President Marcos has tested positive for Covid-19, Malacañang disclosed. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) In a statement released at 12 midnight on Dec. 5, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) disclosed that Marcos has contracted the viral infection and he will be under isolation for five days. …
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Composite photo shows Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa and Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. (Presidential Communications Office) MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Appointments confirmed Tuesday the Cabinet appointees of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to the health and agriculture departments. The powerful panel finally approved the ad interim appointment of …
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A House resolution was filed Monday urging the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to suspend the operation of Sonshine Media Network Inc. (SMNI) for peddling false information. Resolution 1499, authored by House Assistant Majority Leader and PBA party-list Rep. Margarita Nograles, accused SMNI of failing to fulfill its mandate to the …
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NO SIGNIFICANT ADJUSTMENTS. A worker arranges canned goods on the shelves in a grocery store in Quezon City in this undated photo. The Philippine Amalgamated Supermarkets Association on Tuesday (Dec. 5, 2023) said suppliers of basic commodities have not made significant adjustments to the prices of their goods. (PNA photo by …
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Former Philippine senator and human rights campaigner Leila de Lima waves as she arrives at the Muntinlupa Trial Court in Manila on September 18, 2023. De Lima, an outspoken critic of former president Rodrigo Duterte and his anti-drug war, has been in jail for more than six years on narcotics-related …
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Lanao del Sur Gov. Mamintal Adiong, Jr., national government and Bangsamoro regional officials met in Marawi City on Dec. 4, 2023 and agreed to cooperate in securing justice for the victims of the deadly bombing of a worship rite in the campus of the Mindanao State University. (Philstar.com / John …
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CAMPUS CARAVAN. Presidential Communications Office Secretary Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil said the Community Campus Caravan will be expanded following a successful inaugural leg at the Lyceum of the Philippines University in Intramuros, Manila on Tuesday (Dec. 5, 2023). Garafil said the activity aims to involve the youth in fighting misinformation, disinformation, and fake …
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IN the wake of the powerful earthquake that struck Surigao del Sur on Saturday night, the chief of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the country is more prepared now for the “Big One” or a major, devastating quake. Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol urged the public to …
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This photo taken on November 9, 2021 shows Sara Duterte (L), mayor and daughter of outgoing Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, posing for a selfie with city hall employees in Davao city, on the southern island of Mindanao. (AFP / Manman Dejeto) MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte and other …
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Image shows Philippine Coast Guard Spokesperson Jay Tarriela (Graphics by Philstar.com / Anjilica Andaya) This report forms part of Philstar.com’s coverage of influence operations, which involve the spread of false information and propaganda that can mislead, cause confusion and prevent informed understanding and discourse. Read our explainer on influence operations. …
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