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Ely Buendia tweets a “possible” Eheads reunion “Pag tumakbo si Leni”

In a Twitter Q&A as part of promotions for “SUPERPROXIES,” a virtual concert featuring Buendia and Filipino indie rock band Nobody’s Home this October 9th, eraserheads frontman Ely Buendia just broke the internet by hinting of a “possible” Eheads reunion if VP Leni Robredo ‘runs’, though he did not clarify on what position. The tweet is in response to Ben La Dean (@jaydemaps), who asked him regarding a possible Eheads reunion. Ely, candidly and jokingly,…

Trillanes to run for President if VP Robredo decided to exit politics

Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV to run for President if VP Robredo will not run for the highest position in the country, by 12 noon of October 8th. That’s what the former senator announced on his twitter account Monday, Sept. 27th. Tuloy ang pag tulak natin kay VP Leni to run for President. Kung tumuloy sya, ipanalo natin sya. Pero kung di pa rin sya makapagdesisyon by 12nn of Oct 8, tuloy na po ako…

COVID-19 for Sept. 12th: DOH reports 21,411 new cases with 2 million patient who recovered from the coronavirus

In today’s COVID-19 update, Department of Health (DOH) just reported that there are 21,411 new COVID-19 cases and and 168 deaths, with 2 million patient who recovered from the coronavirus, which is a bright spot in the report. Since the pandemic started, the total number of cases in the Philippines is now at 2,227,36, and the total number of deaths just crossed the 35k mark with 181,951 active cases. Edson C. Guido, ABS-CBN News Data…

COVID-19 Updates September 9th: Philippine registered 22,820 new COVID-19 case, a new record high

After delaying today’s case bulletin, Department of Health (DOH) reported that the country has registered 22,820 new covid-19 case, a new record high. The previous record for the single day tally was last September 6, 2020, with a recorded 22,347 of new covid-19 cases. DOH added that the there have been 12,337 recoveries and 61 died because of coronavirus. The new report will push the total number of cases in the Philippines to 2.16 million,…

Lifting of travel restrictions take effect today, Sept. 6th, 2021

The lifting of travel restrictions for 10 countries, which President Rodrigo Duterte approves last Sept. 4, 2021. The 10 countries are; India Pakistan Bangladesh Sri Lanka Nepal United Arab Emirates Oman Thailand Malaysia Indonesia The removal of the travel restrictions is approved even though the number of confirmed covid-19 cases have surge passed 20,000 per day. You can read the official statement released by Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) here.

DICT to launch the sixth Philippine Startup Challenge 2021 this September

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is set to launch the sixth (6th) Philippine Startup Challenge 2021 (PSC 2021) this September. The event is an annual startup competition started in 2016 which aims to encourage and support Filipinos to create innovative and relevant ICT products and services that may develop into viable business ventures and potentially solve social problems. “Through this initiative, we hope to promote the entrepreneurial spirit among Filipinos that will…

1Sambayan’s response to Duterte’s VP bid for 2022 election

1Sambayan, the opposition coalition that’s compose of former Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales, SC Justice Antonio Carpio and former Secretary of Foreign Affairs Albert Del Rosario, to name a few, just release their statement regarding the acceptance of Pres. Duterte for his Vice President nomination by PDP-Laban party. Here the gist of their statement; It shows a clear mockery of our Constitution and democratic process. Obviously, this is driven by fear of accountability both from ICC and…

President Rodrigo Duterte to run for vice president in the 2022 elections

In his weekly recorded public address, President Rodrigo Duterte has confirmed that he will run for the second highest office in the country after serving as the top official in the country this coming 2022 election. PDP-Laban: President Duterte "agreed to make the sacrifice and heed the clamor of the people…" #Halalan2022 | via @sherieanntorres pic.twitter.com/ypNeFoUtBi — ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) August 24, 2021 It was previously reported that Pres. Rodrigo Duterte is only running for…

Overseas Voting Registration is still ongoing in the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh and VFS Riyadh and Al Khobar branches

The Facebook page of Philippine Embassy in Saudi Arabia just posted that Overseas Voting Registration is still ongoing in The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh and VFS Riyadh and Al Khobar branches. The Overseas Voting Registration started last May 29th, 2021 and expect to continue until further notice. The Overseas Voting Registration is still ongoing in The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh and VFS Riyadh and Al Khobar branches. For more information on the Overseas Voting Registration…

Former President Benigno Aquino III passed away at 61

Former President Benigno Aquino III has died at the age of 61, according to a family member who wants to remain anonymous. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III is the 15th president of the Philippines, succeeding Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. After his Presidency ended, Noynoy, a known smoker, have been private and out of the public-eye. According to a reports by Rappler, “Aquino had been suffering from various illnesses since 2019. He had been undergoing dialysis for at…

Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) in Saudi Arabia recreates GMA’s 2007 Station ID in the desert

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDp3uhI3LUE Mga OFW, gumawa ng sariling bersyon ng ‘di malilimutang Station ID ng GMA sa gitna ng disyerto ng Saudi. Courtesy: Raymond Lopez You can watch the original video here.

1SAMBAYAN releases their nominees for President this Election 2022

1Sambayan coalition has released their list of candidates for the next presidential polls. The nominees of 1Sambayan for president and vice president are: Chel Diokno, lawyer (Liberal Party) Grace Poe, senator (Independent) Vilma Santos-Recto, Batangas 6th District Representative and Deputy Speaker (Nacionalista Party) Leni Robredo, Vice President of the Philippines (LP) Antonio Trillanes IV, former senator (Magdalo) Eddie Villanueva, CIBAC Representative and Deputy Speaker (Bangon Pilipinas) #1SAMBAYAN nominees for President… #1SANGBOTO pic.twitter.com/nndXmPo3I4 — 1Sambayan (@1Sambayan)…