The transport sector has appealed to the government to make it a priority to vaccinate drivers, especially since they seem to be “excluded” from government services, such as aid. Alliance …
All island groups of the Philippines have seen an increase in COVID-19 cases. Based on the Department of Health (DOH) data, the National Capital Region (NCR) and NCR Plus – …
There are few shoppers in markets in Metro Manila 3 days before the start of enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in the region. At Mega Q Mart, sales are still sluggish, …
A senator is already expediting the payment of its debts to hospitals by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) in conjunction with the scheduled implementation of enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) …
Some COVID-19 referral hospitals in Manila have already felt the increase in cases of the disease in recent weeks. According to their medical chief Alfonso Nunez, in East Avenue Medical …
Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) calls for P5,000 assistance per family, free transportation, paid quarantine leave, and price freeze during the implementation of enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila. “Ngayon pa …
The Bureau of Customs-Port of Subic seized P78 million worth of smuggled and counterfeit cigarettes. The cigarettes were confiscated from 2 container shipments on Tuesday. On July 13, pre-lodgement control …
The remains of Alberto Delos Reyes, the farmer who was shot and killed by police in Barangay Sitio Pag-asa, Barangay Caigangan in Buenavista town, were buried on Tuesday. Hundreds of …
A homeless man allegedly died after he was run over by a passenger bus on the EDSA busway in Quezon City. In a report by Emil Sumangil on GTV “Balitanghali” …
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chair Benhur Abalos said Tuesday that community pantries might not be allowed to open once the enhanced community quarantine begins in the National Capital Region on …
More than 6,000 Filipino tourists are now stranded in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to the Inter-Agency Task Force or IATF’s extended travel ban until August 15 for travelers …
Another Filipino athlete is sure to take home a medal from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics-this time, in the field of boxing again. Filipino boxer Carlo Paalam defeated reigning Olympic champion …
The Philippine Airlines gives Filipina boxer Nesthy Petecio “60,000 Mabuhay Miles per year, for life” after winning a silver medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. “Your silver win showed the …
Olympic silver-medalist Nesthy Petecio will get P17 million in cash incentives for giving the Philippines its second 2020 Tokyo Olympics medal. Under the Republic Act 10699, runner-up finishers at the …
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Tuesday the public transport supply and capacity in the National Capital Region (NCR) will remain the same with the reimplementation of enhanced community quarantine …
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Guillermo Eleazar ordered Internal Affairs Service to immediately initiate summary dismissal proceedings against five cops who allegedly kidnapped and killed online seller Nadia …
Filipina boxer Nesthy Petecio won a silver medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after Sena Irie of Japan defeated her in the final round of the women’s featherweight division Tuesday …
President Rodrigo Duterte approved on Monday night the budget needed for the cash aid or “ayuda” allotted for 80% of the population of the National Capital Region during the implementation …
The Department of Health said Tuesday that the highly contagious Delta variant could be behind the recent increase of COVID-19 cases in the country. “Looking at our cases right now, …
The country’s unemployment rate in June 2021 remained the same as the 7.7 percent reported a month ago. This is lower than the unemployment rates in April (8.7%), February (8.8%), …
Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año said Tuesday the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) implemented starting August 6 would be stricter than before. The DILG chief said quarantine violators would …
Transportation Secretary Arthur announced the free-ride program for vaccinated APORs authorized persons outside of residence on Metro Rail Transit 3 (MRT-3), Light Rail Transit 2 (LRT-2), and Philippine National Railways …
About 30 patients suspected of being hit by COVID-19 lined up in their vehicle while waiting to be vacated and admitted to a private hospital in Cebu City. The patients …
Even if he goes home without a medal, it seems that the morale of top Pinoy gymnast Carlos Yulo is still high after his first competition in the Olympic Games. …
President Rodrigo Duterte announced that he recognizes American assistance to the Philippines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tomorrow afternoon, Duterte said he would personally accept the American donation of COVID-19 vaccines. …
Although there have been 21 cases of Delta variant at the Philippine General Hospital since June, the contagious variant has not spread to health care workers. According to Food and …