Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla refuted Friday claims that he is fighting the government and not cooperating with the implementation of national policies against the COVID-19 crisis. “Fake news po na …
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque denied Friday reports that the Philippines is already the new COVID-19 hotspot in Southeast Asia after overtaking Indonesia as the country with the highest number of …
Kuya Wil or Willie Revillame announced that he would provide P5-million assistance for jeepney drivers who are already begging amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as P100,000 to each family …
A lawmaker proposed Friday to double the monthly social pension for indigent senior citizens from P500 to P1,000. Representative Rufus Rodriguez of Cagayan de Oro City proposed House Bill 7266, …
The Environmental Management Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources launched an online monitoring system to intensify the monitoring of local governments’ compliance with the Solid Waste Management …
President Rodrigo Duterte directed the creation of a task force that would investigate the alleged corruption in the Philippine Health Insurance Corp (PhilHealth), Malacañang said Friday. Palace spokesperson Harry Roque …
Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said Friday hospitals from nearby regions could accommodate patients if in case medical facilities in Metro Manila would reach full capacity. The Department of Health (DOH) …
Various indigenous peoples’ groups Friday appealed to the Supreme Court to scrap the Anti-Terrorism Law, claiming the act violates their right to self-determination. Representatives from IP alliance KATRIBU, Muslim activist, …
Angkas partnered with the National Task Force COVID-19 and Joint Task Force COVID Shield to give transportation services to health workers amid the limited public transportation after Metro Manila, and …
Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said Friday he is confident that the number of COVID-19 cases would decrease during the implementation of the MECQ or modified enhanced community quarantine in Metro …
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Friday they no additional restrictions on international travel would be imposed after Metro Manila and nearby provinces were placed under modified enhanced community quarantine …
Two teachers’ groups called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to postpone the opening of classes on a later date after Metro Manila, and nearby provinces reverted to Modified Enhanced …
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced all airline passengers are also required to wear face shields during their travel starting August 15 following the orders of the …
PhilHealth Senior Vice President Augustus de Villa, who earlier accused of ripping pages of alleged anomalous documents resigned, Thursday. De Villa, who also attended the Senate hearing on Tuesday with …
Three members of the Korean Voice Phishing Criminal Group, all sentenced to 10 years in prison in Korea, were arrested by National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) operatives using the …
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and Makati City Police personnel seized up to P6-million worth of suspected shabu in separate buy-bust operations in Makati City on Wednesday. According to police, …
The tabloid Bulgar took defense and said it did its part in protecting Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray by printing the blurred fake topless photos and “not releasing the original.” …
Interior Secretary Eduardo Año urged the cops Thursday to exert more effort on improving the image and reputation of the police force. During his speech in the 119th Police Service …
Malacañang said Wednesday the surge in COVID-19 cases happens worldwide and not just in the Philippines. ‘It’s not just happening in the Philippines. Let’s not have this wrong cue that, …
The death penalty discussion amid the COVID-19 pandemic could only be “unnecessary distraction” in the country’s fight against the virus, said Muntinlupa City Representative Ruffy Biazon. Biazon requested panel chair …
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana does not support the idea of Anti-Terrorism Law regulating social media in the country. “The ATL should not regulate social media. It is not part of …
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) and Batangas police arrested Wednesday an American wanted in California on charges of assault with a deadly weapon and simple assault. According to Justice Undersecretary …
The face shield price in Divisoria, Manila, has allegedly increased due to its high demand after the Department of Transportation (DOTr) recently announced its mandatory wear on public vehicles. In …
The House of Representatives approved Wednesday night the proposed Bayanihan to Recover As One Act or Bayanihan Act 2, which would continue the COVID-19 response of the government. The House …
Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) Commissioner Greco Belgica said at least 36 PhilHealth officials should be fired or face raps for padding of claims in hospitals. Belgica said PhilHealth was not …
Senators said they already gathered enough evidence from the Senate hearing on the alleged widespread corruption at Philippine Health Insurance Corp (PhilHealth) to file charges against the agency’s president Ricardo …