MMFF Executive Committee Withdraws ‘Oro’ Film From Cinemas

MMFF ExeCom had a recent decision on “Oro’ Film after allegations of animal cruelty. The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Executive Committee has finally decided to temporarily withdraw the film ‘Oro’ from cinemas nationwide due to allegations of animal cruelty. This came days after it has stripped the movie “Oro” of one of its awards … Read more

DOE to Restore Electricity in Areas Hit by Nina Before 2016 Ends

Price freeze was also implemented in areas hit by tropical storm Nina, as DOE targets restoration of electricity. The Department of Energy (DOE) targets to restore electricity in all commercial areas affected by tropical storm Nina before December 31 ends. This was disclosed by an official of DOE in a press conference in Quezon City … Read more

Duterte Distributes Gifts to Barangay Officials Using Campaign Contribution

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte gave grocery packs and cash gifts to the barangay officials of Davao City from his campaign contribution. This was announced by the president saying that he used money intended as contribution to his campaign during this year’s elections as gifts to barangay officials in his hometown of Davao City, in a … Read more

OCD Bicol Asks For Additional Relief Goods For Nina’s Victims

OCD in Bicol asks for relief goods to be distributed to Typhoon Nina’s victims in Catanduanes, CamSur and Albay. The Office of Civil Defense in Region 5 has asked for additional relief goods from the national government to be distributed to the victims of Typhoon Nina. This is after more than 100,000 persons in Southern … Read more

More Tourists Expected in Bethlehem This Christmas Day

Preparations are fixed for Christmas in Bethlehem, days before December 25. Tens of thousands of visitors and tourists are expected in Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, on Christmas Day. Days before the celebration, preparations are in full swing in Bethlehem. Bethlehem shops, hotels and church officials are getting ready as they are bracing for more … Read more

UN High Commissioner on Human Rights: Duterte Committed Murder

United Nations High Commissioner on Human Rights called for investigation against Duterte. The United Nations High Commissioner on Human Rights said Tuesday that Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte committed murder when he himself declared that he killed suspected criminals while he was mayor of Davao City. High Commissioner Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, in a statement, called … Read more

Lacson Questions Source of Funds For PNP Officials Big Cash Gifts

Senator Lacson reacted on the news that officials of PNP have big cash gifts from the President. Senator Panfilo Lacson questioned the source of funds for the cash gifts given to the officials of Philippine National Police. This was after it was announced by police chief Dir. Gen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa during their Christmas … Read more

Solicitor General Calls Sen. Leila de Lima Public Enemy No. 1

The Solicitor General has joined the legal battle against Senator Leila de Lima. The Office of the Solicitor General has tagged Senator Leila de Lima as public enemy no. 1 as he joined the legal battle to pin down the lawmaker. Earlier, the Department of Justice accused de Lima of having abetted and profited from … Read more

Duterte Open to Joint Exploration in South China Sea With China

President Rodrigo Duterte has clarification on being open to joint exploration in South China Sea. President Rodrigo Duterte said he is open to having joint oil exploration with China in the South China Sea, considered as the disputed maritime territories. However, the president clarified on Monday he is not setting aside the ruling on the … Read more

Duterte Asks Rebels, Abu Sayyaf A Peaceful Christmas, New Year

President Rodrigo Duterte has a special appeal to the members of the rebel group and Abu Sayyaf this Christmas. On Saturday, the chief executive urged the rebels to take a vacation. During his speech at his visit at the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Western Mindanao Command headquarters in Zamboanga City, Duterte urged for peaceful … Read more