Philippines

METRO MANILA – Metro Manila shifting to a more relaxed lockdown measure or modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) is only a “remote possibility”, Malacañang said Thursday. According to Presidential spokesman Harry Roque, even if critical care capacity for COVID-19 patients improves in the following days, its highly unlike that Metro Manila will be upgrading to a more relaxed lockdown measure. …

DAVAO CITY – Abu Sayyaf leader Anduljihad “Edang” Susukan was turned over to the Philippine National Police of Thursday with the help of Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) chairman Nur Misuari,  PNP Chief Archie Gamboa confirmed on Thursday. Gamboa, in a statement, thanked Misuari for helping facilitate the negotiation between the Davao Police and Susukan. The handover took place at …

METRO MANILA – Russia, the first country in the world to grant regulatory approval for a COVID-19 vaccine, has offered to supply or co-manufacture the vaccine in the Philippines. Impressed by what Russia was able to accomplished, President Rodrigo Duterte has welcomed the development of the vaccines, so much so that he is willing to participate in the trials. “I …

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 …