Balitang Pinoy
Regine, just laughs when she remembers being stuck in their home elevator
Regine Velasquez looks back on the one time she allegedly fought with her husband and fellow singer Ogie Alcasid, six months after the country was quarantined due to the coronavirus pandemic. It took place on April 22, 2020, the 50th birthday of the so-called Asia’s Songbird. According to the 50-year-old singer / actress, this is…
Refund of P2.4-B on canceled flights – Cebu Pacific
Cebu Pacific Air has confirmed that it has given up to P2.4 billion in refunds to passengers since the implementation of the cancellations of flights due to the COVID crisis. The amount is said to be 50% of the refund requests received. So far they have pending requests that are being processed as well. It…
Gierran, until December to ‘clean up’ PhilHealth – Palace
It is alleged that President Rodrigo Duterte is giving until December the new chair of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp (PhilHealth) Dante Gierran to clean up the alleged corruption in the agency. According to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, President Duterte will look into whether Gierran, a former chief of the National Bureau of Investigation, will…
MRT, recorded the highest number of train sets to travel after 20-yrs
Metro Rail Transit (MRT) Line 3 management is now proud of their accomplishment after the deployment of 21 train sets that took place for the first time in 20 years. In a Facebook post, management said their move paved the way for reducing the waiting time interval of trains. As a result, the passenger capacity…
Sinas, involved in the ‘mañanita scandal,’ wants to be promoted by the PNP chief
MANILA, Philippines – Instead of being fired, the new Philippine National Police chief wants to promote the controversial National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Maj. Gen. Debold Sinas. That is what PNP chief Camilo Cascolan announced on Wednesday, in an interview with the ANC on whether he will fire the said policeman. “Well, until…
Basilan helicopter crash kills 4 soldiers, investigation continues – AFP
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the crash of a Philippine Air Force (PAF) rescue aircraft in Brgy. Upper Manggas, Lantawan, Basilan that killed four people. In an exclusive interview with Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, commander of the Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom), said the Sikorsky Rotary Wing Rescue Aircraft came from Zamboanga City and was…
2 missing, 250 residents evacuated from massive floods in Sultan Kudarat
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Authorities are continuing their search and rescue operation on the two people who are currently missing after flooding in Poblacion, Palembang, Sultan Kudarat. According to Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer Jenel Tuanado, heavy rains last night caused floodwaters to overflow into the river. As a result, about 250 households…
Dingdong, winner of the Seoul Int’l Drama Awards: This is also a tribute to all frontliners of the world
Dingdong Dantes’ main offering to frontliners around the world is the Asian Star Prize award at the 15th Seoul International Drama Awards. The said award was given to the 40-year-old actor for his performance in the Philippine adaptation of the South Korean hit drama series “Descendants of the Sun.” “This award is also a tribute…
Duterte criticizes Western pharma firms, has no effect on vaccine negotiations with US companies – Palace
The Philippines will continue to negotiate with American companies for a possible supply of vaccines against COVID-19 despite President Rodrigo Duterte’s criticism of Western developers for allegedly demanding advance payment. Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque said President Duterte’s “profit, profit, profit” mindset of Western companies has no effect on the negotiations. According to Sec. Roque, the…
DOST: 11 hospitals sites selected for WHO Solidarity Trials
The government has already selected 11 hospitals to be the hospital site for the World Health Organization (WHO) ‘Solidarity Trial’ or comprehensive clinical trial of COVID-19 vaccines next month. The list includes eight from Metro Manila, such as Manila Doctors Hospital, San Lazaro Hospital, Lung Center of the Philippines, St. Lukes Medical Center in Quezon…