DOH now ‘processing’ benefits of COVID-infected health workers
The Department of Health (DOH) said they are now “processing” the benefits of the health workers who got infected and died while saving the lives of others from COVID-19. “We …
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Alleged member of Chinese triad arrested in Laguna
Authorities arrested a member of the Chinese drug triad and two of his colleagues on Wednesday afternoon in Laguna. Samson Tan was first arrested in a buy-bust operation in Sta. …
Pasig police officer caught using motorcycle seized in drug-buy bust
Authorities arrested a Pasig City police officer for using a motorcycle which was seized as evidence in a drug buy-bust operation, the Philippine National Police (PNP) Integrity Monitoring and Enforcement …
OFW tests positive for COVID-19 in Palawan, but negative in Metro Manila
City health authorities said a returning OFW (overseas Filipino worker) who tested negative in Metro Manila, tested positive for COVID-19 upon arrival in Puerto Princesa International Airport on Sunday, Palawan …
Calamba Water District line not connected to creek with poliovirus
The Calamba Water District on Wednesday clarified that their water line was not connected to a creek contaminated with poliovirus. According to Calamba Water District general manager Exequiel Aguilar Jr., …
Philhealth reduces cost of ‘overpriced’ COVID-19 test
Philippine Health Insurance Corp (PhilHealth) reduced the price of its COVID-19 test after receiving backlash for its alleged overpriced P8,150 testing payment scheme, Wednesday. PhilHealth spokesperson Shirley Domingo in a …
DOH fails to distribute compensation for ‘COVID-19 heroes’
Senators lambasted the Department of Health (DOH) after it failed to distribute at least P32 million pesos compensation for families of “COVID-19 heroes” or medical frontliners who died serving COVID-19 …
151 foreign nationals arrested in QC illegal POGO
Authorities caught 150 foreign nationals working in an alleged illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO) firm in Quezon City, Tuesday night. The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) reported its …
DFA: COVID-19, ‘superpower tensions’ suspend VFA termination
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr said the COVID-19 pandemic and “heightened superpower tensions” made President Rodrigo Duterte change his mind and suspend the termination of the Visiting Forces Agreement …
Maguindanao massacre star witness injured in ambush
A 2009 Maguindanao massacre key witness was injured and survived an ambush, which is already the second in 2020 alone, Wednesday morning. According to Lawyer Nena Santos, witness Mohamad Sangki, …
Gabby Lopez insists he is a natural-born Filipino
Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III, ABS-CBN chairman emeritus, insisted Wednesday that he is “a natural-born Filipino” since his parents are both Filipinos and Filipino citizens. Lopez explained during the House joint …
MMDA to summon Kim Chiu over ‘Bawal Lumabas’ EDSA dance
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), on Wednesday, confirmed that it is investigating video of actress Kim Chiu doing the “Bawal Lumabas” dance amid EDSA traffic. In the brief video …
Philippines eyes buying attack helicopters from Turkey
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Wednesday said the government is eyeing to buy attack helicopters from Turkey. Lorenzana said in a television interview that attack helicopters from the United States …
PH expects more US COVID-19 aid after VFA abrogation suspension
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Wednesday the Philippines could expect more COVID-19 aid from the United States after the government suspended the abrogation of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with …
301 barangay officials facing criminal charges over SAP corruption-DILG
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) reported Wednesday there are a total of 301 barangay officials who are now facing criminal charges over alleged corruption in Social Amelioration …
Cole Sprouse arrested in Black Lives Matter protest
Riverdale actor Cole Sprouse said he was arrested in a Black Lives Matter in Santa Monica, California following the death of George Floyd. “A group of peaceful protesters, myself included, …
Traditional jeepney phaseout continues amid crisis
Department of Transportation (DOTr) official said Monday that Traditional jeepney phaseout would continue despite the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis in the Philippines and ban of jeepney during general community …
MMDA blames commuters for transport chaos
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Tuesday blamed commuters for the transportation chaos on Monday as 30 percent of workers in the city went back to work after the government …
Calamba waterway tested positive for poliovirus
The waterway that mediates Barangay Bucal and Barangay Halang, Calamba City, Laguna are positive for poliovirus based on the results of a joint investigation by authorities released Tuesday night. According …
Some Victoria Court branches closing amid pandemic
Businesswoman and car enthusiast Angelina Mead King announced Tuesday that some of her Victoria Court branches in the Philippines are closing due to the economic impact brought by COVID-19 pandemic. …
Philippines suspends VFA termination upon Duterte’s instruction
DFA Secretary announced Tuesday the Philippines suspended the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) termination with the United States following the instruction of President Rodrigo Duterte. The suspension, however, is only six …
Binay dares DOTr officials to take commute challenge
Senator Nancy Binay asked Tuesday the officials of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to take the commute challenge amid the GCQ (general community quarantine) in Metro Manila as she slams …
Hontiveros to Palace: Why prioritize anti-terror bill over pandemic?
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday questioned the Congress and the Malacañang Palace on why the Anti-Terror bill was certified urgent over COVID-19 response. “COVID-19 ang kalaban, pero itong Anti-Terrorism Bill …
Dine-in resumes in MGCQ areas, buffets still banned
The government now allows limited dine-in operations of restaurants in areas under the Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ). Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque announced it on Tuesday. He, however, clarified that …
Fugitive turned COVID-19 healer arrested
After nearly two years in hiding, Las Piñas finally arrested a fugitive who escaped from a jail in Bacoor, Cavite. The suspect, however, claimed he became a COVID-19 healer after …
Grab to apply exemption from number coding
Grab Philippines said Tuesday it would apply for an exemption from the number coding scheme to serve more commuters amid the limited modes of public transportation during the general community …