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 …
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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, …
Family of man who died after lining up in Angel Locsin’s community pantry blames no one
Jenifer Fosana could not believe what happened to her father Rolando Dela Cruz, the senior citizen who fainted and later passed away after lining up in the community pantry initiated …
Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for Red Cross to arrive in June or July: chair
The Philippine Red Cross will have upcoming Moderna coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines in June or July, according to its chairman Sen. Richard Gordon. According to Gordon, there is a fee …
More solons want to audit budget of NTF-ELCAC
More lawmakers are pushing to have the budget of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) audited, with some wanting the agency’s budget to be reallocated. …
2 barangay guards who beat curfew violator charged with homicide
A case has been filed against two barangay guards in Calamba City, Laguna who allegedly beat a 26-year-old man curfew violator, something that allegedly killed the victim. According to the …
Citizens defend Angel Locsin after senior died after lining up at her community pantry
Many citizens defended actress Angel Locsin after a senior citizen fainted and died while lining up at the actress’s birthday community pantry. They said no one should blame Angel because …
67-year-old dies after lining up in community pantry of Angel Locsin
A senior citizen in Quezon City passed away today after fainting in a community pantry organized by Angel Locsin amid starvation caused by lockdowns. It will be recalled that such …
Only 2.45% of Pinoys vaccinated vs COVID-19 report side effects: FDA
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Friday that over 2.45% or 24,698 out of more than 1 million Filipinos vaccinated against COVID-19 reported experiencing side effects or adverse event …
Moderna booster shot compatible with other COVID-19 vaccine brands
Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel “Babes” Romualdez said the Moderna’s booster shot undergoing clinical trials is compatible with all COVID-19 vaccine brands. Romualdez said he was advised by …