Over P2-M worth of marijuana burned in Kalinga
More than P2 million worth of marijuana crops were seized during a two-day operation by the authorities in Tinglayan town, Kalinga. According to the Cordillera Police, information from local officials …
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Sisters Mari, Toni Fowler to be held accountable for mass gathering in QC
Vlogger sisters Mari and Toni Fowler never thought that their followers would crowd their meet-and-greet at their frozen products business. It was only in April that they allegedly opened their …
10 regions monitored due to increase in COVID-19 cases
While COVID-19 data continues to improve in Metro Manila, the Department of Health (DOH) monitors 10 regions due to the increase in their average daily attack rate (ADAR). These include …
Hero dog Kabang has passed away
The hero dog of Zamboanga City, Kabang, passed away on Monday, the dog whose snout was damaged after rescuing his young boss in 2011. In a Facebook post, a black …
Duterte assures all vaccine brands are safe, effective
President Rodrigo Duterte assured the public that all vaccine brands available in the country are safe and effective, adding those who do not want to be vaccinated should not go …
BI bares modus of traffickers bound for UAE
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers reported the interception of several trafficking victims bound for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that were given fake itineraries by their recruiters. In reports to …
People crowd at Manila inoculation site for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The vaccination site in Manila where Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 will be given to residents was flooded this Tuesday. Many lined up early in the morning, and some arrived, but …
Drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination conducted under bridge in Rizal
Rodriguez, Rizal started Tuesday its drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination, which was conducted under a bridge. According to Dr. Maria Carmela Javier, municipal health officer, the drive-thru vaccination will help speed up …
Galvez recommends vaccinating workers, indigents by end-May
Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. recommended to President Rodrigo Duterte to start the vaccination of priority workers and the indigents using vaccines from the COVAX Facility by the end of …
Taal Volcano records 82 volcanic earthquakes in past 24 hours
In the past 24-hour period, the Taal Volcano Network recorded eighty-two (82) volcanic earthquakes, including fifteen (15) low frequency volcanic earthquakes and sixty-seven (67) volcanic tremor events having durations of …
Over 3M Pinoys vaccinated against COVID-19: Galvez
Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. reported to President Rodrigo Duterte that over three million Filipinos had been vaccinated against COVID-19. “Sa ngayon maganda pa rin po ang mga balita natin …
DOH: 1 of those with B.1.617 variant intubated; 3 under oxygen support
Four of the crew members of the MV Athens Bridge who tested positive for the B.1.617 coronavirus variant first detected in India are still in a hospital in Metro Manila, …
4 Gubat sa Ciudad visitors test positive for COVID-19
Four of the people who went to Gubat sa Ciudad Resort in Caloocan City tested positive for COVID-19, which was found to be operating despite enhanced community quarantine and no …
Working 55 hours a week dangerous to health and life: study
A United Nations (UN) study found that people who worked 55 hours or more a week were at high risk of having a stroke or heart disease. According to Agence …
Tolls on NLEX will increase starting Tuesday
The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) toll surcharge began on Tuesday after the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) approved the application of the Metro Pacific Tollways operator. TRB spokesperson Julius Corpuz explained …
Some officials call for essential workers’ vaccination
Some officials have called for those in priority group A4 to be allowed to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to speed up the progress of COVID-19 vaccination, and so vaccines would …
Farmers’ group laments another cut in tariff on imported rice
On Saturday, the Palace announced that President Rodrigo Duterte had signed a decree that will once again lower the tariff on imported rice. But according to the Philippine Statistics Authority …
Politicians’ spending on social media ads should be given focus: watchdog
An election watchdog urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to look at politicians’ spending on advertisements on social media, which recently increased. University of the Philippines journalism professor Danilo Arao, …
Nurse in PGH saves 35 babies from fire
A nurse at Philippine General Hospital (PGH) shared how she was able to save 35 babies from the fire that hit the hospital last Sunday. According to Kathrina Bianca Macababbad, …
Island in Albay lost power supply due to unpaid P32M electric bill
The island town of Rapu-Rapu in Albay is now enveloped in darkness after the Albay Power and Energy Corp. (APEC) completely cut off its power supply this Saturday. According to …
Philippine Red Cross not selling Moderna COVID-19 vaccines
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) clarified Monday that it is not selling Moderna COVID-19 vaccines after its chairman, Senator Richard Gordon said that two doses cost P3500. According to Maria …
Duterte ready to donate to PGH – Roque
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said Monday President Rodrigo Duterte is ready to give donations to the Philippine General Hospital (PGH), which was hit by a fire yesterday. “Doc, ang huling …
Group of CamSur officials urge VP Robredo to run for governor
A group of local officials in Camarines Sur urged Vice President Leni Robredo to run for governor in the 2022 elections. According to former Camarines Sur representative Rolando Andaya Jr., …
Target number of voters might not be met: Comelec
An official of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is skeptical that the target number of voters for the 2022 election may not be reached due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Before …
HIV testing amid pandemic decreases: DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) admitted yesterday that the number of those approaching them and undergoing HIV testing has decreased since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The DOH yesterday …
Some politicians put to higher vaccination priority list
Some politicians have been placed on the higher priority listing for the coronavirus disease vaccine (COVID-19) than senior citizens, according to a new decision by the Inter-Agency Task Force on …