Philippines Now

S00:43 PhilStar L
The home is the hub After the virtual applause, after the long list of questions from the chatbox were answered, after the reading of the virtual plaque or certificate is over, I would look at the camera, smile, and say my final words of the webinar: “Ok. Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for having me.
S00:43 PhilStar L
42 more cops get COVID-19 Forty-two more police officers have contracted the coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19.
S00:43 PhilStar L
Pampanga bars visitors over COVID-19 fears Alarmed by rising coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19 cases, Pampanga Gov. Dennis Pineda yesterday ordered barangay captains to bar the entry of non-residents in their respective areas.
S00:43 PhilStar L
Quezon City, church partner for community urban farm The Quezon City government has partnered with the Diocese of Novaliches for the establishment of a community farm in a bid to promote the city’s urban agriculture program.
S00:43 PhilStar L
4 vehicles in EDSA accidents Four vehicles figured in separate collisions along EDSA yesterday, with one colorum van hitting a concrete post after the driver fell asleep, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority.
S00:43 PhilStar L
6 Abu Sayyaf, 3 soldiers killed in Sulu clash Six Abu Sayyaf bandits and three soldiers were killed in an encounter in Patikul, Sulu on Friday.
S00:43 PhilStar L
Basilan lawmaker, wife infected Another congressman has contracted coronavirus disease 2019.
S00:43 PhilStar L
6 Chinese held; P6.8 million shabu seized Six Chinese citizens were arrested for alleged possession of P6.8 million worth of shabu at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone in Olongapo City on Thursday.
S00:43 PhilStar L
DILG to streamline processing for new cell sites Interior Secretary Eduardo Año has assured the people that approval for the building of cell sites in the country will now take less than a month following the streamlining of government permits after telecommunications firms blamed local government units for the delay in the improvement of services.
S00:43 PhilStar L
Senate may pass coco levy bill by December After being vetoed by President Duterte last year, the Senate may pass the revised coco levy fund bill by December, Sen. Cynthia Villar said yesterday.
S00:43 PhilStar L
Iglesia Filipina Independiente marks 118th anniversary The Iglesia Filipina Independiente will mark its 118th proclamation anniversary tomorrow, with online and physical celebrations but strictly following health safety protocols in its 49 dioceses in the Philippines and in North America, and in organized congregations in Hong Kong, Singapore, United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom.
S00:43 PhilStar L
‘Enterprises hit by pandemic may pause operations’ Enterprises hit by the pandemic may have to pause operations temporarily once their cash flow turns negative and consider other opportunities in agriculture and digital space, Presidential Adviser on Entrepreneurship and Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion said.
S00:43 PhilStar L
Death penalty revival may affect Pinoys jailed abroad Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman yesterday expressed objection to the proposed reimposition of the death penalty in the country, warning of possible repercussions to the appeals for the commutation of the death sentence on Filipinos convicted abroad.
S00:43 PhilStar L
House to pass P66 billion supplemental budget for DA The House of Representatives vowed to approve the P66-billion supplemental budget sought by the Department of Agriculture to aid the agriculture and fisheries sectors overcome the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
S00:43 PhilStar L
Mixed oil price movements seen next week Oil firms are expected to implement minimal price cuts on fuel products this week.
S00:43 PhilStar L
Tech woes among top concerns for distance learning The lack of gadgets, insufficient mobile data allowance and unstable internet connection are among the primary concerns raised by parents in relation to adopting distance learning next school year.
S00:43 PhilStar L
DOTr inks PNR contract packages for Makati-Clark line The Department of Transportation signed yesterday the first two contract packages for PNR Clark Phase 2, marking the start of construction works for the 53-kilometer extension that will connect Makati City and the Clark International Airport to cut travel time to less than an hour.
S00:43 PhilStar L
77th Malasakit Center opens in Guimaras The country’s 77th Malasakit Center opened Thursday at the Dr. Catalino Gallego Nava Provincial Hospital in Guimaras island with Sen. Bong Go virtually joining the launch.
S00:43 PhilStar L
EDITORIAL - A clean line to Jesus From 25 to 30 permits just to set up one telecommunications tower, with the process taking an average of eight months.
S00:43 PhilStar L
Duterte to save us with petrol, vaccine We want to stay calm, and alive, while awaiting our deliverance from the coronavirus disease pandemic with the help of a vaccine that President Duterte said had been promised by his friend from China, but we still catch ourselves worrying.
S00:43 PhilStar L
Immediate relatives: One person per petition Most petitions (family and employment based) allow the petitioner to include the beneficiary’s spouse and minor children, but not with immediate relative petitions (spouse, parents, minor children of US citizens).
S00:43 PhilStar L
Vaccine: Only a few months away We were extremely sad to hear about so many people we know, and some even friends or acquaintances, who have passed away due to COVID-19.
S00:43 PhilStar L
Is the Senate doing its job? President Rodrigo Duterte will stand out as the leader who had the courage to take on the Philippine oligarchy.
S00:43 PhilStar L
Excerpts from Cory Aquino’s Farewell SONA President Corazon Aquino passed away on Aug. 2, 2009. I am sharing some excerpts from her last SONA delivered on July 22, 1991.

1 359 360 361 362 363 » Red dot means Fresh news, red circle means Updated news and blue dot means Read news.