Child shot by neighbor with mental illness in Ilocos Sur
Authorities are now looking for a man who allegedly has a mental illness after shooting an eight-year-old girl in the abdomen and stabbing the victim’s grandfather in Ilocos Sur. In …
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Agri group files complaint with Ombudsman vs DA chief Dar
An agriculture group has filed a complaint with the Office of the Ombudsman against Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar for allegedly initiating tariff cuts on imported pork, which …
DOH, hospital group in favor of extending MECQ
The Department of Health (DOH) is in favor of extending for another 1 or 2 weeks the implementation of modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) in Metro Manila and neighboring provinces …
Boats, ships banned from approaching Manila baywalk seawall
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has banned private yachts and other ships from entering and anchoring near the coast of Manila Bay. “Maglagay kami ng 2.5 kilometers …
COVID-19 cases in Philippines hit over 1 million
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Philippines reached over 1 million this Monday. The Philippines is now the 26th country in the world to record more than …
3 mobile vaccination clinics launched in Quezon City
This Monday, 3 mobile clinics were launched in Quezon City where residents can get vaccinated against COVID-19. A mobile vaccination clinic was launched for residents who do not know how …
Kiko Estrada, Devon Seron have broken up
Actor Kiko Estrada on Monday confirmed in Magandang Buhay that he and actress Devon Seron have broken up. “I guess I can answer that. Yeah, I’ll take this one from …
‘Floating community pantry’ launched in middle of sea in CamSur
More than 75 fishermen were given assistance in the middle of the sea in Balatan, Camarines Sur in the “floating community pantry” launched by Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel in …
Increase COVID-19 testing to 150K per day: OCTA Research
The OCTA Research Group called on the government to raise the COVID-19 testing to 150,000 per day to more effectively identify those who are sick and immediately keep them away …
Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination pushed in Congress
A lawmaker from the House of Representatives is now proposing mandatory COVID-19 vaccination, depending on the sectors to be identified by the Department of Health (DOH). This is stated in …
Doctor dies after 2nd battle vs COVID-19; had difficulty finding hospital
A doctor with a deep dedication to work was no longer fortunate enough to survive his second fight with COVID-19 this March. And even as a doctor, he also had …
DOH to distribute COVID-19 home care kits
Upon the instruction of the Office of the President, the Department of Health is now creating COVID-19 home care kits, said Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire on Monday. Vergeire said …
Travel ban over new COVID-19 variant from India possible: DOH, DFA
The Department of Health and Foreign Affairs are deliberating the possibility of declaring a temporary ban on travelers from India over a new COVID-19 variant from India, said Health Undersecretary …
DILG urges community pantries to give food to seniors in their homes
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) appealed to community pantry organizers to find ways to distribute food to senior citizens at the comforts of their homes. According …
Taal Volcano Network records 56 volcanic earthquakes: Phivolcs
In the past 24-hour period, the Taal Volcano Network recorded fifty-six (56) volcanic earthquakes, including thirty-five (35) volcanic tremors having durations of one (1) minute to eighteen (18) minutes, twenty-one …
Duque wants MECQ extended in NCR Plus
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III supports extending modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) for another week or two to further lower the number of COVID-19 cases in the country. “Tingin ko …
Ship under investigation for releasing wastewater in Manila Bay
Authorities are investigating a ship after it released wastewater or dirty water into Manila Bay. Vloggers on Saturday captured the ship’s release, citing the reason why a large part of …
Barangay officials who blocked ‘lugaw’ delivery face complaints
The barangay chief and some officials of Barangay Muzon in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan would face a complaint with the fiscal office for allegedly blocking the delivery of “lugaw” …
Don’t ease quarantine restrictions in NCR Plus: doctors
There are only five days left in the modified enhanced community quarantine implemented by the government in Metro Manila and 4 neighboring provinces but doctors are united not to loosen …
COVID-19 cases in Philippines nearly 1 million
The total number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines is almost 1 million. The Department of Health (DOH) this Sunday recorded 8,162 additional cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to …
Parlade, Badoy ordered to stop commenting about community pantries
National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon, Jr. issued a gag order against 2 spokespersons of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) for them not to give …
Pampanga collects P82-M revenue from Quarry industry in Pinatubo
In March, the provincial government of Pampanga recorded a P82 million collection in the quarrying industry, the highest collection value in almost 2 years. The quarry collection is the province’s …
Crocodile spotted near beach in Balabac, Palawan
An estimated one-meter-long crocodile was spotted on the island of Bancalaan, Balabac, Palawan, past 4 p.m., April 24. According to Willie Olorga’s Facebook post, he was shocked and scared when …
NCR COVID-19 cases ‘somewhat dropped’ but hospitals are still full
Fourteen of the 17 local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila recorded negative growth rates in COVID-19 cases in the past week, according to the OCTA Research Group. According to …
COVID-19 survivors should be monitored 2-3 months after recovery
COVID-19 patients still need to be monitored for several months after recovery to prevent them from being rushed to hospitals again, according to an infectious disease expert on Friday. “When …
BI frontliners to receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
More than a thousand Bureau of Immigration (BI) frontliners are set to receive their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine starting this weekend, April 24-25. According to BI Commissioner Jaime Morente, …