Barge from Indonesia with COVID positive crew arrives in Albay
The MV Tug Clyde and Barge Claudia from Indonesia with crews positive for COVID-19 arrived in Albay on Tuesday morning. According to information released by the Office of Civil Defense …
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8 with Delta variant last week still active cases: DOH
After re-testing some of the reported cases of the Delta variant of COVID-19 last week, it turned out that 8 of them were still positive, so they are considered active …
Public urged to be vaccinated amid threat of Delta variant
Fully vaccinated individuals have a higher chance of surviving from the more infectious Delta variant and other variants of COVID-19. That is what the Department of Health (DOH) insists despite …
Metro Manila mayors want to extend contract of contract tracers
Metro Manila mayors have asked to extend further the contracts of contact tracers, most of which will expire on August 3. The mayors believe that the 5,775 contact tracers have …
BI looks for immigration officers, Intelligence agents
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the opening of several positions for hiring and promotion. In an advisory, BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said that 100 slots opened for hiring of …
Works by Filipino artists in Sweden featured at Philippine Embassy in Stockholm
The works of Filipino artists were recently featured in the conference hall of the Philippine Embassy in Sweden. The Embassy aims to showcase the talent of unique Filipinos already living …
Baguio will tighten tourist admissions due to COVID-19 Delta variant
The number of tourists entering Baguio city may decrease due to the tightened protocols caused by the COVID-19 Delta variant, Mayor Benjamin Magalong said this Tuesday. “Ibababa na natin yung …
COVID-19 vaccination in Tacloban City using Janssen begins
People flooded and crowded on the first day of single-dose vaccination using Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine Janssen at 2 malls in this city this Tuesday. Due to the crowd, …
Metro Manila LGUs prepare against COVID-19 Delta variant
Some local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila are already preparing for the possibility of the spread of the more contagious COVID-19 Delta variant. In Pasay City, Barangay 183 has …
Filipino group in Malaysia helps struggling fellow OFWs
A group of Filipinos in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia is assisting fellow Filipino workers in need amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “Nagtayo kami ng sariling grupo na pwede silang humingi ng …
Price increase among basic commodities
The Department of Trade and Industry announced on Tuesday that it has approved the price hike request by manufacturers of basic commodities after being stuck for nearly 2 years. According …
Administration prepares senatorial lineup for Election 2022
According to a PDP-Laban official, the administration already has a “shortlist” of options for 12 candidates that President Rodrigo Duterte will support for the senatorial race in Election 2022. “President …
Hundreds of Muslims commemorate Eid al-Adha in Marawi
Hundreds of Muslims in Lanao del Sur rushed early to the capitol grounds of Marawi this Tuesday morning to celebrate Eid al-Adha or Feast of Sacrifice. Marawi City is under …
Suspended riders and Foodpanda settle – Bello
The riders and the management of Foodpanda have reportedly reached an agreement after the food delivery app suspended many of them for protesting against the wage policy. According to Labor …
Filipino in Myanmar dies of COVID-19
According to the Philippine embassy in Yangon, a Filipino died in Myanmar last week due to COVID-19 amid worsening cases of the disease there. According to Philippine Ambassador to Myanmar …
Children not allowed to go out in Navotas
Children in Navotas City are still not allowed to go out due to the resurgence of COVID-19 cases. This is what Navotas City Mayor Toby Tiangco emphasized, along with the …
Internet speed faster under Duterte administration
The country’s latest fixed broadband download speed accelerated to 66.55Mbps, 741.34% higher than the 7.91Mbps speed recorded at the start of the Duterte administration in July 2016 Ookla’s Speedtest Global …
350 fully vaccinated to attend Duterte’s SONA
About 350 fully vaccinated individuals will be physically allowed to attend President Rodrigo Duterte’s last State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 26 at the Batasang Pambansa Complex. “As …
PH prepares for ‘worst-case scenario’ due to Delta variant
In preparation for the “worst-case scenario” against the spread of the Delta variant in the Philippines, Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar alerted all police commanders and the PNP …
AFP, DND supports NDF’s designation as terrorist group
The Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) backed the decision of the Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) to designate the National Democratic Front (NDF) as …
Justice Sec. Guevarra argues VP could be prosecuted
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra maintains in his previous position that the country’s vice president has no “immunity from suit.” But the secretary clarified, this is not a reaction to President …
Manila and QC vaccinate over 1M residents, workers
The Department of Health (DOH) announced that more than 15 million people had been given the COVID-19 vaccine in the Philippines. In Manila and Quezon City, more than one million …
Family of 2 Delta variant cases in Manila negative for COVID-19
The family of two Delta variant cases in Manila tested negative for COVID-19 after undergoing RT-PCR test. According to Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso, the close contacts of …
Elected vice president can still face charges: former UP law dean
According to the former dean of the University of the Philippines-College of Law on Monday, the incumbent vice president of the country is not immune to lawsuits. President Rodrigo Duterte …
Local transmission of Delta variant possible but location unknown – OCTA
It is said that there may be a local transmission of the COVID-19 Delta variant in the country. According to OCTA Research Fellow Guido David, it is possible that there …
Hospitals accused of ‘overpricing’ COVID-19 drugs explain
Some hospitals summoned for alleged overpricing of remdesivir and charged advance payment before admitting COVID-19 patients appeared before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). Among those who arrived at the …