Weh ‘di nga? Marcos Jr’s camp: No truth UniTeam bets to skip debates
MANILA – The camp of presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday belied a report that the UniTeam is skipping poll-related debates, calling it “fake news”.
Day: March 5, 2022
Nagtatago pala! BI chief: Taiwanese lady rescued from kidnappers a fugitive
A Taiwanese woman who was rescued from kidnappers was found to be a wanted fugitive in Taiwan where she is facing charges for swindling a compatriot of US$7 million, Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente said.
Guevarra: Duterte appoints 5 new prosecutors for provinces, city
Malacanang has appointed four new provincial prosecutors and a new city prosecutor, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said.
Lacson to gov’t: Take a chance on fresh grads with right skills even without civil service licenses
Skills-matching should take precedence over civil service eligibility when the government needs workers, Partido Reporma presidential candidate Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said, as he has appealed to the Civil Service Commission (CSC) to relax its requirements for new college graduates who want to enter public service.
‘Kahit pagod at wala pang hapunan’: Robredo overjoyed as Cavite turns pink
Presidential contender Vice President Leni Robredo gave a shout-out to kakampinks in Cavite after displaying their overwhelming support during her recent visit.
Top stories on Politiko’s Snitch Network this week
E-sabong kingpin Atong Ang & his multibillion-peso gaming empire, kakampinks Alyssa Valdez & other Ateneo athletes, Loren Legarda top senator pick in survey are among the favorite stories of Politiko Snitch readers this week.
Virus rages in Asia but retreats elsewhere
The Covid-19 pandemic continued its retreat around the world this week, but infections were still raging in hotspots in Asia and Oceania, led by Hong Kong and New Zealand.
Russia blocks Facebook amid war with Ukraine
Russia on Friday blocked social media staple Facebook in the country, the media regulator said, over a week after Moscow invaded its neighbour Ukraine.
Russia ‘restricts access’ to Twitter amid invasion of Ukraine
Russia’s media regulator Roskomnadzor “restricted access” to social media network Twitter after blocking Facebook in the country, Russian news agencies reported Friday.
‘Cyberattack’ knocks thousands offline in Europe
Thousands of internet users across Europe have been thrown offline after what sources said Friday was a likely cyberattack at the beginning of Russia’s offensive in Ukraine.
