Almost P300,000 for a laptop? COA questions DOH transactions

Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

DOH paid almost P12M for video conference equipment and license, P300,000 for a laptop

A Commission on Audit report flags the health department for spending P11.89 million for the procurement of ‘video conference equipment and video conference desktop with video conference license’ dated March 5, 2021.

Isko Moreno’s first choice is Grace Poe, but Pacman wants to meet

A political source privy to discussions between the camps of Manila Mayor Isko Moreno and Senator Manny Pacquiao tells Rappler the boxing champ team wants to meet with the Manila chief executive.

Manila court drops cyber libel case vs Maria Ressa, Rambo Talabong

A Manila court on Tuesday, August 10, dismisses the cyber libel case against Rappler CEO Maria Ressa and reporter Rambo Talabong, after the professor involved in the disputed thesis-for-sale story drops the case.

Filipina doctor has Barbie doll made after her

Dr. Audrey Sue Cruz is the first Filipina-American doctor to have her own Barbie doll modeled after her. Toymaker Mattel Inc said Cruz was chosen after making a ‘positive impact in her community, inspiring current and future generations for years to come.’

Britney Spears’ dad to step down as daughter’s conservator

Jamie Spears agrees to step down from his role as conservator of his daughter Britney’s 60 million-dollar estate. The pop star’s attorney calls this a major victory. – Rappler.com