Duterte to communists: ‘Mga bobo naman’
President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said communists do not have an ideology and were only after money and power. “There is no longer any ideology. Wala ‘tong mga komunista… Gusto …
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Duterte to Lumads: You will become an ‘extinct tribe’
President Rodrigo Duterte warned Lumads would soon become an “extinct tribe” if their group members would continue to join the Communist Party of the Philippines and the New People’s Army …
SPMC ‘overwhelmed’ by COVID-19 surge in Davao City – Galvez
A surge of COVID-19 cases in Davao City has “overwhelmed” Southern Philippines Medical Center, according to National Task Force COVID-19 chief implementer Carlito Galvez Jr. on Monday night. During President …
DTI: Allow children aged 7 and up inside malls
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) proposed to the Inter-Agency Task Force on Monday to allow children aged seven and older to enter malls as part of a program …
AFP spox: Soldiers carried Cullamat’s remains after NPA left her behind
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) denied Monday using the remains of slain Jevilyn Campos Cullamat, daughter of Bayan Muna party-list Representative Eufemia Campos Cullamat, as a war trophy. …
CHR calls out military for posing with Jevilyn Cullamat’s remains
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) called out Monday the military for posing with the lifeless body of Jevilyn Cullamat as an apparent display of victory against the New Peoples’ …
Alpha Phi Beta offers reward for info on missing lawyer
Alpha Phi Beta Fraternity, the fraternity of missing lawyer Ryan Oliva, offers a reward to any person who could give information on Oliva’s whereabouts. “The Alpha Phi Beta Fraternity is …
DOST: Mass COVID-19 vaccination may start by June-July 2021
An official from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Monday that the mass COVID-19 vaccination is expected to start by either June or July 2021. “Kung ang ibig …
Zarate: Death of Jevilyn Cullamat does not link Makabayan bloc to NPA
Bayan Muna party-list Representative Carlos Zarate denied Monday that the death of Jevilyn Cullamat, the daughter of Bayan Muna party-list Representative Eufemia Cullamat, is evidence of the Makabayn bloc’s link …
Deal with AstraZeneca may be canceled if vaccine fails to get FDA approval
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Monday the COVID-19 vaccine deal with AstraZeneca may be canceled if the vaccine fails to get the approval of the Food and Drugs Administration …
COVID-19 cases in PH may reach 500k by end-2020 – OCTA Research
The number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines could hit 500,000 by the end of 2021, according to the OCTA Research team. The experts said the total number of cases …
GSIS to release Christmas cash gift of pensioners starting Dec.1
Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) would start releasing the P3.3 billion worth of Christmas cash gifts for their 330,496 senior citizen and disability pensioners starting December 1. “Every year, our …
Gatchalian files Prepaid Load Forever Act
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian filed the Prepaid Load Forever Act, which aims to ban the expiry date of prepaid internet and mobile phone load. Gatchalian said people reply nowadays rely on …
Leachon: Economic centers should be prioritized in giving COVID-19 vaccines
Health expert Dr. Anthony “Tony” Leachon said Monday the government should prioritize giving COVID-19 vaccine in Philippines’ economic centers. Leachon said the 70% of the country’s economic centers are found …
DPWH cut CamSur’s infra projects budget, not lawmakers – Yap
House Committee on Appropriations chair Eric Yap explained Monday that it was the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) that reallocated the P386-million cut from CamSur (Camarines Sur) infrastructure …
Soldiers posing with Jevilyn Cullamat’s remains disrespectful – Renato Reyes
Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) Secretary-General Renato Reyes condemns the soldiers who posed in front of slain Jevilyn Cullamat, the daughter of Bayan Muna Representative Eufemia Cullamat. “To pose in front of the dead …
OCTA Research: Place Metro Manila under MGCQ in 2021
OCTA Research experts recommended placing Metro Manila under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) in 2021. In an interview on Dobol B sa News TV on Monday, Dr. Guido David said …
Makabayan bloc red-tagging now has basis – Lorenzana
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Monday the red-tagging of Makabayan bloc representatives now has a basis after Bayan Muna Representative Eufemia Campos Cullamat’s was killed in a military encounter against …
AFP grieves with Bayan Muna Rep. Cullamat over daughter’s death
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said it gives with the family of Bayan Muna Representative Eufemia Cullamat after her daughter, Jevilyn Campos Cullamat, was killed encounter in Surigao …
Philippine Red Cross lowers swab testing fees
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said Sunday it would reduce its COVID-19 swab testing fees by P200 starting December 1, in its effort to encourage more people to get tested …
Daughter of Bayan Muna Rep. Cullamat killed in military encounter vs. NPA
Bayan Muna Representative Eufemia Campos Cullamat’s daughter Jevilyn Campos Cullamat was killed in an encounter between the military and the New People’s Army (NPA) in Surigao Del Sur on Sunday. …
Metro Manila mayors want GCQ until end of 2021
The mayors of Metro Manila have agreed to keep the region under general community quarantine (GCQ) until the end of the year, according to their leader. According to Parañaque Mayor …
New SRP for agri products in NCR wet markets set – DA
The Department of Agriculture (DA) issued Friday the new suggested retail prices (SRP) of basic agricultural commodities in Metro Manila’s wet markets. The SRP, however, does not cover those being …
5 OFWs without work visa intercepted at NAIA
Five departing overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) were intercepted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) after failing to present work or employment visas. Earlier, the BI’s travel control and enforcement …
Villafuerte decries budget cuts in CamSur’s infra projects
Camarines Sur Representative LRay Villafuerte decried Friday the P386-million budget cut for his province’s infrastructure projects under the House-approved version of the proposed P4.5-trillion 2021 national budget. Confirming Senator Panfilo …
Metro Manila mayors ban Christmas caroling, parties
Metro Manila mayors will ban the traditional Christmas caroling and parties this holiday season to prevent COVID-19 transmissions, the chairman of the capital region’s council said Friday. “Naglabas na kami …