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SMEs told to coordinate with DTI for COVID-19 vaccines

Ina Reformina, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 15 09:51 PM

MANILA - Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking to get COVID-19 vaccines for their employees can coordinate with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), vaccine czar Sec. Carlito Galvez, Jr. said Friday. Read more »

VP Robredo says 'supportive' of ABS-CBN franchise bills

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 10 05:04 PM

Vice President Leni Robredo on Sunday said she is supportive of filing measures that would grant ABS-CBN a franchise.   Read more »

Move vs denial of ABS-CBN franchise 'shorter route' to revive network: solon

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 06 10:30 AM

The filing of a motion for reconsideration against the denial of a fresh franchise for ABS-CBN Corp is the shorter route to revive the network, a lawmaker said Wednesday. Read more »

13 senators back Sotto's bill seeking fresh 25-year franchise for ABS-CBN

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 05 04:51 PM

At least 13 senators have backed Senate President Vicente Sotto III's bill seeking to give ABS-CBN a new 25-year franchise after a House panel refused to renew the broadcast giant's license to operate last year. Read more »

Palace: Fresh push for ABS-CBN franchise is 'sole prerogative' of Congress

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 05 03:43 PM

The fate of a fresh bill seeking to grant ABS-CBN Corp a broadcast franchise is "a sole constitutional prerogative of Congress," Malacañang said on Tuesday, nearly half a year after a House panel dominated by President Rodrigo Duterte's allies rejected the network's license application. Read more »

Vilma Santos-Recto to refile bill pushing for new ABS-CBN franchise

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 04 10:40 PM

MANILA - Batangas 6th District Rep. Vilma Santos-Recto said Monday she will be refiling a bill seeking to give a fresh franchise to ABS-CBN for another 25 years, after its previous license to operate expired and its application for a new one was rejected by a House panel in 2020. Read more »

Health advocates raise alarm over Recto's bill on vaping, vape products

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 25 02:11 AM

A group of health advocates on Thursday expressed concern over Senator Ralph Recto's new bill on vaping and vape products, noting that it contradicts President Rodrigo Duterte's executive order on vaping. Read more »

Senators seek temporary ban on European tourists in PH over new COVID-19 strain

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 22 01:03 PM

Several senators on Tuesday urged the executive branch to "quickly and temporarily ban" travelers from Europe after reports of the new COVID-19 strain in the United Kingdom surfaced earlier this month. Read more »

PNP-SAF implements safety protocols in Divisoria

Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 20 08:13 PM

PNP officers augmented with members of the Special Action Force position themselves to implement health and safety protocols in the Divisoria area in Manila on the last Sunday before Christmas, Sunday. Read more »

Recto files P485-B Bayanihan 3 bill to accelerate PH recovery from COVID-19, calamities

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 16 12:14 PM

Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto has filed a bill seeking to create the Philippines' third COVID-19 relief package, saying the measure would help the Philippines "accelerate" its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and recent calamities. Read more »

Recto bill wants minors banned from buying vape, IDs to be presented at stores

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 16 02:44 AM

Senate Bill No. 1951 "imposes a minimum age restriction of 18 years for these products to ensure that only adults are allowed access to its use," Recto said. Read more »

Recto to gov't: Make COVID-19 vaccines available to all Filipinos

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 15 11:23 PM

The Senate Pro Tempore advised government against purchasing the cheapest available COVID-19 vaccine. Read more »

Recto: Huwag na magtipid, turukan ng COVID-19 vaccine lahat ng may gusto

Karen Davila, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 15 08:07 PM

Nanawagan si Sen. Ralph Recto na huwag nang magtipid ang pamahalaan at turukan ng COVID-19 vaccine ang lahat ng Pilipinong may kailangan at may gusto. Read more »

Private hospitals 'ready' for post-holiday virus surge: officials

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 15 10:01 AM

Private hospitals are prepared to admit virus patients in the event of a surge following holiday celebrations, officials said Tuesday. Read more »

3 to 5-year COVID-19 vaccine rollout 'too long', says lawmaker

Trishia Billones and Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 15 12:13 PM

Some P2.5 billion is earmarked for the vaccination program under the Department of Health's budget, while another P70 billion will be added from either approved loans or once the government exceeds its non-tax revenues targets. Read more »

Vilma Santos excited sa engagement nina Luis, Jessy

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 15 12:37 PM

Answered prayer para kay Vilma Santos-Recto ang pag-level up ng relasyon ng kaniyang anak na si Luis Manzano sa fiance nitong si Jessy Mendiola.  Read more »

Some senators back proposal to extend 2020 budget, Bayanihan 2 validity

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 10 12:31 AM

Under the law, unused funds under the Bayanihan 2 can no longer be released after December 19, while the the current spending bill will expire by December 31. Read more »

Supplemental budget needed? Senators lament lack of funds, plan for COVID-19 vaccine

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 09 11:38 PM

The Senate initially approved to hike the vaccine fund to P83 billion, but that was lowered after the spending bill went through bicameral conference committee deliberations. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: December 8, 2020

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 09 12:15 AM

Here are the big stories today in photos. Read more »

Enforcing physical distancing in Divisoria

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 08 03:15 PM

Members of the Manila Police District Station 2 hold a rattan stick (yantok) as they enforce physical distancing at the Divisoria market on Recto Avenue, Manila City on Tuesday. Read more »