Those with HIV urged to get vaccinated vs COVID-19
In a virtual event recently, the Department of Health (DOH) said people with HIV should not be afraid of COVID-19 vaccines. Health Spokesperson Maria Rosario Vergeire said they could get …
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2 Chinese victims of illegal detention rescued in Pampanga
Authorities rescued two Chinese nationals who were illegally detained at a hotel in Angeles City, Pampanga, on Sunday. According to PCapt. Nijel Sanoy, chief of the Angeles City Field Unit …
Aliens with old, unused entry exemptions docs considered expired starting June 1 – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that starting June 1, it will no longer allow the entry of foreign nationals who present entry exemption documents (EEDs) issued by Department of …
Childhood friend confessed killing, raping trans man Ebeng Mayor
Authorities on Saturday arrested three suspects in the alleged murder and rape of a 21-year-old transgender man Ebeng Mayor in Quezon City. In a report by Rod Vega on Super …
Justice called for death of transgender man Ebeng Mayor
Transman and Equality Movement-Philippines called for justice for the brutal death of transgender man Ebeng Mayor. “Today, we lost a member of the trans masculine community to a brutal criminal …
21-year-old transgender man Ebeng Mayor found dead, allegedly raped in Quezon City
A 21-year-old transgender man was found dead in Quezon City and is suspected of being raped. Ebeng Tria’s body was found in Bagong Silang on Thursday, a few days after …
Staycation, P2P now allowed in NCR Plus: DOT
Department of Tourism announced Friday that staycations and point-to-point air travel are now allowed in the National Capital Region (NCR) Plus area – Metro Manila, Bulacan, Rizal, Laguna, and Cavite. …
Funds enough to pay hospital claims: PhilHealth
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) assured Friday that its funds are enough to pay for the hospitals’ claims which already reached billions of pesos. “PhilHealth reiterates its commitment to …
Food terminal, trading post being built in Batangas to help farmers
A food terminal and trading post are being built in Batangas to help farmers recover from the pandemic. This will be done under the “Agri-industrial Business Corridor” program of the …
Metro Manila mayors support non-disclosure of COVID-19 vaccine brand
Most Metro Manila mayors support the non-disclosure of the COVID-19 vaccine brand mandated by the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). In this …
PH ranks 3rd in SEA vaccination rollout
National Task Force Against COVID-19 Chief Implementer Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. announced yesterday that the Philippines is currently ranked third in Southeast Asia (SEA) in the vaccination rollout. According to …
SWS: 51% of adult Filipinos are confident on government’s evaluation of Covid-19 vaccines
As the Philippines enters its third month of Covid-19 vaccine program, the nationwide April 28–May 2, 2021 Social Weather Survey found 51% of adult Filipinos confident (18% very confident, 34% …
Vaccination as requirement for 4P’s should be discussed: DSWD
The proposal to make vaccination a condition for receiving assistance for 4P’s program beneficiaries still needs to be discussed, according to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Director …
Gov’t includes BPO workers under A4 priority list
The government has included the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector employees under A4 priority or economic frontliners the government’s COVID-19 vaccination program, Malacañang said Friday. According to Presidential spokesperson Harry …
Bayanihan 3 bill worth P405.6 approved by House appro panel
The P405.6 billion Bayanihan 3 bill was approved by the House committee on appropriations on Friday. Ways and means committee chairperson Joey Salceda’s move to push the measure, which he …
VP Leni ‘open’ to making vaccine infomercial with Duterte
Vice President Leni Robredo’s spokesperson said VP Leni is open to all suggestions that would increase the public confidence in COVID-19 vaccines. “Kung may magri-reach out sa kanya at magsasama …
Palace apprehensive on proposed Robredo-Duterte vaccine infomercial
Malacañang is apprehensive that President Rodrigo Duterte would participate in the proposed vaccine infomercial with Vice President Leni Robredo. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque told Dobol B TV on Friday said …
FDA recommends not using syringes from Chinese firm after safety issues with vaccine injections
The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday asked healthcare providers to stop using certain syringes and needles manufactured by Chinese medical device maker Guangdong Haiou Medical Apparatus Co (HAIOU). …
‘Fake news’ caused overcrowding at national ID registration in Bulacan: PSA
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said “fake news” caused a large crowd at a national ID registration area in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. PSA officials were forced to suspend …
Chinese kidnapped, escaped while handcuffed and carried bed headboard
Three Chinese nationals allegedly captured by the syndicate were rescued in different places in Metro Manila. One of the victims escaped while carrying the part of the bed where he …
Some groups appealed to SC to guarantee human rights protection
Progressive groups have challenged the Supreme Court to take steps to ensure the safety of militant groups allegedly targets of red-tagging and killings because of what they are fighting for. …
Warehouse of smuggled face shields raided by NBI, Customs
The National Bureau of Investigation-National Capital Region (NBI-NCR), Bureau of Customs, and Philippine Coast Guard joined forces and raided a warehouse in Barangay Don Galo, Parañaque City, where boxes of …
Bong Go tried to stop interpellations on him in Senate
Sen. Christopher Bong Go was criticized for interfering with interpellations or questioning by other senators at the Senate plenary on Thursday. This is for the 15 local bills already passed …
Taal Volcano emits 2-km high steam: Phivolcs
In the past 24-hour period, the Taal Volcano Network recorded ten (10) volcanic earthquakes, including two (2) low frequency volcanic earthquakes and eight (8) volcanic tremor events having durations of …
Barangay chairman explains singing in videoke
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) is now investigating the viral video featuring a barangay chairman singing in videoke while not wearing a face mask at a birthday …
2 tons of surgical gloves seized in Cavite
Two tons of surgical gloves were seized in an apartment in Tanza, Cavite, on Tuesday. According to the neighbors, the police, Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO), and Rural …