China’s fishing ban not applied to PH: Esperon
National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon the Philippines is not covered by the fishing restrictions in the South China Sea implemented by China from May 1 to August 16. “This fishing …
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Chinese militia vessels disperse Sabina Shoal: Esperon
National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon said Philippine Coast Guard challenged and dispersed the Chinese militia vessels at the Sabina Shoal inside the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone. The chairman of the …
DOH to recommend testing on 7th, 8th day for arriving travelers
The Department of Health (DOH) said they would recommend that incoming travelers would be tested for COVID-19 seven or eight days after they arrived in the Philippines, said Health Undersecretary …
Inflation rate in Philippines at 4.5 percent in April 2021
Inflation rate at the country level was posted at 4.5 percent in April 2021, the same annual growth rate recorded in March 2021, the Philippines Statistics Authority (PSA) reported. This …
Vaccine czar confident PH will achieve herd immunity
Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez announced on Monday that he expects the COVID-19 crisis in India will have an impact on the supply of Novavax vaccines. “We expect further constrictions ng …
Some hospitals still full even COVID-19 infections decreased
Although the number of COVID-19 cases has slightly decreased, there are still objections to the relaxation of community quarantine in Metro Manila and neighboring provinces, especially since hospitals are said …
DOLE urges workers to get vaccinated vs COVID-19
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) recently issued a memorandum encouraging workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19. “All employees in the private sector, except those who are ineligible or …
DA studies using ivermectin as pigs’ protection vs ASF
Although the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin has not yet been proven effective against COVID-19 in animals, the Department of Agriculture (DA) will also evaluate whether it is effective in pigs against …
Over 40 pigs dead on the spot after delivery truck overturned
More than 40 pigs did not reach the slaughterhouse after the truck carrying them overturned in Navotas City, Tuesday night. According to authorities, the 14-wheeler truck was turning at the …
Scammer steals donation money for sick father
The scammer did not spare the donation of up to P15,000 raised through social media by a child to treat his sick father. In a report by Emil Sumangil on …
Duterte insists he had ‘never promised’ to get West Philippine Sea back
President Rodrigo Duterte contradicted himself Monday night after insisting that he did not promise the people to retake the West Philippine Sea from China. It was only last night when …
Sputnik V vaccination begins in some cities in NCR
Vaccination using Sputnik V, the COVID-19 vaccines from Russia, began this Tuesday in some cities in Metro Manila. In Parañaque, the queue of vaccine receivers at Ayala Malls Manila Bay …
Nearly 600 kilos of garbage collected under sea in Batangas, Samal Island
Nearly 600 kilos of garbage were hauled in separate underwater cleanup operations in Batangas and Davao del Norte last week. In Davao del Norte, members of the Coast Guard District …
House Speaker Velasco commits to fast-track Bayanihan 3’s passage
House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco promised on Tuesday that he will speed up the plenary approval of the proposed Bayanihan that would help the Philippine economy recover from the COVID-19 …
1.3M doses of AstraZeneca vaccine brought by private sector to arrive in June
Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion said Tuesday that 1.3 million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines purchased by the private sector would arrive in June. According to Concepcion, 1.3 million …
Joey Concepcion to support mandatory COVID-19 vaccination if needed
Joey Concepcion III, President Rodrigo Duterte’s adviser for entrepreneurship, said Tuesday that he would support the proposed mandatory COVID-19 vaccination if needed. Concepcion vowed to support the mandatory COVID-19 vaccination …
National government debt recorded at P10,774 billion as of end-March 2021
The National Government’s (NG) total debt rose to P10,773.83 billion as of end-March 2021, the Bureau of Treasury recently reported. For the month, P368.00 billion, representing 3.5% increase from February …
Compassionate use permit for Sinopharm covers Duterte: FDA
The Food and Drug Administration clarified Tuesday that President Rodrigo Duterte is covered by the compassionate special permit (CSP) earlier granted by the agency to China’s Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine. “Ito …
DFA chief Locsin already apologized for cussing China: Palace
Malacañang said Tuesday that the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. has apologized to the Chinese government for telling China to “get the f— out” of Philippine …
Economic frontliners wish they would be vaccinated immediately
Although the number of clients at the barbershop where Benjie Galit works is still sluggish, he hopes that revenue will continue after the government last week allowed some businesses, including …
Manila, Makati ready to vaccinate using Sputnik V
The local governments of Manila and Makati are said to be ready to roll out the Sputnik V, the vaccine against COVID-19 from Russia. Manila and Makati are among the …
COVID-19 infection in NCR slightly decreased, but still high
The Department of Health and a group of experts have already felt the impact of the imposed strict lockdown in Metro Manila and neighboring provinces. Based on data alone, the …
Where to file complaints against lending apps, loan sharks?
More and more people are now resorting to online lending apps to borrow money but are cursing and threatening the debtor when they are charged. It would have been an …
World Press Freedom Day commemorated; media attacks condemned
In celebration of World Press Freedom Day on Monday, the United Nations expressed concern over the current state of the media. “In too many countries, they run great personal risks, …
2 miners killed after mine collapsed in Camarines Norte
The two miners were buried alive when part of the mountain range they were mining in the town of Paracale, Camarines Norte collapsed. The victims were identified as Dante Cereno …
Several Iligan City officials charged with destroying Anahaw Amphitheater
Residents of this city filed a case in the regional trial court (RTC) on Monday for violating environmental and cultural heritage laws against local government officials and contractors who allegedly …