Manny Pacquiao to fight Olympic medalist Yordenis Ugas
The American boxer Errol Spence apologized and said he was disappointed to not fight against Manny Pacquiao this month due to an eye injury. Spence shared the news in his …
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Jonvic Remulla defends Isko Moreno
Cavite Gov. Jonvic Remulla defended Isko Moreno, saying Manila mayor should no longer be personalized because of his previous sexy roles on the silver screen. “Noong dekada ’90, siya ay …
Manila ECQ aid distribution continued amid tension between Duterte, Isko Moreno
Despite fears that the Manila local government unit (LGU) will complete its ECQ aid distribution of aid today, it continued this morning, led by the Manila Department of Social Welfare. …
Isko Moreno a threat to Duterte dynasty: Makabayan
Elections are really the reason why President Rodrigo Duterte is attacking Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso right now, according to a statement from the progressive Makabayan bloc in the …
12,021 new COVID-19 cases recorded, highest in over 4 months
The Department of Health recorded 12,021 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections on Wednesday, bringing the total to 1,688,040 cases. Based on newly collected data by the Department of Health, here …
Local transmission of Delta variant confirmed in Cebu City
There is a local transmission of Delta variant in Cebu City, the Department of Health in Region VII has confirmed. According to DOH Region VII chief pathologist Dr. Mary Jean …
Hong Kong not accepting Philippine vaccination cards
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said Hong Kong does not accept the vaccination cards issued in the Philippines. “Our vaccination cards are not accepted in Hong Kong because they …
Barangay tanods not allowed to carry guns during duty – Eleazar
Philippine National Police chief Police General Guillermo Eleazar said Tuesday that barangay tanods or guards cannot carry guns while performing quarantine duties. According to PNP said Eleazar ordered police commanders …
Tuguegarao City appeals to be included in ECQ aid
Tuguegarao City appealed to the government to also include them in local governments that are given assistance under enhanced community quarantine. “Nananawagan kami sa mahal nating presidente na kung pwede …
Cavite checkpoints removed; cops focused on enforcing health protocols
Police checkpoints in Cavite have been dismantled to focus on law enforcement and enforcement of other health protocols, according to Gov. Jonvic Remulla. “Kung inyong mapapansin ay tinanggal na ng …
Hontiveros opposes increase in electric bills
Sen. Risa Hontiveros insisted that no electricity surcharge should be imposed and that the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) should stop it. According to Hontiveros, as long as there is no …
31 children at home care in Lapu-Lapu City have COVID-19
At least 60 youths tested positive for COVID-19 at 2 youth centers in Cebu City and Lapu-Lapu City. In Lapu-Lapu City, 31 children and a social worker at a home …
Dead fishes float near Manggahan Floodway
Some residents were shocked by the floating of various types of dead fish on the Manggahan Floodway in Pasig City. With today’s high prices, many Filipinos have their own strategy …
Palace won’t confirm if mayor in bikini is Isko Moreno
President Rodrigo Duterte slammed a mayor who has obscene pictures on social media. “Kayong mga Pilipino, huwag kayong magpaloko diyan sa mga padrama magsalita. Nakita ko nga sa Facebook, naka-bikini …
Effects of ECQ to be seen upon its end
According to Health Secretary Franciso Duque, the impact of enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) will be seen upon its end. “Makikita lang natin ang epekto ng ECQ pagkatapos po ng 2 …
Delta variant threat should not be ignored: DOH
The more infectious Delta variant of COVID-19 appears to be fifth in the list of variants with the most detected in samples processed by the Philippine Genome Center (PGC). Of …
Nurse, barangay argue on lockdown policies
Tensions were high in an area under special concern lockdown in Barangay Doña Imelda, Quezon City, because an authorized person outside residence (APOR) who was supposed to go to work …
Ban in outdoor exercise opposed
Exercise outside the home has been banned in Metro Manila, while the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) is still in place and will last until August 20. But many did not …
Philippines exits recession with 11.8 percent GDP
The recession is said to be over because the Philippine economy has recovered in the second quarter of the year where the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) hit 11.8 percent, …
Comelec: All voters expected to be fully vaccinated by Election 2022
The government expects that by Election 2022, all voters in the country will be vaccinated against COVID-19. This is important because it will dictate how the Commission of Elections conducts …
Isko Moreno answers Duterte’s comments on aid distribution in Manila
Instead of fighting, Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso showed only achievements after President Rodrigo Duterte’s taunts and threats regarding his distribution of lockdown aid to their city. On Monday …
Vaccination in Tanza, Cavite suspended; vaccine team positive for COVID-19
Vaccination against COVID-19 has been suspended since Tuesday in the town of Tanza, Cavite, after some vaccination team members tested positive for COVID-19, even though some of them have been …
COVID-19 patients in Tuguegarao stay in car waiting to be admitted
Several COVID-19 patients stay in their cars while waiting to be admitted at Cagayan Valley Medical Center (CVMC) in Tuguegarao City. According to CVMC chief Dr. Glenn Matthew Baggao, the …
Large hospitals in NCR full of COVID patients
As COVID-19 patients fill the hospitals, a Department of Health (DOH) official advised those with mild cases not to rush to the hospitals first. According to Health Undersecretary Leopoldo Vega, …
4 towns in Pampanga under state of calamity
Four towns in Pampanga are now under a state of calamity due to flooding caused by bad weather. According to the Pampanga Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), …
Over 700K underwent mass testing in Macao; all negative for COVID-19
The test results of 716,251 people in Macao who underwent 4-day non-stop COVID-19 mass testing on August 4 to 7 were all negative. A total of 614,465 underwent the Macao …