Miguel
Senator Risa Hontiveros recently shared her thoughts on Vice President Sara Duterte’s new children’s book, “Isang Kaibigan,” during a Senate budget hearing. The book, which features Duterte’s life and accomplishments, has become a point of discussion between the two public figures, particularly in light of the ongoing debates over the budget allocation for the Office … Read more
Vice President Sara Duterte’s book, “Isang Kaibigan,” is currently embroiled in controversy following a heated exchange during a Senate budget hearing. The discussion, led by Senator Risa Hontiveros, focused on the VP’s request for a budget of PHP 10 million to publish and distribute the book. Senator Hontiveros questioned the content of the book, seeking … Read more
The Quezon City government announced on Wednesday that at least 41 individuals have been placed under quarantine after coming into close contact with the Philippines’ first confirmed mpox patient. The city is taking swift action to prevent the spread of the disease, which has raised significant concern nationwide. During a press conference, Mayor Maria Josefina … Read more
The Philippines has reported its first mpox case of the year, involving a 33-year-old Filipino man who recently visited two establishments in Quezon City. Local authorities have launched extensive contact tracing efforts, as announced by Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte on Wednesday. The patient, whose identity remains confidential, visited a dermatology clinic and a massage … Read more
Amid the controversial departure of Alice Guo, also known as Guo Hua Ping, from the Philippines, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued a stern statement, vowing a full investigation and the public disclosure of officials involved in the incident. In his official statement, President Marcos expressed outrage at the events, which he described as a significant … Read more
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has issued its weather forecast for August 21, 2024, highlighting the influence of easterlies on the eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao. Forecast Weather Conditions Eastern Visayas, Caraga, and Davao Region:Residents in Eastern Visayas, Caraga, and the Davao Region can expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies … Read more
A budget hearing in the Philippine Senate on August 20, 2024, turned tense as Vice President Sara Duterte faced questions from Senator Risa Hontiveros regarding a P10 million budget request from the Office of the Vice President (OVP). The budget is intended to fund the printing and distribution of a children’s book titled “Isang Kaibigan”, … Read more
Malaysian authorities have confirmed that Alice Leal Guo, allegedly carrying a Philippine passport, arrived in their country on July 18. This information was disclosed by Winston Casio, spokesperson for the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), following his conversation with Malaysian officials on the evening of Monday, August 19. According to immigration records from the Malaysian … Read more
The Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed the first case of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) in the Philippines for this year, following intensified surveillance after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). This case, reported on August 18, 2024, marks the 10th laboratory-confirmed case of … Read more
Kapuso artist Sandro Muhlach, son of veteran actor Niño Muhlach, recently shared his emotional struggles following an alleged incident involving two contractors. In a deeply personal post on Instagram, Sandro bared his honest thoughts, revealing the profound emotional toll it has taken on him. “What you did to me, it wrecked me,” Sandro wrote. “I’ve … Read more