Philippines

Gov’t to take 10% of paid ads in ABS-CBN’s temporary franchiseGov’t to take 10% of paid ads in ABS-CBN’s temporary franchise

Gov’t to take 10% of paid ads in ABS-CBN’s temporary franchise

METRO MANILA - The House of Representatives bill granting ABS-CBN a temporary franchise would require the media titan to cough…

May 20, 2020
NBI arrests controversial Francis Leo MarcosNBI arrests controversial Francis Leo Marcos

NBI arrests controversial Francis Leo Marcos

MANILA - Businessman and controversial online personality Francis Leo Marcos was nabbed by the the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)…

May 20, 2020
The Increasing Numbers of Infected Cases in Manila Calls for a Cause of Mass TestingThe Increasing Numbers of Infected Cases in Manila Calls for a Cause of Mass Testing

The Increasing Numbers of Infected Cases in Manila Calls for a Cause of Mass Testing

It is shocking that the National Capital Region (NCR), has 8,245 cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) with a doubling…

May 19, 2020
Malls will be closed if physical distancing not observedMalls will be closed if physical distancing not observed

Malls will be closed if physical distancing not observed

METRO MANILA - As several malls begins to reopen in the modified enhanced community quarantine areas in the Philippines, Joint…

May 19, 2020
Government to rely on private firms to shoulder mass testing, says RoqueGovernment to rely on private firms to shoulder mass testing, says Roque

Government to rely on private firms to shoulder mass testing, says Roque

MANILA - Malacañang is leaving the discretion to the private sector to  to conduct the testing for their employees due…

May 19, 2020
DOF releases P16.4-B to 2.1M workersDOF releases P16.4-B to 2.1M workers

DOF releases P16.4-B to 2.1M workers

MANILA - The Department of Finance (DoF) has announced that a two-month wage subsidy package worth P16.4-B will be credited…

May 18, 2020
Vlogger Emman Nimedez confesses battle with LeukemiaVlogger Emman Nimedez confesses battle with Leukemia

Vlogger Emman Nimedez confesses battle with Leukemia

MANILA - Social media personality Emman Nimedez on Sunday revealed that he had acute myeloid leukemia. Nimedez uploaded a 10-minute…

May 18, 2020
Non-contact sports allowed in GCQNon-contact sports allowed in GCQ

Non-contact sports allowed in GCQ

MANILA - The government through the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases has allowed non-contact sports such as tennis,…

May 16, 2020
SEC to extend deadlines for company reports amid pandemicSEC to extend deadlines for company reports amid pandemic

SEC to extend deadlines for company reports amid pandemic

MANILA - The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has extended the deadlines for the reportorial requirement of companies with fiscal…

May 16, 2020
Makati City Government taps Gcash to disburse P2.7bMakati City Government taps Gcash to disburse P2.7b

Makati City Government taps Gcash to disburse P2.7b

MAKATI CITY - Globe Fintech Innovations Inc. (Mynt), the company behind the mobile money app Gcash, teamed up with the…

May 15, 2020