President Rodrigo Duterte ordered newly appointed PhilHealth chief Dante Gierran to “reshuffle” the agency’s regional offices “within the next two or three days.”
Metro Manila keeps GCQ status; Iligan City now on MECQ
President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday extended the general community quarantine (GCQ) in Metro Manila for another 30 days.
WATCH | Nabali balakang! Injured Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia goes to work aided by walker
Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia had an accident at home during the weekend sustaining a left hip fracture but it did not keep her from going to work.
Duterte offers board, lodging for health workers evicted from their homes
President Rodrigo Duterte offered to give health workers ejected from their boarding houses or dormitories free accommodation.
WATCH | ‘Mahirap ito aregluhin!’ Duterte kisses twin blasts ground in Jolo
“This unfortunate incident is only one of the countless incidents that proved that we should never be complacent,” President Duterte said.”
Mass exodus of staffers reportedly hits another Davao solon
A few days after the resignation of several congressional staff of House Deputy Speaker for Political Affairs Paolo Duterte, another lawmaker from the Davao region is seeking to overhaul her office following the alleged departure of more than a dozen of her staff.
Duterte appoints ex-NBI chief Gierran as Morales replacement at PhilHealth
Former National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Dante Gierran is the new head of the embattled Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), President Rodrigo Duterte announced Monday.
Buking na! Graft raps to be filed vs 19 BI personnel over ‘pastillas’ scheme
Graft charges are set to be filed before the Office of the Ombudsman Tuesday (September 1) against 19 Bureau of Immigration (BI) employees allegedly involved in the so called “pastillas” scheme, which allowed several Chinese nationals to enter the country without proper travel documents.
Malalaman na mamaya! Bong Go: Next Philhealth chief a‘silent worker’ with investigative know-how
President Rodrigo Duterte has chosen a new president for the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth) and he will announce it Monday night (August 31), Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has confirmed.
Comelec’s reminder for voter registration: No entry without face mask, shield
A day before the resumption of the voter’s registration, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday reminded the public that it is implementing modified registration procedures and protocols in connection with the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) situation.
WATCH | Call ng Pangulo yan! Duterte can extend Gamboa’s term as PNP chief, Lacson says
Nilinaw ni Senador Panfilo Lacson na hindi na maaring panghimasukan pa nila ang pagpapalawig ng termino ni PNP Chief Director General Archie Gamboa dahil prerogatiba ito ng Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte anuman ang dahilan.
‘Di aktibista! Military official links slain human rights defender to NPA
There is no truth to Karapatan Secretary General Cristina Palabay’s claim that Zara Alvarez, who was gunned down by a still unknown assassin in Bacolod City on August 17, is a simple human rights activist.
WATCH | Tiyak yun! Lacson sees criminal charges vs PhilHealth officials
Kumpiyansa si Senador Panfilo Lacson na may makakasuhan na mga opisyal ng Philhealth base sa magiging resulta ng imbestigasyon ng Department of Justice dahil narin sa kanilang mga isinumite na mga ebidensya at mga dokumento sa DOJ base sa kanilang isinagawang pagdinig ng senado.
WATCH | Lacson calls for immediate passage of Designated Survivor bill
Nananawagan si Senador Panfilo Lacson na dapat ay maisabatas na agad ang “Designated Survivor” legislation upang maiwasan ang constitutional crisis at pagkabakante ng liderato ng bansa sakali mang magkaroon ng ‘di-inaasahang pangyayari tulad ng terorismo.
Only source of news for some: Top Philippines broadcaster shuts regional stations
Anchor Dhobie de Guzman has been the face of a popular news show in the northern Philippines for more than a decade. Now the closure of his regional station — and dozens of others countrywide — has left him out of work.
Paki-explain! Ping questions hundreds of millions in questionable items in 2021 budget
“May nakita na kaming mga questionable and we want it clarified.”
WATCH | Softie Teddy! Locsin cries while talking about Duterte amid illness rumors
Duterte is the first and only president who has cared for the least of the Filipino people, says Foreign Affairs Sec. Teddyboy Locsin.
Allaying public concerns, Palace assures Duterte’s health: Malakas pa sa kalabaw
President Rodrigo Duterte is stronger than a water buffalo, according to Malacañang.
Duterte wants troops to think of peace even in war
President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday urged military forces in the capital of Sulu province to “think about peace” even as they go after enemies of the state.
US floats idea of early approval for eventual vaccine
The head of the US Food and Drug Administration raised the possibility in an interview published Sunday that a future vaccine against the coronavirus might be given emergency approval before the end of trials designed to ensure its safety and effectiveness.
Trump presses law and order message as protest turns deadly
A man was shot dead in the US city of Portland, police said Sunday, the latest violence to upend anti-racism protests as President Donald Trump presses an election message characterizing his Democratic opponent Joe Biden as weak on violent crime.
Living, dying for PH: Lorenzana hails ‘brave’ frontliners on Nat’l Heroes Day
As the nation commemorates National Heroes’ Day, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana lauded front-liners in the fight to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).
Be kind, be brave: Robredo urges Filipinos to fight despite uncertainty
Vice President Leni Robredo called on Filipinos to fight for the country Monday (August 31) as she paid tribute to heroes on National Heroes’ Day.
Ping pushes passage of ‘Designated Survivor’ measure: Required sa Constitution ito!
Sen. Panfilo Lacson pushed anew Monday for the immediate passage of a “Designated Survivor” measure that would guarantee the continuity and stability of government, saying it is required by no less than the 1987 Constitution.
