DOH: COVID-19 transmission not slowing down
Although the number of new COVID-19 cases dropped on Tuesday, it was not because the spread of the disease had slowed, according to the Department of Health (DOH). On Tuesday, …
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Vaccination of seniors, with comorbidity in MMDA begins
The vaccination against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) of employees of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) who are senior citizens and those with comorbidity started this Wednesday. Employees were first screened …
1,212 schools used as quarantine facilities: DepEd
There are 1,212 schools now in use as COVID-19 quarantine facilities in various parts of the country, according to the Department of Education (DepEd). According to DepEd data, Eastern Visayas …
Continued dumping of dolomite in Manila Bay criticized
Some groups have criticized the government’s continued dumping of crushed dolomite in parts of Manila Bay at the height of the COVID-19 cases in the country. The Oceana Philippines group …
Israel to accept tourists vaccinated against COVID-19
The nation of Israel will open to foreign tourists next month, as long as they have been vaccinated against COVID-19. According to the Israel Embassy in the Philippines, the country …
Only few senior citizens avail of COVID-19 vaccine in Caloocan City
Less than half of the number of senior citizens came to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in Barangay 152 in Caloocan City, according to the city’s vaccination authorities as of Wednesday …
Anti-Red Tape Authority to file case vs employees not issuing approved business permits
The Anti-Red Tape Authority will file a complaint against some government employees after some applicants failed to be issued with approved business permits. Complaints of violations of Republic Act 11032 …
Those with hypertension, heart disease urged to get vaccinated vs COVID-19
The Philippine Heart Association (PHA) on Wednesday urged Filipinos with hypertension and other heart diseases to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid fears that it would be dangerous for them to …
BI agents nabs 3 of South Korea’s most wanted illegal syndicate bosses
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported the arrest of three of South Korea’s most wanted fugitives who were tagged as leaders of a big-time syndicate that operated an online scam …
What should be inside a COVID-19 care kit?
It is important to be prepared when household members feel the symptoms of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), especially now that hospitals are full. Part of this is having a “COVID-19 Care …
DOLE approves P5K one-time cash aid for 400K tourism workers
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced that it has approved the application of nearly 400,000 tourism sector workers for one-time P5,000 cash aid under the COVID-19 Adjustment Measures …
Taal Volcano Network recorded 383 volcanic earthquakes in past 24 hours
In the past 24-hour period, the Taal Volcano Network recorded three hundred eighty-three (383) volcanic earthquakes, including two hundred and thirty-eight (238) episodes of volcanic tremor having durations of one …
Fishermen in West Philippine Sea share suffering caused by China
Some fishermen in the West Philippine Sea recounted how their lives were greatly affected by the presence and repulsion of Chinese ships. At Sabina Shoal, 99 miles from mainland Palawan, …
Some beneficiaries complain of P1K worth of ECQ aid
Complaints from those who received only P1,000 worth of ECQ aid flooded in some areas. In Barangay Gulod Malaya in San Mateo Rizal, beneficiary Yolanda Caculitan said she will appeal …
DFA summons Chinese ambassador to express PH’s ‘displeasure’ over issues on WPS
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has summoned the Chinese ambassador to the Philippines over complaints that Chinese ships are still stranded on the Julian Felipe reef in the West …
Some senators to block Duterte’s order lowering tax on imported pork
Some senators will pass a resolution blocking President Rodrigo Duterte’s order to lower the tax on imported meat that will surely bring down the local pork industry. Three senators will …
Sara Duterte in favor of e-sabong in Davao City
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio said Monday that she is in favor of the city councilors’ recommendation to allow the operation of online or electronic sabong (e-sabong) in the city. …
Vaccine registry system begins in San Juan
The vaccine registry system has been launched by the Department of Information and Communications Technology, which aims to consolidate local government and agency data. The implementation of the vaccine registry …
CoronaVac still ‘useful’ despite low efficacy rate: DOH, FDA
Vaccination continues in the Philippines with China’s Sinovac Biotech’s COVID-19 vaccine CoronaVac, which can now also be given to senior citizens. That is despite the alleged admission of the director …
BI nabs Korean swindler in Las Pinas
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of a Korean fugitive from South Korea who is wanted by authorities in Seoul for swindling a compatriot five years ago. BI …
Duterte is not sick; no need for medical bulletin: Roque
Yesterday, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque maintained that President Rodrigo Duterte is not ill so there is no reason for the Palace to issue a medical bulletin. “Ang medical bulletin is …
28M Filipinos completes Step 1 of National ID registration: PSA
As many as 28 million people have already registered for step 1 of obtaining a National ID, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). “Umabot na kami ng 28 million …
CoronaVac’s 50% efficacy relevant amid vaccine supply shortage
A member of the Philippine Vaccine Expert Panel (VEP) said Tuesday that the 50% efficacy rate of CoronaVac, the COVID-19 vaccine from Sinovac, is significant protection already amid the global …
Another COVID-19 surge may occur in June or July: Galvez
National Task Force Against COVID-19 and vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. said Tuesday that another surged of cases could occur in June or July. “We have to expect this coming …
Include media workers in COVID-19 vaccination priority list: Villanueva
Senator Joel Villanueva called on the government to include media workers on the COVID-19 vaccination priority list, calling them “information frontliners.” “Press freedom and timely access to truthful information are …
Duterte to those wishing him dead: ‘Pray harder’
A week later, the public saw President Rodrigo Duterte at his regular national televised address on Monday night. According to Duterte, he has no illness that will prevent him from …