[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – Senator Risa Hontiveros has flagged a possible “remarkable degree of collusion” in the construction of P9.5 billion of the 2019 Southeast Asia Games (SEA) facilities in Tarlac. In a privileged speech during Tuesday’s plenary session, Hontiveros called for a “large-scale” investigation into the joint venture agreement …
Read More »Total PH COVID-19 Cases Slowly Approaching 400,000
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – The country’s total COVID-19 infection count approached 400,000 after the Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,347 new cases Tuesday. The DOH case bulletin showed that of the 399,749 confirmed patients, 30,169 of these are still considered active cases. With 187 recoveries on Tuesday, the total number …
Read More »Total PH COVID-19 Cases Slowly Approaching 400,000
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – The country’s total COVID-19 infection count approached 400,000 after the Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,347 new cases Tuesday. The DOH case bulletin showed that of the 399,749 confirmed patients, 30,169 of these are still considered active cases. With 187 recoveries on Tuesday, the total number …
Read More »Palace on OSG’s Endorsement of Inhibiting Leonen: Knowing Vice President Poll Results Is in the Public Interest
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – It is in the public interest to know the results of the 2016 vice presidential race, Malacañang said Tuesday. Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said this when asked why the Attorney General’s Office (GSO) supports former Senator Bongbong Marcos’ motion that seeks the Supreme Court judge’s inhibition …
Read More »Mila del Sol, Queen of the PH Cinema of the Golden Age, dies
[ad_1] Mila del Sol, dubbed the queen of the golden age of Filipino cinema in the 1930s to 1940s, and owner of the first poverty-to-wealth story in local entertainment, died Tuesday, her grandson, the former representative, announced. from the city of Paranaque, Gus Tambunting. . (Photo of the representative of …
Read More »Pangasinan Journalist Killed in Gun Attack
[ad_1] A journalist based in Villasis, Pangasinan was shot and killed by yet unidentified assailants Tuesday morning, police said. The victim, Virgilio Maganes, a resident of Barangay San Blas, worked for a local newspaper. The gunmen riding a motorcycle fired six shots at the victim as he entered his residence …
Read More »Biden’s camp considers legal action over agency delay in acknowledging transition
[ad_1] US President-Elect Joe Biden greets after attending briefings in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, November 9, 2020. REUTERS / Jonathan Ernst WILMINGTON, Del. – President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team is considering legal action over a federal agency’s delay in recognizing the Democrat’s victory over President Donald Trump in last week’s election, …
Read More »No UPCAT for the 2021-2022 school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic
[ad_1] Facade of the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City. Photo by Evangeline Valderrama MANILA, Philippines – The University of the Philippines (UP) announced Tuesday that it will not conduct its annual UP University Admission Test (UPCAT) for freshmen entering the 2021-2022 academic year due to the continuing …
Read More »Successful Pfizer Vaccine Trial Indicates Advancement in Battle Against Pandemic
[ad_1] Pfizer hopes to apply for the US Emergency Use Authorization for persons ages 16 to 85. To do this, you will need two months of follow-up safety data to ensure no side effects occur. It is expected to be available in the third week of November. – Image via …
Read More »WATCH: Inmates firing shots during a new wave of riots at Bilibid prison
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – Gunfire was heard inside the maximum security compound of New Bilibid Prison as another free-for-all fight is seen on video between members of warring gangs. The maximum security compound houses people deprived of liberty sentenced to 20 years in prison. Regular raids are conducted inside the …
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