Philstar.com • 24th January 2022

Gordon pushes for more COVID-19 saliva tests in the countryside

Sen. Richard Gordon said he is pushing for the use of saliva tests for COVID-19 in provinces in efforts to curb the spread of the disease.

Philstar.com • 24th January 2022

Amid forecasts of thin power supply during elections, DOE told to ensure compliance among energy firms

Sen. Win Gatchalian urged the Department of Energy (DOE) to ensure that the grid operator and private energy firms comply with the rules, following reports of possible thin power supply during election period.

Philstar.com • 24th January 2022

Pangilinan to gov't: Prioritize fuel subsidies, suspend excise taxes on oil

Vice Presidential bet Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan repeated his call to the government to focus on giving fuel subsidies to public utility services and agricultural workers amid the continued rise in pump prices this week.

Philstar.com • 24th January 2022

Lacson says he's physically fit enough to handle presidency

Presidential aspirant Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson, who is turning 74 this year, said that he is physically fit to handle the demands of the presidency, if he wins in this year's elections.

Philstar.com • 23rd January 2022

Pacquiao: Equal enforcement of law is the right way to unite country

Presidential aspirant Manny Pacquiao said on Saturday evening that the equal enforcement of the law among social classes is the right way to unite the country, adding that this is a key factor in determining the country's future.

Philstar.com • 23rd January 2022

After placing 5th in presidential poll, Lacson believes there is still a chance of winning

Presidential aspirant Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said on Saturday evening that there is still a chance of winning as he remains hopeful that things may still change in the months leadin

Philstar.com • 23rd January 2022

Presidential bets on COVID-19 response: No sense of urgency, mass vaccination not prioritized

A presidential aspirant believes that the Philippine government should have done more in moving urgently against COVID-19 when it was not yet a pandemic, while another says the country should have focused on mass vaccination efforts to prevent repeated lockdowns.

Philstar.com • 23rd January 2022

Lacson: You can uphold both human rights, human lives at the same time

Presidential candidate Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said on Saturday evening that there are many approaches where both human rights and human lives can be upheld.

Philstar.com • 23rd January 2022

Lacson denies anew hand in Kuratong Baleleng, Dacer-Corbito slay cases

Presidential bet Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said he is not guilty of having a hand in Kuratong Baleleng massacre and double-murder case of publicist Salvador "Bubby" Dacer and his driver Emmanuel Corbito, citing the weakness of the evidence against him.

Philstar.com • 23rd January 2022

Pacquiao against same-sex marriages, but says he has many LGBTQ supporters

Presidential aspirant Manny Pacquiao said Saturday evening that he remains firm in his controversial stand against same-sex marriages, but claimed that many supporters from the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning) still supported him.

Philstar.com • 21st January 2022

Philippine Space Agency, National Coast Watch ink deal to strengthen maritime security

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and the National Coast Watch have recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance maritime security by using space science and technology applications (SSTA) such as satellites.

Philstar.com • 21st January 2022

Philippine Red Cross tops int'l NGOs in 'Odette' humanitarian response — Gordon

Sen. Richard Gordon said on Friday that the Philippine Red Cross ranks first among the 62 international non-government organizations (INGOs) which responded to communities affected by Super Typhoon Odette (international name Rai), after conducting more than 750 activities in typhoon-hit areas.

Philstar.com • 21st January 2022

Leni on nuclear power: 'I'm open to discussions'

Presidential aspirant Leni Robredo said on Friday that she is open to discussions on the possible use of nuclear energy in the country, noting that it is crucial to tackle concerns on safety and technology to lessen its environmental impacts.

Philstar.com • 21st January 2022

DoE sees 'no specific concerns' yet on power supply during dry season

The Department of Energy (DoE) said Friday that it does not yet see any issues which will affect the dry season, after the transmission service provider said the Luzon power grid may experience thin operating margins during the period.

Philstar.com • 20th January 2022

Sotto eyes DDB, DILG, PDEA top positions if elected as vice president

If elected into office, Vice Presidential aspirant Vicente "Tito" Sotto III said Thursday that he would like to lead the Dangerous Drugs Board, the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).

Philstar.com • 20th January 2022

Hontiveros: We must have assurance of continuous power supply for elections

Senator Risa Hontiveros said the country must be assured of a continuous power supply for the upcoming May elections, after the transmission service provider pointed out that there may be a thinning of power supply during this year's dry season.

Philstar.com • 20th January 2022

DepEd: Mandatory vax policy not meant to discriminate against unvaxxed employees

Face-to-face classes at St. Mary Elementary School in Marikina City on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022 have been suspended after authorities raised the pandemic warning to Alert Level 3 in Metro Manila due to rising COVID-19 cases.

Philstar.com • 20th January 2022

Acosta's refusal to get COVID-19 jab contributes to vaccine hesitancy — Drilon

Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon said on Thursday that Public Attorney Office (PAO) Chief Persida Acosta's refusal to get immunized against COVID-19 contributes to vaccine hesitancy.

Philstar.com • 19th January 2022

Senator calls to bar unvaccinated PAO chief from work

Chief of the Public Attorney's Office (PAO) Persida Acosta must be disallowed from reporting to work, following her refusal to get vaccinated against COVID-19, Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon told Malacanang and the Justice Department on Wednesday.

Philstar.com • 19th January 2022

Imported fish could gut local fishers, DA warned

Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Wednesday warned that a government decision to import 60,000 metric tons of fish could "kill" the livelihoods of local fishers while fisherfolk group Pamalakaya said that importation will not address low production in the sector.