Families of the victims of C-130 crash mourn
Families and friends of the deceased soldiers who died in the C-130 crash in Jolo, Sulu, on Sunday mourn. In an instant, the soldiers’ dream vanished, much to the chagrin …
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DOLE to validate vaccination card of returning OFWs
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) clarified on Tuesday that the vaccination cards of returning overseas Filipino workers (OFW) still need to be validated by the Philippine Overseas Labor …
COVID-19 vaccination for A4 priority in Central Luzon begins
On Tuesday, Health Sec Francisco Duque III and several other government officials led the ceremonial vaccination for the A4 priority sector or economic frontliners in Central Luzon. According to authorities, …
DICT prepares database of vaccinated vs. COVID-19
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque announced Tuesday that the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) is already preparing a database of those vaccinated against COVID-19. According to Roque, the move …
Malacañang orders creation of Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop Task Group
Malacañang issued an executive order for the establishment of an energy virtual one-stop shop task group. Under Executive Order 143, it is said to be for the implementation of Republic …
Vaccine supply in Metro Manila limited
Many cities in Metro Manila no longer have a supply of vaccines for the first dose this Wednesday. On Tuesday, thousands were vaccinated in the city of Manila, but now …
BI alerts foreigners vs company offering fake immigration service
Officials of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) cautioned foreigners against a circulating document from a Philippine-based company allegedly charging money to its employees for payment to government agencies. According to …
2 Filipinos from KSA added to Delta variant cases in Philippines
Two Filipinos from Saudi Arabia tested positive for the more contagious Delta variant of COVID-19. However, the two have been released from the quarantine facility after being declared well. A …
Inflation rate slows down to 4.1 percent in June
The country’s headline inflation rate slowed down to 4.1 percent in June 2021, after recording an inflation of 4.5 percent for three consecutive months. This brings the Philippines’ average inflation …
‘Window hours’ for Taal fishers being studied
The Batangas provincial government is already discussing the implementation of window hours for fishermen in Taal lake. Batangas Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office chief Joselito Castro said the fishing …
Vaccination of Taal evacuees begins
The vaccination against COVID-19 of Taal Volcano evacuees in the towns of Agoncillo and Laurel in Batangas began on Monday using the Sinovac vaccine. The Department of Health (DOH) has …
Vaccinated travelers with vaccination cards may not take COVID-19 test
The Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) clarified that the vaccination card provided by local governments can now be used by those who have completed the COVID-19 vaccine …
‘Bakuna Nights’ in QC a great help to employees – DOLE
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III thanked the Quezon City government for conducting “Bakuna Nights” or vaccination of the COVID-19 vaccine at night. According to the secretary, this is a great …
Remains of soldiers killed in C-130 crash in Sulu brought to Zamboanga City
The remains of several soldiers killed in the crash of a C-130 transport plane in Patikul town, Sulu, on Sunday were brought to Zamboanga City. The remains were at the …
Signal no.1 raised over Batanes due to TD Emong
Tropical Depression “Emong” continues to slow down and is currently over the sea off the Southern tip of Taiwan. At 4:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Depression “EMONG” was …
Tropical Depression Emong accelerates towards Batanes-Babuyan Islands
Tropical Depression “Emong” accelerates as it continues to approach Batanes-Babuyan Islands area. At 4:00 PM today, the center of Tropical Depression “EMONG” was estimated based on all available data at …
Prices of tilapia, bangus from Batangas increased in some markets
The price of tilapia from Batangas and bangus has increased in some markets in Metro Manila due to the ongoing turmoil of Taal Volcano. Tilapia from Batangas costs an additional …
National government debt reaches P11 billion as of end-May 2021
The National Government’s (NG) total outstanding debt stood at P11,071.13 billion as of end-May 2021. For May, the NG’s total debt stock slightly increased by P79.81 billion or 0.73% from …
Night market workers in Divisoria vaccinated vs. COVID-19
The vaccination in Manila is from Sunday night to Monday morning for the special inoculation of vendors, pedicab drivers, porters, and other workers in Divisoria. The vaccination was done at …
BI arrests overstaying French fugitive wanted for sexual abuse of minors
Bureau of Immigration (BI) agents arrested on Thursday a French national wanted in his homeland for sexual abuse of minors. Operatives from the BI’s Fugitive Search Unit arrested Pascal Didier …
Supply of COVID-19 vaccine in some cities limited
Vaccination is limited in Makati and Muntinlupa cities this Monday due to the lack of supply of COVID-19 vaccine. According to the announcement by the Makati City local government, there …
1st dose vaccination in Imus stopped due to lack of supply
The local government of Imus, Cavite, continues to call for continuous arrivals and additional vaccinations from the national government. As of Friday, the city’s vaccination of first dose was temporarily …
Over 2.8M Filipinos fully vaccinated vs. COVID-19
The National Task Force Against COVID-19 reported Monday that over 2.8 million Filipinos had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 since inoculation started in March. According to the task force’s latest …
House Speaker Velasco vows PAF modernization after Sulu plane crash
Speaker Lord Allan Velasco promised that he would push for the Philippine Air Force fleet modernization after 50 people died in the Sulu plane crash. “There are simply no words …
US extends condolences to PH after Sulu plane crash
The United States on Monday extended condolences to the Philippines after a C-130 military plane crashed in Sulu on Sunday, killing 50 people. “On behalf of the United States, I …
Barangay councilor in Bulacan allegedly beats youth who violated curfew
A barangay councilor in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan, is accused of allegedly beating some youths who were caught violating the curfew, Mai Bermudez reported in Unang Balita on Monday. …