CHR to probe death of grandmother shot by cop
Lilibeth Valdez, the 52-year-old grandmother, killed by drunk police in Barangay Greater Fairview, Quezon City on Monday, will be buried at 1 p.m. this Wednesday. Valdez will be buried in …
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P2.2M worth of illegal drugs seized in Bulacan, Pampanga
The 4 alleged drug pushers will face charges of violating RA 9165 after being arrested in a buy-bust operation by the Bulacan PPO in Barangay Muzon, San Jose Del Monte …
Signal no. 2 raised over 11 areas due to TS Dante
Tropical Storm “Dante” slightly weakens as it continues to move north-northwestward closer towards Eastern Samar, Pagasa reported on its 5 pm weather bulletin. The center of Tropical Storm “DANTE” (CHOI-WAN) …
Drive-thru, cinema-based vaccination opened at Laguna mall
Vaccination will be expedited in Biñan City, Laguna, after drive-thru and cinema-based vaccination centers opened at the city’s mall this Tuesday. There is no need for vaccinees to get out …
GSIS Iloilo under lockdown after 23 staff tested positive for COVID-19
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) office in Iloilo has been temporarily locked down after 23 of its staff tested positive for COVID-19. According to the advisory issued by the …
Travel ban in 7 countries extended, tourists still not allowed in PH –BI
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente announced that the agency will be implementing the extended travel ban on travelers coming from 7 countries due to emerging Covid-19 variants. In …
Allowing fully vaccinated senior citizens to go out opposed by Malacañang
Malacañang is not in favor of a senator’s proposal to allow fully vaccinated senior citizens to go out. At the same time, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque clarified that the ban …
Some PDP-Laban officials want Duterte to run for VP in Election 2022
On Monday, the PDP-Laban national council accepted a resolution asking President Rodrigo Duterte to run for vice president in Election 2022. He will also choose who he wants to be …
Squashes in Nueva Ecija rotting due to few buyers
Squashes in Zaragoza, Nueva Ecija, are rotting because they had not been sold since the pandemic last year. The squash was left piled up for few weeks, which the farmers …
Duterte insists gov’t not lying on state of COVID-19 in PH
President Rodrigo Duterte insisted that the government is loyal to the Filipinos regarding the country’s true state in the midst of the pandemic. In his weekly public address Monday night, …
Duterte approves giving Western brands COVID-19 vaccines to seafarers
President Rodrigo Duterte supported the request of some seafarer groups – and even an appeal by Labor Sec. Silvestre Bello III – to prioritize seafarers when it comes to vaccines …
Ilocos Sur town has house and lot raffle for vaccinated vs COVID-19
The idea of a raffle, a way to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19, has also reached Ilocos Sur. In the town of Santa, Ilocos Sur, a house and …
Hensie Zinampan, the suspect in shooting old woman in QC, to face murder charges
Police Master Sergeant Hensie Zinampan, the suspect in the shooting of a 52-year-old woman in Barangay Greater Fairview in Quezon City, will face murder charges, Philippine National Police chief Police …
Drunk policeman shoots dead 52-year-old woman in Fairview, QC
A policeman was arrested after being caught on video shooting a 52-year-old neighbor in Barangay Greater Fairview in Quezon City last Monday night. The suspect was identified as Police Master …
COVID-19 testing conducted in QC after alleged protocol violation
The 2-day COVID-19 swab testing for the residents of Barangay Matandang Balara, Quezon City, began this Monday after the distribution of aid last week, where health protocols were allegedly ignored. …
Duterte skips PDP-Laban assembly – Palace
Malacañang said President Rodrigo Duterte, chairman PDP-Laban party on Monday, skipped the meeting of his party in Cebu because of a full schedule. Palace Spokesperson Harry Roque said Duterte has …
LGUs involved in sale of vaccine slots to be held liable: DILG
Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año warned local government officials they would be held accountable by the law if they will be involved in the alleged …
Vaccination of permanent Chinese residents okay: DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) does not see any violation in the vaccination of Chinese nationals in Pasay City because they are said to be permanent residents of the country …
90 families in Davao City evacuated due to floods
As many as 90 families were evacuated from Davao City due to the flooding caused by Typhoon Dante on Sunday. Police, barangay, and volunteer rescuers helped rescue residents in the …
Assaulted Manila traffic enforcer honored
On Monday, the Manila local government honored the traffic enforcer who was videotaped being assaulted by a female traffic violator last week. During the flag-raising ceremony, the local government recognized …
Vaccination of 35.5 million Filipino workers ready
The plan for vaccination of 35.5 million workers is now ready, and the government’s priority is those aged 40 and above under the A4 group this June. Health Undersecretary Leopoldo …
Novavax interested in building COVID-19 vaccine plant in Philippines
A US-based company Novavax Inc is said to be interested in building a manufacturing plant in the country to produce a vaccine against COVD-19. Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose …
Tropical Storm Dante slightly intensifies
Tropical Storm Dante slightly intensifies while moving northwestward over the Philippine Sea, Pagasa reported on its 11 am weather bulletin. As of 10 am, the center of Tropical Storm “DANTE” …
Policeman allegedly accidentally shot himself while drinking in QC
A policeman in Quezon City died after he allegedly accidentally shot himself this Sunday. The victim was identified as Police Corporal Higinio Wayan, according to a report by James Agustin …
Cult leader in QC arrested after allegedly raping 3 minor members
A cult leader was arrested in Quezon City after allegedly raping three of his minor members, Jonathan Andal, reported in Unang Balita on Monday. The three children, aged 10, 12, …
Placing NCR Plus under MGCQ will boost economy – Bello
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III believes placing NCR Plus under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) in June would further boost the economy. “Mas maganda nga kung maging MGCQ na para …