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(GMA News) Filipino-American TikTok sensation and singer Bella Poarch posted a hilarious photo of herself showing her struggle to be a “marites.”

In the photo, Bella was seen trying to tip toe to be able to look out from a parking lot that had a tall barrier.

“‘Yung gusto mong makichismis pero di mo abot,” Bella wrote in the caption of her post followed by a laughing emoji and a Philippine flag.

Her Filipino followers found her post hilarious. The post garnered over 73,000 reactions with more than 2,100 shares.

As of this writing, Bella has over 88 million followers on TikTok with over 2 Billion likes… Read More

(SunStar) AN INFECTIOUS disease expert said on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, that the Philippines is already exiting from the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.

In a Laging Handa public briefing, infectious disease specialist and government pandemic response consultant Dr. Rontgene Solante said this is indicated in the continuous decrease in Covid-19 cases and the country’s ability to deal with severe and critical infections.

“Yes, I think we are on that process now, our mindset, hopefully, we can be exiting this pandemic, we can exit with this pandemic. Napaka-importante ng pagbaba ng kaso (The decline in cases is very important) because this is an important indicator na once we had na lower na ‘yung cases natin, we can deal with the virus, we know how to deal with it,” he said.

“And I think isa sa mga punto natin we also have available anti-viral agents that are appropriate against this infection we have oral and IV antivirals, our health care facilities are already equipped on how to deal with severe Covid, so for me, we are better of prepared now compared to two or one year ago,” he added.

Solante also maintained the importance of vaccination against Covid-19, especially the booster, in order for the country to be free from the pandemic and shift to endemic or learning to live normally along with the virus.

The country has shifted to low risk classification following a surge brought about by the Omicron variant in January.

Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, in his report during President Rodrigo Duterte’s Talk to the People Address on Monday, February 21, noted the continuous decline in Covid-19 cases nationwide, as well as hospital admissions brought about by Covid-19 infection… Read More

(SunStar) DEPARTMENT of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año said on Tuesday, February 22, that he sees nothing wrong in the use of government-procured helicopter to pick up Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Dionardo Carlos from a private family gathering.

“He’s the chief PNP and as the chief PNP attending to official functions, it is just rightful for him to use the PNP chopper. Kasama na rin jan ang pagse-secure kay chief PNP kasi hindi mo pwedeng maalis ang kanyang title or position bilang hepe ng PNP,” he said.

“It’s fine ang di okay pag pinagamit ang chopper sa ibang tao. Yun ang hindi talaga pwede. Walang pinag iba sa ibang head ng organization like President, kahit may private time, di pwedeng sabihin ay hindi pwede. Wala namang unusual dun kasi wala namang available means para makabalik ng Crame at may official function, so okay na yun. Wala namang nakikitang unethical dun,” he added.

Año said using government resources is one of the privileges of officials, especially the head of the agency.

“Hindi mo maihiwalay ang private time from an official time. Bilang chief PNP, kasama sa privileges as head of the organization. Pag di pinayagan ‘yung ganun, it will be hard for our people to be able to do their functions kung palaging ang iniisip mo kasi ganito. There are certain things na pwede ibigay sa kanya,” he said… Read More

(The Manila Times) MEGASTAR Sharon Cuneta confirmed through her social media platforms that she will be doing a Hollywood project this year — the upcoming film adaptation of Marivi Soliven’s acclaimed novel, The Mango Bride.

“SURPRISE! Hollywood, here come the PINOYS!!! Please pray for this project to succeed. My prayer is that it is able to open doors for ALL OF US in the industry — FINALLY!” Cuneta wrote on her Instagram @reallysharoncuneta.

In an interview with Variety, which Cuneta shared as part of her official announcement, the actress stated that she intends to connect with a global audience through the film. She will also act as the project’s executive producer.

“I wanted to do ‘The Mango Bride’ because it’s the best way to connect to a global audience by putting some of the best Filipino talents and stories together to tell an emotional and uplifting story like this,” Cuneta told Variety.

“I have long been a fan of Marivi Soliven’s writing, from ‘Suddenly Stateside,’ her collection of light essays about living in the US, to ‘The Mango Bride.’ She captures the Filipino migrant and Filipino American experience skillfully.”.. Read More

(GMA News) Close to two years since COVID-19 changed the work setup, some employees hope that working from home will be part of every company’s new normal.

According to Mark Salazar’s report on “24 Oras” on Monday, “Sheila” said she prefers the work from home setup because she has a daughter to tend to at home.

“Hassle din po ito sa biyahe kapag ganitong rush hour,” she added.

Another employee said the work from home setup is more efficient as they do not have to commute everyday.

“Mas nakakatipid kasi ‘yong sa budget,” Jillard said.

Meanwhile, some workers prefer to go back to the office as they are affected by the no work, no pay scheme.

“Kailangan po talagang makabalik,” Minda said.

Some 85% of Filipino office workers were forcefully shifted to a work from home (WFH) setup since the start of the pandemic, says a study by SEEK Asia, Boston Consulting Group, and The Network in an earlier report.

According to the Need to Know report, those in the coworking and staff leasing industries in the Philippines believe this is the future workplace… Read More

(PhilStar) Many things feel like starting over as we continue to move forward and attempt to rebuild after the global pandemic. While a large part of the population wants to feel like we can just “pick up where we left off,” the truth is, things have changed irrevocably. If we don’t recognize that as we move forward, we will not use what we have learned these past two years to improve.

It’s disheartening, but not surprising, to see that the Philippines has continued slipping on the global index of Economic Freedom. We’re now at 80th place out of 177 countries from 73rd previously. As such, we are at the bottom tier of “moderately free” economies. This is something worth improving as we begin to reopen the country and entice foreign investment and businesses.

These past two years have been very challenging for everyone. Businesses have had to find ways to stay afloat, and people have focused on survival more than anything else. The challenge is that now that we are slowly emerging and trying to find the path forward, is that survival should no longer be the driving concern. Instead, sustainability has to come into play… Read More

(HeadTopics) Former Marikina City Vice Mayor ang congressional candidate in the May 2022 elections Dr. Jose Fabian Cadiz has died, his family announced on Sunday, Feb. 20.

By Khriscielle YalaoFormer Marikina City Vice Mayor ang congressional candidate in the May 2022 elections Dr. Jose Fabian Cadiz has died, his family announced on Sunday, Feb. 20.(Photo courtesy of Doc Fabian Cadiz Facebook Page / MANILA BULLETIN)Cadiz, 61, reportedly suffered a heart attack at a canteen where he went to drink and rest after biking the slopes of Sitio Boso-Boso in Antipolo, Rizal early Sunday morning.

He was rushed to the Antipolo City Medical Center System Annex III at Sitio Cabading, Antipolo but was declared dead on arrival.Cadiz’s family thanked those who expressed their sympathies to them.Cadiz served as vice mayor of Marikina City from 2010 to 2019.. Read More

(CNN Philippines) Metro Manila — The Department of Foreign Affairs has accused the European Parliament of attempting to influence the outcome of the May polls after the latter adopted a resolution against reported human rights abuses in the country.

In a strongly worded statement issued Sunday, the DFA called the resolution “unfair” and “baseless,” as it maintained the Philippines upholds the rights of its citizens.

“We condemn the misguided attempt of the European Parliament to interfere in the Philippine electoral process through its resolution raising already discredited allegations of human rights violations in the thin hope of heavily influencing the outcome in favor of its choice,” the DFA said.

The European Parliament adopted the motion on Thursday with 627 votes in favor, 26 against, and 31 abstentions. It cited alleged human rights violations targeting suspected drug offenders and red-tagging activities against activists and critics of the Duterte administration… Read More