Philippines

METRO MANILA – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved fresh loan to the Philippines to support the reforms by the government to improved the country’s agri sector that could ultimately lessen poverty in provinces. According to the bank’s vice-president, poverty has remained high because of low productivity and limited crop diversification despite the country’s initative of reducing the nation’s poverty …

METRO MANILA – National Democratic Front of the Philippines peace consultant Randall “Randy” Echanis  was killed inside his rented home in Quezon City. According to the party-list group, a neighbor was also killed. Echanis, 72, who was the national chairperson of the party-list, was undergoing a medical treatment and unarmed when alleged police forces raided his residences. He was stabbed …

METRO MANILA – Game show host Willie Revillame on his show yesterday aired out his sentiments on the recent article published Rappler where it said the he ‘hijacked’ the Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque’s press briefing to promote his show. According to Revillame, he was offended by Pia Ranada’s write up “Willie Revillame hijacks Roque press briefing to promote charity, GMA7 …

MANILA – Motorcycle ride-hailing app Angkas is now extending their help to the frontliners in Manila by providing for their free transportation Motorcycle ride-hailing app Angkas in partnership with Manila Mayor Isko Moreno. According to Moreno, Angkas also donated shields/barriers in the turnover held yesterday. Under the agreement sign by Moreno and Angkas chief transport advocate George Royeca, the company …

METRO MANILA – According to Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, the country needs to balance its ties with the two superpowers when the issue of South China Sea territory is concerned. Lorenzana believes that Philippines should not get involved when the two major country are hurling accusations with each other. He also lauded the President’s decision to stop holding drills with …

MANILA – Former Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim, passed away Saturday, August 8. He was 90 years old. Lim’s daughter, Christy Lim-Raymundo, confirmed the news in a Facebook post on Saturday. According to Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso, the cause of death is Covid-19. He also asked the public to offer prayers and ordered to turn off the lights on …

METRO MANILA – Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. confirmed on Sunday through his social media account that he has been tested positive for Covid-19. In a statement released on his Facebook official account, he and his family immediately had been tested after someone on their household and staff member contracted the coronavirus. Revilla assured the public that he’s okay and …

METRO MANILA – Former national coach Chot Reyes lauded Kai Sotto’s decision to join the G League, calling it a ‘smart move’ as this will put him closer in realizing his dream to play in the NBA. Reyes said that his decision is a good strategy for the young big man as he will not be in the NBA’s radar …

METRO MANILA  – Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) chief Ricardo Morales and executive vice president Arnel De Jesus have notified the Senate of their health conditions, ahead of the legislative hearing on corruption in the agency. Philhealth President and CEO Ricardo Morales sent the medical certifical on Senate that he will be undergoing treatment for lymphoma, cancer of the lymph …

President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the creation of a “high-level” task force to investigate the suspected corruption at the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation. Duterte released a one-page memorandum directing Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra to assemble a panel on the suspected irregularities and corruption involving the state insurer to conduct a investigation. The panel will also conduct audits of the finances …