BI to allow departure of US citizens with certain expired passports
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that American citizens who are currently in the country, and whose US passports have expired on or after January 1, 2020, can now use …
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VP Robredo mourns death of Noynoy Aquino
Vice President Leni Robredo on Thursday said the death of former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III is heartbreaking. “Nakakadurog ng puso ang balitang wala na si PNoy. Mabuti siyang kaibigan …
No survivors found in S-70i Blackhawk helicopter crash in Tarlac
On Thursday, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) said no survivors were found after a S-70i Black Hawk Utility Helicopter of the 205th Tactical Helicopter Wing crashed in Capas, Tarlac. PAF …
2 million Sinovac vaccines arrive in PH
Two million more Sinovac COVID-19 vaccines have been delivered to the Philippines on Thursday morning. The shipment includes the 400,000 doses purchased by the Manila local government, while the rest …
Romualdez: Lakas-CMD for Sara Duterte in Election 2022
Lakas-Christian Muslims Democrats (Lakas-CMD) president House Majority Leader Ferdinand Martin Romualdez announced that they would support Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte if the mayor decides to run for president in …
Quezon City vaccinates most number of residents in one day in NCR
According to the local government, Quezon City vaccinated 41,826 in a single day on Tuesday, the highest number in the entire Metro Manila in a single day. According to the …
Female suspect in murder of Absalons arrested in Masbate
A 22-year-old female suspect in the murder of her cousin Absalon in Masbate City on June 6 is in police custody. According to the Bicol PNP, the woman was arrested …
Extra vaccines, ventilators requested by some provinces
Some provinces in the country have appealed for an additional vaccine and ventilators against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) amid rising cases of the disease in their areas. The province of Albay …
Luzon already ‘low-risk’ in COVID-19 – DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) said the situation of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) should still be monitored in some low-risk areas, particularly in Luzon, even though the number of cases in …
Historic Metropolitan Theater reopened after 25 years
After 25 years, the beauty of the historic Metropolitan Theater in the city of Manila was once again seen after its soft opening in conjunction with the 450th anniversary of …
Congress wants probe on troll farms
Sen. Panfilo Lacson recently revealed that a government “undersecretary” allegedly set up 2 troll farms in each province using government funds for the upcoming elections. This is the reason why …
Former President Noynoy Aquino dies at 61
Former Philippine President Noynoy Aquino died at the age of 61. There are no further details released as to the cause of his death. Initial reports said Aquino was brought …
Areas in Guagua, Pampanga under granular lockdown due to COVID-19
In Guagua, Pampanga, some areas have been subjected to granular lockdown following the spike of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. Mayor Dante Torres declared granular lockdown in a sitio in Brgy …
Ammonia leaks at cold storage facility in Caloocan
No one was reported injured or taken to hospital following an ammonia leak at a cold storage facility in Dagat-Dagatan, Caloocan city, Wednesday night. At around 7:30 pm, white smoke …
Military helicopter crashed; no survivors found – Philippine Airforce
The Philippine Air Force said a military helicopter crashed in a night flight training on Wednesday. The S-70i Black Hawk utility helicopter was reported to be late from the estimated …
Solaire vaccine site to administer 6K jabs daily – Palace
The COVID-19 vaccination of Solaire Hotel for Moderna vaccine doses could accommodate 6,000 people daily, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said Wednesday. Israeli experts visited the Solaire COVID-19 vaccination site. “We …
Delivery of 50K Sputnik V vaccines delayed
Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. said Wednesday the delivery of some 50,000 doses of Sputnik V vaccine against COVID-19 would be delayed. According to Galvez, the Russian Direct Investment Fund …
Patient who shot dead hospital guard dies
The patient who shot dead a security guard at the Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center (JRRMC) in Manila also died on Wednesday afternoon, according to a Super Radyo dzBB …
Group insists benefits for health workers
The group of health workers reiterated the immediate provision of benefits that have long been provided to them by the government. “Mage-expire na ‘yung ating Bayanihan 2 ngayong katapusan ng …
Filipino-Chinese arrested for selling vaccine slot
Manila Police District (MPD) personnel arrested a Filipino-Chinese man allegedly involved in the ‘vaccination slot for sale’ modus operandi. MPD-Special Mayor’s Reaction Team chief, PLtCol Rosalino Ibay Jr., identified the …
DILG lauds 3 NCR cities’ COVID-19 vaccination
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) commended the three cities in the National Capital Region (NCR) that recorded the highest number of residents vaccinated against COVID-19. In the …
No law forcing individual to get vaccinated – DOJ
Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Menardo Guevarra opposed President Rodrigo Duterte, who threatened to arrest those who did not want to be vaccinated, saying that no law requires a Filipino …
DepEd’s procurement of laptops for teachers questioned
House Deputy Speaker Bernadette Herrera-Dy wants an investigation on the bidding process of the Department of Education’s purchase of 39,000 laptop computers for teachers. “We received information that the contract …
PHIVOLCS launches VolcanoPH Info app
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) launched a mobile application, VolcanoPH Info, to help the public be informed on volcano hazards and preparedness. According to the Department of …
P1.2B worth of illegal drugs destroyed in Cavite
Over 912 kilograms of different pieces of drug evidence worth over P1.295 billion were destroyed by Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Trece Martires City, Cavite. According to PDEA, the …
Woman rescued from sex trafficking ring says she did it for her baby
A woman rescued from a sex-trafficking ring in Lipa, Batangas, said she was forced to enter the illegal activity to support her baby. Quinn (not her real name) told 24 …