Eid’l Fitr celebration in Cotabato City urged to be done at home
Cotabato City Mayor Cynthia Guiani urged those celebrating the end of the month of Ramadan (Eid’l Fitr) to pray at home instead of in mosques. “We appeal to all our …
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Mega vaccination site at Nayong Pilipino will be temporary: Roque
Malacañang said Tuesday that the proposed mega COVID-19 vaccination site to be built at the Nayong Pilipino Foundation property in Parañaque City would be temporary. “Iyong itatayo po doon sa …
Extension of travel ban vs. variant from India to be discussed
The extension of ban on travelers from India would be discussed by the Department of Health (DOH) and experts from the government’s task force on COVID-19 after the B.1.617 variant …
Palace urges Filipinos to be vigilant after India variant detected in PH
Malacañang said Tuesday that the public should remain vigilant the health department reported two cases of COVID-19 variant from India, the B.1.617 which is said to be more transmissible. “We …
Truck hits residents getting cash aid after driver suffered heart attack
On Tuesday, a truck plowed people lined up outside the city hall in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan after its driver allegedly suffered a heart attack. According to Maj. Julius …
Ana Patricia Non gets rape, death threats
Ana Patricia Non, the organizer of Maginhawa Community Pantry, said she has received death and rape threats. She also reported being harassed after her number was used in an online food …
Number of COVID-19 patients admitted to PGH declining
The number of patients with COVID-19 at the Philippine General Hospital is gradually declining. According to PGH spokesperson Dr. Jonas Del Rosario, this week’s admission is good for them because …
‘Red-tagged’ farmer leader Joseph Canlas dies of COVID-19 in jail
Labor and farmer leader Joseph Canlas dies of COVID-19 while in prison, several progressive groups reported today. Only Monday, the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) called for Canlas’ release in …
Fire truck hits woman in Pateros
A 31-year-old woman had to have surgery and have her eye removed after being hit by a Bureau of Fire Protection truck in Pateros Sunday night. At around 8:45 pm, …
Lacson supports construction of Nayong Pilipino mega vaccination site
Senator Panfilo Lacson backs the construction of a COVID-19 mega vaccination site in Nayong Pilipino in Parañaque City. “Ano bang mas importante ipil-ipil o yung buhay ng Filipino (What is …
PH records first two cases of COVID-19 variant from India
The Philippines reported on Tuesday that the B.1.617 COVID-19 variant first found in India was already detected in the country. The World Health Organization said the coronavirus variant is classified …
Defensor urges gov’t to give mid-year bonus early
Anakalusugan party-list Representative Mike Defensor called on the government to give the mid-year bonus to government employees early. In Manila, Mayor Isko Moreno has already signed the fund for such …
Cameraman taking video of those who went to Caloocan resort beaten
A television cameraman’s face is bloody due to the wound he sustained after allegedly being beaten by three people who were among those who went to a resort in Caloocan …
Filipino fishermen have rights over Scarborough Shoal: BFAR
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has asserted that Filipinos have the right to fish in the Scarborough Shoal in the West Philippine Sea. “Huwag tayong matakot na pumunta …
COVID-19 facility nurses in Iligan City unpaid for 4 months
Nurses in this city are now complaining that they have not been paid by the local government for 4 months, the reason for them to resign as frontliners. According to …
New 2022 elections guidelines to be finalized in May or June: Comelec
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will finalize the guidelines for the elections to be held next year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Comelec Commissioner Antonio Kho Jr., the Comelec’s …
Carpio willing to debate with Roque on West Philippine Sea issues
Retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio is willing to have a debate with anyone as long as it’s about the West Philippine Sea. Carpio only regrets that President …
Health care utilization rate in PH improving – Duque
Health Secretary Francisco Duque boasted the improving state of health care utilization rate in the country despite the continued increase in COVID-19 cases. According to Duque’s report in the president’s …
FDA already issued EUA to 7 brands of COVID-19 vaccines
The number of vaccines granted emergency use authorization (EUA) in the country has reached 7, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). According to FDA Director-General Eric Domingo, this …
Over P18 billion aid already distributed: DILG
Up to 18,822,713 individuals already received assistance, according to Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año. It is worth P18.8 billion out of the total P22.9 …
14-day quarantine ordered on those who went to Caloocan resort
The Department of Health (DOH) has ordered quarantine for all families and individuals who swam at a resort in Caloocan City even though it is still prohibited amid existing quarantine …
2 men found dead in boundary of Apayao, Cagayan
Authorities are now investigating what happened to 2 men found dead on the boundary of Apayao and Cagayan provinces. Authorities identified one of the victims as Jessie James Ola-ao, 21, …
Voting hours likely to be extended by 2 to 3 hours: Comelec
Commission on Elections (Comelec) official said Monday that voting hours for the 2022 elections would likely to be extended by two to three hours. “The direction we are going is …
Barangay execs could also face complaints over Gubat sa Ciudad violations
Philippine National Police chief Police General Guillermo Eleazar said Monday that the officials of the barangay where Gubat sa Ciudad resort was located could also face complaints. The resort in …
Carpio: Duterte’s recent statements on WPS a betrayal of public trust
Retired Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio said President Rodrigo Duterte’s recent remarks regarding the situation on the West Philippine Sea is considered a betrayal of public ttrust. Carpio also told …
BI reminds airlines not to board aliens disallowed to enter PH
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reminded different airlines to ensure that only foreigners currently allowed to enter the country are permitted to board their flights bound for the Philippines. In …