Over P200-M worth of shabu seized in Parañaque, Taguig
Police seized 30 kilos or more than P200-million worth of shabu in a series of buy-bust operations in Paranaque City and Taguig City Wednesday night. Members of the Drug Enforcement …
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PDEA destroys P6.25B worth of illegal drugs in Cavite
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) destroyed 1,394 kilograms or P6.25 billion worth of seized illegal drugs in Cavite province on Thursday in compliance with President Rodrigo Duterte’s order to …
Ofel will continue to bring light to moderate rain
Tropical Depression Ofel continues to move westward over the West Philippine Sea, Pagasa said on its latest severe weather bulletin. At 10:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Depression “OFEL” …
NTC buys 44 cellphones worth P2.1 million – COA
The Commission on Audit (COA) flagged the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) for buying high-end cellphones for its executive officials while its engineers in the field were using borrowed phones. COA …
DOLE: No deferment of 13th month pay this year
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) chief Silvestre Bello III said Thursday that all employers are mandated to pay 13th month pay on or before December 24, ending the issues …
Duterte to find more COVID-19 vaccine funds for P130-M Filipinos
President Rodrigo Duterte said Wednesday that he already had money to buy COVID-19 vaccines but vowed to get more funds to immunize all Filipinos. “Nakahanap na ako ng pera. I …
Vietnamese will be richer than Pinoys this year – IMF
International Monetary Fund (IMF) projected that the Vietnamese would be richer than Filipinos this year, citing the difference in how the two countries fight the COVID-19 pandemic. IMF said that Vietnam’s …
‘Carried away by emotions’: DENR Usec Antiporda apologizes to UP
DENR Undersecretary Benny Antiporda apologized Thursday to the University of the Philippines (UP) over his “bayaran” remark towards the UP Marine Science Institute amid criticisms thrown at the Manila Bay …
DENR Usec Antiporda will not apologize to UP over ‘bayaran’ remark
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Undersecretary Benny Antiporda refused to apologize to the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute experts after he called them “bayaran” (paid hacks) …
UP denies receiving half-billion pesos from DENR
UP Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) refuted the claims of the Environment Undersecretary Benny Antiporda that the DENR has been paying the research body half a billion pesos from 2016 until …
Non-expiry of unused internet data sought
Senator Lito Lapiz filed a bill seeking the non-expiry of unused internet data until the end of the year. Lapiz file Senate Bill No. 1880 entitled “AN ACT MANDATING AND …
Ofel to bring rain over Aurora today
Tropical Depression Ofel is now over the West Philippines Sea and is expected to bring rain over Aurora province today, October 15. According to the severe weather bulletin of Pagasa …
OMB to donate thousands of seized laptops, desktop computers
Optical Media Board (OMB) said it would donate thousands of desktop computers and laptops seized by operatives in a warehouse raid in Marilao, Bulacan. The operatives raided the warehouse, and …
DENR Usec slams UP over criticisms on Manila Bay rehabilitation
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Undersecretary Benny Antiporda slammed Wednesday the University of the Philippines for its criticisms on the Manila Bay rehabilitation and allegedly milking public funds …
Cabinet recommends shorter curfew hours
The Cabinet members of President Rodrigo Duterte urged local government units to shorten curfew hours to aid the country in reviving its economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Presidential spokesperson Harry …
Bureau of Immigration expects lower arrivals
The Bureau of Immigration said it is expecting a lower number of arrivals in the country as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Below is the press release of BI on its …
DPWH hires Chinese workers in infra projects
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar on Wednesday explained why foreigners, specifically Chinese nationals, were employed in the country’s infrastructure projects. Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan asked …
DOH: Localized lockdowns better than stricter quarantine protocols
The Department of Health (DOH) recommended implementing localized lockdowns in COVID-19 high-risk areas instead of stricter quarantine protocols, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said. The OCTA research team earlier urged …
PCW: ‘It Really Hurts’ video of LTO employees lacks gender sensitivity
The “It Really Hurts” video of Land of Transportation Office (LTO) employees did not sit well with the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) for its supposed lack of gender sensitivity. …
DENR: Dolomite not washed out but covered by ‘black sand’
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said Wednesday the crushed dolomite at the Manila Bay coastline was not washed out but was only covered by the thick black …
13th month pay deferment unjust – Bishop Bagaforo
The proposal to postpone the released 13th month pay of workers is unfair, according to Kidapawan Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo, national director of Caritas Philippines. The bishop stressed that this …
Pagasa update on tropical depression Ofel
Tropical depression Ofel maintains its strength while moving west-northwestward towards Burias Island, Pagasa’s latest severe weather bulletin said. At 10:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Depression “OFEL” was estimated …
Romero says Cayetano ousted, not resigned
1-Pacman party-list Representative Michael Romero said Wednesday that former House Speaker Taguig-Pateros Representative Alan Peter Cayetano was ousted. A total of 186 lawmakers voted Tuesday to ratify the election of …
DOH: Around 3.6 million Pinoys suffering from mental disorders
A survey from the Department of Health showed that around 3.6 million Filipinos suffer from mental disorders amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. DOH National Mental Health Program head Frances …
COA: PhilHealth violates laws on granting hazard pay
The Commission on Audit (COA) said state insurer Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) violated different laws and regulations when it granted P291-million worth of hazard pay to its employees illegally. …
PhilHealth illegally gave P291-M worth of hazard pay to employees – COA
The Commission on Audit (COA) reported that the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) released P291-million worth of hazard pay to its employees illegally. The COA’s 2019 yearly audit report said …