BI blacklists 11 Chinese nationals for overstaying
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported Tuesday that it blacklisted 11 Chinese nationals for overstaying. Below is the press release of BI posted on their official Facebook account: The Bureau …
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Lord Velasco statement on term-sharing agreement with Cayetano
Marinduque Representative Lord Velasco issued a statement on his term-sharing agreement for speakership at the Congress with current Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano. Velasco shared in a Facebook post the following …
PNP not affected if US suspends assistance; Duterte’s support more important- Cascolan
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Camilo Pancratius Cascolan assured that the police force would not be affected if the US would suspend its assistance to the Philippines’ security …
Used PPEs, gloves, face masks seen scattered on EDSA
Trash, including used personal protective equipment (PPE), gloves, face masks, among others, was seen scattered along EDSA near White Plains Avenue before dawn on Monday. According to Mark Makalalad on …
Cases vs. Chinese vessel Vienna Wood dismissed, ship allowed to leave
The Philippine Coast Guard said the criminal cases filed against the Chinese vessel MV Vienna Wood which collided Filipino fishing boat Liberty 5 in June, have already been dismissed. PCG …
Areas affected by Meralco power interruption on Sept. 29-Oct. 5
Meralco (Manila Electric Company) released that areas that would be affected by its power interruption scheduled from September 29 to October 5, 2020. The power interruption was due to maintenance …
No more age limit for tourists visiting Boracay Island
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque announced Monday that tourists aged 21 years old and below and 60 years old above could also visit Boracay Island starting October 1. Department of Tourism …
SWS: 7.6 million families experience hunger in past 3 months
Social Weather Stations (SWS) recorded the highest incidence of hunger of the Philippines after 7.6 million families said they went hungry at least once in the past three months amid …
Government borrowings hit P2 trillion in August
The national government borrowings hit the P2 trillion mark as of August 2020 as the administration continues to source funds for its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the …
Catholic bishops oppose 2022 elections postponement
Some Catholic bishops opposed the proposal on the 2022 elections postponement amid the threats of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Balanga Bishop Ruperto Santos, postponing the May 2022 general elections …
Robredo: Decision on community quarantines must be data-based
Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo said that a decision on community quarantines should be based on the number of COVID-19 in the country. Robredo said on her radio show …
At least 4 NCR mayors want GCQ extension in Metro Manila
At least four mayors in Metro Manila favored GCQ extension in the national capital region to sustain the downtrend of COVID-19 cases. The 17 mayors of Metro Manila convened Sunday night …
Sara Duterte files medical leave, Baste takes over as Davao city mayor for 1 week
The presidential daughter Sara Duterte -Carpio has filed a medical leave and assigned her brother Vice Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte as the acting mayor of Davao City for one week …
30 Chinese violated physical distancing at KTV bar
Makati City Police and Barangay Pio del Pilar personnel raided an establishment on Urban Avenue in Makati after hearing that a mass gathering was taking place inside it, Saturday morning. …
Almost 100 people having party in Quezon City arrested
Nearly 100 customers and employees of a bar in Tomas Morato, Quezon City, were arrested for allegedly having a party early Saturday morning. According to Police Lt. Col. Noli Abalos, …
Mail voting for senior citizens in 2022 elections pushed
A lawmaker filed a bill pushing for the mail voting for senior citizens in the upcoming 2022 elections. The House Bill 7572 filed by Marikina 2nd District Rep. Stella Quimbo …
Argentina lawmaker suspended after ‘kissing’ partner during video conference
A lawmaker in Argentina has been suspended after he kissed his life partner on the chest while attending a videoconference session. The scandal immediately spread on social media. According to …
COVID-19 surge on Christmas possible if NCR GCQ is eased
Researchers said the premature easing for general community quarantine or GCQ in Metro Manila could lead to another COVID-19 surge in the coming Christmas season. The OCTA team said on …
GCash to charge bank transfer fees starting Oct. 1
Users of mobile wallet company GCash would need to pay fees for bank transfer transactions starting October 1. “Starting Oct. 1, 2020, a fee will be charged per transaction,” GCash …
Teacher caught having sex with student in classroom
A public school teacher was arrested after authorities allegedly caught him having sex with his 15-year-old student in a classroom in Aglipay, Quirino, on Wednesday. According to the town’s police …
Lacson tells AFP to be apolitical after FB account shutdown
Senator Panfilo Lacson called on the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to remain apolitical and not be involved in political issues. Senator Lacson reminded the AFP to only be …
FDA: Approval of COVID-19 vaccine possible in April 2021
The Philippines’ Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the possibility of approving a COVID-19 vaccine in April 2021. According to the FDA, they may be able to approve a COVID-19 …
Proposal to postpone 2022 elections scrapped by Comelec
The Philippines’ Commission on Elections (Comelec) has turned down a proposed postponement of the 2022 national elections scheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez made the assurance …
Duterte Youth to take House seat after Comelec proclamation
Comelec granted a certificate of a proclamation to a representative of the controversial Duterte Youth Party List, allowing them to take a seat at the House of Representatives soon. The …
Mikey Arroyo wants to postpone 2022 elections
Pampanga Representative Mikey Arroyo on Thursday urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to look at postponing the 2022 national elections, adding voters are afraid of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision …
44,000 college students in SUCs did not enroll – group
As many as 44,000 students from state universities and colleges (SUCs) will not be able to enroll in the coming academic year, according to one group. The number of non-enrolled …