Only vaccines granted an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be administered to the public, National Policy Against Covid-19 chief implementer and vaccine czar, Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said.
Heavily armed man arrested at Washington security checkpoint
A heavily armed man has been arrested in Washington at a security checkpoint near the US Capitol, where he tried to use a phony credential to access the restricted area where President-elect Joe Biden will be inaugurated next week, authorities said.
Edsa decongestion projects seen to create jobs, boost growth – Andanar
Communications Secretary Martin Andanar assured that the administration’s promise to decongest Edsa will continue on top of its proactive response to the coronavirus pandemic.
US Justice: no evidence of murder plot in Capitol attack
US Justice Department investigators say they have not found any evidence yet that the rioters who ransacked the US Capitol last week intended to capture and kill any lawmakers.
LOOK: Duterte, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meet in Malacañang
President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday lauded the continued high-level engagement between the Philippines and China even amid the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
Tunisia set to lose stolen millons stashed in Swiss banks by ousted dictator
Tunisia could lose millions of dollars stashed in Switzerland by the family of ousted dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, a senior official said Saturday.
China, PH sign $940M Subic-Clark railway project
The Philippines has signed a commercial contract for the highest-funded government-to-government railway project connecting the Subic Bay Freeport Zone and the Clark International Airport, according to Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian.
Ex-VP Binay sees no need for Cha-Cha rush: Foreign bizmen won’t go to PH ASAP after removal of economic restrictions
With barely a year left in the Duterte administration, former Vice President Jejomar Binay believes the House of Representatives’ current push for Charter change (Cha-Cha) is ill timed.
Baka kung ano pa makalkal! Former official rejects probe on missing millions
Former official (FO) doesn’t want authorities poking their nose into the millions he lost to EastWest Bank following the disappearance of its branch manager.
Mas matatakot bumiyahe: BI expects further drop in passenger arrivals to PH
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente said he expects an increase number in the number of travelers going to the Philippines this month.
NUPL on postponement of oral arguments on Anti-Terror Law: Petitioners can prepare
The petitioners questioning the constitutionality of the Anti-Terrorism Law will take advantage of the Supreme Court’s (SC) decision to postpone the oral arguments over the issue by better preparing themselves, revealed National Union of People’s Lawyers (NUPL) Edre Olalia.
Hawa-hawa na! 7 employees of Sol Gen’s office test positive for COVID-19
Seven persons at the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) were found to have been infected with the COVID-19 virus.
Strike 2! Ping twits Garbin over Charter change
Congressman Alfredo Garbin Jr. may need the public’s forgiveness anew after showing his ignorance about amending the Constitution not once but twice, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said Saturday.
Go lauds private sector, LGU initiatives to secure Covid-19 vaccines
Senator Bong Go on Thursday lauded the private sector and local government units for their initiatives in procuring Covid-19 vaccines for their employees and residents.
De Lima deplores killing of red-tagged activist in Iriga
Opposition Senator Leila de Lima on Saturday deplored the “unrelenting killing spree” of red-tagged individuals under the Duterte administration, with the recent victim identified as Aldrin Enriquez of the Camarines Sur People’s Organization (CSPO).
Win to ERC: Demand refund if Visayan Electric’s charges are unjustifiable
Senator Win Gatchalian on Saturday said a refund should be in order if it will be proven that a violation has been committed by the Visayan Electric Company (VECO) because of its high cost of electricity.
SOP manghingi! Philhealth officials demanding 10% cut from patients’ bills- Mon Tulfo
Officials of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth) reportedly demand a 10-percent cut from patients’ hospital bills, Special Envoy to China Mon Tulfo has claimed.
No way to go but up: Mon Lopez says ‘worst is over’ for PH economy
The Philippines is still facing challenges this year that may hamper economic growth due to the pandemic but the “worst is over” in 2020, the country’s top trade official said.
Napupulitika na! Mon Lopez backs easing foreign ownership limits but wary of Cha-Cha
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is in favor of further liberalizing the economy but not necessarily through constitutional amendments, Secretary Ramon Lopez said Friday.
WATCH | “Never divided, always united,” Rep. Rufus Rodriguez sa mga paksyon sa kongreso
Pinabulaanan ni Deputy Speaker Rufus Rodriguez na hati ang kamara sa pagsusulong nito ng mga hakbang. Para sa kanya, nananatiling iisa sa intensyong makatulong sa bayan ang lahat ng mambabatas bagamat may mga naging pagpapaksyon.
WATCH | Duterte kurakot, kasabwat sa korapsyon!- Former Senator Antonio Trillanes
Hindi naniniwala si dating Senator Sonny Trillanes na sinsero ang kampanya ni Duterte laban sa korapsyon. Patunay aniya ang pagre-recycle nito ng mga tiwaling opisyal sa nangyayaring cover-up ng korapsyon sa pamahalaan.
WATCH | Rep. Garbin, iniabot ang resibo ng SR 580 kay Sen. Lacson
Ipinaalala ni Rep. Pido Garbin ang ipinasang Senate Resolution ni Senator Ping Lacson sa 17th Congress na syang tumataliwas sa sinasabi ng senador ngayon na mali ang hakbang ng kamara sa pagamyenda sa Konstitusyon.
WATCH | Cab Sec. Nograles explains the “wag choosy sa vaccine” issue
Binigyang linaw ni Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles na hindi tinatanggalan ng karapatang mamili ng bakuna ang mga Pilipino, bagkus, hindi lamang kontrolado ng pamahalaan kung ano magiging available na bakuna.
