Monthly Archives: September 2021
Lawmaker cites absence of service contracting allocation in DOTr 2022 budget
A lawmaker expressed dismay on Wednesday for the absence of a budget for the service contracting of public utility vehicles next year.
Thus, Albay Rep....
Online seller depot in Manila found shipping stones instead of mobile phones
A depot of an online seller in Manila supposedly using the services of Lazada was found to have parcels ready for shipping that contained...
Congress’ measure extending voter registration period can be vetoed by Duterte
With the Commission on Elections (Comelec) extending the voter registration period, the measure approved by both chambers of Congress recommending the same can be...
North Korea claims test firing hypersonic missile
The North Korean government said Wednesday that the "projectile test" it performed this week involved a hypersonic missile - which experts say, if true,...
Govt drafting guidelines for vaccination of minors vs Covid
The National Vaccines Operation Center (NVOC) is now crafting guidelines on the vaccination of minors aged 12 to 17 that will start next month,...
Bloomberg report shows PH worst place to be during Covid pandemic
The Philippines is the worst place to be during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Bloomberg's Covid Resilience Ranking for this month.
The report showed that...
Palace boasts Duterte unbeatable in 2022 VP race
Malacañang on Wednesday boasted that President Rodrigo Duterte is still unbeatable in the vice presidential race for 2022.
This, after the Sept. 6 to 11...
Pulse Asia survey shows Sara Duterte is top presidential pick for 2022
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio emerged as the top pick for president for 2022 based on the latest survey by Pulse Asia.
For vice president,...
Pacquiao announces retirement from boxing to focus on 2022 presidential bid
Senator Emannuel “Manny” Pacquiao formally announced on Wednesday his retirement from boxing so he can focus on his bid for the presidency in the...
Defense chief thanks US for assistance in containing Covid
Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has expressed his appreciation to the United States government's support for the country's efforts in containing the Covid-19 pandemic.
Lorenzana...
