By Joseph Peter R. Gonzales In the midst of the Corona Virus crisis in the Philippines, some of the celluloid firmament’s popular fixtures extended help to those in need. One of them is Vice Ganda.  The talented comedian-host recently posted in his social media accounts the items he donated in four hospitals in the National Capital Region in the fight against the virus. “Yes! The tons of boxes include N95 masks, disposable gloves, safety goggles, alcohol and disinfec...

Bianca Umali is a force to be reckoned with. An award-winning actress, an amazing dancer, a fashion inspiration, and an ardent advocate of education and women empowerment, the Kapuso prime star has another talent everyone has to witness. She is now officially a recording artist. Bianca debuted her first single titled “Kahit Kailan” on her birthday last March 2. As she ventures into recording, she is grateful for the opportunity to explore her love for music, which sh...

By Daniel Llanto The government will continue to uphold human rights in its implementation of measures to arrest the spread of the coronavirus in the country, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) clarified after a senior DILG official earlier declared that human rights and the writ of habeas corpus go out the window during a state of emergency. This clarification was made by DILG Undersec. Jonathan Malaya to thwart the statement of fellow DILG Unde...

By Macon Araneta In response to the urgent plea of private hospitals and medical industry leaders, DoH Sec. Francisco Duque III said Dr Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Medical Center and a building at the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) will be used for COVID-19 patients exclusively.  Duque acknowledged the move would centralize efforts as private hospitals are reeling from a drastically reduced workforce who have been put on quarantine due to ...

By Beting Laygo Dolor, Contributing Editor When he was elected mayor of Pasig City last year, ending a decades old political dynasty in the process, 29-year-old Victor Ma. Regis ‘Vico’ Sotto hit the ground running. The son of comedian Vic Sotto and actor-TV host Coney Reyes, the young mayor cleaned up the city both figuratively and literally. In the last couple of weeks, however, his already bright political star went into overdrive, his actions to minimize the pain ...

By Jun Nucum The COVID-19 testing center in Hayward California got off to a good start with Hayward residents and in their cars lining up to avail of free COVID-19 test. The testing center located at the Hayward Fire Station #7, 28270 Huntwood Avenue near corner Tennyson Avenue was established to take pressure off hospital emergency rooms, respond quickly to queries, recently exposed first responders and health care workers, and to enhance the region’s screening capaci...