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, …
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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 …
All age groups had increase COVID-19 cases – DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) clarified yesterday that all age groups are now experiencing increased COVID-19 cases and not just among children. According to the DOH, there was a 59% …
5 charged for spreading ‘fake news’ on vaccine
Five people have been charged for allegedly spreading fake news about the government’s COVID-19 vaccination program, according to Malacañang. According to presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, the information about those charged …
Alien immigrants with expired ACR I-Cards can still enter PH – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said foreigners, who are holders of immigrant or permanent resident visas but whose alien certificate of registration identity cards (ACR I-Card) have expired, can still …
ECQ extension possible if cases continue to increase: DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) said Tuesday the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in the National Capital Region (NCR) could be extended due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases. However, …
US CDC: Avoid traveling to Philippines if unvaccinated due to ‘high’ COVID-19 risk
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday said unvaccinated individuals should avoid nonessential travel to the Philippines and other areas categorized as Level 3 (COVID-19 High). …
Jessica Soho course at Nas Academy stopped
In a statement on Monday, it was said that the Jessica Soho course at Nas Academy would no longer continue. “In light of recent events, and after our team’s series …
Nearly P500K worth of equipment stolen from Boracay school
Nearly half a million pesos worth of equipment was stolen from Manocmanoc Elementary School on the island of Boracay on Friday night. During the Malay police investigation, 2 culprits entered …
ECQ aid distribution in Metro Manila begins Wednesday
The aid distribution for those affected by the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila will begin on Wednesday. According to the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), the …
Hidilyn Diaz gets condo and car prize
Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz can’t believe that she finally has a permanent place to stay in Manila. This is after a company gave her its promised condominium unit worth …
DOLE warns vs. no vaccine, no work policy
Guard Jestoni Sabuco was skeptical about the vaccination against COVID-19 but what made him most nervous was the alleged threat of his agency. “‘Pag daw po hindi kami magpabakuna po, …
25 crew of 2GO Travel RoRo vessel in Batangas positive for COVID
The 25 crew of the RoRo vessel, which has a Batangas-Caticlan trip and is owned and operated by 2GO Travel, tested positive for COVID-19. This was confirmed to ABS-CBN News …
Paalam, Petecio and Marcial undergo quarantine in Tagaytay
Olympic medalists Nesthy Petecio, Carlo Paalam, and Eumir Marcial are already at the Summit Ridge Hotel in Tagaytay City to begin their mandatory quarantine. The athletes were greeted by hotel …
Exercising outside banned in Metro Manila
Those who want to exercise will no longer be allowed to leave their homes while the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) is still in place in Metro Manila. According to Metropolitan …
Department of Agriculture assures enough food supply in PH
Agriculture Secretary William Dar assured that despite the challenge of COVID-19, the government should have nothing to worry about in the food supply in the country. In his report to …
2 suspects in series of robbery-extortion in Muntinlupa and Pasay arrested
The entrapment operation caught 2 suspects from Tondo who are said to be behind at least 3 incidents of theft and extortion in the cities of Muntinlupa and Pasay. Alias …
District hospitals in Laguna already full, lacking oxygen tanks
A district hospital in Laguna is already full of patients who are also short of oxygen tanks. The bed occupancy of Dr. Jose P Rizal Memorial District Hospital in Calamba …
Barangay guard shoots dead mentally ill curfew violator in Manila
Authorities said Monday that a mentally ill man died after being shot by a barangay guard in Tondo, Manila, for being a curfew violator. CCTV footage in Barangay 156 shows …
Filipino volunteers in New Zealand plant trees for environmental protection
Filipinos voluntarily planted various canopy trees at Waitawa Regional Park in Auckland on August 8, 2021. The group planted less than 400 trees. “Since there were 34 out of 50 …