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No ‘Duterte-Duterte’ tandem in 2022: Palace
June 9, 2021, 1:50 pm
MANILA — There is no chance that President Rodrigo Duterte will pair with his daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara “Inday” Duterte, in the 2022 national elections, Malacañang said on Wednesday. Duterte will not seek a national post, should Sara decide to run for president next year,… Read More
Duterte to decide on possible VP run by October
June 2, 2021, 3:59 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte will decide on his possible run as vice president by October this year, Malacañang said on Wednesday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said all aspirants for national and local posts will have to formalize their bids for the May 2022 national and local… Read More
First PIA office outside Metro Manila to rise in Baguio
June 1, 2021, 9:09 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) will construct the first Philippine Information Agency (PIA) office outside the National Capital Region here. PIA is one of the agencies under the PCOO that is mandated to disseminate information about government programs,… Read More
400 pandemic workers receive cash aid from DOLE, DSWD
May 31, 2021, 7:18 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Some 400 residents here tapped to assist in the city government’s response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic received cash assistance from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The… Read More
PRRD, Cebu guv to discuss inbound travel protocols on May 31
May 29, 2021, 2:52 pm
CEBU CITY – Malacañang has granted an audience with Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on Monday (May 31) to discuss the national government order to divert international flights bound for Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) from May 29 until June… Read More
Panelo defends Go’s bid to improve hospital services
May 22, 2021, 5:33 pm
MANILA – Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo on Saturday defended Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go’s proposed re-nationalization and expansion of public hospitals. This, after Go and Senator Minority Leader Franklin Drilon recently clashed over proposed measures that… Read More
Masandag Tribal Village gives hope to 400 IPs in Tagum
May 21, 2021, 2:17 pm
TAGUM CITY – Another Tagumpay project for the cultural communities of Tagum City unfolded Friday as the local government of Tagum City, in collaboration with the National Housing Authority (NHA) and the National Commission on Indigenous People (NCIP), broke grounds on the 16-year-old dream of… Read More
Vaccination of PUV drivers, riders crucial to keep economy going
May 20, 2021, 4:26 pm
MANILA – The inclusion of food delivery riders and public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers in the next priority list for Covid-19 vaccination will be crucial to keep the economy going. Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, co-author of Senate Bill 1810 or the Freelancers Protection Act, said in a… Read More
Ange Kouame granted Filipino citizenship
May 18, 2021, 1:29 pm
MANILA – Ateneo center Kakou Ange Franck Williams Kouame has been granted Filipino citizenship through naturalization, Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) president Al Panlilio said on Tuesday. "The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas is elated to announce that Angelo Kouame's Filipino… Read More
PNP asks LGUs to provide holding areas for protocol violators
May 9, 2021, 2:05 pm
MANILA – Police stations will coordinate with local government units (LGUs) to prepare holding areas for those who will violate minimum health standards, like not wearing or improperly wearing masks. In a radio interview on Sunday, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar… Read More
Bayanihan 3 can address need for more vaccine funds
May 7, 2021, 5:49 pm
MANILA – The Senate will ramp up the country’s fight against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) through several measures, starting with the proposed Bayanihan 3 Act. Senator Panfilo Lacson said he and Senate President Vicente Sotto III met with the heads of the three Covid-19 response… Read More
Senators laud PCG stand on West PH Sea
May 6, 2021, 6:16 pm
MANILA – Recent developments in the contentious West Philippine Sea, where Chinese militia vessels dispersed after being challenged by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), are the latest testament to the consistent policy of Malacañang to assert claims on its waters. Senator Christopher "Bong" Go… Read More
PBA begins Covid-19 info drive
May 6, 2021, 8:03 am
MANILA – The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has launched its own campaign in helping curb the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). Titled "Ituloy ang Laban", the drive aims to continuously inform the people on what to do amid the pandemic as the league hopes to finally begin its 46th… Read More
Stop criticizing Duterte, Panelo advises Pacquiao
May 5, 2021, 5:34 pm
MANILA – Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo on Wednesday advised Senator Manuel “Manny” Pacquiao to stop criticizing President Rodrigo Duterte. During his commentary show “Counterpoint,” Panelo told Pacquiao that finding fault with Duterte would not work to his advantage.… Read More
Go’s 'photo ops' with hurt airmen fake news: PAF exec
April 30, 2021, 3:03 pm
CEBU CITY – An official of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) at the Mactan Benito Ebuen Air Base has dismissed as 'fake news' the social media post saying the transport of injured airmen following a chopper crash in Bohol was delayed because of Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go’s alleged… Read More
PRC staff inclusion in A4 group sought
April 29, 2021, 1:04 pm
MANILA – Vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. is amenable to including the staff of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) among the vaccinees under the A4 priority group. In an interview at the sidelines of the arrival of the CoronaVac vaccines Thursday, Galvez said he agreed with… Read More
PTFoMS to hold webinar for Bicol newsmen, info officers
April 27, 2021, 5:04 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – At least 100 media practitioners and information officers in Bicol Region are expected to attend the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) webinar on "Safeguarding press freedom on media coverage during the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic and the 2022… Read More
Go wants PRC staff listed in A4 vax priority group
April 26, 2021, 9:42 pm
MANILA – Senator Christopher "Bong" Go on Monday said the employees of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) are also considered “essential workers” who need protection against Covid-19. This, as Go appealed for the inclusion of the PRC’s proctors and watchers for upcoming… Read More
Spare community pantries from politics, Bong Go says
April 21, 2021, 11:35 am
MANILA – Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Wednesday called on the public to stop politicizing charitable activities, such as the establishment of community pantries. In a press statement, he said Filipinos who intend to help those affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19)… Read More
30 C. Visayas nurses volunteer for NCR Plus
April 16, 2021, 7:39 pm
CEBU CITY – Thirty nurses from Central Visayas (Region 7) comprised the second batch of volunteers for deployment to the National Capital Region (NCR) for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) response, the Office of the Presidential Assistant for the Visayas (OPAV) on Friday said. In a statement,… Read More
