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PH COVID-19 cases went up to 286,743; total deaths nearly 5,000
Posted by Department of Health (Philippines) on Sunday, September 20, 2020 The total number of people affected by pandemic coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the Philippines has reached 286,743, according to the Department of Health (DOH). In the case bulletin released by the agency, seven laboratories failed to submit their reports to the COVID-19 Data Repository System…
Paolo Duterte distanced himself from the dispute over the 2021 budget deliberation
Presidential son and Deputy Speaker Paolo Duterte distanced themselves from the dispute between fellow congressmen amid the House issues for the 2021 budget. This was stated by the Davao representative after the Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. and Deputy Speaker Luis Raymund Villafuerte over the issue of infrastructure allocation of their districts. “As Congress…
Nueva Vizcaya, already considered by the DOH as the epicenter of COVID-19 in region 2
The Department of Health (DOH) region 2 is now considering the province of Nueva Vizcaya as the epicenter of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in the second region. Cauayan, Dr. Rio Magpantay, Regional Director of DOH region 2 that Nueva Vizcaya has 351 COVID-19 positive, 222 active cases, 119 recoveries and ten deaths. Of the said number,…
DFA and Senate officials, met on foreign policy issue
Senate leaders and Foreign Affairs Sec. Teodoro Locsin Jr. to discuss the country’s foreign policy, on various issues. The DFA-Senate meeting came a day after the European Parliament threatened to revoke tariff incentives for the Philippines over the issue of alleged human rights violations and alleged suppression of press freedom. The conversation allegedly became an…
Petition requesting the release of Duterte’s medical records has been finalized by the SC
The Supreme Court (SC) has finally finalized a petition requesting the release of information on President Rodrigo Duterte’s true state of health and mental health since he became president in 2016. In the notice issued by the Supreme Court, they have finalized its decision and no further motions will be accepted from the side of…
Mayor Isko has 2 tips for youngstars: Not everyone will be Sharon Cuneta or FPJ, remember that!
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno shared with young artists today the two important lessons of life he learned from German “Kuya Germs” Moreno. Isko was the mentor and father-in-law of the late TV host-talent manager when he ventured into showbiz – and he admitted that wherever he is now, he owes Kuya Germs. According to the…
COVID-19 cases in the Philippines are almost 280,000; total deaths 4,830
The total number of people affected by coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the Philippines is about 280,000, according to the Department of Health (DOH). According to the agency’s case bulletin, the number of disease cases in the country has increased by 3,257, to a total of 279,526 today. According to the Health department, 20 laboratories failed…
Cemeteries across PH, temporarily closed from Oct. 29 to Nov. 4 – Palace
Malacañang announced that all cemeteries nationwide will be closed from October 29 to November 4 to prevent crowds during Todos Los Santos. According to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, those who are temporarily closed on the said date also include the columbaries. “All private and public cemeteries and memorial parks will be closed to visitors from…
Pia Wurtzbach’s new BF, enjoyed Filipino food and even spent time with her family
The new foreigner boyfriend of 2015 Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach seems to be “at home” with her family in the United Kingdom. Venezuelan businessman Jeremy Jauncey has already met the mother and step father of the third Pinay Miss Universe at the dinner table. Among the Filipino dishes prepared by Wurtzbach’s mother is its version…