Sandra Cam surrenders to Calabarzon police
Sandra Cam, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office board member, surrendered to the Calabarzon police on Thursday after she was involved in the killing of Masbate vice mayor Charlie Yuson III. According …
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DOH faces difficulty in hiring healthcare workers
The Department of Health (DOH) is still having trouble filling reserved positions for required healthcare workers (HCWs) a year after the COVID-19 pandemic began. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said …
5K workers from A4 Priority Group to receive COVID-19 vaccine on labor day
The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) has approved the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) request for 5,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine for the symbolic inoculation ceremony of minimum wage workers …
Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination possible if supply is adequate: Palace
The government may consider a proposal in Congress to make vaccination against COVID-19 mandatory when there is an adequate supply. According to Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, the proposal should be …
DOH, nursing association eye earlier board exam to augment workforce
The Department of Health (DOH) and the Philippine Nursing Association are studying if the nursing board exams this year could be conducted at an earlier date amid the lack of …
1 million workers displaced amid MECQ in NCR Plus: DTI
Trade Undersecretary Ruth Castelo said Thursday that at least one million workers remain “displaced” in NCR Plus areas due to the imposition of modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ). Castelo said …
DA-BAI begins African Swine Fever vaccine trials
The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Animal Industry (DA-BAI) started its African Swine Fever vaccine trials in provinces previously affected by the disease. The vaccine trials were conducted in cooperation with …
Sixth batch of Sinovac COVID-19 vaccines arrive in PH
The sixth batch of Sinovac COVID-19 vaccines from Chinese firm Sinovac Biotech arrived in the country on Thursday morning. The 500,000 Sinovac vaccine doses were purchased by the Philippine government. …
Guevarra says red-tagging incidents ‘disturbing’
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said Thursday that he supports a proposed bill criminalizing “red-tagging,” adding the recent incidents were already “quite disturbing.” “In the past few months, medyo sunod-sunod ang …
Gigo to mother Claire dela Fuente after being acquitted of case: ‘Mom, we did it’
Gregorio ‘Gigo’ de Guzman offered his bereaved mother Claire dela Fuente the dismissal of the Makati City Prosecutor’s Office in the case filed by the police against him and 10 …
Filipinos from India included in temporary travel ban – DOH
Filipinos coming from India will also not be allowed to return to the Philippines, in accordance with the temporary travel ban that the government will enforce starting Thursday. According to …
PH Red Cross opens emergency field hospital
As hospitals continue to be full, the Philippine Red Cross has opened an emergency field hospital in Quezon City for patients with COVID-19. Led on Wednesday by PRC Chairman Sen. …
PAGCOR appeals to allow casinos, other gambling establishments to operate
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) on Wednesday appealed to the government to allow casinos and other legitimate gambling establishments in Metro Manila so that the agency can continue …
Water dumped by yacht into Manila Bay contains oil, grease: DENR
According to the results of a laboratory test on water samples released this Wednesday, the water dumped by a yacht in Manila Bay was found to be oily, greasy and …
Filipino describes tragic situation in India due to COVID-19
The total death toll in India due to COVID-19 has already exceeded 200,000, amid the intensifying crisis in that country due to the spread of the virus. At the same …
Galvez explains delay in Sputnik V delivery
Delivery of up to 15,000 doses of the first batch of Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine shots in the country was delayed due to “logistical challenges,” according to vaccine czar Carlito …
DOH: Continue to be cautious vs COVID-19 even if new cases drop slightly
Although the implementation of strict quarantine restrictions in Metro Manila and 4 neighboring provinces due to COVID-19 has had a positive effect, the public still needs to continue to take …
BFAR says Filipino fishers should stay at West Philippine Sea
Filipino fishermen must stay or post the West Philippine Sea. This was asserted by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), amid China’s continued illegal occupation of such oceans. …
Over P8-M worth of suspected dried marijuana seized in Bulacan
PDEA and police seized an estimated P8.16 million worth of suspected dried marijuana in a buy-bust operation in Malolos City, Bulacan on Wednesday. Five suspects were arrested, and according to …
DILG to close community pantries violating health protocols
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) will close community pantries found to be in violation of applicable government health protocols, which could result in COVID-19 transmission. According to …
Review DOH’s spending on ventilators, ICU equipment: Recto
Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto urged the government to have a mandatory review of the Department of Health’s spending for intensive care unit (ICU) equipment and ventilators. Recto said …
IEDs factory of rebels discovered in Ormoc City
Authorities discovered the rebels’ alleged improvised explosive device (IED) factory in the bushy part of Barangay Patag in Ormoc City last Monday. The fort was discovered with bomb-making tunnels in …
Community pantry at Baclaran Church closed every Wednesday, Sunday
Baclaran Church has suspended the operation of its community pantry on Wednesdays and Sundays which are common days of worship at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Shrine. According to Fr. …
PAGCOR losing P15M daily from quarantines; might lower contribution to Universal Healthcare
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) said Wednesday that the agency might lower its contributions to the Universal Health Care (UHC), noting it is losing around P15 million daily …
Woman with COVID-19 positive baby finds husband dies of virus while she’s in labor
A woman who gave birth to a COVID-19 positive baby was devastated to learn that her husband died of the disease while she was in labor. She was also infected …
BI Implements IATF resolution barring travelers from India
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers gear up in preparation for the imposed travel restrictions for travelers coming from India. According to BI Commissioner Jaime Morente, they received a copy of …