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DILG reinstates discipline campaign amid COVID-19
By John Clifford Lintao CITING lack of discipline as among the factors that significantly contributed to the spread of the deadly virus, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) reinstated shelved advocacy campaign on discipline in an apparent bid to compel compliance on minimum health standards in the time of COVID-19. Interior Undersecretary…
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Duterte still trusts Duque
By Fernan Angeles FOR the second time, President Rodrigo Duterte warded off Senate’s recommendation to fire and file criminal charges against Health Secretary Francisco Duque III in relation to the alleged irregularities in the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, instead suggested to the public to wait for whatever findings and recommendation…
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PhilHealth crisis far from over
By John Clifford Lintao MORE pieces of evidence are cropping out from the embattled Philippine Health Insurance Corporation as one of the agency’s former senior auditing specialist claims to have flagged some P17.4-million worth of premiums collected from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), using supposedly fake receipts. According to Ken Sarmiento — previously assigned in the…
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New emergency powers for Duterte proposed
By John Clifford Lintao CONGRESSMEN looking into the irregularities at PhilHealth are seriously considering the idea of filing a bill granting emergency powers to President Rodrigo Duterte to address the issues hounding the state health insurer. “As agreed by the committee, we will be filing an Emergency Powers Act,” said House Committee on Public Accounts…
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Convicted rapist Antonio Sanchez wants to transfer to PGH
By Fernan Angeles CONVICTED former Calauan, Laguna mayor Antonio Sanchez may have grown tired of living inside a secluded facility. He now wants to be transferred elsewhere. However, Sanchez, who is serving seven life sentences for rape and double murder case dating back 1993, claims to be severely ill, which he cited in his request…
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Bataan COVID-19 update: 948 infected, 17 dead
By Mar T. Supnad BATAAN – The total number of infected by COVID-19 in Bataan has reached an alarming record of 948, with 17 dead. Governor Abet S Garcia reported on Sept. 1 that based on report, 27 were newly-infected most of them from Mariveles town, by the virus while recovered were 559. However, the…
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Biggest cement plant in Bataan opens
By Mar T. Supnad ORION, Bataan – A giant foreign-owned cement plant has been set up in barangay Sta. Elena this town. The Halong Pilipinas Inc., said to be owned by Chinese and Taiwanese nationals, is reportedly bigger than the one operating inside Freeport Area of Bataan. Top company officials of Halong led by Jayson…
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Venice Film Festival to kick off on social distanced red carpet
The 77th Venice Film Festival kicks off Wednesday, with Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton, Matt Dillon, and France’s Ludivine Sagnier among international stars expected on the social-distanced red carpet that will open the first major post coronavirus physical film event packed with plenty of symbolic significance. Just as the release of Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster spy thriller…
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Channing Tatum writes his first children’s book
Channing Tatum shared a surprising announcement: he’s written his first children’s book. The actor, 40, posted a photo Monday of him flashing his newly published storybook, while wearing a hilarious getup. “Guys, I don’t know about you but things got a little weird for me in quarantine,” the 40-year-old actor wrote in his announcement. “I…
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Nike to launch its 1st maternity line
Nike is focused on creating a bond between motherhood and sports with its upcoming activewear collection. The athletic brand announced its first maternity collection, Nike (M), slated to release Sept. 17. Nike (M)’s debut offerings will include a sports bra, pullover top, tank and tights that will all be available online. (ABC News) For full…