Most parts of PH to have hot, humid weather — Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — Most parts of the country will have hot and humid weather on Wednesday with chances of afternoon rainshowers, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). State weather bureau specialist Meno Mendoza said the easterlies or warm winds coming from the Pacific Ocean will affect the weather in Luzon. […]
Belarus opposition figure ‘tore passport to pieces’ to avoid expulsion
This file photo taken on August 24, 2020 shows opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova, a member of the Coordination Council formed by the opposition to oversee efforts for a peaceful transition of power. Kolesnikova’s office said witnesses described her being snatched off the street in the capital Minsk on September 7, 2020 morning by unidentified men […]
Motorcycle Rally Smash Mouth Played Contributed To 260,000 Coronavirus Cases, Report Claims
You may recall that last month, Smash Mouth played a motorcycle rally in South Dakota, with frontman Steve Harwell declaring “fuck that COVID shit” to a packed crowd. The 10-day rally drew some 460,000 patrons, many of whom did not wear face masks, observe social distancing measures or self-isolate following the event. While it seemed […]
Dreamstime, World’s Largest Stock Photo Community, Celebrates its 20th Anniversary
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Dreamstime, the world’s largest stock photo community, announced a celebratory month to mark its 20th birthday this September. Dreamstime.com was registered in 2000 and gained a top 3 position in the industry in 2004, evolving from a handful of photos to now featuring 145+ million files and employing its own […]
China celebrates virus success as Europe suffers
A band conductor raises his hands to start the music as Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives at the start of a ceremony to honour people who fought against the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on September 8, 2020. Photo by NICOLAS ASFOURI / AFP BEIJING — China’s leaders staged […]
Robredo questions Pemberton pardon
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Leni Robredo on Tuesday questioned President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision to grant absolute pardon to US Marine Lance Cpl. Joseph Scott Pemberton, which abruptly cut short his 10-year imprisonment for killing transgender woman Jennifer Laude and settled the legal dispute over whether his sentence should be considered fully served. The President […]
Transgender rights advocates condemn Duterte decision as affront to sovereignty
PROTEST VS PARDON Members of the LGBTQ+ organization Bahaghari and Gabriela protest President Duterte’s granting of absolute pardon to US Marine Joseph Scott Pemberton during a rally at the Boy Scouts’ Circle on Tomas Morato Avenue, Quezon City, on Monday. (Photo by LYN RILLON / Philippine Daily Inquirer) MANILA, Philippines — Transgender and human rights […]
PhilHealth task force to submit findings to Duterte on Sept. 14
MANILA, Philippines — The task force investigating alleged irregularities in Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) will submit its findings and recommendations to President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, Sept. 14. “We will be consolidating and analyzing all the information and evidence that we have gathered through seven hearings conducted by the task force since we formed […]
SC allows courts to issue e-warrants to PNP arresting officers
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police can now make arrests based on “e-warrants.” Calling it a “monumental first for the Philippine justice system,” the Supreme Court has allowed courts to digitally transmit arrest warrants to the PNP, which will use the e-warrants to apprehend people facing court cases. ADVERTISEMENT The latest judicial innovation followed […]
10 more jeepney routes reopened in Metro Manila
MANILA, Philippines — Starting Wednesday, 1,006 authorized jeepneys can return to the streets as the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) reopened 10 additional routes in Metro Manila. This brings the total number of traditional and modern jeepney routes allowed by the LTFRB under the general community quarantine (GCQ) to 227, with more than […]