HONG KONG, China -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government announced Thursday that about 3.38 million people had received their third Covid-19 vaccine dose as of Thursday, accounting for 50 percent of the population aged 12 or above. The HKSAR government appealed to eligible...
House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco has been reelected as representative of the lone legislative district of Marinduque province for a third consecutive term. A victorious House Speaker Lord Alan Velasco (2nd from left) get his arms raised during his proclamation on May 10, 2022 (Photo from Office of...
Singer-actress Regine Velasquez couldn't help but feel emotional during a recent episode of "Magandang Buhay." In the show's “Dear Momshie Serye" portion, the 51-year-old star recalled being the "third-party" between her husband, Ogie Alcasid and his former wife, Michelle Van Eimeren. "My husband...
As Christendom marks the Third Sunday of Lent today, March 20, Diocese of Iba, Zambales Bishop Bartolome Santos called on the faithful to include in their reflections the important task of choosing the right candidates in the coming elections. Lent (Catholic Online) Lent, the bishops said, is an...
There has been a lot of speculations as to what actually caused the sudden breakup of Rayver Cruz and Janine Gutierrez. It didn't help that the two have maintained their silence about it. Until recently, that is. Rayver finally opened up about the issue in an interview with "24 Oras" that aired...
The Caloocan City government announced on Thursday, Feb.3, that the Senate has passed House Bill No. 5739 which allows the establishment of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) Caloocan City- North Campus on third reading last Tuesday, Feb.1. The house bill, also known as "An Act...
Kelley Day has earned numerous critics online after her name was dragged into the alleged breakup of Kapuso stars Tom Rodriguez and Carla Abellana. One of them said: "Ang sama sama mo idol pa naman kita at mga shs students ko. We hate you na po. God bless sana di ka makarma pagdating ng panahon."...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año will end his isolation period and immediately undergo a swab test on Jan. 17 after his third bout with the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19). In a message on Sunday, Jan 16, Año said that he continues to perform his...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año confirmed on Tuesday, Jan. 11, of having tested positive for the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19). This is the third time that Año tested positive for the virus. "After several of my close contacts had tested...
A warm and welcoming place that’s built upon an immense passion for coffee, conversations, and collaborations Their slogan ‘Coffee and Community’ Throughout the pandemic, tons of coffeeshops have been popping up left and right. But amid the hustle and bustle of commercial coffeeshops, there...
The Senate, voting 19-2-2, approved Thursday on third and final reading a proposed measure regulating the sale, purchase and use of vaporized nicotine products in the country. Under Senate Bill No. 2239 or the Vaporized Nicotine Products Regulation Act, only those 18 years old and above will be...
Voting 22-0, the Senate on Thursday, Dec. 16, passed on third and final reading a bill requiring the registration of subscriber identity module (SIM) cards for telecommunications us in the country. Under Senate Bill 2395 or the SIM Card Registration Act, new SIM card buyers will have to present a...
