The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Sunday said the importer of P50 million worth of medical supplies and equipment will face charges if it cannot show proof that it paid duties and taxes to the government.
Binenta tayo kay BFF Xi! De Lima slams Duterte’s certainty on China-made COVID-19 vaccine
Senator Leila De Lima criticized President Rodrigo Duterte Sunday (May 31) for expressing confidence that China will be the first country to develop a vaccine against COVID-19.
Puro salita kulang sa gawa! Vince Dizon admits gov’t still lagging behind in COVID-19 testing
The Philippines remains far from reaching its goal of conducting 32,000 COVID-19 tests daily even with Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) chief Vince Dizon’s appointment as testing czar.
‘Act of humanity’: Duterte thanks Bahrain for pardon of 16 Pinoys
President Rodrigo Duterte thanked the Bahrain government for granting Royal pardon to 16 Filipinos serving sentences in the Gulf nation.
Law applies to all: Cayetano appeals to politikos, the ‘elite’ to follow quarantine rules
Everyone is encouraged to follow the country’s quarantine rules regardless of power and economic status. House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano reminded the country’s politikos and…
For Russia, SpaceX success is ‘wakeup call’
Russia has lost its long-held monopoly as the only country able to ferry astronauts to the International Space Station following the flawless manned launch by US company SpaceX.
American hypocrisy: Chinese media use race clashes to criticise US over Hong Kong
Chinese state media took aim at the US government over the weekend as many American cities were gripped by raging protests and clashes, comparing the unrest with the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong.
Curfews and clashes as US race protests escalate
Curfews were imposed on major US cities as clashes over police brutality escalated across America with demonstrators ignoring warnings from President Donald Trump that his government would stop the violent protests “cold.”
Trump says he will delay G7 summit to Sept, invite Russia, other countries
US President Donald Trump said Saturday he will delay the G7 summit scheduled to take place in June and invite other countries — including Russia — to join the meeting.
World virus cases top 6 mln as leaders disagree on pandemic response
The number of coronavirus cases worldwide topped six million Sunday, with Brazil registering another record surge in daily infections as divisions deepened on how to deal with the pandemic.
WATCH | Lolo and Lola’s day out! Baguio gives senior citizens time to go out on Sundays
Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong explains this is a special treat for the lolos and lolas who had to endure being cooped up in their homes since the Enhanced Community Quarantine days.
Bet ni Ping si Wilkins! Lacson says new PDEA chief Villanueva fit for the job
Sen. Panfilo Lacson sees the COVID-19 crisis as a challenging time for new PDEA Director-General Wilkins Villanueva.
Survivor mode: Escudero warns public ‘virus is still out there,’ ‘assume everyone is positive’
Former Senator Francis Escudero is asking the public to take health precautions with an assumption that everyone is infected with the new coronavirus disease. Escudero,…
WATCH | ‘Not a case of loss of trust!’ Ex-PDEA chief Aquino is new Clark Airport Chief
The spokesperson of PDEA said Aaron Aquino was relieved from his post. Malacañang clarified it was not a case of loss of trust and confidence.
Show compassion! Robredo asks GrabFood to give riders commission ASAP, remove cancel order option
Vice President Leni Robredo is taking cudgels for the welfare of food delivery riders against any form of abuse during the coronavirus pandemic. Learning about…
Tito Sotto compares quarantine look to Robert de Niro: Sino mas matanda sa amin?
Senate President Tito Sotto is just among the politikos going gray and growing out their beards during the coronavirus lockdown. With no hair colorist and…
WATCH | Marcoleta vs Kapamilya stars! Solon slammed for using Kim Chiu, Vice Ganda videos in House hearing
Deputy Speaker and SAGIP Party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta said “Hindi po nag-comply sa batas ang ABS-CBN kaya hindi po sila pwede lumabas at magpalabas.”
‘Wag sabay-sabay! Palace advises employers to implement flexible work policy
Malacañang urged employers to adopt work-from-home arrangements and alternative work schemes due to limited transportation options starting Monday, June 1.
WATCH | Kapalit ni Rio! Duterte names RJ Jacinto as new DICT Usec
RJ Jacinto is Duterte’s adviser on economic affairs and information and communications technology. Jacinto campaigned for Duterte in the 2016 elections and composed a campaign jingle for him.
WATCH | Aquino out! Wilkins Villanueva is new PDEA chief
New PDEA chief Wilkins Villanueva says he finally achieved what he was aiming for.
Test inmates, correction officers for Covid-19
Warning of a flare-up in Covid-19 cases in prisons, Anakalusugan party-list Rep. Mike Defensor on Sunday called for the immediate confirmatory testing of all inmates and correction officers manifesting early symptoms of the highly contagious respiratory disease.
As NCR slips down to GCQ, Palace tells public to ‘take care of each other’
Malacañang reminded the public to be mindful of health protocols Sunday, a day before Metro Manila transitions to a more relaxed general community quarantine (GCQ).
Weh di nga? OFWs treated like VIPs, says Palace
Malacañang said that returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are receiving “VIP treatment” from the government amid the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.
Spectre of oil giant Rosneft looms over Russian independent media
Russian oil giant Rosneft, run by a close ally of President Vladimir Putin, is wielding growing influence over Russia’s remaining independent media outlets, already squeezed by tightening press freedoms and pressure from the Kremlin.
