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Ilagan City mayor COVID-19 positive, whole city is now on ECQ
MANILA, Philippines (Updated, 6:41 p.m.) – Ilagan City in Isabela was set in the strictest lockdown in the Philippines on Thursday, due to the ongoing pandemic. Due to the large number of coronavirus diseases (COVID-19) patients there, even Ilagan City Mayor Josemarie Diaz has tested positive. “Marami sa bilang na ito ay mula sa mga…
‘Philhealth’s SVP, resigns to be with his family’ – Philhealth president
Philhealth President and Chief Executive Officer Ricardo Morales said he respects the resignation of a Philhealth official today. Morales confirmed the irrevocable resignation of Senior Vice President (SVP) for Operations and retired Brig. General Augustus de Villa dated August 6, 2020. He said that De Villa wanted to spend more time with his family so…
Duterte will not remove PhilHealth chief
MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte will not fire PhilHealth Chief Ricar-do Morales, despite the alleged corruption in the agency. According to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, the President himself said that he would not remove Morales if there was no evidence to link him to corruption. Roque said the Senate is already documenting the evidence…
Palace: PhilHealth is unlikely to collapse by 2022
Malacañang did not agree with the statement made by the PhilHealth official at the Senate hearing that by 2022, the corporation may collapse due to the decline in its collection as benefit payouts continue to rise amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque said that as one of the proponents of Universal Healthcare Law,…
Anti-crucifix Bill by Rep. Marcoleta
Sagip Partylist Rep. Wants to remove Rodante Marcoleta crosses or crucifixes hung in the rooms of hospitals. They will only be placed if the patient wishes. It means, “optional.” A bill was tabled by the Congressman in this regard. Most or most Filipinos are Catholics and other Christian sects who value the symbols of their…
2 Filipinos killed, 6 injured in twin blasts in port of Beirut, Lebanon – DFA
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed that two Filipinos were killed and six others were injured in the blast in Beirut, Lebanon. According to the DFA statement, the Filipinos were inside their employers’ house when the explosion occurred. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed that two Filipinos were killed and six others were…
Ex-Senator and veteran broadcaster Eddie Ilarde has passed away, 85
Former senator and veteran TV and Radio broadcaster Edgar “Eddie” Ilarde has passed away at the age of 85. According to his relative, he passed away at his house in Makati City around 11:40 a.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. He became famous on the TV show “Student Canteen” from 1950 to 1990. He was…
Assunta, gave an update on her pregnancy
Actress Assunta de Rossi happily shared the update on her pregnancy. View this post on Instagram Still less than 2 weeks before I enter my 3rd trimester. Hang in there, coccolina (Italian for “the cuddly one”)! This is a snap from my congenital anomaly scan, and I couldn’t be more grateful that everything’s good and…
PANUORIN: Pagala-galang ostrich sa Quezon City, nakuhanan ng video
Viral ngayon sa social media ang isang ostrich na pagala-gala lang naman sa loob ng isang subdivision sa Quezon City. Walang nakakaalam kung saan ito galing at kung sinong may-ari nito.
Vatican, clarified that former Pope Benedict XVI is in good health
The Vatican has allayed the concerns of believers over the health of former Pope Benedict XVI. According to the Vatican, the 93-year-old former Pope has nothing to worry about because the Pope is still strong. His personal secretary Georg Gaensewein himself ensured that the condition of the former Pope was improving. The statement contradicts Peter…