DOLE looking at delaying 13th month pay of workers
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said Thursday the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is looking into the possible deferment of granting 13th month pay to workers. According to Bello, …
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Budget blame game: Cayetano apologizes to Sotto
On Thursday, House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano apologized to Senator Vicente Sotto III for appearing to blame the Senate concerning the possible delay of the 2021 national budget. In a …
Suspect in killing nephew of Meyah Amatorio arrested
The National Bureau of Investigation-Laguna District Office on Thursday arrested the primary suspect in killing Adrian Ramos, the nephew of Jang Lucero’s girlfriend, Meyah Amatorio. The NBI operatives’ joint forces …
COVID-19 infections in Philippines decreasing – UP experts
The University of the Philippines OCTA Research team said the number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines has been decreasing. According to the team’s report dated October 6 and forwarded …
UP experts recommend placing 11 areas under stricter quarantine
Researchers from the UP (University of the Philippines) OCTA recommended that the government place 11 areas under stricter quarantine classification due to a surge in COVID-19 cases. The experts’ report …
Scientist opposes revival of Bataan Nuclear Power Plant
A top Filipino scientist said Thursday he opposed the plans to revive the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP), bringing up concerns on how the government would address its hazardous waste. …
Beep cards free, no more maintaining balance starting October 9 – LTRFB
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced Wednesday that beep cards would be given free to commuters starting tomorrow, October 9, following the orders of President Rodrigo Duterte. …
Sotto wants Congress to adopt Senate version of 2021 budget
Senate President Tito Sotto dared the Congress to adopt the senate’s version of the proposed P4.5-trillion national budget for 2021. “Adopt nila ‘yung version namin. Bibilis ang bicam,” Sotto answered …
P50 million worth of cigarettes from China destroyed
Bureau of Customs (BOC) authorities in Port of Cagayan de Oro destroyed P50 million worth of China’s misdeclared cigarettes. Operatives destroyed them in a warehouse facility in Opol, Misamis Oriental, …
BI rejects petition of #Loveisnottourism movement
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) rejected the #Loveisnottourism movement’s petition, which requested to allow foreigner fiances of Filipinos to enter the country so they could get married. “We acknowledge the …
Travel restrictions still in place – Immigration
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reminded the public that travel restrictions, specifically on the ban on foreigners are still in place amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Below is the press of …
Roque memes: Presidential spox pokes fun at himself
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque did not take offense and even shared the memes the netizens created using his photos from his recent visit to Boracay. Roque on Wednesday posted on …
P322M worth of nearly expired medicines, supplies left for distribution – DOH
Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said Wednesday the DOH is expected to complete the distribution of the P2 billion worth of nearly expired medicines and supplies by the end of 2020. …
Ramon Ang mulls shutdown of Petron refinery in Bataan
Ramon Ang, Petron Corporation president, and CEO said the company may shut its refinery in Bataan amid its tax troubles with the government. “For Petron Refinery, I will close that …
Udenna Infra bags P10-B contract to build DITO towers
Udenna Infrastructure Corp. (UIC), which also under Dennis Uy’s Udenna Group, bagged the P10-billion contract to build the towers and fiber optic cables of DITO Telecommunity Corporation. “In need of …
Cash aid amid pandemic gave Duterte high rating – Pulse Asia exec
An official of Pulse Asia said Tuesday that the high approval and trust ratings of President Rodrigo Duterte were due to the government’s financial aid or “ayuda” to the people …
Red Cross eyes using COVID-19 saliva test
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said it plans to use a saliva test for a cheaper and faster COVID-19 testing in the country. Senator Richard Gordon, who is also the …
Brother of Arnel Pineda arrested in drug buy bust
The younger brother of Arnel Pineda, the new lead singer of the American rock band Journey, was arrested after being caught in an anti-illegal drug operation in Quezon City Tuesday …
SSS warns members, pensioners against online fixers
The Social Security System (SSS) on Tuesday warned its members and pensioners against online fixers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. SSS clarified in a statement posted on their social media accounts …
PSC still owes P387-M to SEA Games suppliers
The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) said Tuesday it still owed P387 million to suppliers when it hosted the Southeast Asian Games in 2019. During the commission’s hearing on its 2021 …
Maynilad gives aid to public schools
Maynilad Water Services, Inc. provided (Maynilad) sanitation supplies and refurbished computers for 14 public schools in the west concession area supporting the ‘Brigada Eskwela 2020’ program of the Department of …
Duterte orders DOH to distribute nearly expired medicines
Palace said Tuesday President Rodrigo Duterte already ordered the Department of Health to distribute the billion worth of nearly expired medicines following the audit results of the Commission on Audit …
Group calls Yap ignorant over recent comments on West PH Sea
A militant group called ACT-CIS party-list Rep. Eric Yap ignorant of the law and dreaming when he said that officials should not be alarmed by China’s continuous construction in the …
Palace on Duterte not killed anyone: President spoke from the heart
Malacañang told Tuesday President Rodrigo Duterte that it is unlawful to kill anyone since he was a lawyer, adding Duterte spoke from the heart. “Alam n’yo po kasi ang mga …
Aguirre dares Ramon Tulfo to sue him over ‘pastillas’ scheme
Former justice secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II dared media man Ramon Tulfo to file a case against him to prove his alleged involvement in the “pastillas” scheme. “Mr. Tulfo, because I …
PDEA to destroy about a ton of shabu next week
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Tuesday said it would destroy around a ton of shabu next week following the orders of President Rodrigo Duterte to dispose of the …