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Hemilyn Escudero-Tamayo opens up about her love of painting
Former Mutya ng Pilipinas President Hemilyn Escudero-Tamayo was preparing to make a comeback in the pageant world until the COVID-19 pandemic got in the way. “I miss the pageant world. Actually we had talks of producing a new pageant late this year pero hold muna (because of the health crisis). We will see,” said Hemilyn…
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Another PhilHealth official resigns
By Fernan Angeles AS if the troubles and ongoing investigations ain’t enough for the government insurance corporation, another top official of the embattled Philippine Health Insurance Corporation tendered his irrevocable resignation today, August 6. In a one-page letter addressed to PhilHealth Board of Directors thru its Vice Chairman Ricardo Morales, Senior Vice President Augustus de…
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Jojo Bragais reveals top 25 entries for ‘Tocotocoto’ challenge
Popular Filipino shoe designer Jojo Bragais couldn’t help but to have a hearty laugh at the entries of his challenge dubbed “Tocotocoto” which aims to be edgy, funny, and crazy by walking or whatever in their favorite pair of Bragais shoes. Hundreds of Bragais shoe lovers joined the challenge but only 25 entries made it to…
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Palace shelves 8 infra projects
By John Clifford Lintao MALACAÑANG has frozen eight infrastructure projects, deemed as not-shovel-ready, said presidential adviser on flagship programs and projects Vince Dizon. In a virtual briefing, Dizon hinted on new government priorities, apparently referring to infrastructure projects that are already “shovel ready.” “There were eight [projects] that were dropped for now because they are…
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PHL slides to No. 2 in SEA’s COVID-19 cases
By Fernan Angeles HOURS after taking the number one spot in the list of Southeast Asian countries with the highest number of coronavirus disease contamination, Philippines slid back to second after Indonesia logged in its latest figures reflecting the most recent cases of the highly-infectious COVID-19. As of this posting, Indonesia has recorded 116,871 cases,…
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NBA creating $300 million fund to help create economic empowerment
The National Basketball Association’s Board of Governors and the National Basketball Players Association said on Wednesday that they are creating a $300 million fund to start a foundation that will focus on “economic empowerment in Black communities,” according to a press release. Each of the 30 teams in the league will donate $1 million annually…
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Duterte allies, opposition solons unite to okay bill on Bayanihan 2
By Fernan Angeles IN what appears to be another first under the Duterte regime, leaders of political parties and party-list organizations at the House of Representatives are seen agreeing on one thing – the need to have stand on the same road towards recovery. In signing a manifesto reaffirming their commitment to approve the proposed…
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China take-over on Fuga Island, not entirely true
By John Clifford Lintao REPORTS on the alleged take-over of China on an island in the country northernmost part of the Philippines is not entirely accurate, the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) said on Thursday. CEZA administrator and chief executive officer Raul Lambino has issued a statement denying China is taking over Fuga Island located…
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Bataan LTO: Training before promotion
By Mar T. Supnad GOVERNMENT CENTER, Bataan — Top personnel of the Land Transportation Office should be given additional training and wide knowledge before assuming key positions in the LTO offices. This was aired by Ronald Dabu, chief of the LTO in Bataan, who hinted on an observation that sees quite a number of LTO…
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Galvez: 2-week lockdown not enough
By Fernan Angeles DAYS after President Rodrigo Duterte’s spokesperson hinted no more lockdown extension beyond August 18, government COVID-19 response chief implementer Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. underscored the need for a longer modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) in some areas, as 15 days is not enough to curb the spread of the deadly virus. “As…