1987 Constitution framer backs bloc voting for President, VP

Neil Arwin Mercado 08/25/2022

MANILA, Philippines — While believing that the 1987 Constitution should not be blamed for the country’s problems, one of its framers expressed openness to some amendments: such as the implementation of bloc voting for the presidential and…

Bongbong Marcos suspends classes, gov’t work in Metro Manila, Luzon provinces due to ‘Florita’

Neil Arwin Mercado 08/23/2022

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. suspended classes in public schools and work in government offices in Metro Manila and several provinces in Luzon until Wednesday, August 24, due to Severe Tropical Storm “Florita.” The…

‘Florita’ intensifies into tropical storm; Signal No. 2 raised in 4 areas

Neil Arwin Mercado 08/22/2022

MANILA, Philippines — ‘Florita’ has intensified into a tropical storm on Monday, prompting the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) to place four areas in the country under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2. According to…

Tropical depression Florita maintains strength; Signal No. 1 in 12 Luzon areas

Neil Arwin Mercado 08/22/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression Florita maintained its strength early Monday morning, with Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 still raised over 12 areas in Luzon. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), as of…

Bongbong Marcos discusses sugar supply with food manufacturers

Neil Arwin Mercado 08/16/2022

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. met with members of the Philippine Chamber of Food Manufacturers Inc. in Malacañang on Monday, August 15, 2022, to tackle concerns over the sugar supply in the country. “We…

Sugar board member linked to importation reso mess resigns due to ‘health reasons’

Neil Arwin Mercado 08/15/2022

MANILA, Philippines — A member of the sugar regulatory board of the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) who signed the “illegal” resolution authorizing the importation of 300,000 metric tons of sugar in the country has resigned due to…

Proposed ladderized program for nurses gets Bongbong Marcos’ backing

Neil Arwin Mercado 08/12/2022

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has supported a proposal to implement a “ladderized” program to address the “brain drain” among nurses in the country, Malacañang disclosed Thursday, August 11, 2022. According to a Palace statement,…

‘Very high’ COVID-19 positivity rate in 5 Visayas provinces — OCTA

Neil Arwin Mercado 08/01/2022

MANILA, Philippines — “Very high” COVID-19 positivity rates were observed in five provinces in the Visayas  as of July 30, OCTA Research fellow Guido David reported Monday. David said “very high” positivity rates were recorded in Capiz, Aklan,…

Bongbong Marcos leads special Cabinet meeting on 2023 budget

Neil Arwin Mercado 07/29/2022

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. led a special Cabinet meeting on Friday, July 29, 2022. to tackle the 2023 national budget. Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra, who is present in the meeting, said that the…

Bongbong Marcos flies to earthquake-hit Abra

Neil Arwin Mercado 07/28/2022

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. left Metro Manila on Thursday morning, July 28, 2022, to visit earthquake-hit Abra province, the Palace announced. Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said Marcos’ chopper took off for Abra past…

Tulfo warns loan sharks vs accepting 4Ps cash cards as pawn

Neil Arwin Mercado 07/13/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Loan sharks accepting cash cards pawned by Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries could end up in jail, Social Welfare Secretary Erwin Tulfo warned Wednesday. According to Tulfo, their office has been receiving reports…

PCOO renamed to Office of Press Secretary, Office of Pres’l Spokesperson repealed

Neil Arwin Mercado 07/07/2022

  MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has ordered the renaming of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) to the Office of Press Secretary (OPS) and the abolition of the Office of the Presidential Spokesperson.…

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