COVID-19 referral hospitals, facilities feel spike of cases
Some COVID-19 referral hospitals in Manila have already felt the increase in cases of the disease in recent weeks. According to their medical chief Alfonso Nunez, in East Avenue Medical …
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Labor group asks P5K aid per family, free transpo during ECQ
Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) calls for P5,000 assistance per family, free transportation, paid quarantine leave, and price freeze during the implementation of enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila. “Ngayon pa …
P78-M worth of smuggled, counterfeit cigarettes seized in Subic
The Bureau of Customs-Port of Subic seized P78 million worth of smuggled and counterfeit cigarettes. The cigarettes were confiscated from 2 container shipments on Tuesday. On July 13, pre-lodgement control …
Farmer shot by police in Marinduque laid to rest
The remains of Alberto Delos Reyes, the farmer who was shot and killed by police in Barangay Sitio Pag-asa, Barangay Caigangan in Buenavista town, were buried on Tuesday. Hundreds of …
Homeless man dies after being hit by bus on EDSA busway
A homeless man allegedly died after he was run over by a passenger bus on the EDSA busway in Quezon City. In a report by Emil Sumangil on GTV “Balitanghali” …
MMDA discourages community pantries during ECQ
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chair Benhur Abalos said Tuesday that community pantries might not be allowed to open once the enhanced community quarantine begins in the National Capital Region on …
Filipino tourists stranded in UAE increasing
More than 6,000 Filipino tourists are now stranded in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to the Inter-Agency Task Force or IATF’s extended travel ban until August 15 for travelers …
Carlo Paalam assured of Olympic medal
Another Filipino athlete is sure to take home a medal from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics-this time, in the field of boxing again. Filipino boxer Carlo Paalam defeated reigning Olympic champion …
Philippine Airlines adds Nesthy Petecio to Forever Flyers list
The Philippine Airlines gives Filipina boxer Nesthy Petecio “60,000 Mabuhay Miles per year, for life” after winning a silver medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. “Your silver win showed the …
Olympic silver-medalist Nesthy Petecio to get P17M cash incentives
Olympic silver-medalist Nesthy Petecio will get P17 million in cash incentives for giving the Philippines its second 2020 Tokyo Olympics medal. Under the Republic Act 10699, runner-up finishers at the …
Transportation guidelines for August ECQ in NCR
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Tuesday the public transport supply and capacity in the National Capital Region (NCR) will remain the same with the reimplementation of enhanced community quarantine …
Eleazar wants 5 cops involved in death of Nadia Casar dismissed
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Guillermo Eleazar ordered Internal Affairs Service to immediately initiate summary dismissal proceedings against five cops who allegedly kidnapped and killed online seller Nadia …
Sharon Cuneta mourns death of impersonator Ate Shawie
Sharon Cuneta mourned the death of her impersonator, Ate Shawie who died last Monday. In an Instagram update on Tuesday, the Megastar reposted a video compilation of Ate Shawie’s photos. …
Nesthy Petecio wins silver medal in 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Filipina boxer Nesthy Petecio won a silver medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after Sena Irie of Japan defeated her in the final round of the women’s featherweight division Tuesday …
Duterte approves cash aid funds for 80% of NCR’s population – Go
President Rodrigo Duterte approved on Monday night the budget needed for the cash aid or “ayuda” allotted for 80% of the population of the National Capital Region during the implementation …
DOH: Increase in COVID-19 cases due to Delta variant
The Department of Health said Tuesday that the highly contagious Delta variant could be behind the recent increase of COVID-19 cases in the country. “Looking at our cases right now, …
Unemployment rate in June 2021 estimated at 7.7 percent – PSA
The country’s unemployment rate in June 2021 remained the same as the 7.7 percent reported a month ago. This is lower than the unemployment rates in April (8.7%), February (8.8%), …
August ECQ in NCR will be stricter – Año
Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año said Tuesday the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) implemented starting August 6 would be stricter than before. The DILG chief said quarantine violators would …
Vaccinated APORs get free rides on MRT-3, LRT-2, PNR from Aug. 3-20, 2021
Transportation Secretary Arthur announced the free-ride program for vaccinated APORs authorized persons outside of residence on Metro Rail Transit 3 (MRT-3), Light Rail Transit 2 (LRT-2), and Philippine National Railways …
Suspected COVID-19 patients line up outside Cebu City hospital
About 30 patients suspected of being hit by COVID-19 lined up in their vehicle while waiting to be vacated and admitted to a private hospital in Cebu City. The patients …
Carlos Yulo admits he was disappointed, cried after qualification round
Even if he goes home without a medal, it seems that the morale of top Pinoy gymnast Carlos Yulo is still high after his first competition in the Olympic Games. …
5 cops suspects in kidnap-slay case; online seller victim burned
Three policemen and a civilian were arrested and are now in the custody of the Philippine National Police Anti-Kidnapping Group (AKG) for allegedly abducting and killing online jewelry seller Nadia …
Duterte allows continuation of VFA due to US assistance amid pandemic
President Rodrigo Duterte announced that he recognizes American assistance to the Philippines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tomorrow afternoon, Duterte said he would personally accept the American donation of COVID-19 vaccines. …
FDA: Vaccines prevent Delta variant spread in PGH
Although there have been 21 cases of Delta variant at the Philippine General Hospital since June, the contagious variant has not spread to health care workers. According to Food and …
Grandmother who refused to sell her carabao shot in Davao del Sur
A grandmother was injured after she was allegedly shot by an unidentified assailant last Friday night in Purok 10, Barangay Poblacion, Magsaysay town, Davao del Sur. According to the police …
Duterte: Gov’t still lacks supply of vaccines
President Rodrigo Duterte admitted that the government’s supply of COVID-19 vaccines is still insufficient to be given to all Filipinos. This is despite the call for faster vaccination against the …