The Department of Health (DOH) reported a lower number of new COVID-19 cases today. Only 1,987 additional confirmed cases were reported by the agency, as a result of the data submitted by 91 from 113 laboratories. LOOK: DOH COVID-19 CASE BULLETIN #173 As of 4PM today, September 3, 2020, the Department of Health reports the…
Considered by P / LT. Gen. Camilo Cascolan that it is a big challenge for him to lead the police organization in this most crucial time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Gen. Cascolan’s statement came during his speech at the turnover ceremony where he formally took over as the new PNP chief in place of…
Manila, Philippines – The House has approved a third and final reading of the law declaring September 11 as a special non-working holiday in the province of Ilocos Norte in commemoration of the birthday of former President Ferdinand Marcos. According to the report, House Bill 7137 was approved by a vote of 197 on Yes,…
Malacañang announced that President Rodrigo Duterte still has full trust in Health Sec. Francisco Duque III. This is despite the Senate’s recommendation to file a case of malversation of public funds Sec. Duque due to PhilHealth anomaly. Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque said President Duterte is still awaiting the outcome of the investigation by the task…
Sen. Bong Go once again called on fellow government officials for unity and put aside politics during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sen. Go, he understands the role of the opposition so he and President Rodrigo Duterte just continue to work to fulfill their mandate to the people until the last day of the term. “Sa mga…
The suspect who attempted to kill Occidental Mindoro Gov. Eduardo Gadiano explained that it was allegedly due to “prophecy.” In an exclusive interview with Gadiano, he allegedly talked to the suspect after he was arrested inside his office. Gadiano identified the suspect as Adrianne Gatdula. Earlier, on Tuesday morning, Gatdula allegedly entered his office and…
Health Sec. Francisco Duque III in the Senate to be fair in its ongoing investigation into the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) controversy. The secretary made another move after Senate President Vicente Sotto III included him in the list of the most accused due to alleged irregularities within state-run health insurance. “These are not normal…
Miss Asia Pacific International 2018 Sharifa Akeel explicitly challenged the wife of Maguindanao Rep. Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu to pursue the threat of prosecution in connection with its accusation that she is a mistress or lover. Toto Mangudadatu ex-Gov. Mangudadatu, This is the first statement of the Pinay beauty queen after a few months after her…
Metro Manila will remain in the general community quarantine (GCQ) from September 1-30. This is exactly what President Rodrigo Duterte announced based on the recommendation of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases. The GCQ includes the provinces of Bulacan, Batangas and the cities of Tacloban and Bacolod. While in the modified enhanced community…
Department of Justice (DoJ) Sec. Menardo Guevarra that former National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Dante Guierran will be able to fulfill his role as the new Philhealth president. This also follows President Duterte’s appointment of him to the said agency. Guevarra said Gierran has a legal background and an accounting background due to his…
