Tropical Storm Dante slightly intensifies
Tropical Storm Dante slightly intensifies while moving northwestward over the Philippine Sea, Pagasa reported on its 11 am weather bulletin. As of 10 am, the center of Tropical Storm “DANTE” …
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Policeman allegedly accidentally shot himself while drinking in QC
A policeman in Quezon City died after he allegedly accidentally shot himself this Sunday. The victim was identified as Police Corporal Higinio Wayan, according to a report by James Agustin …
Cult leader in QC arrested after allegedly raping 3 minor members
A cult leader was arrested in Quezon City after allegedly raping three of his minor members, Jonathan Andal, reported in Unang Balita on Monday. The three children, aged 10, 12, …
Placing NCR Plus under MGCQ will boost economy – Bello
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III believes placing NCR Plus under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) in June would further boost the economy. “Mas maganda nga kung maging MGCQ na para …
Security guard kills fellow guard in Cabanatuan City
A security guard was killed while his fellow guard was seriously injured after another security guard stabbed them indiscriminately inside their guardhouse in a subdivision in Barangay H. Concepcion, Cabanatuan, …
50K doses of Sputnik V arrive in PH
Another 50,000 doses of Sputnik V vaccines from Russia’s Gamaleya Research Institute arrived on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 onboard Qatar Airways Flight …
Tropical Storm Dante to bring rains over Caraga, 4 other areas
The center of Tropical Storm Dante was estimated based on all available data at 625 km East of Davao City, Pagasa said on its latest weather bulletin. It has a …
Female traffic violator who hurt enforcer says illegal drugs from Chinese suitor
The woman arrested for assaulting a traffic enforcer in Manila revealed that the drugs seized from her bag came from her Chinese lover. In a report by John Consulta on …
Farmers hesitant to plant rice because of cost: group
The rice planting season is approaching for the expected harvest in September and October. But according to the Agricultural Industry Association (Sinag), many farmers are skeptical due to the rising …
Over 5 million Filipinos vaccinated vs COVID-19
Almost 3 months after starting the vaccine rollout in the country, more than 5 million Filipinos have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, while 1.2 million have completed 2 …
BI hires 100 new officers
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the hiring of a hundred new primary inspectors who will be deployed to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and other ports before the …
CBCP: Church can help increase public’s vaccine confidence
The Catholic church believes the Church can help raise public confidence in vaccines. In an interview with Teleradyo, Catholic Bishops’ of the Philippines committee on public affairs Executive Secretary Jerome …
Virgin coconut oil processing plant to be built in 2 towns in Quezon
The processing facility for virgin coconut oil is set to be built in the towns of Tagkawayan and Panukulan in Quezon province. Tagkawayan Mayor Luis Oscar Eleazar and Panukulan Mayor …
Occupancy in ICU of SPMC at critical level
According to its official, the occupancy rate in the intensive care unit of the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) is already at a critical level due to the COVID-19 cases. …
Female driver who assaulted traffic enforcer a drug courier
MPD SMaRT reported that the female driver who was arrested for assaulting a traffic enforcer was a drug courier. The woman’s accomplice was also arrested in an operation in front …
Vaccinated Chinese nationals in PH not yet reported to Palace: Roque
Palace spokesperson Harry Roque said Friday that they had not received reports of Chinese national vaccinated against COVID-19. “Wala po kaming nalalaman tunkol dito sa mga Chinese nationals na na-vaccinate,” …
Duterte: Arrest negligent barangay captains
President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the police to arrest the negligent barangay captains, so that mass gatherings are taking place in their area. President Rodrigo Duterte reminded that there is a …
DOH recommends ‘home service’ than self-swab COVID-19 testing
The Department of Health (DOH) has encouraged the public to go to “home service” for COVID-19 tests if they need to get tested right away. Recently, the video of Robin …
DOH studies if fully vaccinated Filipinos may not wear face mask
The Department of Health (DOH) is now investigating the possibility of not mandating the wearing of face masks on those who have completed the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine. DOH Undersecretary …
Woman arrested for offering assistance to PNP applicants for P50K
The Philippine National Police (PNP) arrested a 35-year old woman allegedly offering assistance to police applicants for P50,000. According to PNP Chief Police General Guillermo Eleazar, Evelyn Aleman, alias Evah …
Australia donates P68M worth of PPE, medical supplies to AFP
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) received medical supplies and personal protective equipment worth P68 million for the military’s COVID-19 response. The AFP Health Service Command (AFPHSC) will use …
PH to receive surplus Moderna, AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine from US – envoy
Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel Romualdez said the country would be receiving surplus Moderna and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses from the United States. “It’s free, it’s part of the …
OFW deployment to Saudi Arabia temporarily suspended
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) implemented a temporary suspension of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) deployment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). According to a memorandum issued on …
VP spox: Roque lied about Leni wanting to have vaccine ad with Duterte
Attorney Barry Gutierrez clarified that it was not Vice President Leni Robredo who pushed for them to make an infomercial by President Rodrigo Duterte to encourage Filipinos to avail themselves …
Female driver assaults traffic enforcer in Manila
A female driver who was caught on video hurting a traffic enforcer in Manila is facing complaints. Cedric Castillo told GMA News “24 Oras” on Thursday that the incident happened …
Siblings surrender in murder of child in Bacoor surrendered
Three siblings have surrendered in the murder of a 12-year-old boy in Bacoor City, Cavite. Nine days after the killing of young Prince Louis Albaniel, the suspects are already in …