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Netizens slammed veteran actress Vivian Velez for calling VP Leni “BOBA”
VIVIAN VELEZ – She is a veteran Filipina actress, one of the supporters of the current administration and known critic of several personalities. Vivian Velez speaks against Vice President Leni Robredo calling her “BOBA”. Veteran actress Vivian Velez slammed Vice President Leni Robredo’s speech in her livestream on social media. “The worst political branding… it’s…

PNP supports recommendation to subject Sulu to Martial Law
PNP Chief PGen. Archie Francisco Gamboa supports the recommendation of Phil Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana to subject Sulu province to Martial Law, following a twin explosion in Jolo on Monday. Gamboa said the move would provide “operational flexibility” to the police and military to conduct law enforcement operations against “threat groups” in…
Dagupan Archbishop Emeritus Oscar Cruz passed away
Archbishop Emeritus Oscar Cruz of Lingayen-Dagupan passed away this Wednesday, 6:45 a.m. at the age of 85. Cruz died while being treated at Cardinal Santos Hospital due to his long illness, according to the Catholic Bishops ’Conference of the Philippines. Cruz was born on November 17, 1934 in Balanga, Bataan. He was ordained a Catholic…

Duterte, doctor advised on his health
President Rodrigo Duterte has been advised by his doctor to refrain from drinking alcohol. This follows Barrett’s esophagus close to stage 1 cancer. The president made the statement in his speech on Tuesday morning. The president said he already has myasthenia gravis, Buerger’s disease, acid reflux, Barrett’s esophagus and spinal issues. Earlier, the Palace denied…

World’s fastest man Usain Bolt was infected with COVID-19
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) hit world-record sprinter and eight-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt. According to the health ministry of Jamaica, it is possible that Bolt got COVID-19 a few days after holding a big party for his 34th birthday where the attendees were not wearing face masks. He said the authorities have also launched…

Infected by COVID worldwide has reached 23.8-M – reports
COVID-19 has recorded 23,800,747 positive cases worldwide. Of the said number, 6,574,522 (99%) have mild condition and 61,767 (1%) have serious or critical condition. 816,535 people were killed. As many as 16,347,923 people have been recovered, after treatment and quarantine procedures. USA Brazil India Russia South Africa Peru Mexico Colombia Spain Chile

President Duterte’s message to the people will be delivered later
President Rodrigo Duterte’s regular message to the people will be watched this Tuesday morning. Presidential Communications Operations Office Undersecretary Rocky Ignacio said the President’s public address will be aired at 9 a.m. on August 25, on the People’s Television Network. The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases is expected to report…

STATEMENT OF VICE PRESIDENT LENI ROBREDO ON THE SULU BOMBING
Reports have come in regarding two blasts that rocked Jolo, Sulu, earlier today. As of the latest count, nine are dead, five of whom were members of our Armed Forces. Many more were injured. I grieve with the families of the lost and extend my sympathies to the injured. This attack is even more horrific…

WATCH LIVE: Ulat at Mungkahi Ukol sa Pambansang Ekonomiya at Mensahe Para Sa Pamumuno at Pagkakaisa ni VP Leni Robredo
Nitong mga nakaraang linggo, nakasama natin sa ilang pagpupulong ang mga researchers, analysts, propesor, at iba pang eksperto sa ekonomiya. Gaya ng napakarami sa atin, nababahala din sila. Humaharap ako sa inyo ngayon para ibahagi ang kanilang mga insight at rekomendasyon kung papaano natin maiaahon ang bansa sa kasalukuyang paghihirap, at para na rin ihayag…

Newly renovated Lagusnilad Underpass will be opened before the end of August, signs are also written on Ancient Baybayin
SOURCE: PNA MANILA – The city of Manila on Monday inaugurated the newly renovated Lagusnilad underpass which connects Intramuros to the Manila City Hall. Manila Mayor Francisco ‘Isko Moreno’ Domagoso led the event as he expressed gratitude to different national government agencies, employees of the city government, and the private sector for collaborating in order…