The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is abuzz with talks that Environment Undersecretary Benny Antiporda is eyeing the top post at the agency even if he has no experience in being an NBI agent.
Petiks pa more! #OustDuterte trends as netizens slam Duterte for being chill amid nCoV threat
Twitter exploded with calls for President Rodrigo Duterte’s resignation Friday (January 31) as netizens express dismay with his response to the threat of the deadly 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
Poe wants insurance coverage for fisheries, livestock, poultry sectors
Senator Grace Poe has sought insurance coverage for the fisheries, livestock and poultry sectors to protect the farmers and fisherfolk from the effects of natural calamities.
14 days lang naman: Marcos says Filipino evacuees from nCoV areas face isolation from families
Filipinos in Wuhan, China – the epicenter of the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV) outbreak – may have to brace themselves for momentary isolation from their families if they are repatriated.
De Lima lauds Taal volunteers, donors
Senator Leila de Lima on Friday lauded the volunteers and organizations who helped ease the burden of the families affected by the recent Taal Volcano eruption.
Mas matindi ang nCoV sa SARS! Marcos: Is government ready for long haul threat?
Senator Imee Marcos on Friday said the government must be ready to deal with “months-long” threat or outbreak of the deadly 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV).
Ayaw paawat! NBI: Drug trade in Bilibid still alive
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has revealed the narcotics trade at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City remains.
‘Wag pasaway! Peralta urges new officials of PH judges group to follow rules
Chief Justice Diosdado Peralta reminded new officials of the Philippine Judges Association (PJA) that they should be good followers of existing rules.
Prevention is better than cure: Peralta tells court personnel to wear face masks amid nCoV scare
Chief Justice Diosdado Peralta on Friday (Jan. 31) advised court personnel to take steps to prevent getting infected with the deadly 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
Binay to Palace: Appoint Duque as ‘only voice’ in nCoV public emergency
Senator Nancy Binay has urged Malacanang to appoint Health Secretary Francisco Duque as the “official voice” of the government with regard to the threat of the novel coronavirus (nCoV) threat.
China nag-order, dumaan lang sa ‘Pinas! Dick downplays sending face masks to Wuhan
Senator Richard Gordon said the Philippine Red Cross merely facilitated the shipping of $1.4-million worth of face masks to Wuhan, China after netizens bashed him for putting the welfare of Chinese nationals ahead of Filipinos.
Nograles welcomes review of ‘dubious’ IEMOP-PEMC deal
House energy committee vice chair Jericho Nograles has welcomed the decision of the Department of Energy to revisit and re-assess the operating agreement entered into by the Philippine Electricity Market Corporation (PEMC) with the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines, Inc. (IEMOP).
House energy panel to summon Matibag, other TransCo officials over WESM deal
The House committee on energy is planning to invite officials of the National Transmission Corporation (TransCo) over the alleged anomalous deal in the multi-billion wholesale electricity spot market.
Pabibong penguin! Dick draws flak for sending face masks to China amid nCOV scare in PH
Netizens are criticizing Senator Richard “Dick” Gordon’s decision to send face masks to China as stores run out of supply following the Department of Health’s confirmation of a 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCOV) case in the Philippines.
Magtulungan na lang! Mocha slams Pangilinan for politicizing coronavirus issue
Stop politicizing the latest health emergency. Overseas Workers Welfare Administration deputy administrator Mocha Uson issued the appeal after frowning on Senator Francis Pangilinan’s latest rebuke…
PSG suspends Palace tours as first PH case of coronavirus confirmed
The Presidential Security Group (PSG) has suspended the conduct of Malacañang Museum tours as a precaution against a deadly respiratory virus from China.
Senate poised to acquit Trump as witness motion appears doomed
President Donald Trump’s hopes for a speedy acquittal by the Senate received a boost on Thursday as Democrats suffered a setback in their efforts to introduce new witnesses at his impeachment trial.
Palace: Handwashing more important than wearing masks
Only wear face masks in crowded places, Malacañang said on Friday.
Panlaban sa nCoV! Mayor Isko distributes free masks
A number of Manila residents will receive free face masks from the city government of Manila. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno started to distribute the masks…
Palace defends alleged slow gov’t response to coronavirus outbreak
Malacañang on Friday belied allegations that the government was too slow in addressing the spread of coronavirus in the country.
‘Wag lang Wuhan! Robredo suggests imposing China travel ban ASAP
Vice President Leni Robredo urged the government Friday (January 31) to ban the entry of travelers coming from China to stop the spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCOV) in the Philippines.
WATCH | Proteksiyon sa polusyon: MMDA chair Lim distributes face masks to traffic enforcers
Sinabi ni Metro Manila Development Authority ( MMDA) Chairman Danilo Lim na kanilang ipinamahagi na ang mga mask para sa kanilang 2,000 traffic enforcers na nasa lansangan.
WATCH | Chinese travellers i-ban sa Pinas! Buhay at kalusugan ng mga Pinoy hindi dapat ipagsapalaran – Villar
Iginiit ni Senador Cynthia Villar na higit sa lahat ang mahalaga sa kasalukuyan ay ang buhay at kalusugan ng mamamayang Filipino matapos na makumpirma ang kauna-unahang 2019 novel corona virus ( nCov) sa isang babaeng 38 years old na Chinese Nationals.
Travel ban on Chinese visitors is not racism, Hilbay says
It’s not about racism but about public health. Former Solicitor General Florin Hilbay has expressed support for a ban on travelers coming from coronavirus-hit places…
