Presidential aspirant and Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Wednesday said he is willing to undergo a complete drug test, saying the Filipinos have the right to know if a candidate is fit to lead the country. “Walang problema sa akin, anytime, ayoko lang makipagunahan sa kanila (I have no...
The Philippine Red Cross' (PRC) "Bakuna" Bus travelled to different barangays in Aklan to vaccinate more individuals against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in a continuous aim to curb the spread of the virus, the organization said on Wednesday, Nov. 24. (Photo courtesy of the Philippine Red...
Presidential aspirant Senator Manny Pacquiao on Wednesday expressed his belief it is only fitting that the government goes after high-profile illegal drug traffickers and do its best to save the users. Asked to expound on his admission he tried using drugs when he was young and “naïve,”...
Despite losing in the province in 2016, presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo said on Wednesday, Nov. 24, that it was a “pleasant surprise” to see her Bulakenyo supporters lining up along the roads from the border of Bulacan in Pulilan to Malolos City, where she was scheduled to...
Amid President Duterte’s blind item that a presidential candidate is using cocaine, Vice President Leni Robredo on Wednesday, Nov. 24, said she is willing to undergo a “random” and “unannounced” drug test anytime. Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo attends the Pulilan...
The camp of presidential aspirant Senator Manny Pacquiao on Tuesday released a copy of his drug test results which showed him negative of any substances prohibited by the World Boxing Council (WBC). Pacquiao’s camp said the test conducted on the boxing icon turned politician was conducted by the...
The negative drug test result of former senator and presidential aspirant Ferdinand “Bongbong’’ Marcos Jr. was submitted to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) by his spokesperson, lawyer Vic Rodriguez. PDEA spokesperson Derrick Arnold...
As the government aims to beef up its vaccination against coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Malacañang clarified that partially vaccinated workers need not undergo regular reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test unless they are still waiting for their second dose. Swab...
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles expects that there would still be a clamor from the public to have election candidates tested for illegal drug use. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles holds a virtual press conference on Nov. 19, 2021 (Screenshot from Facebook live) "There's always been that clamor...
The excitement of finally reopening select Philippine schools for limited face-to-face classes was marred by concerns after two public schools in Zambales postponed its scheduled activities on Monday, Nov. 15. (JANSEN ROMERO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) In a phone interview, Assistant Schools...
Technology is changing everything in our world. How is it changing our food? We turn to our favorite chefs for answers I think technology will facilitate easier access to food, hence the success of the delivery apps. There are definitely more ingenious ways we can use technology to advance food and...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has welcomed the decision of the local government of Aklan to waive the required COVID-19 test for fully-vaccinated tourists to enter Boracay Island starting Nov. 16. Boracay Island (FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) This was announced by Aklan Governor Florencio...
