No legal obstacle to Duterte VP run, but will his 16M voters back him again? – lawyer

Tina G. Santos 07/05/2021

MANILA, Philippines — There is no law prohibiting President Rodrigo Duterte from running for vice president, and taking up the matter before the Supreme Court can be a long and tedious affair, a former president of the…

DOJ to put Peter Lim on Interpol red notice

Marlon Ramos, Tina G. Santos 06/29/2021

The Department of Justice (DOJ) would be asking the Interpol to place President Duterte’s “kumpadre” (wedding cosponsor), indicted drug lord Peter Lim, in its red notice list after he allegedly fled the country, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra…

P150-M unregistered face masks, shields seized

Tina G. Santos 05/09/2021

The Bureau of Customs has seized estimated P150 million worth of unregistered personal protective equipment, including masks and face shields, from a warehouse in Binondo, Manila. Customs agents found several boxes of unregistered Aidelai masks and Heng…

DOJ: Pimentel didn’t break quarantine

Tina G. Santos 01/22/2021

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Prosecutor General (OPG) under the (DOJ) has dismissed for lack of probable cause the complaint against Sen. Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III accusing him of violating quarantine protocols when he accompanied…

How much should COVID-19 tests cost? DOH surveys market

Tina G. Santos 10/02/2020

The Department of Health (DOH) is doing market surveys to set affordable prices for coronavirus tests, including the real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test that it considers the “gold standard” in determining infection with the COVID-19 agent.…

China requires travelers from PH to test negative

Tina G. Santos 08/24/2020

MANILA, Philippines — China-bound seafarers from the Philippines are now required to take a nucleic acid test for the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and present a negative result before they can be allowed entry into the country.…

CBCP calls for noontime prayers starting Aug. 15

Tina G. Santos 08/14/2020

Catholic bishops have urged the faithful to participate in a collective prayer for the “healing” of the nation amid the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The bishops particularly asked the faithful to pray “10 Hail Mary’s daily”…

We’re doing something wrong, Robredo says on gov’t COVID-19 response

JHESSET O. ENANO, Marlon Ramos, Tina G. Santos 07/27/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Leni Robredo expressed alarm that something may be wrong with the government’s response to the COVID-19 crisis and hopes President Rodrigo Duterte would announce steps to correct the mistakes when he delivers…

Increased public contact causing surge in virus cases – DOH

Tina G. Santos 07/06/2020

  MANILA, Philippines — Increased contact among the population as a result of the relaxation of quarantine measures is causing a surge in new coronavirus cases in the country, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Sunday.…

OFWs stuck in quarantine: ‘Somehow it drives you crazy’

Jodee A. Agoncillo, Tina G. Santos 05/27/2020

  MANILA, Philippines — Jerome has been longing to see his children to give them “pasalubong,” which he has been keeping in his luggage for almost a month. That would have to wait longer though, along with…

Vitamins now discounted for senior citizens

Tina G. Santos 05/08/2020

Vitamins and mineral supplements are now included in the list of discounted medicines for senior citizens, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire announced in a televised press briefing on Thursday. “Good news for our senior citizens. Vitamins and…

Catholic Church pitches in cash relief

Tina G. Santos 04/17/2020

The Catholic Church has assured the government that it would help in providing relief and assistance to Filipinos, particularly the poor, as the country struggles to contain the spread of the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19). “The Church…

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