Hidilyn Diaz wins Philippines’ first Olympic gold medal
Pinay weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz won the Philippines’ first gold medal at the Olympics after winning the women’s 55-kg weightlifting event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on Monday held at the …
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DOH: No COVID-19 surge in Metro Manila
The Department of Health insisted that there is no COVID-19 surge in Metro Manila despite the increase in COVID-19 cases in the past days. “‘Wag na muna natin gamitin ang …
Duterte’s last SONA focused on fight against communism, drugs
President Rodrigo Duterte’s last State of the Nation Address (SONA) focused on various issues on Monday. Duterte reviewed the laws passed under him, such as free education, universal health care, …
Over 4,000 evacuees in QC still unable to return home
More than 4,000 evacuees in Quezon City are still unable to return home despite the slight improvement in the weather on Monday. Other areas are still flooded and muddy, caused …
#IbalikAngABSCBN trends after Duterte’s SONA speech
#IbalikAngABSCBN topped the trending topics on social media just hours before President Rodrigo Duterte’s last State of the Nation Address (SONA) this Monday. The hashtag on Twitter is still number …
Businesses affected by GCQ with heightened restrictions in NCR
Businesses have once again been hit after general community quarantine (GCQ) with heightened restrictions was reimplemented in the National Capital Region. GCQ was tightened again in Manila on Friday due …
State of calamity declared in Or. Mindoro towns due to floods
A state of calamity has been declared in the towns of Naujan and Calapan City in Oriental Mindoro due to the flood damage in recent days. This is to use …
Senate to focus on gov’t corruption – Sotto
As the Senate reconvenes this Monday, Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III assured that the upper chamber would not stop investigating government corruption and shortcomings. “We will continuously seek to …
Sharon Cuneta’s impersonator Ate Shawie dies at 45
Ate Shawie, actress Sharon Cuneta’s famous impersonator, died at the age of 45. Marvin Martinez, in real life, Ate Shawie passed away at 1 pm today due to liver cirrhosis …
Pag-IBIG Fund virtual offices launched for OFWs
Pag-IBIG Fund launched its virtual offices online on July 23, 2021, for OFWs. The agency aims to serve overseas Filipinos in the midst of the pandemic through its digital services …
Ping Medina begs for money
Ping Medina did not think that he would reach the point of begging for donations for himself due to lack of money. Through an Instagram post this Sunday, July 25, …
Alien spouses, children, parents of Pinoys need not present entry exemption doc starting Aug. 1 – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that starting Aug. 1, its officers at the ports will no longer require the presentation of an entry exemption document (EED) from foreign spouses, …
Delta variant can infect 8 people in 1-2 minutes
The Delta variant is more frightening than the other variants because it can infect up to eight people around it, and the eight infected can infect eight more each. According …
Top 10 issues Filipinos want to hear in 6th SONA – Pulse Asia
In President Rodrigo Duterte’s last State of the Nation Address (SONA) this Monday, most Filipinos wanted to hear some issues as the COVID-19 pandemic continues a few months before the …
SONA ‘signal jamming’ could affect internet of work-from-home
As a precaution against unexpected disturbances in President Duterte’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), the signal of cellphones may be cut off in Quezon City later. Once this happens, …
Thousands of families affected by flooding in Baco, Oriental Mindoro
More than 9,000 families were affected by the floods in Baco town, Oriental Mindoro, due to several days of rain. According to Baco Mayor Reynaldo Marco, up to 9,378 families …
Margielyn Didal advances to Olympic street skate finals
Skateboarder Margielyn Didal has entered the finals of the women’s Olympic skateboarding street event on Monday morning at the Ariake Park Skateboarding. The Olympian ranked seventh after four chances to …
Woman’s body discovered inside a car in Camarines Norte
Authorities discovered a woman’s body this Sunday morning inside an abandoned car on the side of Maharlika Highway, Barangay Don Tomas, Santa Elena, Camarines Norte. According to the police, the …
BI nabs 3 Koreans engaged in online gaming racket
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said its operatives have arrested three Koreans in Pampanga, who were caught in the act of operating online gaming sites, in violation of their country’s …
Prices of some vegetables increase due to rain
The price of some vegetables in Metro Manila markets has increased by up to P40 per kilo due to the continuous rains in recent days. At the Commonwealth Market in …
What to expect in Duterte’s last SONA
A report card if Malacañang calls for President Rodrigo Duterte’s last State of the Nation Address on Monday, which is said to be centered on the administration’s achievements. But for …
State of calamity being considered in Baco, Oriental Mindoro
A state of calamity is being declared in the town of Baco, Oriental Mindoro, due to the damage caused by the floods. The water rose in some areas in the …
Tightened border control recommended vs Delta variant
The Department of Health (DOH) has recommended tighter border control and readiness of hospitals in the face of the threat of the more infectious Delta variant of COVID-19. At the …
Woman gives birth on side of road in Northern Samar
A woman gave birth on the road at 5:30 a.m. Sunday in barangay Cagamutan Gamay, Northern Samar. According to Gamay Police, a concerned citizen went to the police station to …
Taal Volcano lowered to Alert Level 2
Alert Level 2 (Decreased Unrest) now prevails over Taal Volcano. DOST-PHIVOLCS reminds the public that at Alert Level 2, sudden steam- or gas-driven explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal …
Family affected by sinkhole in Taal call for help
Bhaby de Roxas called for help due to the sinkhole opposite her house and her brother’s house in Taal town, Batangas after a 6.6 magnitude earthquake on Saturday. De Roxas’ …