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, …
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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 …
Eleazar requests budget to buy more body cameras for PNP
Philippine National Police chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar asked the lawmakers for additional budget for the procurement of more body cameras for the police force. Eleazar said PNP currently has 3,000 …
Only 2 companies allowed to operate online sabong: PAGCOR
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) clarified that they only allow two companies to operate online sabong despite the proliferation of illegal e-sabong on the internet. In a radio …
17K new PNP recruits to replace corrupt cops
PNP Chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar is targeting to recruit about 17,000 policemen to replace those who are corrupt and reprimanded as part of his internal cleansing. According to Eleazar, he …
DOH studies effects of mixing different COVID-19 vaccine brands
The Department of Health (DOH) studies the possible side effects of different vaccines given in the first and second doses. Health undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said they have already contacted …
Local execs warned vs mass gatherings
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) has warned local government officials that they will face criminal and administrative charges if they fail to prevent mass gatherings from being …
Galvez called on Nayong Pilipino to allow vaccination site construction
Government Vaccine Czar Carlito Galvez Jr. urged the Nayong Pilipino Foundation (NPF) to allow the construction of a mega vaccination site in the area, a plan the foundation is unsure …
Maguindanao LGUs, residents should stay vigilant after BIFF attack: Sobejana
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff General Cirilito Sobejana said local government authorities and residents in Maguindanao should remain vigilant following the encounter between the military and …
PNP chief Eleazar says cops to use body cameras under his term
New Philippine National Police (PNP) chief General Guillermo Eleazar said Monday that the organization is “very much ready” to use body cameras during operations to avoid legal technicalities in the …