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Former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Romualdez Marcos Jr. has tested positive for COVID-19, as confirmed by his spokesperson Vic Rodriguez.This news comes just five days after Marcos’ sister, Senator Imee Marcos, revealed that her brother was tested for COVID-19 after feeling “lousy” upon ...

We know tomorrow is April Fool’s Day, but please, for the love of God, don’t joke about COVID-19.Don’t prank anyone that you’re COVID-19 positive, or say lockdown is extended, or worse, that there’s a cure. There’s humor, then there’s cruelty—so let’s stick ...

Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto has been making rounds on social media—and for stellar reasons. His numerous proactive measures amid the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) were praised by Pasig City residents—and even people from other cities. In case you're wondering, the young politician is only eight months ...

Six days ago, the president was officially granted special powers to combat the spread of COVID-19. Now, he's held the first of many required Monday press conferences where he thanked numerous people, sent his condolences, promised a lot of good things, and warned corrupt officials.Duterte ...

In 2013, at the height of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-COV) outbreak, the late Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago filed Senate Bill No. 1573 or the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act. The bill called for the creation of a national health strategy ...

In his more than ninety years of existence, Juan Ponce Enrile has survived the Great Depression, World War II, and a (self-admitted) bogus assassination attempt that rang in martial law.If memes are to be believed, he’d also witnessed the Big Bang, dinosaurs, the ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the very foundation of this nation, yet amid the chaos, the true heroes are shining through: the doctors, nurses, and all the healthcare workers fighting on the frontlines of this modern day war.In a moving letter penned ...

Former senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos is reportedly feeling unwell after a recent trip to Spain. The news was confirmed by Senator Imee Marcos who also said her brother "felt lousy."In a text message to ABS-CBN, the senator said, "He came back from Spain unwell... Getting ...

As the fight against the spread of COVID-19 continues in the Philippines, local government units (LGUs) have rolled out different efforts to address problems their respective cities and municipalities are experiencing. Netizens have taken to social media to salute various city mayors ...

In an official announcement that was released Wednesday night (March 25), Makati Medical Center (MMC) perfectly worded the national rage and disappointment directed at Koko Pimentel for knowingly endangering an entire hospital, going against the very purpose of his job—to protect the ...

The number of positive coronavirus cases continues to rise. Now, Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.Currently, the senator has quarantined himself and has reported that he feels he is on the way to recovery. He also ...

Radio station Monster RX93.1 started the hashtag #AfterTheQuarantine in an effort to boost public morale and spread good vibes, but it looks like the Twitter movement has gained a life of its own.Netizens are sharing their #AfterTheQuarantine promises in droves, and it ...

With most supermarkets shut down by the enhanced community quarantine, we're sure you might be wondering where to get your daily sustenance once the current stock runs out. Well, folks over in Pasig City might get a little help from a mobile mini-mart initiative ...

In the past weeks, while the Philippine government has been preoccupied with dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, its superpower neighbor has been busy taking advantage of the situation by putting up two new bases in the West Philippine Sea.A March 20 report by ...

The entire nation is gearing up against the spread of COVID-19. All of Luzon is now under an enhanced community quarantine as regions nationwide also close their boundaries. Life has changed a lot in the past few weeks. Local governments are doing ...

PHIVOLCS has officially lowered Taal Volcano's status from Alert Level 2 to Alert Level 1. The new level still asserts that entry to Taal remains strictly prohibited while also warning of possible explosions, earthquakes, and minor ashfall.It's a welcome change months after the volcano's ...

As the measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 become more draconian, we’re finally realizing that this pandemic will test every factor of our society, from the healthcare system to transportation, and the very humanity of our people.There is no doubt in ...

As the government declared more stringent measures in the Enhanced Community Quarantine in Luzon, utility companies have been quick to show solidarity with the people by extending their bill payment deadlines for 30 days.Meralco, PLDT, Smart, Sky, Globe, and other service providers ...

President Rodrigo Duterte has announced that Metro Manila’s “general community quarantine” will be elevated to a full “enhanced community quarantine” of all of mainland Luzon. This comes after thousands if not millions of Filipinos were stuck in massive crowds due to traffic ...

After last night's declaration of Code Red Sublevel 2, the government announced that Metro Manila will be placed under a lockdown—that is not really a lockdown at all. They’re calling it “community quarantine,” a less aggressive term that makes it sound like ...