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Amid the reported VIP vaccination of some local officials, others cited the case of the spokesperson of the interior and local government department who also went ahead and got himself inoculated with COVID-19 vaccine. Five local chief executives were issued a show cause order for jumping in the queue of the government’s priority list for COVID-19 vaccines even though they are supposed to be inoculated after healthcare workers, senior citizens and those with comorbidities. Four other mayors were also reported to have received the jab as well. READ: Provincial execs cutting in vaccination line brings back VIP testing controversy online President Rodrigo Duterte in his national address aired Wednesday night E×ρréššed his dismay over...

The Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) on Thursday announced that a Vietnamese fishing vessel has been impounded for îllégâl fishing in Philippine territory. In a statement, WestMinCom commander Lieutenant General Corleto Vinluan Jr. said the vessel was spotted while authorities were conducting maritime security patrol in the waters of Bakungan Island, Tawi-Tawi on Tuesday. Vinluan said the vessel was later confirmed that it has no clearance from the concerned government agencies to fish in Philippine waters. With this, seven crew members aboard the vessel were brought to the Turtle Island Municipal Police Station for documentation. They were identified as Hunya Van Day, the boat captain, Cao Van Mih, Lam Tang Hung, Huyuh Tuan...

China on Thursday lashed back anew against foreign governments opposing the large and provocative presence of Chinese fishing and militia vessels in a reef off the West Philippine Sea. As of Thursday, more governments spoke against the lingering presence of nearly 200 Chinese vessels in Julian Felipe Reef, located 175 nautical miles of Bataraza, Palawan, saying its actions undermines peace and security in the region and violates international law. Defying calls from the Philippine government and other countries to pull out of the area, China accused its critics of coming out with “irresponsible comments” and “using the same scripts.” “Neither these diplomats understand the basic facts, nor do they have the ability to think and judge...

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"Hi baby dragons, did you miss me?" In what is sure to be the highlight of your day, Andrea Brillantes brings back Marga Mondragon in a new YouTube vlog! And, OF COURSE, she starts it off by getting ready to school. Marga frantically looks for her Gucci bag, which, fyi, is from a celebrity friend: "I don't know if you know her but I'm more famous than her." © Provided by Cosmopolitan Philippines YOUTUBE/ANDREA B. That friend, btw, is Ivana Alawi! "We're friends...kinda friends. I don't like her that much but she gave me a Gucci bag for my birthday so...thanks...I prefer Hermes but Gucci will do." But just as she's about to walk out of the house, they let her know that she can't leave for school—because of the pandemic. "I have to call...

The Nissan Elgrand’s Nismo version is nice, but it’s not exactly something we see ourselves enjoying here in the Philippine setting. This, on the other hand? We definitely wouldn’t mind s†éáling glances behind this thing’s wheel on EDSA traffic. This is the Nissan Elgrand after Autech’s been done with it. No changes in performance here, but going fast isn’t exactly what the company had in mind building this thing. © Provided by Top Gear PhilippinesPHOTO BY Autech Outside, you’ll find a host of aesthetic add-ons. The most standout upgrades here are new signature LEDs and snazzy 18-inch aluminum wheels. The intricate grille is now finished in dark chrome, and the exterior is capped off by side skirts, front and rear bumper finishes...

MANILA, Philippines — Globe Telecom Inc. has set its sights on upgrading its network to 4G LTE in more areas in Visayas and Mindanao. “We really want to bolster further our 4G LTE presence in Visayas and Mindanao,” said Joel Agustin, Globe SVP for program delivery, network technical group. The company has finished upgrading its network in Boracay to 4G LTE from the old 3G network for a better call, SMS and data experience for tourists and residents. “Making our network fully 4G LTE in Boracay is a good start as we plan to do the same in more areas in the region. Our customers will start to notice a better mobile experience as the latest technology in mobile data becomes more accessible to them,” Agustin said. Globe’s 4G LTE...

At least five mayors were given show cause orders for getting COVID-19 vaccines ahead of those on the priority list, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said on Wednesday. DILG Undersecretary Epimaco Densing III said show cause orders were issued to the following mayors as of Tuesday: Mayor Alfred Romualdez of Tacloban City, Leyte Mayor Dibu Tuan of T’boli, South Cotabato Mayor Sulpicio Villalobos of Sto. Nino, South Cotabato Mayor Noel Rosal of Legazpi City, Albay Mayor Abraham Ibba of Bataraza, Palawan Interviewed on Super Radyo dzBB, Densing said these mayors have to explain their inoculation which may have violated the Anti Graft and Corrupt Practices Act. “Sa tingin po namin may paglabag. Kaya po...

© Provided by Kami Kakai Bautista posts "set the bar high" amid Mario Maurer's demand letter - Kakai Bautista took to Instagram and posted a hugot amid the issue that the camp of Mario Maurer hurled at her She posted about setting the bar high and that if people don't get it, then it is not their problem anymore It can be recalled that the camp of Mario Maurer sent a cease and desist letter to Kakai, telling her to stop making inference or using Mario's name Along with the letter, they attached alleged "evidences" of previous inferences used by the comedienne Kakai Bautista has been busy shooting with her co-stars for "First Yaya" but her name made headlines after a letter furnished to media outlets by Mario Maurer's camp demanded...

The Suzuki S-Presso, Kia Sonet, Nissan Magnite. Over the past few years, we’ve seen a good number of promising rides come out of the Indian market. We say "promising" because vehicles over there are built to take on less-than-stellar road conditions not too far off from what we have in the Philippines. Now, you can add the upcoming Hyundai Alcazar to that list. The Alcazar, though, is a little different. What Hyundai has up its sleeve here isn’t a minuscule mass-market crossover, but a "premium" seven-seat "SUV." Air quotes are in order because premium is a word thrown around quite often in automotive marketing, and the way segments are labeled over in India is a little different compared to how it’s done here. Remember: Over there...

A maritime expert on Tuesday said the statement of the Chinese Embassy that the 183 militia vessels spotted in Julian Felipe Reef in the West Philippine Sea were only taking shelter due to rough seas was unbelievable. Interviewed on Super Radyo dzBB, UP Diliman - Institute for Maritime Affairs and Law of the Sea director Jay Batongbacal said the presence of the Chinese militia vessels in the area may have another purpose. “Ang labo nga ng sinasabi nilang sumisilong sa rough weather pero alam naman natin na ayan nga at least two weeks na silang nandyan,” he said. (It is hard to believe what they said that the vessels were just taking shelter due to rough weather. However we know that they have been there for two weeks already.) “Wala...

EAST ZONE water concessionaire Manila Water Co., Inc. said that its water concession deal in Balagtas, Bulacan had been revoked and terminated. In a disclosure to the stock exchange on Tuesday, the listed water provider said it accepted the decision of Balagtas Water District (BWD) to revoke and terminate the notice of award for the water project. In April 2018, Manila Water and its wholly owned subsidiary Manila Water Philippine Ventures, Inc., (MWPV) disclosed that it received a notice of award from BWD for a 25-year concession that will implement water and used water projects in Balagtas worth P400 million. As part of the concession deal, Manila Water was mandated to create a joint venture company together with BWD and MWPV for...

As difficult as 2020 was for the entire automotive industry, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP)—to no surprise—still managed to remain on top. The company has just announced that it has officially bagged its 19th consecutive Triple Crown victory. TMP led the industry in nine key segments and ended the year as the number one in passenger car, commercial vehicle, and overall sales. The carmaker boasted a 41.3% market share in 2020. "This pandemic has really tested our spirits and pushed our limits. Yet, we were able to achieve a record-setting 41.3% market share last year." said company chairman Alfred Ty during the recent TMP Dealership Convention. "We emerged from 2020 with many new learnings, reflections, and green shoots that we can...

As impressive as MG Philippines’ performance has been in our market since its resurgence a few years back, there’s still one thing that’s missing from its stable: a pickup. It’ll have the midsize SUV segment covered once the RX8 arrives, but we’ve yet to hear about the carmaker’s plans to add a truck to its lineup. The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI) does have big plans for its booming brand this year, though, so we’re keeping our fingers crossed that it decides to bring in the MG Extender here as well, especially since the truck has just received a substantial facelift in Thailand. Less than two years since its introduction, MG’s pickup has already been given a redesign. Gone are the honeycomb-like grille, the chunky headlamps, and...

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© REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez A police officer mans a checkpoint in Barangay 351 in Manila on Friday, March 12, 2021 a day after the village was placed under lockdown due to the clustering of COVID-19 cases. The lockdown will be in effect until March 14. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), which previously called for the reopening of the economy to boost growth, is now pushing for localized lockdowns amid the rising number of COVID-19 cases a year after the quarantines started. Acting NEDA Secretary Karl Kendrick Chua on Sunday said it is not choosing between the economy and health, but rather focusing on the total well-being of the Philippine population, whether it be related to the pandemic or...

DOH Department of Health Personnel from the Department of Health (DOH) will be the last among health workers who will receive a vaccine against COVID-19, Health Undersecretary Dr. Myrna Cabotaje said Sunday. In a Dobol B sa News TV interview, Cabotaje said the government will prioritize health workers in health facilities and those involved in contact tracing, testing, and taking care of COVID-19 patients. Also prioritized in the vaccination program are workers in rural health units and in the barangay to whom patients first go when they experience symptoms of COVID-19. "Ang priority 'yung mga nasa health facilities muna, tapos 'yung mga nasa DOH because we are also involved in contact tracing, tapos nagra-rapid response tayo kapag...

Sinovac vaccines arrive in the Philippines (clearer photo) Photo: NTF Against COVID-19 Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque did not give the cost of 600,000 doses of Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine that the Chinese government donated to the Philippines, saying such donation cannot be quantified. “Hindi po puwede ma-quantify in money terms. Ang gusto lang po nila (China), mabakunahan na ang mga Pilipino [laban sa COVID-19],” Roque said during the rollout of the government’s COVID-19 vaccination program at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH). “This is beyond pesos and cents. It gives Filipinos hope. It goes beyond kung magkano man per vial niyan,” he added. Roque said China’s donation — the first legal COVID-19 vaccine in the Philippines...

LOOK: FINALLY, #ASTRAZENECA VACCINE ARRIVES IN PH More than 487,000 doses of AstraZeneca touched down in Manila Thursday night, March 4, via a KLM flight from Belgium. The shipment, which was delayed for 3 days, is part of the first batch of doses from the global vaccine-sharing initiative COVAX Facility. Developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University, the viral vector vaccine - also known as AZD1222 - requires two doses and can be stored in normal refrigerator temperatures or 2 to 8 degrees Celsius. The WHO Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) has issued interim recommendations for use of Aztrazenica, which has an efficacy of 63.09% against symptomatic COVID-19 infection. Longer dose intervals within the 8...

© Edd Gumban, file Isko: I’m OK with any FDA-approved vaccine MANILA, Philippines — Manila Mayor Isko Moreno said yesterday he is willing to be inoculated with any COVID vaccine approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Moreno made the statement as part of the information drive to convince the public to trust the government’s vaccination program. The city government is ready to use any vaccine against COVID-19 granted emergency use authorization (EUA) by the FDA, he said. “We will use any vaccine approved by the FDA. But the people have the right to be choosy. They can wait for the vaccine that they prefer,” Moreno said. “But for me, if it has an EUA then we will use it.” The Manila city government has made an advance...

mark tolentino An executive of the sole local distributor of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines has disowned the individual who claimed to be an officer of the company and who accused government officials of ignoring initiatives to make their vaccines available to Filipinos. On Senate President Vicente Sotto III's questioning, MKG president and CEO Atty. Mark Kristopher Tolentino said the person who made the allegations was not connected with the company. He also apologized to vaccines czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. and Health Secretary Francisco Duque III. Tolentino said he was not the person who made the allegations on radio. "That's not me, Mr. President. In fact I have no knowledge about that information... I know that person but...

Not here to invalidate Pfizer or any other Vaccines but to instead spread awareness. Kung ako lang mas ok pa din sigurong mag antay muna bago mag decide na magpa bakuna. htt p s://w w w.bmj.com/content/372/bmj.n149

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https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/780274/philippines-recalls-covid-19-vaccines-sent-to-provinces-for-more-jabs-in-ncr/story/ Agree ako dito dahil marami talaga cases NCR at mga karatig regions. But this should have been implemented even before the vaccines started arriving.

Sikat na sikat itong troll na ito na nag ngngalang Gilbert Gk hahaha. Everytime na mag scroll ako ng News sa Fb from Abs, Gma, News 5 etc andyan talaga sya nag cocoment against duterte , minsan naman comment nya Pinupuri sila leny at trillanes haha. Kung isa kang Normal na Fb user, mag lalaan kaba ng Time mo sa pag Cocomment sa lahat ng News Pages? Magkano kaya sweldo nito. Hahaha

Kung ikaw ay isang Normal lang na FB user, di mo gagawin to na every post ng Abs Cbn, Gma News at iba pang Mainstream Media ay makikita mo na nag cocoment to ng Paninira ka Duterte at pag Pupugay sa mga Dilawan or Liberal Party. Ibig sabihin trabaho nya na po ito talaga, May nakukuha syang sweldo sa larangan na ito ang pag Totroll. Grabi itong si Gilbert na nasa Screenshot ko sa ibaba, Sobrang dami ng accounts na Same lang pangalan na Gilbert GK, Halos lahat ng post ng mga Mainstream Media andoon sya , Pinagtatanggol mga Dilawan or Sinisiraan si Duterte haha. Sikat po ang Troll nayan . Hanggat may mga nakaupo sa Pwesto na mga Dilawan hinding hindi mawawala ang Gulo Dito sa Pinas. Realtalk yan. Sana talaga kahit hindi na Team Ni...

Jay-Ar Lim was interrogated by agents of National Bureau of Investigation on Friday after he was arrested for alleged îllégâl possession of firearms and usurpation of authority. The arrest of Lim stemmed from a complaint alleging that Lim represented himself as a Police Officer under the PNP-Crime Investigation and Detection Group. -Philippine Star

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