Entire PH not yet ready for Alert Level 1 – Duque
According to Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, it is not yet appropriate for the entire country to de-escalate to Alert Level 1 because numerous places have yet to meet the …
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63-year-old grandpa arrested for 1,500 counts of rape in Catanduanes
On Wednesday, a man was arrested for several years in Barangay Supang in Caramoran, Catanduanes, for allegedly raping his grandchildren. According to the arrest warrant, the 63-year-old suspect was arrested …
Comelec to penalize presidential, VP candidates who will skip debates
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced Monday that it would punish those who do not participate in the presidential and vice-presidential debates they are organizing. According to Comelec acting Chairperson …
Hacker forging bank websites arrested after 5 years
A male hacker has been arrested in Caloocan City who has been wanted since 2017 for falsifying banks’ websites to get people’s details and steal money. In a report by …
Immigration ops yield arrest of 3 Indians in Davao
Bureau of Immigration (BI) agents reported the arrest of three illegal aliens in separate operations in Davao City. Arrested on Thursday afternoon by the BI’s Mindanao Intelligence Task Group (MITG) …
Scrutinize e-sabong like POGOs – Hontiveros
Senator Risa Hontiveros said Monday that online sabong or e-sabong activities should be reviewed in the same way that Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO) are. The legislator made the remark …
Philippines raises age of sexual consent to 16
President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law the bill raising the age of sexual consent in the Philippines to 16 from the previous 12, March 7. Previously, the minimum age of …
Expert recommends 2nd booster shot for seniors, with comorbidities
Dr. Rontgene Solante, an infectious disease expert, said on Monday that the second booster shot is only suggested for the elderly and immunocompromised for the time being and not for …
In-person graduation possible in June – DepEd
There is a possibility that schools will be able to hold in-person graduation ceremonies for the School Year (SY) 2021-2022. This is if the COVID-19 pandemic situation in the country …
Nadine Lustre opposes bridge construction in Siargao
Actress and singer Nadine Luster did not support the plan to build a bridge on the island of Siargao because it would ruin the beauty of the place. Lustre on …
SWS: 40% adult Pinoys say life worsened in Q4-2021
The national Social Weather Survey of December 12-16, 2021, found 40% of adult Filipinos saying their quality-of-life was worse than twelve months before (termed by SWS as “Losers”), 24% saying …
Pagcor says gov’t will lose revenue if e-sabong suspended
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has expressed reservations about the Senate’s decision to suspend the licenses of “e-sabong” companies in the wake of cockfighting fans’ disappearances, citing billions …
Pacquiao raises PDAF scam allegations vs Marcos
Former Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has no right to rule as president if his opponent, Sen. Manny Pacquiao, is asked about the former’s alleged corruption in connection with the …
National gov’t debt reaches P12 trillion as of end-January 2022
The National Government’s (NG) total outstanding debt stood at P12.03 trillion as of end-January 2022. For January, the NG’s total debt increased by P301.12 billion or 2.6% due to the …
ICT groups want Duterte to veto SIM Card Registration bill
President Rodrigo Duterte is being urged to veto the proposed SIM Card Registration law by an internet and information and communications technology (ICT) rights advocacy group. According to Democracy.Net.PH, a …
PH inflation rate remains at 3 percent in February
The headline inflation in the Philippines remained at 3.0 percent in February 2022 as it recorded the same annual growth rate as in January 2022. Inflation in February 2021 was …
France includes Philippines on its green list
According to the French Embassy, the Philippines is now on the green list for travel to France. Fully vaccinated Filipinos can enter France without restrictions, while those who are not …
BIR reaches over P2 trillion tax collection target twice
Despite the devastating consequences of the COVID-19 epidemic over the years, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) reported it exceeded its P2 trillion tax collection target twice, a “first” in …
BI sees 40-percent increase in foreigners, balikbayan arrivals to PH
After re-opening borders last February 10, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) has been processing international passenger arrivals at the country’s ports at a record rate. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente announced …
Dynasties, big businesses control 70% of party-lists – election watchdog
Although the party-list system has been developed for the poor and exploited sectors, it has been entered by a handful of rich, powerful, and traditional politicians, according to a study …
DepEd allocates P977 million for in-person classes expansion
Under the expansion phase, the Department of Education has allocated P977.47 million to assist schools with limited face-to-face classes. According to a report acquired Thursday by ABS-CBN News from Education …
Lacson-Sotto tandem supports use of nuclear energy
Senator Panfilo Lacson and his running mate, Senate President Vicente Sotto III, said on Thursday that nuclear power could be included among the options for meeting the country’s energy needs …
Group asks for P15 minimum jeepney fare
As gasoline costs continue to rise, a transportation organization filed a petition with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Thursday to raise the minimum charge in jeepneys …
Nadia Montenegro complains after mother’s wallet stolen in S&R
On Wednesday, March 2, actress Nadia Montenegro resorted to social media to report a theft at the S&R membership shopping store in Novaliches. Nadia claims that her mother lost P130,000 …
Duterte signs EO utilizing nuclear power as energy source
President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order (EO) allowing nuclear power to be used as an energy source alongside other alternative energy sources, claiming that this is necessary to …
DepEd not requiring children to get vaccinated to join face-to-face classes
Learners will not be obliged to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as the Department of Education (DepEd) continues to expand face-to-face sessions around the country. Children are encouraged to be vaccinated, …