Hontiveros files bill to increase bed capacities of hospitals
Senator Risa Hontiveros filed a bill that seeks to authorize the Department of Health (DOH) to increase the bed capacities of hospitals in the Philippines. The senator made the call …
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Some Cebu city frontliners think of resigning due to exhaustion, low salary
Some medical frontliners in Cebu City thought of resigning due to exhaustion and low salary while attending to patients with COVID-19. Intensive care nurse “Vanessa” who works in a hospital …
Jang Lucero update: Police says case against suspect Annshiela is ‘airtight’
Jang Lucero update: The Philippine National Police said the case against arrested suspect in Jang Lucero’s murder Annshiela Belarmino is “airtight” despite her denial in her role in the crime. …
Jang Lucero latest news: Suspect Annshiela denies involvement in killing
Latest news: Arrested suspect Annshiela Belarmino denied Wednesday that she was involved in the brutal killing of Laguna driver Jang Lucero, the current partner of her ex-girlfriend. John Consulta reported …
Coast Guard files motion to stop MV Vienna Wood crew from leaving PH
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) chief said Monday they file a motion to prevent crew members of MV Vienna Wood from returning to China as the investigation on the collision involving …
Howie Severino apprehended for pulling down mask to drink
Quezon City law enforcers apprehended veteran journalist and COVID-19 survivor Howie Severino for pulling down his mask to drink after biking. On Facebook, Severino narrated what happened. He said he …
After over 100 days in NAIA, stranded European tourist returns home
A European tourist finally returned home after being stranded at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) for over 100 days. Roman Trofimov said in a Facebook post on July 3 …
Rape, trafficking raps vs. Quiboloy junked by Davao prosecutors
The Davao City Prosecutor’s Office dismissed the rape, child abuse, and human trafficking charges against the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) founder Pastor Apollo Quiboloy and five other church members. …
Court orders arrest of PMA cadets, doctors over Dormitorio death
Regional Trial Court First Judicial Region Branch 5 of Baguio City released arrest warrants against the three Philippine Military Academy (PMA) cadets and doctors accused of killing Cadet 4th Class …
Bato dela Rosa: US embassy called to restore canceled visa
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said Wednesday the US embassy called and agreed to restore his canceled visa after the Philippines suspended the termination of VFA. “To be honest with …
Duterte: Don’t be afraid if you are not a terrorist
President Rodrigo Duterte, on Wednesday, said there is nothing to be afraid of in the newly signed anti-terrorism law if you are not a terrorist. “For the law-abiding citizen of …
QC mayor Joy Belmonte tests positive for COVID-19
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte on Wednesday announced she has tested positive for COVID-19. “Nais ko pong ipahayag sa lahat ng aking minamahal na QCitizens na ako po ay nag-positibo …
Chinese woman went violent, spat at security guard in Makati
A Chinese woman was caught on video hitting a cyclist with her umbrella in an intersection in Makati City. The foreigner also went berserk at a restaurant and spat at …
2 priests from Metro Manila tested positive for COVID-19 in Iloilo city
Two priests who arrived in Iloilo City from Metro Manila have contracted coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to the Department of Health-Region 6 on Tuesday. According to Dr. Jessie Glen …
Chinese arrested over P9-M worth smuggled cigarettes in Gensan
A Chinese businessman was arrested after authorities seized almost P9 million worth of suspects smuggled cigarettes from him at Oringo Subdivision, Barangay City Heights, General Santos City, Monday night. A …
More salon, barbershop services allowed in GCQ, MGCQ areas
Malacañang said Tuesday the government eased the restrictions on salon and barbershop services areas under general community quarantine and modified GCQ. These would allow such establishments to offer more services …
Latest news: Love triangle? Arrested suspect is ex-lover of Jang Lucero’s girlfriend
Latest news: Authorities are now looking at love triangle as the motive of the lady driver’s killing after investigators found out that the arrested female suspect was an ex-lover of …
MRT3 releases information on COVID-19 positive ticket sellers
The Metro Rail Transit-3 (MRT3) released Tuesday the stations and working schedules of the ticket sellers who tested positive for COVID-19 to help the management with the contact tracing and …
Female suspect in killing of Jang Lucero arrested
Authorities arrested a suspect in the brutal killing of Jang Lucero, a lady driver from Laguna, the Calabarzon police said Tuesday. The suspect was identified as Ann Sheila Montes Belarmino. …
Vergeire: No enough evidence that COVID-19 is airborne
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire, on Tuesday, said there is no enough evidence to support several scientists’ claims that COVID-19 transmission is airborne. Vergeire said in a television interview that …
2 Cameroon nationals, Filipina arrested over black dollar scam
Authorities on Thursday arrested two Cameroon nationals and a Filipina involved in the black dollar scam in Makati City. One of those arrested was Cameroon national Chubmh Ngeibuh Festus alias …
3 foreigners, 1 Filipino rescued after private plane makes emergency landing in Zamboanga
Philippine Coast Guard reported three foreigners, and a Filipino were rescued after a private plane made an emergency landing at Barangay Sinunuc in Zamboanga City on Tuesday morning. The Piper …
Killed NPA rebel recruited when he was only 17, Army says
The army said the New People’s Army (NPA) member killed in an encounter with government troops last June 29 in Iloilo was recruited when he was only 17 years old. …
Prosecutor shot dead in Manila
Police reported a prosecutor was shot dead in Paco, Manila on Tuesday morning. According to the initial information from the Ermita Police Station 5, the victim was identified as 62-year-old …
Government lifts restrictions on non-essential travel
Malacañang announced Tuesday the Philippines had lifted its ban on non-essential travel by Filipinos amid the COVID-19 crisis. According to Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, the government’s COVID-19 task force decided …
UP profs: PH could have 100k COVID-19 cases by end of August
Professors from the University of the Philippines said the number of COVID-19 cases in the country could reach up to 100,000 by the end of August. Professor Guido David from …