There’s high chance new COVID-19 variant is already in PH – researcher
There is a high probability that a new COVID-19 variant that was first detected in the United Kingdom (UK) has entered the country, says a researcher from the OCTA Research …
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Ayala Corp. orders 450K doses of AstraZeneca vaccine; half to be donated to gov’t
Ayala Corp. ordered 450,000 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine worth P120 million, half of which would be donated to the government. Fernando Zobel de Ayala, Ayala Corp. chief operating officer …
Roque says PSG willing to die for Duterte
Malacañang on Monday lauded Presidential Security Group (PSG) members who received COVID-19 vaccines which were not approved by regulators, insisting it was clear proof that they are willing to risk …
PhilHealth chief explains premium hike
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) President and Chief Executive Officer Dante Gierran said the scheduled monthly premium hike for 2021 is a must to ensure the implementation of the Universal …
BI adds US to list of countries covered by travel ban
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the expansion of the travel ban starting midnight of January 3, 2021. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente shared that following an order from Malacanang, foreign …
Bus passenger set conductor, himself on fire – witness
A passenger set the bus’ female conductor and himself on fire along Commonwealth Avenue on Sunday, said one of the passengers who witnessed the incident. In an interview on GMA’s …
Agriculture sector expected to grow 2.5% in 2021 – Dar
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the adverse impacts of recent typhoons in the Philippines, the agriculture sector is still projected to grow by 2.5 percent this year. Also, the …
NBI probes online ‘Christmas sale’ of students’ sensual pics
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Department of Justice’s Office of Cybercrime (OOC) will strengthen their crackdown on online human trafficking, amid reports of “Christmas sale” of students’ …
DOJ: Nuezca’s conviction for double murder secured
Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Menardo Guevarra said Sunday that the prosecutors will surely secure a double murder conviction for Police Senior Master Sergeant Jonel Nuezca who killed a mother …
Construction worker mistaken as holdupper killed by police
A construction worker in Sta. Rita, Pampanga was killed by a police officer who mistakenly identified him as a holdupper. According to the police investigation, the police are conducting a …
Sex education to included in online learning modules – PopCom
Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) Executive Director Juan Antonio Perez III said sex education would be included in students’ online learning modules. The PopCom chief made the statement after …
SWS: 44% of adult Filipinos believe life will improve in 2021
The national Social Weather Survey of November 21-25, 2020, found 44% of adult Filipinos saying their quality-of-life will improve (termed by SWS as “Optimists”), 36% saying it will stay the …
Philippine population to reach 110.8 million in 2021 – PopCom
The Philippine population is expected to reach 110.8 million by the end of 2021, the Commission on Population and Development (PopCom) said. PopCom said it could further grow due to …
Facts you need to know about Sara Duterte
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte had been making headlines long before her father became the president of the Philippines. With her name making noise as the top presidential bet in …
Sara Duterte tops presidential bet survey – Pulse Asia
Presidential daughter and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio topped the presidential bet survey conducted by Pulse Asia. She also came in second as the most preferred vice presidential bet, just …
PhilHealth contribution for 2021 increased
The PhilHealth contribution of members for 2021 would be higher, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) announced. The state health insurer explained that the increase was due to the implementation of …
PSG chief admits requesting unregistered COVID-19 vaccine donations
Presidential Security Group (PSG) commander Brigadier General Jesus Durante III admitted Wednesday his team asked for a donation of unregistered and unauthorized COVID-19 vaccines. Durante told ANC that the donated …
Donated COVID-19 vaccines need FDA registration – Domingo
Donated vaccines still needed to be registered at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA Director-General Eric Domingo clarified Wednesday amid reports that an unregistered COVID-19 vaccine was given to …
Defense chief: PSG COVID-19 vaccines smuggled
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Wednesday that the COVID-19 vaccines given to some members of President Duterte’s Presidential Security Group (PSG) were smuggled since they were not authorized by the …
BI to implement travel ban extension amid new COVID-19 strain
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it would implement the travel ban which the government extended to 20 countries to prevent the spread of the new COVID-19 strain which originated …
San Miguel Aerocity granted a franchise for Bulacan airport
San Miguel Aerocity Inc., a subsidiary of San Miguel Holdings Corporation, has been awarded a franchise for the construction, development, operation, and maintenance of domestic and international airports in Bulacan. …
PAO chief claims nephew dies of Dengvaxia
Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) Chief Persida Acosta claimed her nephew died after receiving Dengvaxia, the vaccine against dengue. According to PAO Forensic Laboratory senior medical expert Dr. Alexis Sulit, Acosta’s …
COVID-19 vaccines of PSG probably donated – Año
The COVID-19 vaccines administered to Duterte’s Presidential Security Group (PSG) were probably donated, said Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Tuesday, noting that distributing such drug in the Philippines is not …
Vaccines given to PSG had no papers – BOC
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) revealed Tuesday that the imported COVID-19 vaccines given to the Presidential Security Group (PSG) did not have any formal communication to their agency. It added …
20 more countries included in travel ban due to new virus strain
The Philippine government added 20 more countries included in the travel ban concerning the new coronavirus strain initially originated in the United Kingdom. “We expanded the ban to 20 countries. …
3 arrested for making counterfeit money in Sampaloc
Three people were arrested when they raided a house in Sampaloc where counterfeit money was allegedly made. According to the search warrant, the police, some members of the Bangko Sentral …