wants all donations and medical supplies to aid government in its fight against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to be transmitted to and managed by government. Through Administrative Order no. 27, Duterte established…

Deadline for SSS contribution extended until June 1

Krissy Aguilar 03/30/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The deadline of contributions for February, March and April is extended until June 1, 2020, the Social Security System (SSS) said Monday. SSS president Aurora Ignacio said members can pay for their contributions without…

Palace: Anyone who breaches gov’t health protocols must be dealt with by law

Krissy Aguilar 03/26/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Anyone who breaches the government’s health protocols, regardless of their sociopolitical status, must be dealt with in accordance with the law, Malacañang said Thursday. “The protocols set by the government for persons under investigation…

LOOK: Bayanihan to Heal as One Act signed by Duterte

Krissy Aguilar 03/25/2020

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law a measure granting him additional powers to fight the emergency health crisis the country is now facing due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) threat. Under the law,…

Duterte to test again, undergo self-quarantine if Duque is positive for COVID-19

Krissy Aguilar 03/20/2020

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte may need to undergo self-quarantine should Health Secretary Francisco Duque III test positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) due to their close association in the past days. The President would also be…

BREAKING: Duterte declares ceasefire with Reds

Krissy Aguilar 03/18/2020

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has declared a ceasefire with communist rebels as Luzon is placed under an enhanced community quarantine to combat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Malacañang said Wednesday. Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said this…

BREAKING: Luzon now under ‘enhanced community quarantine’ – Palace

Krissy Aguilar 03/16/2020

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has placed the entire island of Luzon under “enhanced community quarantine” as COVID-19 cases continue to increase in the country. “PRRD just announced an enhanced community quarantine in the entire Luzon,”…

Duterte set to make new pronouncements today–Bong Go

Krissy Aguilar 03/16/2020

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte is set to make new pronouncements as he meets anew on Monday afternoon with the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Emerging Infectious Diseases, military and police officials following the continuous spike…

BREAKING: Tom Hanks, wife Rita test positive for COVID-19

Krissy Aguilar 03/12/2020

MANILA, Philippines – Actor Tom Hanks on Thursday disclosed that he and his wife Rita Wilson have tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). “Hello, folks. Rita and I are down here in Australia. We felt a bit…

BIR: File ITRs, pay taxes online to limit COVID-19 risk

Krissy Aguilar 03/11/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Wednesday said it is not keen on extending the deadline for the filing of 2019 Income Tax Returns (ITR) beyond April 15, 2020, and instead encouraged taxpayers…

FDA OKs COVID-19 test kits developed by UP scientists

Krissy Aguilar 03/10/2020

MANILA, Philippines— Test kits for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) which were developed by local scientists at the University of the Philippines (UP) have been approved for use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA, in…

UP enters world’s top 100 universities for performing arts

Krissy Aguilar 03/05/2020

MANILA, Philippines — For the first time, the University of the Philippines (UP) has entered the world’s top 100 universities for performing arts, according to the latest global rankings of a United Kingdom-based group specializing in higher…

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