Sovereign PH (2024)

20/09/2020

MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday reported 3,311 new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections, raising the country’s overall tally to 286,743 with only 51,894 active cases. Of the active cases, it said that about 86.6 percent are mild, 8.7 percent are asymptomatic, 1.4 percent are severe, and 3.3 percent are in critical condition. The majority of the newly announced cases are from the National Capital Region (NCR) with 1,435, the provinces of Negros Occidental with 261, Laguna with 231, Rizal with 204, and Cavite with 174 infections. [ 257 more words ]
https://sovereignph.com/2020/09/20/ph-covid-19-cases-rise-by-3311-recoveries-now-229865/

MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday reported 3,311 new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections, raising the country’s overall tally to 286,743 with only 51,894 active cases. Of…

20/09/2020

MANILA – The government is seeking a PHP152.35 billion budget for the implementation of its convergence program on climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction next year. This was according to the Cabinet Cluster on Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation and Disaster Risk Reduction (CCAM-DRR), chaired by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). In a press release Sunday, the Cabinet cluster said the Duterte administration has allotted PHP152.35 billion for the government’s Risk Resiliency Program (RRP) under the 2021 National Expenditure Program it submitted to Congress. [ 428 more words ]
https://sovereignph.com/2020/09/20/govt-seeks-p152-b-for-climate-change-disaster-risk-reduction/

MANILA – The government is seeking a PHP152.35 billion budget for the implementation of its convergence program on climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction next year. This was accordin…

20/09/2020

Communications Secretary Martin Andanar (File photo) MANILA – A Palace official on Sunday rejected the call of European lawmakers for Philippine government to drop all charges against Rappler chief executive Maria Ressa, standing by the legitimacy of the criminal charges against her. “We remain firm in our position on Ms. Maria Ressa and her unfounded allegations against President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and his administration,” Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar said in a statement. [ 501 more words ]
https://sovereignph.com/2020/09/20/pcoo-rejects-eu-parliament-call-to-drop-charges-vs-ressa/

Communications Secretary Martin Andanar (File photo) MANILA – A Palace official on Sunday rejected the call of European lawmakers for Philippine government to drop all charges against Rappler chief…

20/09/2020

Bonifacio Global City (BGC)-Ortigas Center link bridge under construction (File photo) MANILA – The national government plans to spend up to PHP27.4 billion next year on right-of-way (ROW) acquisitions to pave the way for new public infrastructure projects under President Rodrigo Duterte’s “Build, Build, Build” program, Deputy Speaker and Surigao del Sur Rep. Johnny Pimentel said on Sunday. Based on the proposed National Expenditure Program for 2021, Pimentel said the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) plan to spend PHP14.8 billion and PHP12.6 billion, respectively, on ROW acquisitions. [ 230 more words ]
https://sovereignph.com/2020/09/20/p27-b-in-row-payments-eyed-for-new-infra-projects/

Bonifacio Global City (BGC)-Ortigas Center link bridge under construction (File photo) MANILA – The national government plans to spend up to PHP27.4 billion next year on right-of-way (ROW) acquisit…

20/09/2020

MANILA – The National Capital Region Police (NCRPO) assured to shoulder the expenses of another police officer who died of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid19). In a statement on Sunday, NCRPO chief Maj. Gen. Debold Sinas said the police officer assigned at the Eastern Police District (EPD), is NCRPO's fourth casualty from the coronavirus and the 347th confirmed case recorded by EPD. [ 232 more words ]
https://sovereignph.com/2020/09/20/ncrpo-assures-aid-to-kin-of-cop-who-died-of-covid-19/

MANILA – The National Capital Region Police (NCRPO) assured to shoulder the expenses of another police officer who died of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid19). In a statement on Sunday, NCRPO chief …

20/09/2020

Lt. Gen. Antonio Parlade, Jr., Southern Luzon Command chief (PNA File photo) MANILA – With the series of voluntary surrenders coming from its ranks, the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA)'s Southern Tagalog Regional Party Committee (STRPC) is now on the verge of collapse and defeat. This, according to Southern Luzon Command (Solcom) chief, Lt. Gen. Antonio Parlade, Jr., in a statement forwarded to the Philippine News Agency last week. [ 660 more words ]
https://sovereignph.com/2020/09/20/reds-strpc-on-the-verge-of-defeat-parlade/

Lt. Gen. Antonio Parlade, Jr., Southern Luzon Command chief (PNA File photo) MANILA – With the series of voluntary surrenders coming from its ranks, the Communist Party of the Philippines-New Peopl…

20/09/2020

MANILA – The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO), in partnership with the Radio Television Malacañang (RTVM) and the Philippine National Police (PNP), is set to launch the second documentary film about the anti-illegal drugs campaign of the Duterte administration entitled "Gramo Dos: Unipormado" on Sunday night. “As the problem of illegal drugs remains significant, even during a pandemic, we at the PCOO will continue to intensify our information dissemination against it," Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said. [ 470 more words ]
https://sovereignph.com/2020/09/20/pcoo-launches-anti-narcotics-docu-sequel-gramo-dos-unipormado/

MANILA – The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO), in partnership with the Radio Television Malacañang (RTVM) and the Philippine National Police (PNP), is set to launch the second d…

20/09/2020

COMPENSATION. Photo shows the damaged fantail of the wooden Filipino fishing boat Gem-Ver 1 after it was rammed by a Chinese vessel near Recto bank in June 2019. The Department of Foreign Affairs on Saturday (Sept. 19, 2020) said the Philippine government is set to engage the Chinese government soon to compensate affected 22 Filipino fishermen. (Photo from the Philippine Navy) [ 170 more words ]
https://sovereignph.com/2020/09/20/ph-to-engage-china-over-gem-ver-1-crews-compensation/

COMPENSATION. Photo shows the damaged fantail of the wooden Filipino fishing boat Gem-Ver 1 after it was rammed by a Chinese vessel near Recto bank in June 2019. The Department of Foreign Affairs o…

20/09/2020

MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Saturday reported one overseas Filipino with coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in Asia Pacific, increasing the tally to 10,386 as of Sept. 19. The active cases are pegged at 3,015 with 2,326 undergoing treatment in Middle East/Africa, 328 in the Asia Pacific, 195 in Europe, and 166 in the Americas. Meanwhile, no new fatality and one new recovery were recorded by the DFA, bringing the number to 777 and 6,594, respectively. [ 87 more words ]
https://sovereignph.com/2020/09/20/dfa-logs-1-more-overseas-filipino-infected-with-covid-19/

MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Saturday reported one overseas Filipino with coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in Asia Pacific, increasing the tally to 10,386 as of Sept. 19. …

20/09/2020

MANILA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is monitoring a low pressure area (LPA) spotted east of Batanes on Sunday. According to its 5 a.m. forecast, the PAGASA said that as of 3 a.m. Sunday, the LPA was estimated based on all available data at 1,340 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes. Meanwhile, the weather bureau said Metro Manila and the rest of the country will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers due to localized thunderstorms. [ 47 more words ]
https://sovereignph.com/2020/09/20/thunderstorms-to-bring-cloudy-skies-isolated-rains-pagasa/

MANILA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is monitoring a low pressure area (LPA) spotted east of Batanes on Sunday. According to its 5 a.m.…

20/09/2020

SCUBASURERO. Belle Chua, a licensed diving instructor, takes a photo on some corals during a recent dive in Mactan Island. Chua will be among the more than 200 licensed divers who will participate in "Scubasurero", a simultaneous underwater cleanup on Saturday (Sept. 19, 2020) in Lapu-Lapu City, in line with the International Coastal Cleanup Day celebration. (Photo courtesy of Belle Chua) [ 313 more words ]
https://sovereignph.com/2020/09/20/over-200-divers-join-underwater-cleanup-drive-in-lapu-lapu/

SCUBASURERO. Belle Chua, a licensed diving instructor, takes a photo on some corals during a recent dive in Mactan Island. Chua will be among the more than 200 licensed divers who will participate …

19/09/2020

A woman wears a face mask as a preventive measure against the coronavirus pandemic in Madrid, Spain on Sept. 16, 2020. Several regions in Spain are considering tightening restrictions as new coronavirus infections continued to accelerate on Wednesday, with the Health Ministry reporting nearly 11,200 new daily cases. (Anadolu photo) ANKARA – Global coronavirus cases exceeded the 30-million mark Thursday, according to a running tally by US-based Johns Hopkins University. [ 130 more words ]
https://sovereignph.com/2020/09/20/global-covid-19-cases-surpass-30m/

A woman wears a face mask as a preventive measure against the coronavirus pandemic in Madrid, Spain on Sept. 16, 2020. Several regions in Spain are considering tightening restrictions as new corona…

19/09/2020

MANILA – The Philippines’ current account (CA) is now projected to likely end 2020 in surplus after posting deficits in recent years, boosted by the lower trade deficit. As of end-June this year, the country’s current account (CA) is in a surplus amounting to PHP4.4 billion, a turn-around from year-ago’s USD2.5-billion deficit. It is projected to post a deficit that accounts for about 0.5 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) this year. [ 567 more words ]
https://sovereignph.com/2020/09/20/ph-current-account-deficit-is-seen-to-end-2020-in-surplus/

MANILA – The Philippines’ current account (CA) is now projected to likely end 2020 in surplus after posting deficits in recent years, boosted by the lower trade deficit. As of end-June this year, t…

19/09/2020

MANILA – Four out of the six new Embraer Defense and Security A-29 "Super Tucano" close-air support aircraft, which are intended to beef up the Philippine Air Force (PAF)'s close-air support capabilities, have landed in Clark Air Base, Angeles City, Pampanga on Saturday. DND spokesperson Arsenio Andolong. (File photo) Department of National Defense (DND) spokesperson Arsenio Andolong said the four aircraft have landed in Clark Air Base around 1:06 p.m. [ 235 more words ]
https://sovereignph.com/2020/09/20/4-super-tucano-attack-aircraft-now-in-clark-air-base/

MANILA – Four out of the six new Embraer Defense and Security A-29 “Super Tucano” close-air support aircraft, which are intended to beef up the Philippine Air Force (PAF)’s close-…

19/09/2020

COTABATO CITY – A roadside bomb ripped through a Philippine Marine vehicle on Friday evening in Datu Hofer, Maguindanao, killing a serviceman and wounding four others. An initial report sent to Col. Arnold Santiago, Maguindanao police director, identified the fatality only as a certain Private Angot, a member of the 5th Marine Battalion Landing Team under the 1st Marine Brigade. [ 88 more words ]
https://sovereignph.com/2020/09/20/soldier-killed-4-hurt-in-maguindanao-roadside-bombing/

COTABATO CITY – A roadside bomb ripped through a Philippine Marine vehicle on Friday evening in Datu Hofer, Maguindanao, killing a serviceman and wounding four others. An initial report sent to Col…

19/09/2020

COASTAL CLEANUP. Manila Mayor Francisco ‘Isko Moreno’ Domagoso (center) joins officials of the national government like the DENR as they go around the Manila Bay beach on Saturday (Sept. 19, 2020). During the event, Domagoso called for unity and public cooperation in saving Manila Bay in observance of the International Coastal Cleanup Day (ICC). (Photo grabbed from Isko Moreno Domagoso FB page) [ 331 more words ]
https://sovereignph.com/2020/09/19/mayor-isko-calls-for-unity-cooperation-in-saving-manila-bay/

COASTAL CLEANUP. Manila Mayor Francisco ‘Isko Moreno’ Domagoso (center) joins officials of the national government like the DENR as they go around the Manila Bay beach on Saturday (Sept. 19, 2020).…

19/09/2020

TAGAYTAY VISIT. Joint Task Force Covid Shield commander, Lt. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar (center), and Tagaytay City Mayor Agnes Tolentino visit a souvenir shop in the city on Saturday (Sept. 19, 2020). Police officials visited the city to inspect compliance of businesses and establishments with health and safety standards to prevent further transmission of Covid-19. (Photo courtesy of JTF Covid Shield) [ 349 more words ]
https://sovereignph.com/2020/09/19/tagaytay-good-model-for-tourism-ops-amid-covid-19-jtf/

TAGAYTAY VISIT. Joint Task Force Covid Shield commander, Lt. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar (center), and Tagaytay City Mayor Agnes Tolentino visit a souvenir shop in the city on Saturday (Sept. 19, 2020).…

19/09/2020

MANILA – Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu stood firm on his position to push through with the Manila Bay beach nourishment project as he took a swipe at critics of the initiative. “Sadly, there are those who want us to stop the beach nourishment for reasons that are better political rather than environmental. We are not bothered, we have nothing to fear as long as we know that we are doing something good, these are critical in the rehabilitation. [ 567 more words ]
https://sovereignph.com/2020/09/19/manila-bay-rehab-criticisms-political-cimatu/

MANILA – Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu stood firm on his position to push through with the Manila Bay beach nourishment project as he took a swipe at c…

19/09/2020

MANILA – Marikina City residents would be allowed to visit their departed loves ones in cemeteries and memorial parks in the city before and after the All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. “We will provide a window of opportunity for those who want to visit from Oct. 15 to Nov. 30,” Mayor Marcelino Teodoro said in a statement on Friday. [ 330 more words ]
https://sovereignph.com/2020/09/19/marikina-residents-allowed-to-visit-cemeteries-starting-oct-15/

MANILA – Marikina City residents would be allowed to visit their departed loves ones in cemeteries and memorial parks in the city before and after the All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. “We will p…

19/09/2020

MANILA – Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) spokesperson Gabriel Chaclag has tested positive for the coronavirus disease (Covid-19). "The swab test was done on Tuesday and the result just came out today. He has since been quarantined with mild symptoms," the BuCor said in a statement on Saturday. Following the announcement, BuCor advised all personnel and staff who might have come in contact with Chaclag since last week to visit the Directorate for Health Sevices (DHS) for assessment and swab testing. [ 67 more words ]
https://sovereignph.com/2020/09/19/bucor-spox-tests-positive-for-coronavirus/

MANILA – Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) spokesperson Gabriel Chaclag has tested positive for the coronavirus disease (Covid-19). “The swab test was done on Tuesday and the result just came out…

19/09/2020

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go (Contributed photo) MANILA – Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has urged the continued cooperation and bayanihan among cooperatives in the country as he recognized their role in development and nation-building. “Cooperatives have become an important force in countryside development and nation-building. Not only have they contributed to the development of the sectors they represent but they have also encouraged the empowerment of their respective stakeholders and communities,” Go said during his speech at a Virtual Forum with Cooperative Leaders on Thursday. [ 569 more words ]
https://sovereignph.com/2020/09/19/sen-go-recognizes-contributions-of-coops-in-nation-building/

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go (Contributed photo) MANILA – Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has urged the continued cooperation and bayanihan among cooperatives in the country as he recognized their r…

19/09/2020

MANILA -- The Department of Health has on Saturday, 19 September 2020, reported 3,962 new COVID-19 cases, bringing PH's total caseload to 283,460.It was the highest single-day increase of new cases in the country record since September 14, where 4,699 cases were registered.However, the DOH pointed out of the 283k+ Covid cases, only 68,645 cases are active, of which 87.4% were mild, 9% were asymptomatic, 1.1% were severe, and 2.5% were critical. [ 224 more words ]
https://sovereignph.com/2020/09/19/doh-records-near-4k-new-covid-19-cases/

MANILA — The Department of Health has on Saturday, 19 September 2020, reported 3,962 new COVID-19 cases, bringing PH’s total caseload to 283,460.It was the highest single-day increase o…

19/09/2020

Barangay Health Workers and policemen are overly exposed to the virus at quarantine checkpoints (above photo) MANILA – Another police officer died of the coronavirus disease (Covid19), bringing the police force's death toll to 17. In a statement, the Philippine National Police (PNP) Health Service said the fatality is a 28-year-old policeman from the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) who died on Sept. [ 123 more words ]
https://sovereignph.com/2020/09/19/cops-covid-19-death-toll-rises-to-17/

Barangay Health Workers and policemen are overly exposed to the virus at quarantine checkpoints (above photo) MANILA – Another police officer died of the coronavirus disease (Covid19), bringing the…

19/09/2020

Testing czar and National Policy Against Covid-19 deputy chief implementer Secretary Vince Dizon (Screengrab from RTVM) MANILA – More isolation facilities for coronavirus disease (Covid-19) patients would be built under the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act (Bayanihan 2), the country's testing czar said on Friday. “Sa tulong ng (With the help of) Bayanihan We Recover As One Law ay kakayanin pa natin ito kahit na dumami ang ating testing o dumami ang ating kaso (We can still manage it even if our testing capacity increases or the Covid-19 cases spike),” National Policy against Covid-19 deputy chief implementer, Secretary Vince Dizon said during a virtual press briefing with Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque in Baguio City. [ 393 more words ]
https://sovereignph.com/2020/09/19/more-covid-19-isolation-facilities-under-bayanihan-2-dizon/

Testing czar and National Policy Against Covid-19 deputy chief implementer Secretary Vince Dizon (Screengrab from RTVM) MANILA – More isolation facilities for coronavirus disease (Covid-19) patient…

19/09/2020

Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo. (File photo) MANILA – Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo on Friday asked the European Union (EU) to refrain from interfering with the country's domestic affairs following a European Parliament resolution that cited the alleged "rapidly deteriorating human rights situation" in the Philippines under President Rodrigo Duterte. "Huwag na kayong makialam sa amin (Don't meddle with us), you focus on your own problems, do not interfere, do not intrude into the affairs of this country and this government. [ 470 more words ]
https://sovereignph.com/2020/09/19/panelo-hits-eu-for-intrusion-into-ph-affairs/

Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo. (File photo) MANILA – Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo on Friday asked the European Union (EU) to refrain from interfering with the…

19/09/2020

MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has decided to retain the one-meter physical distancing among commuters in public transportation, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque announced Saturday. "Ang desisyon po ng Presidente, mananatili po ang one-meter social distancing sa pampublikong transportasyon na sasamahan ng pagsusuot ng mask, face shield (The decision of the President is that the one-meter social distancing will stay in public transportations, which include the wearing of mask and face shield)," Roque said in an interview over state-run PTV 4. [ 91 more words ]
https://sovereignph.com/2020/09/19/prrd-retains-1-meter-distancing-in-public-transport/

MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has decided to retain the one-meter physical distancing among commuters in public transportation, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque announced Saturday. & #8220…

18/09/2020

NEW SUMITOMO FACTORY. Sumi North-Philippines Wiring Systems Corp. president Takeshi Morikawa (left) and vice president Masaru Yamamoto (right) lead the groundbreaking of the new Sumitomo factory in Binalonan, Pangasinan on Sept. 16, 2020. Once fully operational, the manufacturing facility will create 10,000 jobs. (Photo courtesy of DTI) MANILA – Some 10,000 jobs will be generated once the factory of Sumitomo Wiring System factory in Binalonan, Pangasinan becomes fully operational, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said. [ 286 more words ]
https://sovereignph.com/2020/09/19/new-sumitomo-factory-in-ph-to-generate-10k-jobs/

NEW SUMITOMO FACTORY. Sumi North-Philippines Wiring Systems Corp. president Takeshi Morikawa (left) and vice president Masaru Yamamoto (right) lead the groundbreaking of the new Sumitomo factory in…

18/09/2020

TESDA Secretary Isidro Lapeña (Photo courtesy of TESDA) MANILA -- Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Secretary Isidro Lapeña is looking forward to advancing the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), as well as intensifying partnerships with businesses and industries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The Philippines was recently named the inaugural chair of the ASEAN TVET Council (ATC) for 2020-2022, and this will be led by TESDA. [ 433 more words ]
https://sovereignph.com/2020/09/19/tesda-eyes-advancing-tvet-intensifying-partnerships-in-asean/

TESDA Secretary Isidro Lapeña (Photo courtesy of TESDA) MANILA — Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Secretary Isidro Lapeña is looking forward to advancing the Techn…

18/09/2020

Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez MANILA -- The Philippine government does not see any reason the European Union (EU) would revoke the trade perks it granted to Manila, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said Friday. "So far, we are able to explain objectively the Philippines side on issues that are raised and we don't see any reason why our GSP+ privilege will be withdrawn," he said in a statement. [ 332 more words ]
https://sovereignph.com/2020/09/19/no-reason-for-eu-to-revoke-phs-gsp-status-lopez/

Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez MANILA — The Philippine government does not see any reason the European Union (EU) would revoke the trade perks it granted to Manila, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez s…

18/09/2020

President Rodrigo Duterte (Presidential photo) MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has extended the declaration of a state of calamity throughout the Philippines for one more year due to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic. In Proclamation No. 1021 signed on Sept. 16 and released on Friday, Duterte extended the state of calamity “for a period of one year", or from Sept. 13, 2020 to Sept. [ 245 more words ]
https://sovereignph.com/2020/09/19/duterte-extends-state-of-calamity-due-to-covid-19/

President Rodrigo Duterte (Presidential photo) MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has extended the declaration of a state of calamity throughout the Philippines for one more year due to the coronav…

18/09/2020

University of the Philippines Professor Clarita R. Carlos (Photo from Prof. Carlos FB page) MANILA – A political analyst took to social media her stand on the recent recommendation of European Union (EU) lawmakers to impose economic sanctions on Philippine goods entering their markets because of an alleged violation of human rights, closure of a broadcast network, and cases of a detained legislator and a journalist. [ 402 more words ]
https://sovereignph.com/2020/09/19/eu-should-check-own-glasshouses-before-throwing-stones-at-ph/

University of the Philippines Professor Clarita R. Carlos (Photo from Prof. Carlos FB page) MANILA – A political analyst took to social media her stand on the recent recommendation of European Unio…

18/09/2020

MANILA – The Philippine peso ended Friday stronger against the US dollar despite the risk-off sentiment that resulted in the negative close of the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) this week. The local currency finished the week’s trading at 48.395 to a greenback, better than its 48.51 close a day ago. It opened the day sideways at 48.46 from its 48.435 start in the previous session. [ 218 more words ]
https://sovereignph.com/2020/09/18/ph-peso-ends-week-up-vs-usd-stocks-index-slips-anew/

MANILA – The Philippine peso ended Friday stronger against the US dollar despite the risk-off sentiment that resulted in the negative close of the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) this week. …

18/09/2020

GOWIFI. A list of GoWiFi hotspots in the cities of Davao and Cebu. GoWiFi on Friday (Sept. 18, 2020) said both its free and paid Wi-Fi services have speeds of up to 100 Mbps. (Infographic courtesy of Globe Telecom) MANILA – Free and paid high-speed Wi-Fi connections are now available in several hospitals, government offices, airports, and other key locations in the cities of Davao and Cebu. [ 199 more words ]
https://sovereignph.com/2020/09/18/high-speed-wi-fi-available-across-cebu-city-davao-city/

GOWIFI. A list of GoWiFi hotspots in the cities of Davao and Cebu. GoWiFi on Friday (Sept. 18, 2020) said both its free and paid Wi-Fi services have speeds of up to 100 Mbps. (Infographic courtesy …

18/09/2020

MANILA – The US government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has forged a new partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), National Confederation of Cooperatives, and the Philippine private sector to empower Filipina entrepreneurs. Together with Facebook, Shopee, and Lazada, USAID’s “Connecting Women Entrepreneurs to the Digital Economy” initiative will enhance Filipina entrepreneurs’ access to markets by equipping them with knowledge and tools to become effective online sellers. [ 237 more words ]
https://sovereignph.com/2020/09/18/ph-usaid-partner-to-help-filipina-entrepreneurs/

MANILA – The US government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has forged a new partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), National Confederat…

18/09/2020

President Rodrigo Duterte. (Presidential photo) MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld its earlier decision dismissing for lack of merit a suit seeking the disclosure of President Rodrigo Duterte's health records from the time he assumed the presidency. In a four-page resolution dated Sept. 8 and released Friday, the SC through Clerk of Court Edgar O. Aricheta said the court's resolution last May dismissing the extremely urgent petition for mandamus filed by lawyer Dino de Leon is deemed final. [ 183 more words ]
https://sovereignph.com/2020/09/18/sc-upholds-junking-of-suit-to-disclose-prrds-health-records/

President Rodrigo Duterte. (Presidential photo) MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld its earlier decision dismissing for lack of merit a suit seeking the disclosure of President Rodrigo Duter…

18/09/2020

MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has warned the public against any form of passport irregularities, in light of the recent apprehension of three foreigners for allegedly attempting to secure Philippine passports from the consular office in Lucena. In a news release, the DFA said operatives of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) nabbed the foreigners for attempting to commit acts in violation of the Philippine Passport Act of 1996 and other related laws. [ 180 more words ]
https://sovereignph.com/2020/09/18/dfa-warns-vs-passport-irregularities/

MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has warned the public against any form of passport irregularities, in light of the recent apprehension of three foreigners for allegedly attempting …

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