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Ex-NBI chief Dante Gierran, appointed as the new Philhealth head
President Rodrig Duterte has appointed former NBI chief Dante Gierran as the new Philhealth chief. Senator Bong Go confirmed Gierran’s appointment. Gierran will replace the resigned Ricardo Morales. It will be recalled that Morales is facing an investigation due to widespread corruption.
4 treasure hunters buried in landslide, feared dead – LGU
DAVAO CITY – The rescue team has stopped its operation for four minors trapped in a collapsed tunnel this Sunday morning in Purok 1, Brgy Kinamayan, Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte. Sto Tomas City Administrator Atty. Eliza Evangelista-Lapena, started the retrieval operation on Monday morning for the victims Kayl Castaneres, Gerick Marquez, Dindo Panares, and…
VP Robredo pays tribute to COVID-19 Frontliners on Nat’l Heroes Day: ‘Be kind and be brave’
Vice President Leni Robredo also joined in paying tribute to the heroes this National Heroes Day. In his message, VP Leni said that apart from the heroes we have known and grown up with, the greatness of others who sacrifice in the midst of various crises can also be considered unique. “We honor today the…
Medical workers given recognition of heroism now Nat’l Heroes ‘ Day
President Rodrigo Duterte paid tribute to the country’s new heroes, especially the medical frontliners who continue to lead the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in the country and even abroad. President Duterte made the statement today as the country commemorates National Heroes ’Day. “I join the entire nation as we celebrate this year’s National Heroes’…
Duterte, personally visited Jolo, Sulu
President Rodrigo Duterte personally visited Jolo, Sulu. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said the president’s visit was to extend his condolences to the victims of the two explosions that killed 15 people and injured 75 others last week. He was accompanied by Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, Senator Bong Go and other officials….
After 30 years, Ted Failon leaves ABS-CBN
After 30 years, veteran broadcaster Ted Failon will say goodbye to ABS-CBN. Ted will be last seen on “TV Patrol” and “Failon Ngayon sa TeleRadyo” this August 31. Multi-awarded broadcast journalist Ted Failon is leaving ABS-CBN after 30 years. He will make his final appearance on “TV Patrol” and “Failon Ngayon sa TeleRadyo” on August…
New Philhealth chief, Duterte may announce on Monday – Sen. Go
It is possible that President Rodrigo Duterte will announce tomorrow that he will replace Ricardo Morales as president and CEO of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). According to Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go, it is said that President Duterte is already being pressured to be replaced by the resigned Morales. “Sa ngayon po ay nabanggit…
Duterte is safer in Davao against COVID-19 – Palace
Malacañang does not yet know how long President Rodrigo Duterte will stay in Davao City. Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque said that a consideration of why President Duterte has not yet returned to Manila is due to the large number of COVID-19 cases here in the National Capital Region (NCR). According to Sec. Roqure, it cannot…
Clinical trials in lagundi as drug in COVID-19, approved by FDA – Dela Peña
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved clinical trials for lagundi as a supplemental treatment for those infected with COVID-19. This was announced by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Sec. Fortunato dela Peña in Always Ready briefing. Sec. Dela Peña, Philippine General Hospital (PGH) personnel will conduct the said clinical trials at…