DOH opposes ‘no COVID-19 vaccine, no salary rule’
According to the department, the Department of Health (DOH) has objected to the non-payment of employees and workers who have not yet been vaccinated against COVID-19, something that some offices …
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Only 0.27% of vaccinated minors experienced side effects – data
Only a small percentage of 12-17-year-olds vaccinated against COVID-19 experienced adverse side effects caused by injecting the drug, the Department of Health (DOH) shares today. Of the 1,509 who received …
Schedule of Maynilad water interruption on October 25-28
An estimated 2.9 million Maynilad customers in Metro Manila and Cavite will experience a water service interruption from October 25 to 28, the water concessionaire said Monday. According to Maynilad, …
2 cops randomly shot dead by a ‘hitman’ in Naga City
Two policemen were found dead on the spot in Naga City, Camarines Sur, after they were shot in different places last Saturday night. According to the report of Police Regional …
15 houses, barangay hall in Bakun, Benguet affected by landslide
At least 17 families lost their homes in a landslide in Barangay Poblacion in Bakun town, Benguet, due to bad weather caused by Typhoon Maring. An estimated 15 houses were …
COVID-19 cases likely to drop to 5K daily by end-October
The number of new COVID-19 cases recorded per day in the country may drop to 5,000 to 6,000 by the end of October, the OCTA Research Group said this Sunday. …
Traffic gets heavy as NCR shifts to Alert Level 3
Along with the relaxation of the rules against COVID-19, traffic flow on the roads in the National Capital Region (NCR) has increased again, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority …
BI clarifies entry of alien tourists not yet allowed in PH
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) clarified that foreign tourists are not yet allowed to enter the Philippines despite coming from green list countries. In a statement, BI Commissioner Jaime Morente …
Holding hands, eating not allowed inside cinemas
The opening of cinemas in Metro Manila will be allowed on Saturday after the community quarantine is lowered to Alert Level 3. But food such as popcorn and holding hands …
Jennica Garcia, Alwyn Uytingco might get back together
After they separated in May, Jennica Garcia announced that she and her estranged husband Alwyn Uytingco are talking again. In the Chika Minute report by Lhar Santiago on GMA News …
BI arrests American wanted in New York for child molestation
Operatives from the Bureau of Immigration (BI) Fugitive Search Unit (FSU) arrested a 48-year-old American wanted in New York for a sex-related crime against a minor. BI FSU Chief Rendel …
Tagaytay achieves herd immunity against COVID-19
Tagaytay City has achieved herd immunity against COVID-19 after vaccinating 70 percent of the city’s population against the disease. According to Tagaytay City Councilor Athena Tolentino, the city has achieved …
Bus driver hits delivery rider with a pipe in QC
Police this Thursday reminded the public to avoid being hot-headed on the road. This is after a bus driver hit a delivery rider in Quezon City with a pipe. “Habaan …
Guidelines under Alert Level 3
After a month, the National Capital Region (NCR) will be downgraded to Alert Level 3 starting Saturday, October 16. This is after the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Emerging Infectious …
Immigration ops yield arrest of overstaying Chinese
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente announced the arrest of an overstaying Chinese man in an operation in Paranaque City. According to Morente, Lu Runguo, 43, was arrested yesterday …
Christmas parties now possible for the vaccinated
The OCTA Research Group believes that Christmas parties can be held this coming December but only for fully vaccinated citizens. “In places na vaccinated ‘yung attendees, kunwari sa office Christmas …
Worry of Filipinos about COVID-19 always greater than that of Americans: survey
Filipinos have always been more worried than Americans about catching Covid-19. The Gallup August 16-22, 2021 survey found 40% of adult Americans worrying (7%Â very worried, 33%Â somewhat worried) they will get …
SWS: Worry of catching COVID-19 rises to record-high 91%
The national Social Weather Survey of September 12–16, 2021 found 91% of adult Filipinos worried (76% a great deal worried, 15% somewhat worried) and 9% a little/not worried (4% a little worried, 5% not …
Nigerian caught with P27-M worth of drugs in Bacoor
A Nigerian citizen was arrested in an entrapment operation by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and police in Bacoor city, Cavite Tuesday night. According to the PDEA, the 30-year-old …
Robber apologizes to victims for taking their money
Police have determined the identity of the big man who was caught on cam robbing a dental clinic in Bacoor, Cavite. The suspect even apologized to his victims before leaving …
Metro Manila cinemas, amusement parks to reopen under alert level 3
The national government will place Metro Manila under alert level 3 from October 16, 2021 to October 31, 2021. Based on the guidelines of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the …
Taiwanese wanted for 17 years nabbed in Quezon—BI
Bureau of Immigration (BI) operatives have arrested a Taiwanese national wanted by authorities in Taipei for attempting to kill a compatriot 17 years ago. In a report to Immigration Commissioner …
No more facility quarantine for fully vaccinated travelers from green countries
UPDATED: Fully vaccinated travelers from green countries arriving in the Philippines are no longer required to undergo mandatory quarantine in a facility, Malacañang announced Wednesday. However, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque …
Comelec urged to declare placeholder candidates as nuisance
A representative in the House challenged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to immediately remove from the list of candidates those who have filed certificates of candidacy (COC) who are really …
Data discrepancies on SAP distribution questioned
Senator Panfilo Lacson criticized the data provided by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) which allegedly did not match in relation to the distribution of billions of pesos …
Isko Moreno’s chief of staff Cesar Chavez resigns
Presidential candidate Isko Moreno has confirmed that his chief of staff, Cesar Chavez resigned from his post. Moreno said his chief of staff resigned due to health reasons. “Nagkaroon siya …