Philippines

Philippine coronavirus cases hit 38,805 with 294 new infectionsPhilippine coronavirus cases hit 38,805 with 294 new infections

Philippine coronavirus cases hit 38,805 with 294 new infections

MANILA - The Philippines’ confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) rises to  to 38,805 after the Department of Health (DOH) reported…

July 3, 2020
GMA 7 launches “GMA Affordabox” on its 70th anniversaryGMA 7 launches “GMA Affordabox” on its 70th anniversary

GMA 7 launches “GMA Affordabox” on its 70th anniversary

MANILA - Television media titan GMA Network Inc. has announced the its own high-quality and affordable Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT)…

July 3, 2020
ABS-CBN’s TV Plus to go off air outside Metro ManilaABS-CBN’s TV Plus to go off air outside Metro Manila

ABS-CBN’s TV Plus to go off air outside Metro Manila

MANILA - ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation announced Wednesday that channels on its TV Plus has stopped airing in areas outside Metro…

July 2, 2020
Duterte orders CIDG, NBI, BIR to investigate J&T Express cargo mishandlingDuterte orders CIDG, NBI, BIR to investigate J&T Express cargo mishandling

Duterte orders CIDG, NBI, BIR to investigate J&T Express cargo mishandling

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday said he wants to investigate the courier company J&T Express over the alleged…

July 2, 2020
Metro Manila to stay under GCQ until July 15, says DuterteMetro Manila to stay under GCQ until July 15, says Duterte

Metro Manila to stay under GCQ until July 15, says Duterte

MANILA - General community quarantine (GCQ) in Metro Manila are extended until July 15, President Duterte announced Tuesday night. The…

July 1, 2020
NTC orders Sky Cable to shut down operationsNTC orders Sky Cable to shut down operations

NTC orders Sky Cable to shut down operations

MANILA - The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) on Tuesday, ABS-CBN affiliate Sky Cable to cease and desist from operating its…

July 1, 2020
Quiapo Church on lockdown after priest tested positive for Covid-19Quiapo Church on lockdown after priest tested positive for Covid-19

Quiapo Church on lockdown after priest tested positive for Covid-19

MANILA - The Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene or Quiapo Church will be on lockdown until next week after…

June 30, 2020
DepEd to allocate 700M for internet access of 7,000 public schoolsDepEd to allocate 700M for internet access of 7,000 public schools

DepEd to allocate 700M for internet access of 7,000 public schools

MANILA - The Department of Education (DepEd) will be allocation P700 million of its budget to provide internet connections to…

June 30, 2020
TV Host KC Montero, wife, 100 others arrested in Makati bar for violating social distancingTV Host KC Montero, wife, 100 others arrested in Makati bar for violating social distancing

TV Host KC Montero, wife, 100 others arrested in Makati bar for violating social distancing

MAKATI CITY - TV host KC Montero and 100 others were arrested in a bar in Makati City Sunday night…

June 29, 2020
POGO start leaving PH amid tax issuesPOGO start leaving PH amid tax issues

POGO start leaving PH amid tax issues

MANILA - With two Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) exiciting the country, a looming exodus of online casino exits are…

June 29, 2020