NCR eases to Alert Level 2
COVID-19 restrictions in Metro Manila have relaxed after Malacañang downgraded the country’s capital region to Alert Level 2 starting November 5. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Thursday, Nov. 4, announced…
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PH mulls over total lifting of face shield requirement
THE Philippines is considering lifting its mandatory use of face shields in crowded areas. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Tuesday, November 2, said that the decline in COVID-19 infection rates…
Dela Rosa: Pres. Duterte really wants to run in 2022 election
MANILA — To Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa’s knowledge, President Rodrigo Duterte does not want to retire yet from politics and really wants to run for senator in the 2022…
PH remains at bottom of COVID resilience ranking
THE Philippines is still the worst place to be during the pandemic, according to Bloomberg’s latest COVID Resilience Ranking. With a score of 40.5, the Philippines placed last among 53…
Mayor Isko to Fil-Ams: We’ll bring back PH to world stage
MANILA Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso has expressed his intent to forge a better relationship with the United States if elected the next president of the Philippines. The presidential aspirant,…
Duterte thanks Biden for COVID-19 vaccine donations during ASEAN meet
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte has personally thanked United States President Joe Biden for America’s COVID-19 vaccine donations. The chief executive was able to express his gratitude during a high-level discussion…
Palace: Duterte not remiss in investigating drug war killings
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte is “not remiss” in his obligation to investigate human rights abuses in the country, according to Malacañang. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Wednesday, October 20, made…
DOJ to release info on reviewed drug war cases
THE Philippine Department of Justice has authorized the public release of information on the cases involving deaths during anti-illegal drug operations. In a press statement, the agency announced that it…
PH updates green list, quarantine protocols for travelers
New measures don’t apply to US arrivals THE Philippines has updated its roster of “red, yellow, and green” countries and jurisdictions following its decision to ease the quarantine protocols for…
US, PH to return to military drills
THE annual “Balikatan” military exercises between the Philippines and the United States will be back in full scale in 2022. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Jose Faustino…
Fully-vaxxed travelers from ‘green countries’ no longer required to undergo quarantine in PH
FACILITY-BASED quarantine will no longer be mandatory for fully-vaccinated inbound Filipino and foreign travelers from certain countries starting October 14, according to Malacañang. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Wednesday, Oct….
Duterte takes responsibility for COVID-19 vaccine shortage
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte has taken the blame for the COVID-19 vaccine shortage in the country earlier this year. In his weekly public address, the chief executive lamented that there…
Palace urges journalists to respect its stance on press freedom
MALACAÑANG has maintained its stance that press freedom is alive and well in the Philippines. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Tuesday, October 12, urged journalists to respect its view on…
Robredo, Marcos to face off for Philippine presidency
PHILIPPINE Vice President Leni Robredo’s decision to formalize her presidential bid in the 2022 national elections was “expected,” according to former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. In a press conference…
Maria Ressa becomes first Filipino to win Nobel Peace Prize
RAPPLER co-founder and veteran journalist Maria Ressa has made history as the first Filipino to win the Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee on Friday, October 8, announced that Ressa…
Bongbong Marcos enters presidential race
FORMER Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has formally launched his presidential bid in the 2022 Philippine national elections. Accompanied by his wife Louise and two sons, Marcos filed his certificate…
Duterte announces retirement from politics: ‘I made the right decision’
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte was firm that he made the “right decision” to retire from politics after his term ends next year. He made the remark after the latest Social…
Pacquiao files certificate of candidacy for PH president
MANNY Pacquiao may have retired from boxing, but he’s entering a new fight — this time for president of the Philippines. Pacquiao formally filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for president…
Pres. Duterte considers US trip to thank gov’t for vaccine donations
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte is now considering a trip to the United States to thank its government for donating vaccines against COVID-19. He floated the idea on Thursday, September 30,…
PH files new diplomatic protests vs China
PHILIPPINE Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. has ordered the filing of three new diplomatic protests against China’s continued presence and other activities in the West Philippine Sea. In a series…
PH ranks last in COVID-19 resilience ranking
THE Philippines is the worst place to be during the pandemic, according to a study that measures economies’ resilience to COVID-19. In Bloomberg’s COVID Resilience Ranking released Tuesday, September 28,…
‘My time as a boxer is over’: Manny Pacquiao retires from boxing to focus on political career
MANNY Pacquiao is officially hanging up his boxing gloves. The Filipino boxing legend made the announcement Wednesday, September 29 (Manila time), through a video posted on his social media accounts….
Palace: Duterte’s VP bid doesn’t violate Constitution
MALACAÑANG has maintained that President Rodrigo Duterte’s vice presidential bid in the 2022 national elections is legal. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the statement on Tuesday, September 28, after a…
Duterte threatens to use military to ensure peaceful 2022 polls
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte has warned that he would use military force to ensure peaceful and free national elections in 2022. In his speech at the inauguration of the new…
PH to start COVID-19 vaccination for general public in October
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the vaccination of the general population against COVID-19 in October, according to Malacañang. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Tuesday, September 28, said that the…
PH DOJ looking to extradite ex-US diplomat in sex offense case
THE Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ) is still considering its next move on the case against a former American embassy official who allegedly engaged in sexual activity with a minor…
Duterte officially accepts VP nom for PH election
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte has formally signed a Certificate of Nomination and Acceptance (CONA), affirming him as the official vice presidential candidate of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban)…
PH no longer requires face shields outside
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte is no longer requiring the use of face shields outdoors. In his pre-taped public address, the chief executive said that he approved the recommendation of the…
Manny Pacquiao to run for PH president in 2022
FILIPINO boxer turned Senator Manny Pacquiao has declared his presidential bid in the Philippines’ 2022 national elections. Over the weekend, he officially accepted the nomination to be standard-bearer of the…
Palace: Only the Philippines can investigate crimes under its sovereignty
THE Philippine government will not allow the International Criminal Court (ICC) to look into the killings linked to President Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-narcotics crackdown, according to Malacañang. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque…