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Iloilo City, wants to host the second edition of Miss Universe Philippines in September
ILOILO CITY-The Iloilo City Government has announced its readiness to host the second edition of Miss Universe Philippines this coming September. This follows the proposal received by the city from the organizers that Iloilo City will be the venue of the prestigious pageant. In an interview, Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas said that this is…
Duterte, asked the NPAs not to block the vaccines against COVID-19
President Rodrigo Duterte has appealed to the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) not to cause trouble if the distribution of vaccines against COVID-19 begins. According to his national address on Monday night, the group should not make a fuss when such vaccines are taken to remote areas. He said they should allow…
VFA issues tatalakayin sa US counterparts ngayong Feb – Locsin
The Philippines and the United States are set to meet at the end of the month to discuss the possible outcome of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) which was first suspended by the Duterte administration. DFA Secretary Teodoro “Teddyboy” Locsin Jr. said he will talk to his counterpart in the last week of February to…
JM Yosures was named champion in “Tawag ng Tanghalan”
#TNT4AngHulingTapatan is super trending this Saturday at noon. And not just in the Philippines, but worldwide. The top 3 who finally testified were JM Yosures, Rachell Laylo, Ayejee Paredez and were selected by the judges Randy Santiago, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Jed Madella, Gary Valenciano, Jaya, Louie Ocampo, Erik Santos, Kyla, Karylle, Nyoy Volante, Mitoy Yonting,…
Manila Cathedral officially opens ‘500-yrs of Christianity celebration’
The mayors attended Metro Manila under the Archdioces of Manila for the formal launch of the Manila Cathedral in the 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines. Among them are Manila Mayor Isko Moreno, Vice Mayor Honey Lacuna, Pasay City Mayor Imelda Calixto-Rubiano, Makati City Mayor Abby Binay, and several other representatives of local government…
25% of AFP personnel targeted to be vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccine – Sobejana
Only those on the front line are targeted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to be vaccinated against Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) when covid vaccines arrive in the Philippines. In an interview in the new record AFP Chief of Staff Lt. General Sirilito Sobejana, said that only 25 percent of the total AFP…
Pinay tennis star Alex Eala lost to Russian opponent
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala’s campaign on the W15 Manacor ITF Rafa Nadal Academy World Tennis Tour is over. This is after Russia’s Oksana Selekhmeteva defeated her in the quarterfinals. The Russian tennis player scored 6-2, 6-3. 15-year-old Eala is ranked 942 while 18-year-old Selekhmeteva is ranked 611.
Gov’t officials, personnel, exempted from mandatory testing and quarantine during their official trip to the provinces – IATF
Malacañang confirmed that public officials and government personnel have been exempted from the mandatory COVID-19 testing and quarantine protocol set by the local government units (LGUs) they will attend. Based on the announcement by Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque, a valid ID issue of his office will only be shown by a government employee or official…
January inflation hit 4.2% – PSA
Recorded a 2-year record as the fastest inflation for the month of January 2021. According to a report by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), they recorded 4.2 percent inflation for basic commodities. Inflation is the basis of the rapid rise in prices of goods and services in certain areas. Reasons for inflation include meat supply…
‘Facebook’ in Myanmar, banned by the military
Myanmar is banned from using the social media application Facebook a few days after the military staged a coup d’etat against the country’s democratic government. According to military officials, the decision was made for Myanmar to achieve “stability.” The said social media platform is the only unique internet access of Myanmar residents. Based on the…