Tourist spots, resorts in Naval town closed on Independence Day
The local government of Naval town in Biliran has ordered the closure of all tourist destinations in the municipality on Saturday, June 12, 2021, Independence Day, still due to the …
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Relaxation of quarantine status in NCR should not be rushed
According to a health professional, the relaxation of the quarantine classification in NCR Plus should not be rushed, especially since the increase in COVID-19 cases is still felt. “Wag nating …
Duterte vows justice for Kieth and Nolven Absalon
President Duterte has promised to bring justice to the deaths of cousins Kieth Absalon, a football player of Far Eastern University, and Nolven Absalon. Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque said the …
Residents fought demolition team in Sta. Rosa, Laguna
Residents forcibly blocked the demolition team that went to Barangay Sto. Sunday in Sta. Rosa, Laguna because it is said that the demolition of their houses will be illegal. In …
NCR Plus not yet ‘qualified’ for MGCQ – OCTA
The OCTA Research group said Friday that NCR Plus (Metro Manila and neighboring provinces Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal) is not yet ready to shift to modified general community quarantine …
Large majorities continue to comply with basic Covid-19 safety protocols: SWS
The national Social Weather Survey of April 28–May 2, 2021 found 75% of adult Filipinos saying they always use a face mask when going out of their houses, 67% saying they always wash their …
2.2 million doses of Pfizer vaccine delivered to PH
Additional 2.2 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine from the COVAX facility arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Thursday night. Vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. …
Fully vaccinated senior citizens now allowed to go out – Palace
Malacañang announced Friday that fully vaccinated senior citizens in areas under general community quarantine (GCQ) and modified GCQ (MGCQ) are now allowed to go out. “Subject ito sa mga kondisyon …
QC health dep’t: Pregnant women need swab test before getting admitted to hospital
The Quezon City Health Department insisted that pregnant women undergo an RT-PCR test before being admitted to a hospital in the city. This follows the viral video of a woman …
Couple who was shot dead in QC already identified
Police have located the residence of the victim couple on Broadway Ave. in Brgy. Mariana, Quezon City this Wednesday. Based on the address on the victims’ IDs, they live in …
Ex-Comelec officials warn vs abuse of substitution
Politicians can take advantage of the substitution of election candidates, especially as they see it can be done at the national level in 2016, according to 2 former commissioners of …
Vaccination of A4 category to begin in Quezon City
It has not been easy to start vaccination for those in the A4 category-or economic frontliners or those doing fieldwork in Quezon City Friday. At 5 p.m. Thursday, the city …
Over 55,000 jobs offered at Independence Day job fair
More than 55,000 job vacancies will be offered at the online job fair organized by the Department of Labor and Employment for Independence Day on Saturday. Of that number, there …
2.2 million Pfizer vaccines allocated for A1 to A3 groups
Pfizer’s 2.2 million vaccines from COVAX’s vaccine-sharing facility are scheduled to arrive Thursday night. According to vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr., Pfizer vaccines are only for the A1, A2, and …
CEO who revealed ‘vaccine for sale’ modus wonders why she was charged
Businesswoman Nina Ellaine Cabrera is puzzled about why she was among those charged by the police in the so-called “vaccine slot for sale” modus even though she revealed it on …
Metro Manila residents can now exchange garbage for groceries
This Thursday, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority launched a project where residents can exchange their garbage for grocery items. The Mobile Materials Recovery Facility aims to address the garbage problem …
2 involved in selling COVID-19 vaccine charged
The PNP-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) in the Mandaluyong City Prosecutors’ Office has filed charges against the two suspects in the controversial sale of COVID-19 vaccines. According to PNP-CIDG …
Quarantine restrictions in NCR Plus might be relaxed on June 15 – Palace
It is possible to further ease the quarantine restrictions in NCR Plus (Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, and Bulacan) in the middle of the month, Malacañang shared in a press …
DILG dares Makabayan, CPP-NPA to surrender those responsible for Kieth Absalon’s death
DILG spokesperson Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya challenged the Makabayan Bloc and the CPP-NPA to surrender those involved in killing football player Kieth Absalon and his cousin in Masbate. “The DILG challenges …
Economy lost P116M due to 2-day rotating brownouts – Gatchalian
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said Thursday said the two-day rotating brownouts in Luzon last week caused P116 million economic losses in Meralco’s franchise area alone. “Last May 31 and June 1, …
Palawan placed under state of calamity due to increase in COVID-19 cases
The entire province of Palawan has been placed under a state of calamity due to the continuous increase in COVID-19 cases. According to Winston Arzaga, chief of the public information …
Number of COVID-19 cases in Bacolod, Dumaguete rising
According to the OCTA Research Group, the number of COVID-19 cases is rising in some areas in the Visayas. Bacolod City and Iloilo City in Western Visayas and Dumaguete City …
Only 1 of the 6 vaccination sites in Mandaluyong opened due to lack of supply
Only one of the six COVID-19 vaccination sites in Mandaluyong City will be open this Thursday due to a lack of vaccine supply. According to Mandaluyong Mayor Menchie Abalos, only …
COVID-19 surge in E. Visayas blamed on birthday parties, reunions
Eastern Visayas on Thursday recorded 572 additional cases of COVID-19, the highest reported in a day since the pandemic began, according to the local Department of Health. According to the …
Solon pushes for free COVID-19 tests for jobseekers
A lawmaker is pushing to make COVID-19 tests free for job seekers. According to Sen. Sonny Angara, who promoted Senate Bill 2291, some job seekers have a problem with some …
Aliens cleared of criminal cases can still be deported – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said an alien’s acquittal on a criminal case does not mean he can no longer be deported for violation of Philippine immigration laws. This was …