PH coast guard should accompany Filipino fishers at West Philippine Sea
The Department of Foreign Affairs has already protested the new law passed by China that allows their coast guard to fire any ship or boat that they think is encroaching …
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Comelec proposes health protocols for 2022 elections
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is studying some changes to hold elections in 2022 amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. According to Comelec Chairman Atty. Sheriff Abas, the commission has …
Subsidy for hog raisers more helpful than price freeze: Zarate
Household Minority Leader and Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Zarate see a subsidy from the government as a solution for high prices of pork and poultry. Zarate’s TeleRadyo said that the …
2 new strains of ASF monitored, feared
Authorities are monitoring two new strains of African swine fever reported from China that were allegedly obtained from the unregistered vaccine against the disease. The strains are feared by some …
No homicide at Christine Dacera’s death: PNP report
An investigation by the Philippine National Police Crime Laboratory revealed that the cause of death of flight attendant Christine Dacera was a “natural cause.” In a medico-legal report from the …
Pork prices in Or. Mindoro drop due to dead pigs found offshore
Eden Facelo, a resident of Calapan City in Oriental Mindoro, will sell his 4 pigs even though they are not old enough. Facelo was afraid that the price of pigs …
Mandaluyong schools turned into vaccination centers
Up to 10 schools in Mandaluyong City have been set up as COVID-19 vaccinations centers, the local government said on Wednesday in conjunction with a dry run for its vaccination …
UP prof says CHED’s proposal to define academic freedom ‘laughable’
A professor from the University of the Philippines said the proposal of the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) to define academic freedom is “laughable.” CHED commissioner earlier said he would …
BI to include Czech Republic in travel restrictions
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that they will be implementing a directive from the Malacanang on the inclusion of aliens from Czech Republic in the list of those restricted …
Contact tracing czar Magalong, wife attend Tim Yap’s party
Contact tracing czar and Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong admitted there were health protocols were violated in Tim Yap’s party he and his wife attended recently. Host and social media …
People can choose which body part they want to be injected with COVID-19 vaccine
Vaccine recipients are free to choose which part of their body they want the COVID-19 vaccine to be injected, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Wednesday. This was after …
Fishing affected after dead pigs found off coast of Or. Mindoro
The Naujan local government in Oriental Mindoro is concerned about the impact of dead pigs found floating on the beach, not only on animal husbandry but also on fishermen. According …
21-day quarantine for LSIs, returning OFWs at Brgy. Poblacion, Kalibo considered
Barangay Poblacion of Kalibo town is currently looking to implement a 21-day quarantine for returning residents who are considered Locally Stranded Individuals (LSIs) or Returning Overseas Filipinos (ROFs) residents of …
Travelers arriving in PH to be tested on 5th day from arrival
The Philippines would be implementing new COVID-19 testing guidelines and quarantine measures for travelers arriving in the Philippines starting February 1. The revised protocols are part of the country’s move …
Locsin wants ‘blood money’ for slain OFW in Kuwait stopped
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. ordered the Philippine Embassy in Kuwait to stop paying P7.5 million “blood money” to the family of slain overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Jeanelyn Villavende. …
Patient with UK COVID-19 variant in Calamba a technician from Britain
The patient who tested positive for the UK COVID-19 variant in Calamba City was a radiologic technician from Britain who returned to the Philippines during the Christmas season. Mark Salazar …
PH vaccination starts with over 1M doses of COVID-19 vaccines – Galvez
Vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. announced on Wednesday that the vaccination program in the Philippines would start with over 1 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines expected to arrive next …
Buttocks as vaccine site ‘generally not used in adults’ – US CDC report
A health expert said a vaccine injected in the buttocks should work after Malacañang announced that President Rodrigo Duterte will take COVID-19 shots in his rear that is why it …
SC’s decision rejecting petition to repeal Duterte Youth proclamation condemned
Various youth groups have condemned the Supreme Court’s rejection of a petition to repeal Duterte Youth’s proclamation in Congress. These include the Liberal Youth Philippines groups, the College Editors Guild …
Stray bullet kills a woman in Manila
A 28-year-old woman with two young children was killed by a stray bullet in a fight between a sex worker and her client in Tondo, Manila. According to a report …
CCTV captures man thrown, shot dead in Manila street
A man was thrown on the road by a white van and shot in Manila. The victim was even given a sign that read “Huwag tularan, basag kotse at holdaper …
Passenger fakes swab test in Davao, tested positive for COVID-19
Authorities are in the custody of a passenger who arrived in Davao City this weekend and presented a fake swab test. According to authorities, Frederick Panol Grande arrived at Francisco …
Rabbit meat becomes an alternative to pork in Pampanga
Some residents in Pampanga try rabbit meat as an alternative to pork as its price continues to increase due to African Swine Fever (ASF) that affected pork supply in the …
First batch of vaccines may come from COVAX facility
There is a good chance that the first vaccines coming to the country will come from the COVAX facility, according to vaccine czar Carlito Galvez on Tuesday. The COVAX facility …
Chinese ship blocks fisher at West Philippine Sea
While one hand was steering the boat, fisherman Larry Hugo tried to take a cellphone video on Monday to show people what he had experienced around Pag-asa Island in the …
NCCA apologizes, explains alleged Nazi salute photo
A photo of officials of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has become controversial after it was shared on the commission’s social media account. Some NCCA officials, …