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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
The number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines has increased by 3,544, according to the Department of Health (DOH). The total has now risen to 269,407. ICYMI: As of 4PM today, September 15, 2020, the Department of Health reports the total number of COVID-19 cases at… Posted by Department of Health (Philippines) on Tuesday, September 15,…
