Eased age restrictions in MGCQ areas opposed
The Philippine Pediatric Society says it is not yet time for the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) to allow children 10 years of age and older to leave their homes in …
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Proposed additional benefit for solo parents passes final reading
House Bill 8097, which proposes additional benefits for solo parents, has already passed the last reading in the House. If enacted, there will be a 10 percent discount and a …
Senators urge FDA to simplify process for donated vaccines
Some senators called on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to simplify the process for COVID-19 vaccine donations in the Philippines. Senator Francis Tolentino asked that for example, an association …
Mariel reacts to rumors linking Robin Padilla to Mocha Uson
Mariel Rodriguez said the intrigues linking her mourning husband Robin Padilla to a former entertainer who is now public official Mocha Uson are baseless. In an Instagram post, Mariel said …
DOLE to assist displaced workers of Makati Shangri-La, Nissan PH
The Department of Labor and Employment said Friday displaced workers from Nissan and Makati Shangri-La could avail of financial assistance from the government after the two companies stopped their operations …
KMU calls for higher minimum wage for Meto Manila workers
The Kilusang Mayo Uno group once again called for action on their request to raise the minimum wage of workers in Metro Manila. “Hindi na talaga kakayanin ng P537 minimum …
Senators deny favoring any COVID-19 vaccine brand
Two senators denied Friday that the Senate inquiry on the COVID-19 vaccination plan of the national government favors a vaccine brand, contrary to the claims of President Rodrigo Duterte. Senate …
Diplomats, Spouse and children of Pinoys from 35 restricted countries now allowed entry
The Bureau of Immigration announced that they will be implementing the resolution of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) on allowing certain classes of …
SSS projects P41-B loss if premium hike is delayed
Social Security System projected to lose over P41 billion worth of contributions if the planned contribution increase is delayed, its official said Thursday. According to SSS president and chief executive officer …
Father shoots dead 2-year-old son before killing self
A 2-year-old child died after being shot by his own father in General Santos City. His father also died after shooting himself. “Unang Balita” reported on Friday that the investigation …
People aged 10 to 65 now allowed to go out in MGCQ areas
Malacañang announced Friday that individuals aged 10 years to 65 are now allowed to go out in areas under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ). “Any person below ten (10) years …
Private sector plans to get Novavax vaccines
The private sector plans to get coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine from Novavax, a vaccine developer from India for companies wishing to pursue agreements with government and pharmaceutical firms. Presidential Adviser on …
Thousands of employees affected by closed businesses – DOLE
According to data from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), thousands of workers have been affected by the closure of food and hotel accommodation businesses due to the coronavirus …
Magnitude 7.1 earthquake rocks Davao Occidental
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake rocked Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental on Thursday at 8:23 pm according to Phivolcs. The earthquake was felt in the following areas: Intensity V – General …
Kristoffer Martin reveals he is a father of a four-year-old girl
Actor Kristoffer Martin admitted that he is a father of a four-year-old girl, saying his daughter is an “open secret” among his peers in showbiz. Kristoffer’s four-year-old daughter is Precious …
FDA warns against purchase, use of self-administered COVID-19 test kits
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) informs all concerned stakeholders and the general public that to date, there is no FDA Certified COVID-19 Test Kits for Self-Administration. In light of …
SWS: 69% of Filipino families receive financial help from gov’t
The national Social Weather Survey (SWS) of November 21-25, 2020, found 69% of Filipino families saying they received money-help from the government since the Covid-19 crisis began. This is similar …
UP prof Arao tells Roque to calm down after viral interview with Pinky Webb
University of the Philippines professor Danilo Arao asked Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque to calm down after Roque took offense in an interview with Pinky Webb which went viral. “Wala naman …
Migrants expected to benefit from Biden presidency: analyst
Political analyst Dindo Manhit of Stratbase ADR Institute explained that migrants, especially Filipinos in America, will benefit, as Biden will allegedly adjust Donald Trump’s immigration policies. He also said that …
Globe says 80% of Metro Manila now 5G ready
Globe Telecom Inc. announced Thursday that 80% of Metro Manila has now 5th Generation (5G) outdoor coverage. Ortigas Commercial Business Districts (CBDs) and Bonifacio Global City have 97 percent 5G …
2 Koreans arrested in Cebu for working without visa
Two Korean nationals were arrested by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) authorities for working in the Philippines without a visa. Below is the report of BI posted on their Facebook …
DOJ junks quarantine violation complaint vs. Koko Pimentel
The Department of Justice dismissed a criminal complaint against Senator Koko Pimentel III over his alleged quarantine violation last year. In March 2020, the Makati Medical Center (MMC) said Pimentel …
ABS-CBN’s ‘ASAP Natin To’ replaces ‘SNL’ on TV5
ABS-CBN’s Sunday musical noon-time “ASAP Natin ‘To” replaces “Sunday Noontime Live!” on TV5 starting January 24. Aside from this “FPJ: Da King,” a movie block that shows Fernando Poe, Jr.’s …
Show cause order vs child pornography released – NTC
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has issued a show-cause order for internet service providers (ISPs) to explain the continued spread of child pornography. The SCO is said that ISPs still …
Pia Wurtzbach admits she once thought of getting breast reduction
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach admitted that she once thought of getting a breast reduction, sharing her moments that she felt insecure about her body. In her “true or false” …
Galvez hurt by COVID-19 vaccine overpricing claims
Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. opened up Thursday that he got hurt over the allegations against him regarding the claims in the overpricing of COVID-19 vaccines. During the Laging Handa …