-
Duterte wont fire PhilHealth chief
By Fernan Angeles MALACAÑANG sees accuracy on reports that a mafia operating at the state insurance corporation has stolen no less than P15 billion government funds but the President is not about to fire PhilHealth chief Ricardo Morales unless there are evidences directly linking him to fraud. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said he was convinced…
-
DOH tracing 37 individuals per one Covid-19 patient
By Fernan Angeles FOR the duration of two weeks that Metro Manila and adjoining regions are under modified enhanced community quarantine, the Department of Health (DOH) will trace 37 individuals who have been in contact with a COVID-19 patient. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire hinted on the improved contact-tracing effort as an effective strategy reflective…
-
Bataan LGUs dissuade religious gatherings
By Mar T. Supnad MARIVELES, Bataan – “Wag muna, wag ngayon.” AMID a continuing threat of being contaminated with the deadly coronavirus disease, two local chief executives in this province made an appeal to the public to momentarily refrain from attending religious gatherings, including church mass. Citing the general welfare of their constituents, Mayors Jocelyn…
-
Jeff Fernando to host new online showbiz talk show ‘Famous Ka!’
Former ABS-CBN segment host and entertainment reporter Jefferson Fernando is back! Following his colorful stint on the Kapamilya network, Fernando will now host the new online show called “Famous Ka” which will begin on Facebook on August 5 at 6 p.m. “‘Famous Ka’ is a once-a-week online showbiz magazine talkshow. Originally, 15 minutes lang per…
-
Mariah Carey prepping the release of her first-ever memoir
Mariah Carey fans will be getting a long-awaited peek behind the curtain of her illustrious life with an upcoming memoir. The Meaning of Mariah Carey, written by the chanteuse with Michaela Angela Davis will be arriving on September 29, 2020. The memoir will be available as a physical copy via Andy Cohen Books and as…
-
Farm school owners train at Villar SIPAG farm school
Fifteen owners of farm schools and learning sites in Luzon attended the “Training of Trainers on Production of High Quality Inbred Seeds and Farm Mechanization” program held at the Villar Social Institute for Poverty Alleviation and Governance (Villar SIPAG) Farm School in Bacoor City. Conducted by the Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center IV-A, Philippine Center…
-
Sharon Cuneta mounts campaign for animal welfare
Many famous actors, musicians and athletes fight for animals rights. They include Justin Bieber, George Clooney, Miley Cyrus, Natalie Portman, Sandra Bullock, and Ryan Gosling who have gone to animal shelters to adopt pets. In the Philippines, megastar Sharon Cuneta is one of the celebrities who care deeply for animal welfare. Cuneta has been tapped…
-
Korean actress Son Ye Jin makes a mark as the new face of Smart Signature
After capturing the hearts of Filipinos with her hit K-dramas, South Korean superstar Son Ye Jin is making her mark as the new face of Smart Signature, the postpaid brand of mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. The big announcement came two months after PLDT’s wireless subsidiary launched its ‘Simple, Smart Ako” campaign, which set…
-
NBA League Pass now available for PLDT Home subscribers
PLDT Home partners with the National Basketball Association (NBA) to offer NBA League Pass, the league’s premium live game subscription service. PLDT Home subscribers can now conveniently access NBA games and exclusive programs live and on-demandfor as low as Php 485 per month by charging their NBA League Pass subscription to their existing PLDT Home…
-
Sam Milby vows to do everything to protect Catriona Gray
In defending former Miss Universe Catriona Gray from false accusations, actor-singer Sam Milby vowed to do everything in his power to protect the beauty queen. Milby made the promise to Gray on Instagram July 19, just one day after the camp of Gray sought the help of authorities to arrest the suspects behind those who…