‘Victory for children’: Philippines set to raise age of consent
Manila teenager Rose Alvarez was 13 when she started having sex with a man who was more than twice her age. That would be statutory rape in most countries, but …
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Roque, Pacquiao cleared of quarantine violations
Investigators cleared both Palace spokesman Harry Roque Jr. and Sen. Manny Pacquiao of quarantine violations of health and safety protocols when they attended their respective public events. Interior Secretary Eduardo …
Petron to give 50% discount on December 22
Petron Corp. announced they would be giving a 50% discount on fuel products on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. The promo is part of the company’s 12 12 Days of Merry …
Robredo, Pacquiao, Sara Duterte among 16 presidential bets for 2022 – research firm
A research firm and its Singapore-based partner released a list of 16 potential presidential candidates for the 2022 national and local polls. BluPrint.PH and its Singapore-based partner on Data Mining …
Tropical Storm Vicky moving away from Kalayaan Islands
Tropical Storm Vicky turns towards the Southwest and is now moving away from the Kalayaan Islands, Pagasa reported on its recent severe weather bulletin. At 4:00 AM today, the center …
Meralco’s no-disconnection policy extended until January 31,2021
Speaker Lord Allan Velasco said Manila Electric Company (Meralco) extends its no-disconnection policy until January 31, 2021. Velasco himself asked Meralco to further push its no-disconnection policy in light of …
PNP-PDEA destroys over P1.3M worth of marijuana in Benguet
The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported authorities destroyed P1.34 million worth of marijuana plants and seedlings from three farms in Benguet. PNP chief Police General Debold Sinas said 6,700 marijuana …
Poe: Missing early supplies of Pfizer vaccines ‘almost criminal’
Senator Grace Poe said Friday the government’s alleged failure to secure 10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer by January 21 is “tragic” and “almost criminal.” “I think it’s …
Tropical Depression Vicky to landfall over Davao Oriental
Tropical Depression Vicky maintains its strength and is about to make landfall over Davao Oriental today, Pagasa said on its severe weather bulletin. Vicky is forecast to make landfall in …
Ramon Ang believes NAIA should be shut down after 10 years
For business tycoon Ramon Ang, the government should just close Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) after 10 years and sell the land on which it stands. The government will earn …
Quezon City bans minors in all public areas
Quezon City local government banned minors in all public areas in the city amid the threats of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Joy Belmonte signed City Ordinance No. SP-2985, S-2020, or …
Duque: Pfizer did not promise 10 million COVID-19 vaccines
President Rodrigo Duterte asked Health Secretary Francisco Duque III to explain after he was blamed for the Pfizer vaccine deal’s alleged delay. It would be recalled that Sen. Panfilo Lacson …
Mandatory use of face shield should be studied – expert
One expert insisted that the government should study their policy of requiring the public to wear face shields outside their homes. According to infectious disease expert Benjamin Co, although the …
Bereaved families of drug war victims find hope in ICC report
The families of those who died in President Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody war on drugs found hope in the recent International Criminal Court (ICC), which said it believes that “crimes against …
6 arrested for killing migratory birds in Pampanga
Police and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources arrested a group for allegedly shooting migratory birds in Candaba town, Pampanga, on Thursday. According to the police, 2 great egrets …
CDA with Pfizer has no provision for vaccine supply – DOH
The Confidentiality Disclosure Agreement (CDA) the government made with American firm Pfizer did not include provisions for COVID-19 vaccine supply, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire clarified Friday. Vergeire answered questions …
Tropical Depression Vicky slightly slows down
Tropical Depression Vicky slightly slows down as it moves closer towards the Davao Oriental-Surigao del Sur Area, Pagasa said on its latest severe weather bulletin. At 10:00 AM today, the …
PH to get 25M COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna, Arcturus – envoy
The Philippines Ambassador to the US, Jose Manuel Romualdez, could get four to 25 million COVID-19 vaccines from two more American drugmakers Moderna and Arcturus. Romualdez said the vaccines would …
Ombudsman suspends Mactan airport manager
The Office of the Ombudsman ordered a six-month preventive suspension to Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA) general manager Steve Dicdican over gross neglect of duty, administrative charges of grave misconduct, …
Pepsi-Cola delists shares from PSE
Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) approved the request of Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. (PCPPI) to delist itself effective today. On Thursday, PSE said in a circular that it approved PPCCI’s petition …
Pagasa update Tropical Depression Vicky
Tropical Depression Vicky continues to move west-northwestward towards the Davao Oriental-Surigao del Sur Area. At 7:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Depression Vicky was estimated based on all available …
BI welcomes EO on Advanced Passenger Info system
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) welcomed President Rodrigo Duterte’s issued executive order on the implementation of an advanced passenger information (API) system. Below is the complete press release of BI …
DTI: Manufacturers retain 2019 prices of noche buena items
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Thursday manufacturers have committed to retain the 2019 prices of noche buena items amid the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Trade Secretary Ramon …
DOH, OCTA project 4,000 COVID-19 cases daily during, after holidays
The Department of Health (DOH) and the OCTA Research team project around 4,000 COVID-19 cases could be recorded during and after this Christmas holiday season. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire …
Pacquiao files bill seeking standard salary for barangay officials
Senator Manny Pacquaio filed a bill seeking to create a standard salary, allowance, and other benefits for barangay officials instead of monthly honoraria. Under the Senate Bill No. 1956, the …
PAL offers free RT-PCR tests to OFWs returning from Middle East
Philippine Airlines (PAL)offers free RT-PCR tests for returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from the Middle East during the holiday season. The free COVID-19 swab test would run from December 21 …