[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – How did the American media fare in the 2020 presidential race? The role of the media in the tumultuous contest between US President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden was raised in a briefing last week for journalists who attended the Foreign Press Centers: …
Read More »The appointment of Sinas as head of the PNP generates mixed reactions
[ad_1] HOST THE PARTY The public will not forget this photo of Police Major General Debold Sinas organizing a “morning” in May at Bagong Diwa camp in Taguig City, despite strict quarantine measures. —PHOTO BY NCRPO PIO President Duterte appointed Major General Debold Sinas, the Metro Manila police director who …
Read More »Evacuation is advised as another storm threatens Bicol
[ad_1] WASHING AND BATHING Days after Typhoon “Rolly” hit the province of Catanduanes, residents of the capital Virac flock to the Hicming River to wash their mud-soaked clothes and other belongings, and take a bath, as the supply of water in the city has not yet been fully restored. . …
Read More »Marcos has no basis to seek Leonen’s inhibition in the VP-Selda protest case
[ad_1] Former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Vice President Leni Robredo. (Philippine Daily Inquirer file photos) MANILA, Philippines – Former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has no basis to seek Deputy Supreme Court Justice Marvic Leonen’s inhibition of the vice-presidential election protest he filed, just because the latter voted …
Read More »Signal No. 1 over Bicol, Eastern Visayas cities due to Ulysses
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Cyclone No. 1 wind signal rose in some areas of the Bicol region and eastern Visayas on Monday evening as Tropical Storm Ulysses, known internationally as Vamco, maintained its strength while holding over the western waters of the country. Ulysses was last located 485 km …
Read More »Duterte Summons Suspended BI Executives; challenges them to eat money rolled up as ‘pills’
[ad_1] President Rodrigo Duterte. (File Photo / ACE MORANDANTE / Division of Presidential Photographers) MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte summoned the immigration officials who were suspended by the Ombudsman’s Office in connection with the corruption scandal of the so-called “Pill scheme,” said Secretary of Justice Menardo Guevarra. According to …
Read More »SolGen as a popular forum wants Leonen to get out of Marcos’ protest case against Robredo
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines— The government’s law firm, the Attorney General’s Office, joined the call for Deputy Supreme Court Justice Marvic Leonen to hold back the election protest filed by former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos against Vice President Leni Robredo. GSO’s claim was filed with the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET) on …
Read More »PBA: Alaska Increases Top Four Supply, Stops NLEX Streak
[ad_1] PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines – Alaska upped its bet for a top four finish after beating NLEX, 122-119, in overtime in the PBA Philippine Cup on Monday at AUF Sports Arena & Cultural Center in Angeles, Pampanga. Maverick Ahanmisi delivered his best game in the bubble with 25 points, …
Read More »Sinas draws cheers and taunts from House Solons
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – Some legislators in the House of Representatives supported Monday, while others criticized the appointment of Police Major General Debold Sinas as the new chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP). Muntinlupa representative Ruffy Biazon said that the exercise of the prerogative and authority of President Rodrigo …
Read More »COVID-19 infection in PH approaches 400,000 as DOH records 2,058 new cases
[ad_1] DISTURB NEEDED A man grimaces as he undergoes a nasal swab for a COVID-19 test in Tondo, Manila in October 2020. INQUIRER FILE / GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE MANILA, Philippines – The country’s new coronavirus disease case count is close to hitting the 400,000 mark after the Department of Health …
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