WATCH | ‘Extra rice!’: Jinggoy seeks increase in rice subsidy for PNP personnel
Sen. Jinggoy Estrada on Tuesday asked his fellow senators to augment the monthly rice subsidy given to personnel of the 266,000-strong Philippine National Police (PNP).
Day: November 16, 2022
Robin Padilla appeals to LWUA: Ensure stable water supply in Marawi next year
Senator Robin Padilla called on the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) Wednesday (November 16) to ensure a stable water supply in Marawi City by next year for the sake of its residents.
Best man for the job: Marcos’ plane to and from Cambodia flown by Lucio Tan’s son-in-law – report
Philippine Airlines’ president and chief operating officer Stanley Ng, the son-in-law of bilyonaryo Lucio Tan, was back in the cockpit last week to fly President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Cambodia for the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) Summit.
Kawawa mga driver! Grace Poe calls for probe into Grab PH’s commission rate hike
Senator Grace Poe urged concerned government agencies Wednesday (November 16) to look into Grab Philippines’ impending two-percent increase in commission rate, which would reportedly take effect on December 1.
Baka tumakas ng ‘Pinas! DOJ to seek precautionary hold departure order vs Bantag
The Department of Justice (DOJ) will ask a Las Piñas court to issue a precautionary hold departure order (PHDO) against suspended Bureau of Corrections Director General Gerald Bantag and BuCor Deputy Security Officer Ricardo Zulueta to prevent them from leaving the country, Politiko has learned.
Harris to visit Philippines in show of US support on China
US Vice President Kamala Harris will travel next week to a Philippine island near waters claimed by China, an official said Wednesday, in a show of support to the US ally.
Biden says ‘Trump failed America’ after ex-president announces run
President Joe Biden responded Wednesday to Donald Trump’s announcement of another run for the White House by saying the Republican “failed” his country while in office.
Chinese cities cancel mass Covid tests in easing of measures
Multiple Chinese cities have cancelled routine mass Covid tests this week, days after Beijing announced limited relaxations of its strict zero-Covid policy which raised hopes of China’s eventual reopening.
‘Unlikely’ Poland missile fired from Russia: Biden
US President Joe Biden said Wednesday it was “unlikely” a missile strike on Poland was launched from Russia, speaking after emergency talks with allies in Bali about the deadly attack.
‘Dinner na ‘to!’ Richard Gomez whips up bell pepper sandwich
Leyte Rep. Richard Gomez has ditched the bread in his latest sandwich recipe.
