Mother of Maguad siblings fight for justice
Lovella Maguad, mother of the slain Maguad siblings, still does not fully accept the law that allegedly protects minor suspects. In a Facebook post on April 19, she said she …
Margret Fermin
Overseas voter turnout higher this year – Comelec
According to poll commissioner Marlon Casquejo, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is betting on overseas voter turnout for the 2022 elections to be higher than in previous elections. Casquejo said …
BI to deport German fraudster
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it is poised to deport a German national wanted by authorities in Berlin for a string of fraud cases. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente identified …
Congress tackles Department of Migrant Workers
The newly established Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the problems of overseas Filipino workers during the pandemic were discussed in Congress this Wednesday. In the discussion of the House …
BSP to punish man who burned P20 paper bill in Tiktok video
The Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) wants a netizen to be held accountable for the burning of P20 paper in a Tiktok video. In a report by Joseph Morong on …
NBI raids love con investment scam operation center
The call center-like operation of a group that conducts online fraud has been investigated, and foreigners are the victims. The modus operandi of the group is a combined love and …
Isko vows to make Philippines the next Singapore
If elected president in Eleksyon 2022, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno outlined his ambition to transform the Philippines into the new Singapore. “It’s easy to say we can be a Singapore. …
10 Filipinos in Shanghai, China test positive for COVID-19
The 10 Filipinos in Shanghai, China (who are currently locked down) are now in quarantine after they tested positive for COVID-19. According to Philippine Consul General in Shanghai Josel Ignacio, …
Experts to study increasing capacity of Boracay
On Wednesday, the Department of Tourism (DOT) stated it would defer to experts on plans to enhance Boracay’s carrying capacity, which was exceeded during Holy Week. According to research done …
Last disqualification case vs. Marcos Jr. junked
The Commission on Elections First Division dismissed the last Eleksyon 2022 disqualification complaint pending at the division level against presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., citing “lack of merit.” “WHEREFORE, …
BI agents nab Korean wanted for burglary, theft in Pampanga
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) detained a South Korean fugitive wanted by authorities in Seoul for burglary and theft. In a statement, BI Commissioner Jaime Morente identified the alien as …
DepEd defends 100% onsite reporting of personnel
The Department of Education (DepEd) stated on Tuesday that it was just following the government’s directive in requiring all employees in Alert Level 1 locations to report to schools and …
Mother sells baby for P2,500 in Cavite
Police in Imus, Cavite, rescued a one-year-and-five-month-old baby who had been sold for P2,500 by her own mother. The 21-year-old mother sought help from authorities days after the transaction, according …
Comelec to probe shooting incidents in Lanao del Sur, Bukidnon
According to Comelec chairman Saidamen Pangarungan, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) would investigate the gunshot occurrences in Bukidnon and Lanao Del Sur to see if they are linked to Eleksyon …
Moira, husband Jason had a small fight – Ogie Diaz’s source
According to the source of showbiz insider Ogie Diaz, the couple Moira Dela Torre and Jason Hernandez allegedly had a small “fight” following the singer-songwriter’s “deletion” of her husband’s photos …
Robredo seeks bigger vessels for Pinoy fishers in West Philippine Sea
To fight Chinese “aggression” in the West Philippine Sea, Vice President and presidential candidate Leni Robredo said Tuesday that the government should provide bigger vessels and other livelihood support to …
Gov’t withholds P90-M payment to Smartmatic
According to Chairman Saidamen Pangarungan on Tuesday, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is suspending a P90-million payment to Smartmatic, the technology provider for the May 9 elections, until the firm …
Aklan mayor admits Boracay exceeded capacity during Holy Week
On Tuesday, Malay acting mayor Frolibar Bautista said he would explain to government officials why Boracay Island’s visitor capacity was surpassed during Holy Week. “Well i-explain namin ‘yan. Normal naman …
Agaton death toll climbs to 179 – OCD 8
SRR efforts in several landslide-affected regions of Baybay City, Leyte, have been halted to ensure the safety of rescuers, according to a disaster official in the area. SRR activities in …
Sotto wants to save Sim Card Registration Act that Duterte repealed
Senate President Vicente Sotto III announced that he plans to meet with Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea to discuss how the Sim Card Registration Bill can be saved after it is …
Boracay exceeds capacity limit during Holy Week – DOT
On Tuesday, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced that the Malay town government in Aklan would be issued a warning after Boracay Island’s carrying capacity was exceeded during Holy Week. …
Sharon Cuneta says Isko became a traditional politician
At the press conference for her “Iconic” concert with Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez, Megastar Sharon Cuneta could not escape being caught in a recent reaction to the issue of “withdrawal”. …
Duterte: Bodyguards of politicians only up to 2
President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the re-implementation of the “Alunan doctrine,” which limits the number of bodyguards of politicians to prevent violence. The President asserted that when the number of …
Isko says Robredo camp resurfaced his photo with BBM
After a photo of him dining with former Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong,” Marcos Jr. resurfaced on social media hours after urging Vice President Leni Robredo to drop her presidential bid, Aksyon …
PNP to probe alleged vote-buying incidents
According to a police spokesman, Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Police General Dionardo Carlos has urged his officers to act on accusations of potential vote-buying in their districts. PNP Director …
BI Holy Week Ops smooth sailing
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported smooth and unhampered operations during the Holy Week. According to lawyer Carlos Capulong, BI Port Operations Division Chief, they saw a slight rise in …