Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) Commissioner Greco Belgica took part in the Senate hearing to present its findings to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). According to Belgica, corruption in PhilHealth has been rampant in recent years. It welcomed the task force formed to investigate directly the rampant corruption in the said office. Their data will…
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte is proud of the Russian government’s promise to give the country a vaccine against COVID-19. “Ito, tingin ko kay President [Vladimir] Putin, tulong niya sa atin, libre. Kaya ngayon, tinatanggap natin, at kung ano ang supply, mag-usap pa kami… Pagdating ng bakuna, in public, para walang satsat ‘yan, in public,…
Pope Francis opened the way to the beatification of the Venerable Michael McGivney, an American diocesan priest and founder of the Knights of Columbus, by recognizing a miracle due to his intercession. Father McGivney was one of the 12 holy men and women named in the decrees for beatification or canonization that Pope Francis authorized…
The number of COVID-19 positives worldwide is already hitting 20,238,926. 6,335,819 (99%) of them have mild conditions and 64,545 (1%) are in serious or critical condition. So far, 737,900 have died due to the disease. While 13,100,662 were cured, after treatment and quarantine procedure. Here are the 10 countries with the highest number of COVID…
TUGUEGARAO CITY – Governor Manuel Mamba of Cagayan has stressed that he will arm the residents of Fuga Island in Aparri, Cagayan, if they are evicted. Mamba reacted to Chinese investors’ plan to make the island a “Smart City”. Mamba clarified that he is not opposed to the development of the island but Fuga residents…
THE FUGA ISLAND GOUP ANDOUR NATIONAL SECURITY By: Juan Ponce EnrileAugust 7, 2020 The Fuga island group is composed of the islands of Fuga, Barit and Mabbag. These islands are located 30 kilometers off the Northern Coast of Luzon. They belong to the town of Aparri, Cagayan, but they are closer to the town of…
Anthony “Ka Tunying” Taberna and his DZMM partner Gerry Baja will be heard in their new “home”. Starting September, the Taberna-Baja tandem will be heard on DZRH, according to article by showbiz columnist Ricky Lo. It is not yet certain if their program will still be called “Dos Por Dos”. It will be recalled that…
The Philippine Embassy in Thailand criticized the headline of the Thai newspaper Thai Rath, which called the Philippines “Land of COVID.” The PH Embassy wrote to the Thai Rath newspaper to condemn the report published on August 9. According to the news release, “165 Filipino teachers from‘ Land of COVID-19 ’arrived in Thailand on August…
Another record-high confirmed case of COVID-19 was recorded today by the Department of Health (DOH). Of the 74 laboratories that submitted their data, 6,958 were added to the case of the deadly virus in the Philippines. Another record-high confirmed case of COVID-19 was recorded today by the Department of Health (DOH). Of the 74 laboratories…
MANILA, Philippines – Anakpawis party-list chairperson Randall “Ka Randy” Echanis was stabbed to death this morning, August 10, at his rented house in Novaliches, Quezon City, according to a report by the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP). ), Monday. Echanis killed his neighbor at around 1:30 a.m. earlier after five unidentified suspects entered. Echanis was…
