Pacquiao to allow probe of Duterte war on drugs
BOXING champion and Senator Emmanuel “Manny” D. Pacquiao on Wednesday said he would allow an international probe of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs if elected.
COVID infections fewer than 3,000 for 3rd straight day
THE PHILIPPINES posted fewer than 3,000 coronavirus infections for the third straight day on Wednesday, at 2,671.
Bias allegations vs Comelec just a ‘minor issue’
AN ELECTION commissioner accused of delaying the disqualification case against the son and namesake of the late dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos on Wednesday said the agency’s credibility would not be affected by a “minor issue.”
Evacuation plan underway for Filipinos in Ukraine, says Locsin
FOREIGN AFFAIRS Secretary Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr. on Wednesday said an evacuation plan for Filipinos in Ukraine is already in motion and assured that he himself is on top of preparations as the threat of a Russian invasion remains high despite diplomatic efforts.
No more RT-PCR test requirement for fully vaccinated travelers to Iloilo province
THE ILOILO provincial government has lifted the RT-PCR test requirement for fully-vaccinated travelers starting Feb. 16.
Comelec, Impact Hub Manila to launch info campaign on candidates
THE COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) and a global network of local entrepreneurs are launching a voter education campaign as part of their joint project to encourage informed participation in the May 9 elections.
Lawmakers appeal to fuel companies, gov’t for discount, aid amid global oil price spike
A SENATOR on Wednesday appealed to fuel companies to provide discounts to consumers as global oil prices continue to rise.
Hontiveros again calls for action on Luzon power supply threat during May polls
A SENATOR on Wednesday reiterated her call for agencies to perform their respective mandates to address the thinning power supply in Luzon, the Philippine’s northern mainland, which may affect the May elections.
Domagoso vows to build Luzon-Visayas bridge
MANILA MAYOR and presidential aspirant Francisco “Isko” M. Domagoso vowed to pursue the construction of a bridge that will link Luzon and the Visayas, the northern mainland and central islands in the Philippines through Samar province.
Comelec junks disqualification case vs Pichay
THE COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) has junked a disqualification case against reelectionist Surigao del Sur Rep. Prospero A. Pichay, Jr. filed by his rival, Construction Workers' Solidarity Party-list Rep. Romeo S. Momo.
Comelec asked to reverse ruling favoring Marcos
MARTIAL law victims have asked the Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc to reverse a division ruling that allowed the son and namesake of the late dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos to run for president this year.
Philippines at low risk from COVID-19, says health chief
THE PHILIPPINES is now at low risk from the coronavirus, health authorities said on Tuesday, after the heavily mutated Omicron variant triggered a surge in infections last month.