Gary Valenciano: Why AIA Philam Life is a perfect partner during emergencies

Marc Cosep 07/17/2020

In his 37 years in the entertainment business, Gary Valenciano has indeed come a long way. He starred in numerous films, won many awards, performed on different venues, produced 39 best-selling albums, and raised a family while…

BSP: No interest on loans during ECQ, MECQ period

Daxim L. Lucas 05/22/2020

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Thursday reminded lending institutions that they are prohibited from charging interest on interest, fees and charges—such as late payment fees—on all loan payments falling due within the ongoing quarantine period.…

ChEd chief: Stopping tuition hike during ECQ not our mandate

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 04/30/2020

MANILA, Philippines – Stopping possible tuition fee increases during the lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic is not within the mandate of the Commission on Higher Education (Ched), its chairperson said on Thursday. Ched chair Prospero de…

WHO warns of neglecting vaccinations during pandemic

04/30/2020

Copenhagen, Denmark — The World Health Organization’s European office warned Thursday that to keep other infectious diseases in check, vaccination programs must remain a priority even during the coronavirus pandemic. The warning came as the UN body noted that while…

Duterte suspends processing of admin cases during ECQ

Krissy Aguilar 04/08/2020

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has suspended the filing of cases, appeals, petitions for review, and other pleadings before the Office of the President, except “urgent” ones, while the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) is in place.…

Church members infected with coronavirus after saltwater sprayed in mouth during service

03/17/2020

A Protestant church in South Korea has been identified as the site of a cluster transmission of COVID-19 following a Sunday service where members were sprayed with salt water. Officials of Gyeonggi Province believe that a saltwater…

The Harbour City Group: Celebrating 50 Years of Great Dimsum

PR 06/04/2019

Whether it’s the first ever Ding How on Colon Street in 1969, the institutional Ding Qua Qua on Mango Avenue for Generation X or Y, or Harbour City and Dimsum Break when the big malls opened during…

Police to secure Mango Avenue and Juana Osmeña Street during Sinulog

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/05/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Aside from implementing a liquor and party ban near the routes of the Sinulog Solemn Procession and Grand Parade, the police will also secure several streets in Cebu City for prompt dispersal of…

Roble ship to carry image of Señor Sto. Nino during fluvial procession

Morexette B. Erram 01/05/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A modern fastcraft owned by a Cebu-based private shipping firm will carry the images of Señor Santo Niño and Our Lady of Guadalupe in this year’s fluvial parade. MV Super Joy of Roble…

NCRPO: 535 street beggars rescued during holiday season

Inquirer.net 12/16/2018

Manila, Philippines — More than 500 indigenous individuals begging on the streets this Christmas holiday were rescued by authorities following various operations that were conducted around Metro Manila. According to the data of the National Capital Region…

CSC warns gov’t workers: No Christmas parties during office hours

Inquirer.net 12/03/2018

It is indeed the season to be jolly, but the Civil Service Commission (CSC) has a gentle reminder to government agencies: Don’t do Christmas parties during office hours. “Christmas is the season of sharing and giving and…

Three beauty queens were allegedly harassed during Miss Earth 2018

Inquirer.net 11/08/2018

It happened this year, when the pageant was held in the PHBy Jacqueline Arias First off, let me just say that no woman asks to be sexually harassed. It doesn’t matter if you’re wearing normal clothes or…

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