Residents affected by volcanic smog asks for n95 masks
The barangay official near Taal Volcano calls for an additional supply of N95 masks in the face of the intensifying volcanic smog or vog in Batangas. According to the captain …
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BI says vaccinated passengers from 57 countries need only to present 7-day quarantine booking
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that fully vaccinated passengers from 57 countries and places considered as low risk by health authorities are entitled to a shorter quarantine period of …
Taal Volcano placed under Alert Level 3 due to magmatic unrest
Philvolcs placed Taal Volcano under Alert Level 3 due to magmatic unrest, Thursday, July 1. “This serves as notice for the raising of the alert status of Taal from Alert …
Free ride on EDSA Bus Carousel stopped
Some commuters were surprised when the free ride on the EDSA Bus Carousel stopped this Thursday. Bus passengers will have to pay at EDSA Carousel starting July 1 after the …
Pacquiao to Cusi: Follow party’s bylaws or leave
PDP-Laban acting president and Senator Manny Pacquiao hit back at Energy Secretary and party vice-chairman Alfonso Cusi, telling him to follow their party’s bylaws or else leave. “From now on …
Over 500 members, supporters of CPP-NPA in Masbate surrendered
Up to 505 members and supporters of the Communist Party of the Philippines, New People’s Army (NPA), and National Democratic Front in Masbate are now in the custody of the …
Let Filipinos choose their vaccine brand – Recto
People should have the opportunity to choose which vaccine brand to use against COVID-19. Senate Pro-Tempore President Ralph Recto said the government must ensure that all vaccines against the virus …
Deputy Speaker urges Duterte to cancel appointment of Bacarro as SolCom chief
Deputy Speaker and Cagayan de Oro City Representative Rufus Rodriguez urges President Rodrigo Duterte to recall the appointment of Major General Bartolome Bacarro as Armed Forces Southern Luzon Command chief. …
Duterte appoints official involved in death of PMA cadet as SolCom chief
President Rodrigo Duterte appointed Major General Bartolome “Bob” Bacarro, an official involved in the death of a Philippine Military Academy (PMA) cadet, as the military’s Southern Luzon Command (SolCom). According …
Evacuation of residents in Taal Volcano possible
The police force is on high alert for possible evacuation of residents from areas surrounding restive Taal Volcano. PNP chief Police General Guillermo Eleazar’s local police offices should also be …
Parlade resigns as NTF-ELCAC spox
Lieutenant General Antonio Parlade Jr. has resigned from the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC). “Yes, I have submitted my letter of resignation addressed to the …
Unemployment rate in May 2021 estimated at 7.7 Percent
The country’s unemployment rate in May 2021 was estimated at 7.7 percent, the second lowest reported since the start of the year, following the 7.1 percent reported in March 2021. The unemployment …
Brothers involved in abduction of 3 people in Manila admit they earn money as police assets
The siblings, who were arrested in connection with the abduction of three neighbors in Manila in April, admitted that they were earning as police assets. Their job is to point …
Intensified GCQ helps lower COVID-19 case in Laguna
The province of Laguna believes that their lockdown status of general community quarantine with heightened restrictions has greatly helped in reducing the number of COVID-19 cases in the area. “More …
New incident of vaccination mishap recorded in Las Piñas
The local government of Las Piñas is now investigating another case of a vaccination mishap, as happened in Makati and Mandaluyong. A Las Piñas resident took a video of himself …
Justice for drug war victims called for in Duterte’s last year as president
In marking President Rodrigo Duterte’s last year as the country’s leader, some progressive groups have called for justice for the victims of drug war killings. In a Facebook post, BAYAN …
Protests launched as Duterte begins last year in office
The Bagong Alyansang Makabayan group and other militant groups protested on June 30, marking the last year in office of President Rodrigo Duterte. They gathered on España Boulevard in Manila …
Some areas monitored due to high ICU utilization rate: DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) concern remains in some areas in the country, particularly those seen by the high intensive care unit (ICU) utilization rate due to COVID-19 cases. Based …
Quarantine protocols for fully vaccinated arrivals starting July
The quarantine period of arrival fully vaccinated abroad from “green” countries or countries considered “low-risk” for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) will be shortened starting July. The Inter-Agency Task Force responding to …
Nexgreen Enterprise commits violations – Valenzuela LGU
It turned out that Nexgreen Enterprise, the company that reportedly gave wage coins to their factory worker in Valenzuela City had other violations of workers’ rights. It was reported that …
Over 1M SSS members fail to pay contributions due to pandemic
According to the office, more than 1 million Social Security System (SSS) members have failed to pay contributions due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. From 17.6 million members who …
Proliferation of fake news likely to worsen as Election 2022 nears – experts
An expert warned that as the Election 2022 approaches, attacks on the free press and fake news in the Philippines will intensify. At an online forum of the Philippine Alliance …
5 alleged hijackers killed in Benguet encounter
Five suspects in a truck hijacking were killed after a shootout with police in Taloy Sur, Marcos Highway, Tuba town, Benguet, early Wednesday morning. During the initial police investigation, they …
Free ride for workers to stop once Bayanihan 2 expires
The government will temporarily suspend their free ride program for workers and service contracting starting July 1. This coincides with the end of the effectiveness of Bayanihan to Recover as …
PhilHealth to give P100K insurance to those with ‘adverse effects’ of COVID-19 vaccines
PhilHealth will provide a P100,000 compensation package for a member who experiences serious adverse effects and is hospitalized after receiving COVID-19 vaccines. For permanent disability or death, the member or …
Robredo’s Vaccine Express at VisMin to be launched
Cagayan de Oro City Rep. Rufus Rodriguez confirmed that Vice President Leni Robredo’s Covid Vaccine Express program is being ironed out in their province with 20,000 drivers of tricycles, habal-habal, …