Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Monday urged the Filipino people to register to vote.
Top US Republican urges Trump to ‘fight hard’
One of the most prominent Republicans in the US Congress on Sunday urged Donald Trump to “fight hard” and not concede his loss to Joe Biden in the race for the White House, saying unfounded allegations of fraud by the president must be investigated.
WATCH | Meron pang ‘big fish’: Filing of raps vs Red Marinas, 86 others doesn’t end “Pastillas” probe, Hontiveros says
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India hails Kamala Harris as history-making VP-elect
Residents set off firecrackers in the ancestral home of Kamala Harris on Sunday as India celebrated the vice president-elect’s victory in the US election, as others hailed her achievement as historic and a “proud moment” for the country.
Palace defends Sinas appointment: It is a prerogative of the President
Malacañang on Monday defended the designation of Metro Manila police chief Major General Debold Sinas as the new Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, saying his appointment is the prerogative of the President.
George Bush toasts Biden, urges Americans to ‘come together’
Former US president George W. Bush has offered his “warm congratulations” to President-elect Joe Biden, calling the Democrat “a good man, who has won his opportunity to lead and unify our country.”
Maduro hopes to resume ‘decent’ dialogue with Biden administration
Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro said Sunday that he will work to resume “decent, sincere” political dialogue with the United States, a country with which his government maintains tense relations, once Joe Biden assumes the presidency.
Following Mañanita brouhaha, Duterte names Debold Sinas as new PNP chief
President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Major General Debold Sinas as new chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP).
Coronavirus vaccine may be ready in second half of 2021: Galvez
With the recent approval of the country’s coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine roadmap, National Task Force against Covid-19 chief implementer and vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. believes that a vaccine could be rolled out between May and July next year.
WATCH | Kinaya mo, Mommy! ‘Molested’ Nova Parojinog marks 38th birthday in detention
“Alam ko dami na pinagdaanan pero kinaya mo,” Former Ozamiz City Vice Mayor Nova Parajinog’ son Edrey, tells his mom.
Best wishes! Hontiveros hails Kamala Harris’ barrier-breaking victory
In a post on Twitter, Hontiveros particularly lauded Harris for her barrier-breaking victory as the highest ranking woman elected in US government.
Matutuwa si Xi! Locsin orders PH UN mission to vote for China’s ICJ bet
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has instructed the Philippine Mission to the United Nations (UN) to vote for China’s candidate to the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Sa bahay muna! COVID-19 task force backs caroling ban
Joint Task Force COVID Shield commander Lt. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar on Sunday said he supports a proposal to ban caroling this Christmas season to prevent further transmission of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).
Rep. Nograles seeks creation of permanent evacuation centers after Rolly devastation
An official of the House of Representatives has called for the allocation of additional funds for the creation of permanent, disaster-resilient evacuation centers in the wake of the recent catastrophic devastation of Super Typhoon Rolly in Bicol region.
Sara Duterte opposition’s 2022 nightmare? Locsin: Indeed!
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. believes Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte will continue being the opposition’s nightmare even after her father, President Rodrigo Duterte, steps down.
WATCH | Binalikan ng virus! Batangas Vice Gov. Mark Leviste tests positive for COVID-19 again
Leviste manifested the symptoms of COVID-19. He was asymptomatic the first time he had COVID.
Local contractors, workers must get first dibs on Build, Build, Build projects, solons say
Lawmakers are pushing for legislation that would ensure Filipino contractors and workers will be given priority in local private and government construction projects, especially at this difficult time of economic slump due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Escudero prays for the United, not divided, States of America
Former Senator Francis Escudero has congratulated United States President-elect Joe Biden and prayed for peace and unity in America.
WATCH | The who? Kitty Duterte reveals first kiss
The Presidential daughter opens a bit of her love live to her followers and fans.
Quarantine life: Binay starts Amorsolo cross-stitch kit
Senator Nancy Binay has found a new hobby to spice up her social distancing.
Biden speech makes Zubiri emotional: ‘Now this made me cry’
Senator Migz Zubiri said on Sunday he turned emotional upon hearing US President-elect Joe Biden’s speech quoting the Bible.
WATCH | Na COVID! Palapag, Northern Samar Mayor Manuel Aoyang dies
Mayor Manuel Aoyang is the first elected official in Northern Samar who died of COVID-19.
Boosting disaster response logistics more important than DDR creation – Recto
The country’s vulnerability to disasters requires “a logistical answer” beyond the mere creation of the Department of Disaster Resiliency (DDR), Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto said on Sunday.
Go warns profiteering Covid-19 test providers: ‘Pananagutin namin kayo’
Senator Bong Go on Friday issued a stern reminder to all hospitals, testing laboratories and other healthcare providers to comply with the price range for Covid-19 tests and test kits identified by government authorities led by the Department of Health and Department of Trade and Industry.
