Duterte’s address to nation to air Tuesday morning

Krissy Aguilar 08/25/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The address of President Rodrigo Duterte to the nation will air on Tuesday, according to presidential spokesperson Harry Roque. “Meeting is still on-going at 10:59 p.m. and will probably continue for at least one…

DOH: No more COVID-19 test results backlog

Krissy Aguilar 08/24/2020

MANILA, Philippines— The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday announced that it has already cleared its backlog of coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19) test results for validation. In an interview on ABS-CBN News Channel, DOH Undersecretary and spokesperson Ma.…

‘I’ve been in Davao all along,’ Duterte says after rumored treatment in Singapore

Krissy Aguilar 08/17/2020

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday quashed rumors that he flew to Singapore over the weekend for emergency treatment, saying he has been staying in Davao City “all along.” Duterte belied the “fake news” circulating…

DepEd: Opening of classes in public schools moved to October 5

Krissy Aguilar 08/14/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The opening of classes in public schools will be moved to October 5, 2020 as approved by President Rodrigo Duterte, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced Friday, August 14, 2020. “As per the memorandum…

Duterte warns corrupt PhilHealth officials: ‘I’ll get you’

Krissy Aguilar 08/11/2020

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte warned on Monday, August 10, 2020, officials found to be involved in corrupt practices in the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) that he would go after them. “Huwag kayong magkakamali. Itong…

Gov’t in control of COVID-19 crisis, DILG chief assures

Krissy Aguilar 08/10/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The government is still “in control” of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis even as the number of cases approached the 130,000 mark, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año assured Monday, August 10, 2020. “We are…

Duterte’s SONA: A mix of attack, warning, plea, wish list, promises

Christia Marie Ramos, Darryl John Esguerra, Krissy Aguilar 07/28/2020

MANILA, Philippines—As the country continued to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, President Rodrigo Duterte delivered on Monday afternoon (July 27) his penultimate State of the Nation Address (SONA). Unlike his late arrival for last year’s SONA, Duterte’s helicopter…

2020 Physician Licensure Exam’s last leg set in September – Palace

Krissy Aguilar 07/24/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The government’s COVID-19 task force has allowed the Physician Licensure Exams to proceed this year, Malacañang announced Friday, July 24, 2020. The examination is tentatively scheduled on September 20 and 21, 2020, presidential spokesperson…

Schools will be inspected first if face-to-face classes will be allowed – Galvez

Krissy Aguilar, Tonette Orejas 07/16/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Should physical classes resume in areas under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ), schools will be inspected first to figure out how health protocols could be implemented, Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr.,  the chief implementer of…

LTO to suspend issuance of student driver’s permit starting July 1

Krissy Aguilar 06/29/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The issuance of student driver’s permits will be suspended starting July 1, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) said Monday. LTO chief Edgar Galvante said starting August 3, those who want to acquire a student’s…

More COVID-19 quarantine facilities eyed in Cebu City

Krissy Aguilar 06/29/2020

MANILA, Philippines— The government is planning to put up more quarantine facilities in Cebu City due to the rising number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said Monday.…

2 Filipinas recognized by Women of the Future Awards Southeast Asia

Krissy Aguilar 06/26/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Two Filipinas were recognized for their contributions in their respective fields by the Women of the Future Southeast Asia Awards. Gigi Morris, a family farming advocate, and Lucille Dejito, a lawyer, topped the mentor…

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