Bicol residents prepare for Typhoon Rolly
The Bicol region people are already preparing for the expected severity of typhoon Rolly, which is likely to hit the region by Sunday. Some residents are scared, especially since they …
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Investigation process vs PH envoy to Brazil Marichu Mauro
The 51-year-old Pinay maid caught on camera being beaten by Philippine ambassador to Brazil Marichu Mauro has returned to the Philippines and is in South Cotabato. According to Sen. Juan …
Signal no.1 raised in Catanduanes as ‘Rolly’ intensifies further
Typhoon Rolly intensifies further as it moves westward over the Philippine Sea, raising tropical cyclone wind signal no.1 over Catanduanes. At 4:00 PM today, the eye of Typhoon “ROLLY” was …
Jollibee Champ, Ultimate Burger Steak return to select stores
Jollibee Foods Corp announced Friday that Jollibee Champ and the Jollibee Ultimate Burger Steak are back in select stores nationwide starting October 30, following a “clamor” from avid fans. The …
Install CCTVs inside Philippine diplomatic offices, residences abroad – Zubiri
Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri said Friday that residences and offices of Philippine ambassadors worldwide should have CCTV cameras installed to prevent maltreatment such as the alleged abuse experienced …
119 live tarantulas intercepted at NAIA
Operatives of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) intercepted and rescued 119 live tarantulas at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Wednesday. BOC said Friday the tarantulas were concealed in …
Pagasa update: Typhoon Rolly continues to intensify
Typhoon Rolly continues to intensify while moving Westward over the Philippine Sea, Pagasa said on its 11 am severe weather bulletin, October 30. At 10:00 AM today, the eye of …
More Filipinas work as sugar babies in Sugarbook amid pandemic
The controversial dating website Sugarbook reported that the number of young sugar babies from the Philippines increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to its website, “Sugarbook is an online dating …
Quinta leaves 16 people dead; P700-M damage
Typhoon Quinta left 16 people dead and P700-million worth of damage to agriculture and infrastructure nationwide, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Thursday. The NDRRMC …
Shipping agent falsifies documents, poses as BI agents in Bataan
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente slammed reports of alleged BI agents overcharging arriving ships at the Port Capinpin in Orion Bataan. “We have monitored a social media post …
Sister of abused helper wants Marichu Mauro jailed
“Wala siyang awa [she has no mercy].” This is what the sister of the 51-year-old maid who was caught several times on CCTV to have been hurt by his Philippine …
Central Luzon-Quezon braces for Typhoon Rolly
Typhoon Rolly enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility and would likely hit Central Luzon-Quezon area, Pagasa said on its severe weather bulletin issued Thursday night. At 10:00 PM last night, …
DPWH exec Ronnel Tan denies ‘throwing cash in the air’
DPWH Region I Director Ronnel Tan denied the claims of Councilor Arkie Manuel Yulde that he threw cash in the air at his party in Quezon province. In a phone …
DPWH exec ‘throws cash in the air’ at party; to face graft raps
A regional director of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) would be facing graft and corruption and partisanship charges after “throwing cash in the air” at a party …
Government-wide corruption probe spares no one – Palace
Malacañang said Thursday President Rodrigo Duterte’s order of a government-wide corruption investigation did not exempt anyone. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque denied at a news conference in Bohol the allegations of …
Ombudsman suspends 8 PhilHealth senior execs
Ombudsman Samuel Martires suspended eight PhilHealth senior officials for six months. Those suspended were facing administrative and criminal complaints on the alleged irregular release of P2.7 billion from the state …
SWS: 23% of Filipinos believe gov’t report on COVID-19 positives ‘probably right’
Results of a recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showed that only 23 percent of Filipinos believed that the government’s report on positive COVID-19 cases is “probably right.” The survey …
Duterte approves probe vs. Marichu Mauro over abuse allegations
President Rodrigo Duterte approved the Department of Foreign Affairs’ (DFA) investigation against Marichu Mauro, the country’s ambassador to Brazil, who was caught on video maltreating her household service staff. Palace …
DPWH mulls building breakwater to protect Manila Bay white sand
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) plans to build a breakwater to protect the Manila Bay white sand beach from being washed away by strong waves. According to …
Severe Tropical Storm GONI update
GONI intensifies into a severe Tropical Storm while moving Westward, the DOST-PAGASA tropical cyclone advisory said on Thursday. As of 10:00 AM today The center of Severe Tropical Storm GONI …
DOH to present vaccine implementation plan to IATF
The Department of Health (DOH) prepares to present its plan on COVID-19 vaccination implementation to the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID), Thursday. “The DOH will present the …
Manila offers drive-thru installation of RFID stickers
The local government of Manila City offers a drive-thru service for the installation of RFID stickers to help motorists comply with the national government’s implementation of a 100% cashless tollways …
Villar, Pacquiao still richest senators in Philippines
Cynthia Villar and Manny Pacquiao remained to be the richest senators in the Philippines as of end-2019, according to the latest summary of Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net worth …
Sotto: NPC will meet to prepare for 2022 elections
Senate President Vicente Sotto III has announced that the leaders of his Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC) party will meet to prepare for the upcoming 2022 presidential elections. According to Sotto, …
Bucor wants to ‘erase’ gang tattoos of Bilibid inmates
The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) wanted to cover inmates’ tattoos at the New Bilibid Prisons (NBP), showing which group they belong to avoid trouble in prison. In a report by …
Guevarra names top 5 gov’t agencies prioritized in corruption probe
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra announced the five government agencies that the task force he will form would first look into whether there is corruption. In an interview with “Dobol B …