Government to submit 2022 budget to Congress today
Economic managers led by the Department of Finance are expected to submit before the House of Representatives today the proposed P5.024-trillion national budget for 2022, which includes a P45-billion allotment for booster shots against COVID-19......»»
Comelec tightens rules for party-list nominees
The Commission on Elections has adopted stricter rules on the nomination, withdrawal and substitution of party-list nominees in an apparent bid to prevent another controversy similar to that of Duterte Youth......»»
Isang leaves, but monsoon rains continue in Visayas and Mindanao
Tropical Storm Isang (international name Omais) left the Philippine area of responsibility yesterday afternoon, but the Visayas and Mindanao would continue to experience rains and thunderstorms due to the southwest monsoon, the state weather bureau said......»»
Dialogue set between PhilHealth, hospitals
The chairperson of the committee on health of the House of Representatives has initiated a dialogue between the state-run Philippine Health Insurance Corp. and private hospitals, following the government’s decision to suspend payment of claims......»»
MECQ not for lack of ayuda – IATF
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles denied yesterday that the lack of funds for cash aid or ayuda forced the government to downgrade the quarantine status in Metro Manila and two other areas despite sustained high COVID-19 infections......»»
OCTA: ECQ worked, COVID-19 spread slows
OCTA Research has found that the implementation of enhanced community quarantine from Aug. 6 to 20 has slowed down COVID-19 infections in Metro Manila, even as the country logged 16,044 new cases yesterday the third highest on record......»»
Duterte wants more health frontliners to get risk allowance
President Duterte wants more healthcare workers, who are on the frontlines in the fight against COVID-19, to receive special risk allowance (SRA), Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said yesterday......»»
299 Filipinos arrive from Ethiopia
A total of 299 distressed Filipinos arrived in the country from Ethiopia on a special flight chartered by their employer, the Department of Foreign Affairs said over the weekend......»»
US-led SEACAT exercise ends
The United States-led 20th annual Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training exercise concluded on Friday following 10 days of in-person and at-sea engagements that enhanced collaboration among Indo-Pacific partners and focused on shared maritime security challenges of the region......»»
Priests to specialize on faithful weighed down by pandemic
Priests in Manila will be taking lessons to specialize in fields that would enable them to offer better emotional support to those adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic......»»
NETFLIX: These are the most recommended 2021 series by professional critics
Without a doubt that Netflix It has one of the most comprehensive catalogs in terms of options chosen by the public. Among the productions available.....»»
La Jornada – China wrested trade hegemony from the United States in almost all countries
In 2000, the countries of America (except Paraguay), almost all of Europe and Oceania, as well as half of Africa and Asia, were the United.....»»
United States prepares for imminent arrival of worst storm in 30 years
Getty Images The storm intensified and became a hurricane this weekend. dreaded henry dangerously. is close to the northeast coast of America. According to an.....»»
How Ebe Dancel collaborates with Rico Blanco
While it’s interesting to note that singer-songwriter Ebe Dancel is currently working as A&R (Artist and Repertoire) manager for rising label Widescope Entertainment, it’s even more intriguing to delve into the fact that he’s also managed by a celebrated guy named Rico Blanco. The reality that the two of them are actual friends and working together in professional capacity should nurse a salivating premise......»»
The inspiring tale of Nonoy Zuñiga
I wanted to start this piece with a quote from Zeno......»»
Mikee’s shining Olympic achievement
I met Mikee Cojuangco in 1991 when she was only 17 years old. I was working as the ad and promo manager of Gift Gate. Virgie Ramos (VSR) owned Gift Gate back then, and she was looking for a fresh new endorser to launch the famous Swiss watch brand, Swatch......»»
Pacquiao won& rsquo;t take Ugas lightly
LAS VEGAS—Manny Pacquiao and Yordenis Ugas both made weight then came face-to-face for the cameras at the weigh-in ahead of their Saturday world title welterweight showdown in Las Vegas......»»
Tokyo Paralympics to open under shadow of pandemic
The Tokyo Paralympics open Tuesday after a year-long pandemic delay and with the virus continuing to cast a long shadow as Japan battles a record surge in cases......»»
Ugas stuns Pacquiao to retain WBA welterweight crown
Cuba s Yordenis Ugas upset Manny Pacquiao to retain his WBA welterweight crown on Saturday, winning by unanimous decision after a bruising 12-round battle at the T-Mobile Arena......»»
Ugas keeps WBA title; end of road for Pacquiao?
Las Vegas—Cuba s Yordenis Ugas sent Manny Pacquiao spinning to a dramatic upset defeat on Saturday, outclassing the Filipino boxing icon with a composed unanimous points victory at the T-Mobile Arena......»»