President Rodrigo Duterte says he has nothing to do with the recent calls made by his supporters for the declaration of a revolutionary government amid the coronavirus disease crisis.
WATCH | ‘Kahit mamatay ako bukas’: Duterte to Robredo: Please don’t add fuel to the fire
President Rodrigo Duterte said that Vice President Leni Robredo’s criticism of the government’s efforts to address the coronavirus crisis was adding “fuel to the fire.”
Social media sites brace for attacks by Trump on US vote count
Twitter on Friday said it is bracing for efforts by President Donald Trump or others to attack the integrity of the US election, as US media reported that Facebook and YouTube were planning defenses of their own.
WATCH | Duterte reappoints CHED commissioner Adamat
Commissioner Ronald Adamat He was first appointed to CHED on December 9, 2016
Tourism head resigns over Italian holiday
Ireland’s tourism chief resigned on Saturday for choosing to holiday in Italy after the government advised against foreign vacations.
Apply na! Harry Roque to retrenched ABS-CBN workers: OPS is hiring
Workers laid off by ABS-CBN, who lost its bid to regain its franchise last July, may apply for a job in the government.
WATCH | Face shield in NCR, Calabarzon: Roque says required, Lopez says encouraged
During a meeting with President Duterte, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said face shields will be required in Metro Manila and Calabarzon. Trade Sec. Ramon Lopez, however, clarified it is not mandatory but the government encourages wearing it.
Duterte vows ‘no mercy’ for officials delaying cell site permits: ‘Don’t give me that sh*t’
The government will show “no mercy” for local government officials delaying the release of permits for the construction of telecommunication towers, President Rodrigo Duterte said.
Mexican president defends record as virus toll soars
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Friday defended his government’s record fighting the coronavirus and ruled out a change in strategy after the official death toll surged past 50,000.
Dizon: Coronavirus spike in Philippines ‘normal’
Testing czar Vince Dizon on Thursday dismissed the rising coronavirus (Covid-19) infections in the country as “normal, citing the government’s increased testing efforts.
Testing czar Vince Dizon on Thursday dismissed the rising coronavirus (Covid-19) infections in the country as “normal, citing the government’s increased testing efforts.
Alanganin na, pabigat pa! Ping laments PhilHealth corruption worsening govt tightrope act due to COVID-fueled recession
It’s bad enough the government has to do a tightrope act due to a recession caused by the COVID pandemic. It’s much wose that corruption continues at the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), Sen. Panfilo Lacson said Thursday.
Villafuerte seeks adequate supply of medicines in fight vs Covid-19
Deputy Speaker LRay Villafuerte on Wednesday said the government should ensure an adequate and readily available supply of critical products such as medicines, vaccines, personal protective equipment (PPEs) and ventilators in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
Government to repatriate OFWs in war-torn Lebanon – Palace
The government will intensify efforts in the repatriation of Filipinos in Lebanon, Malacañang said Wednesday.
WATCH | Pillion riding allowed for APORs during MECQ
The government has allowed motorcycle back riding for authorized persons outside residence during the modified enhanced community quarantine.
WATCH | Public told: Expect cops, soldiers to enforce quarantine
Malacañang on Tuesday said the government will employ troops to enforce lockdown protocols during the 14-day duration of the modified enhanced community quarantine.
WATCH | ‘Walang budget, medisina’: Duterte admits no mention of coronavirus recovery plan in SONA
President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday addressed criticisms that his government failed to present a detailed coronavirus recovery plan during his fifth State of the Nation Address.
WATCH | Government to require face coverings when out in public
Face shields will be mandatory in Metro Manila and Calabarzon, Malacañang said Friday.
Government to require face coverings when out in public
Face shields will be mandatory in Metro Manila and Calabarzon, Malacañang said Friday.
WATCH | Mga aso sila! Duterte says druggies won’t get virus vaccine
Drug pushers won’t receive coronavirus vaccines from the government, according to President Rodrigo Duterte.
WATCH | Duterte says poor Filipinos to get coronavirus vaccine first
President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday said poor families receiving government aid will get priority access to coronavirus vaccine.
Mga aso sila! Duterte says druggies won’t get virus vaccine
Drug pushers won’t receive coronavirus vaccines from the government, according to President Rodrigo Duterte.
WATCH | Palace firm on gov’t’s coronavirus plan
The government has denied that there’s no concrete plan for coronavirus disease pandemic in the country.
Gov’t nods partial reopening of gyms, internet cafes in GCQ areas
The government has authorized the limited operations of testing and health-related review centers, gyms, computer shops in areas under the general community quarantine (GCQ).
WATCH | Cha-cha not a Duterte priority for now: Palace
Charter change is not a priority agenda of the government as the country faces the continued threat of the coronavirus, Malacañang said Monday.