COA on PCOO hiring of contractuals: P71M wasted

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COA hits PCOO for ‘massive, unrestricted’ hiring of contractual workers

The Commission on Audit flags the ‘massive’ and ‘unrestricted’ hiring of contractual workers by the Presidential Communications Operations Office or PCOO, saying it led to unnecessary expenses totaling P71 million.

DOH: LGUs can still require COVID-19 testing before entry

The health department on Wednesday, July 7, says local government units can still require COVID-19 testing for fully-vaccinated individuals as a requirement for entry into their jurisdictions.

Bloody Sunday activists ‘shot to be killed,’ deserve probe – forensic pathologist

The 9 activists who died on March 7 in simultaneous police raids in Calabarzon were ‘shot to be killed,’ but the special Department of Justice investigation so far only conducted one crime scene ocular for one person.

Trump cries censorship; Haitian president assassinated

Former U.S. President Donald Trump sues tech giants Twitter, Facebook, and Google, saying the platforms unlawfully silence conservative viewpoints. Meanwhile, Haitian President Jovenel Moise is shot dead Wednesday, July 7.

Heechul, Momo split; Coldplay on ‘ASAP Natin ‘To’

Super Junior’s Heechul and TWICE’s Momo have reportedly broken up. Meanwhile, British rock band Coldplay will perform on ABS-CBN’s ASAP Natin ‘To on Sunday, July 11. – Rappler.com