Duterte tells Pacquiao to work, do not go elsewhere
President Rodrigo Duterte has another tension with Senator Manny Pacquiao, who said corruption in the current government has worsened. In Duterte’s speech at the inauguration of the LRT 2 East …
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Corruption complaints can be reported to CSC’s ‘Contact Center of the People’
Government employees can file corruption complaints with their respective agencies to the Civil Service Commission. According to CSC commissioner Aileen Lizada, complaints can be reported to the “Contact Center ng …
Woman gives birth in tricycle while waiting for swab test results
A pregnant woman in Quezon City gave birth on a tricycle while waiting for the result of her swab test, which is a requirement for admission to the hospital. On …
WHO: Accelerate vaccination of seniors due to Delta variant threat
The World Health Organization (WHO) stressed the importance of the Philippines speeding up the vaccination of senior citizens against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) amid the threat of the more contagious Delta …
Unemployment in May decreases with ‘NCR Plus’ relaxation
The number of unemployed Filipinos dropped in May as lockdowns in the National Capital Region (NCR) Plus were eased, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). According to …
Vaccine doses purchased by private sector administered
The administration of vaccines ordered by the private sector for workers and members of the Filipino-Chinese community is increasing after the arrival of the vaccine they procured in recent weeks. …
Residents of barangay near Taal Volcano evacuated
Since Phivolcs declared Alert Level 3 Thursday on Taal Volcano, residents have immediately evacuated from barangays near the area, such as Buso-buso, Bugaan, and Gulod. They were taken to various …
Spread of COVID-19 in Eastern Samar often from gov’t offices
Eastern Samar remains in the medium-risk category of COVID-19, but cases of infection in the area are still on the rise. “Hindi naman ibig sabihin na medium risk kami bumababa …
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 …
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 …