Drilon and Go face each other again in Senate
When Senator Bong Go and Senate Minority Leader Senator Franklin Drilon faced each other again in the Senate, Drilon again responded to Go’s earlier statement that he was delaying the …
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Over 124 tons of garbage recovered from trash traps in Bataan, Bulacan and Pampanga
More than 124 tons of garbage were collected from 125 trash traps installed by the DENR in critical water bodies in Bataan, Bulacan, and Pampanga. According to Paquito Moreno, Jr., …
Security at Baseco Beach in Manila tightened
Security has tightened at Baseco Beach in Manila due to many incidents of swimming in other provinces. A caretaker from the barangay has been watching for almost 24 hours to …
Sen. Villar: Allow vaccinated elderly to go out
Senator Cynthia Villar supports allowing senior citizens who completed their vaccination against COVID-19. According to Eric Teng, president of Restaurant Owners of the Philippines, seniors are now allowed to go …
Villar questions why vaccinated seniors not allowed to go out
Senator Cynthia Villar questioned the government’s policy to keep seniors indoors even after completing their COVID-19 vaccination. As the Senate continues its hearing on the industries affected by the COVID-19 …
Mount Nyiragongo eruption kills 32 people in DR Congo
A man who was ill and could no longer walk was burned to death by lava caused by the eruption of Mount Nyiragongo in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo. Ernestine …
QC cop robs remittance center in Bulacan
A remittance center in San Miguel, Bulacan, was robbed by a man wearing a helmet. During the follow-up operation, the suspect was arrested and turned out to be a policeman …
Marc Pingris retires from PBA at 39
Marc Pingris, also known as “Pinoy Sakuragi” announced his retirement from the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) at the age of 39. The basketball star of Magnolia said in a social …
Bulacan barangay officials ordered to explain influx of people into river
The local government of Norzagaray, Bulacan ordered Barangay Matictic officials to explain the influx of people into the Bakas River this weekend. Many people flocked to the river this Sunday …
3 female ‘pastors’ arrested in investment scam
Three women who identified themselves as pastors were arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) after allegedly running an investment scam in which the victims lost P2.6 million. NBI …
Minors kill Fil-Am US Navy veteran in Tacloban City
A 62-year-old Filipino-American retired member of the US Navy died after being stabbed by two minors in Zamora Street, Barangay 7 in Tacloban City, early Monday morning. According to the …
Vaccine slot ‘seller’ in Mandaluyong identified
Authorities have identified the individual who allegedly offered a vaccination slot in Mandaluyong City. Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) spokesperson Jonathan Malaya said the culprit is being sought …
700 BI workers get second jab of Sinovac vaccine
More than 700 rank and file employees of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) received their second dose of the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine over the weekend. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said …
City hall, 6 barangays in Iloilo City under lockdown
Iloilo City Hall and 6 barangays in the city have been temporarily locked down due to COVID-19 cases. Starting Monday, the municipality will be under lockdown to allow disinfection of …
Man offered COVID-19 vaccine slot for P12,500
Up to P12,500 was allegedly offered to a man for a COVID-19 vaccine slot. “Sa classmate ko po noong college. Out of the blue lang po minessage niya ako na …
San Juan City targets to vaccinate 4K daily
San Juan City Mayor Francisc Zamora announced that by June, the San Juan City government is targeting to vaccinate up to 4,000 residents per day against COVID-19. According to Zamora, …
SWS: 63% of adult Filipinos prefer US-made COVID-19 vaccines
The national Social Weather Survey of April 28– May 2, 2021 found 63% of adult Filipinos choosing the United States of America (USA) as their preferred source of Covid-19 vaccines. …
Over 74K QC residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Around 74,556 Quezon City residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to a councilor on Tuesday. As many as 235,052 residents have already received the first dose of COVID-19 …
Non-disclosure of vaccine brand to create doubt among public: Gatchalian
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said the Health Department’s non-disclosure of vaccine brand policy would not increase the vaccine confidence of the public. “Personally, it will not help to overcome fear. It …
Gatchalian: Vaccinate general public by June
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian asked the government to start the COVID-19 vaccination of the general public or to “those who are willing” next month. “We’re now in our third month of …
Garin proposes giving P10K aid to COVID-19 patients under Bayanihan 3
Former Health Secretary Janette Garin and now Iloilo Representative Janette Garin recommended that the government give P10,000 to COVID-19 patients under the Bayanihan 3 bill. “Kapag ikaw ay isaswab. And …
COA: Zambales bought food packs from books, agri products suppliers
The Commission on Audit (COA) questioned Zambales’ purchase of P61-million worth of food and aid supplies during the COVID-19 lockdown. The products were purchased from companies not selling food but …
DOH not in favor of allocating most vaccines to NCR Plus
Although the number of COVID-19 cases continues to decline in NCR Plus and nationwide, the Department of Health (DOH) has repeatedly warned that the threat of the virus remains. In …
‘Green lane’ for vaccinated travelers proposed
The Department of Tourism has suggested a “green lane” for travelers already vaccinated against COVID-19. Under this, the travel protocol may be more relaxed. Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said they …
Police officer involved in shooting young man with special needs
A police officer was involved in the shooting of an 18-year-old man with special needs in Valenzuela. Helen Arnigo mourned the sudden death of her 18-year-old son Edwin. On Sunday, …
Board member allegedly punched admin, splashed water on LGU officials in Sorsogon
A consultation in Irosin town, Sorsogon, on Friday regarding the province’s Anti-COVID-19 information caravan ended in chaos. This was after Provincial Board member Ed Atutubo allegedly splashed water on Municipal …