Over 230k contact tracers hired, 50k more needed – Año
Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said Wednesday the government already hired over 238,000 contact tracers but still needs 50,000 more to help the country fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Año said in …
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DITO Telecommunity to build cell sites in PH military bases
The government has allowed DITO Telecommunity, the third telecommunications player in the Philippines, to build cell sites inside military bases in the country, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Tuesday. Lorenzana …
EDSA concrete barriers accidents alarm MMDA
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority was alarmed by the number of vehicular accidents involving EDSA concrete barriers, MMDA General Manager Jojo Garcia said. MMDA said it is coordinating with other …
Stranded American gives house to family in Cebu
Since visiting Cebu in 2016, American vlogger Dustin Borglin has been fascinated by the beauty of the province and the kindness of the people. So he returned to the country …
Online petition vs. Manila Bay white sand project launched
The marine conservation group Oceana Philippines launched an online petition against the Manila Bay white sand project spearheaded by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). “We are opposed, …
Duterte is ‘misogynistic, transphobic’ – LGBTQI groups
LGBTQI groups called President Rodrigo Duterte as “misogynistic and transphobic” after he granted convict US Marine Corps Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton an absolute pardon. “His so-called support for the …
Transwoman solon hurt by Pemberton’s release; calls Laude her ‘trans sister’
The country’s first transwoman legislator admitted she was hurt by President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision to grant absolute pardon to US Marines Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton, who killed her “trans …
Robredo: Duterte’s pardon of Pemberton unfair, unjust
Vice President Leni Robredo questioned Tuesday President Rodrigo Duterte’s pardon of Pemberton, describing it as unfair and unjust. “Isa lang ang kasong ito sa maraming patunay ng pagkiling sa makapangyarihan …
BuCor prepares to release Pemberton
The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) said it is preparing for the release of convicted US Marine Joseph Scott Pemberton after receiving an absolute pardon from President Rodrigo Duterte, BuCor spokesman …
Año supports social media monitoring of quarantine violators
Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said Tuesday he supports the PNP’s (Philippine National Police) plan on social media monitoring to look for quarantine violators. The DILG chief noted in a television …
80% of senior citizens have no pension or retirement fund – Diokno
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Benjamin Diokno said Tuesday 80% of senior citizens in the country have no pension or retirement fund. “Based on the latest report of the Philippine …
10 COVID-19 hotspots identified in Visayas, Mindanao
The University of the Philippines (UP)-OCTA Research team identified 10 COVID-19 hotspots in the Visayas and Mindanao. The experts noted the number of COVID-19 cases in these areas continues to …
Jennifer Laude unfairly treated, not Pemberton – lawyer
Lawyer Virgie Suarez said it was slain transgender Jennifer Laude, not homicide convict US Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton, was unfairly treated, adding President Rodrigo Duterte does not seem to …
Gov’t to implement home quarantine ban for COVID-19 patients
Interior Secretary Eduardo Año announced Tuesday that the Philippine government would implement a home quarantine ban for COVID-19 patients, whether they are asymptomatic or mild cases. Authorities plan to “strictly …
Lawyer of Pemberton no clue on why Duterte pardoned US soldier
The lawyer of US Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton admitted she had no clue as to how and why President Rodrigo Duterte granted the US Marine an absolute pardon after he …
Philippines to buy cheapest COVID-19 vaccine – Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday the Philippines would go for the cheapest COVID-19 vaccine that would be available in the market given the country’s lack of funds, adding all vaccines …
Duque can’t sleep after getting tagged in alleged PhilHealth corruption
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III admitted Monday he could not sleep at night after he was linked in the alleged corruption surrounding PhilHealth, particularly in the illegal release of the …
Prank gone wrong: 4 arrested for putting friend inside sack in Valenzuela
The Valenzuela City Police Station arrested for youths after putting one of them inside a sack as they try to pull a prank in the said city. Below is the …
Author of ‘physical distancing after sex’ post to face charges
The author of a social media post claiming Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año advised couples to practice physical distancing after sex would be facing charges. …
Wearing of face shields now required in public markets, gov’t venues
Malacañang announced Monday the public are now required to wear face shields whenever they are in the public markets, shopping malls, supermarkets, and government venues. Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said …
Duterte: Pemberton not at fault on his GCTA computation
President Rodrigo Duterte said homicide convict US Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton is not at fault if the Philippine authorities were not able to monitor his behavior while he was …
White sand project in Manila Bay untimely amid pandemic – bishop
Archdiocese of Manila Apostolic Administrator Bishop Broderick Pabillo is disappointed with the untimely project of beautifying and placing artificial white sand in Manila Bay as part of its rehabilitation amid …
BuCor ordered to say whether Pemberton can avail of GCTA
A court in Olongapo ordered the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) to settle whether or not convicted US Marine Joseph Scott Pemberton is eligible to avail of good conduct time allowances …
Police social media monitoring targets prominent individuals, gov’t officials
Joint Task Force COVID Shield Police Lieutenant General Guillermo Eleazar said Monday the police’s social media monitoring would target government officials and prominent personalities who committed quarantine violations. “Huwag matakot …
Monitoring social media for quarantine violations not illegal – Roque
Malacañang said Monday there is nothing illegal with the police monitoring social media to look for individuals who commit quarantine violations amid the COVID-19 crisis. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said …
Hospitals not allowed to detain patients with unpaid dues – DOH exec
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire reiterated Monday that hospitals are not allowed to detain or refer patients to lending companies due to unpaid dues. “Bawal po mag-detain ng pasyente ang …