Proposal to immediately import 110K metric tons of pork opposed
About 200,000 metric tons of imported pork have been agreed to be gradually imported into the Philippines within a year. This was agreed upon recently at the Minimum Access Volume …
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Police responding to burned cell site ambushed
A female lawyer was injured after bullets hit the vehicle she was driving in Barangay Homapon, Legazpi City, around 10 Sunday morning. According to Captain Benhur Ariola of Homapon, the …
Trafficking of underage OFWs continues, BI warns
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said the trafficking of underage overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) continues as it reported the interception of two Filipinas who falsified their birth dates to make …
BI clarifies Retiree’s Visa Holders allowed to enter without exemption docs
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that aliens holding the Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV) issued by the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) are now allowed to enter the country. In …
Grandpa puts grandson under tow truck so his motorcycle would not be towed
The clearing operation in Tondo, Manila, was filled with tension when a grandfather made his young grandson a barrier under a tow truck so that their confiscated motorcycle would not …
Man caught in the act of burying fetus
A man was arrested in Quezon City after allegedly burying a fetus, James Agustin reported in Unang Balita on Friday. The man, who is also the father of the fetus, …
Removal of mandatory face shield policy not yet timely: experts
An infectious disease expert is even opposed to removing the policy on mandatory face shields during a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. According to infectious disease expert Rontgene Solante, the level …
Typhoon Dante left damages in Luzon, Visayas
Typhoon Dante left severe damage in Central Luzon, Southern Tagalog, and Eastern Visayas. Strong winds and torrential rains were felt in Bataan during the passage of typhoon Dante. Tree branches …
Heat of 2022 elections already felt: analyst
According to a political analyst on Thursday, the Philippine 2022 elections are already in full swing with the ongoing fight within the President’s own party. According to Tony La Viña, …
MMDA prepares pumping stations for rainy season
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is already preparing for possible flooding in Manila. It is expected the state weather bureau PAGASA will declare the rainy season in the coming …
Sotto, Villar argued on issue of physical attendance in Senate
Sen. Vicente Sotto III and Sen. Cynthia Villa had a heated argument on Thursday about being physically present at the Senate plenary. It took root after lawmakers voted on Sen. …
DOE blamed for rotational brownouts in Luzon
A consumer group explicitly blamed the Department of Energy (DOE) for the rotational brownouts in Luzon this week, which shocked and angered residents, especially as it coincided with the heat …
Makabayan bloc: Duterte-Duterte a ‘deadly tandem’
The tandem of President Rodrigo Duterte and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio (Duterte-Duterte) continues to resonate in the 2022 elections. Until now, the father and son are still tight-lipped about …
De Lima not surprised by Duterte’s refusal to open drug war records
On Thursday, opposition Senator Leila De Lima was not surprised by President Rodrigo Duterte’s refusal to open the drug war records of the Philippine National Police (PNP) due to the …
Filipino who died in California mass shooting considered a hero by his brother
Instead of leaving and rescuing himself when he found out that someone was shooting at his workplace in San Jose, California, 42-year-old Filipino-American Paul Megia allegedly chose to stay and …
SWS: 79% if Pinoys believe health protocol violators spread COVID-19
The national Social Weather Survey of April 28–May 2, 2021 found 79% of adult Filipinos saying violators of health protocols, 11% the government’s lack of preparation, and 10% the new …
Sotto opposes 2-week quarantine for fully vaccinated arrivals
Senate President Vicente Sotto III called on the inter-agency task force against COVID-19 to remove the 14-day quarantine policy for those entering the country fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. In …
56 people acquire COVID-19 from community pantry
The number of COVID-19 cases from the community pantry organized by former basketball player and now District 3 Councilor Franz Pumaren in Barangay Matandang Balara in Quezon City is now …
Duterte-Duterte tandem in 2022 elections ‘not reasonable prospect’: Salceda
Albay Representative Joey Salceda said the Duterte-Duterte tandem in the 2022 elections is “not reasonable prospect.” The solon made the remark amid calls for Davao Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio to run …
Duterte eyes Sara or Bong Go as his successor: Roque
Malacañang said Thursday that President Rodrigo Duterte considers Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte and Senator Bong Go for his successor. However, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said Duterte is still not …
13 OFWs from UAE stranded in Singapore
13 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from the United Arab Emirates are stranded at Singapore Changi Airport due to the Philippine government’s sudden decision to extend the travel ban to seven …
National Government debt reaches P11T as of end-April 2021 – Treasury
The National Government’s (NG) total outstanding debt stood at P10,991.32 billion as of end-April 2021. For the month, the NG’s total debt portfolio increased by P217.49 billion or 2.0% from …
Senate to probe rotational brownouts in Luzon
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian called for an inquiry on the rotational brownouts in Luzon. “This is a critical situation, and I would like to request the Department of Energy to get …
Not yet time to get rid of face shields: Duque
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Thursday that it is not yet time to lift the policy on mandatory wearing of face shields in public areas, noting the country’s COVID-19 …
Molotov bombs used by young people in riot may have caused fire
Some households were put in danger after youths used Molotov bombs in their riots in Malabon City and Caloocan City. Police arrested six of them. In a report by Jonathan …
Man on crutches suddenly ran to stab traffic marshall
A man on crutches allegedly always hung out at the EDSA Carousel in Ortigas City to beg for alms. But when a traffic marshal confronted him, he released the crutch …