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Electric bills to increase on August - Meralco

Meralco to write ‘explanatory letter’ to customers with billing complaints

by Margret Fermin

Meralco said it would write “personalized” explanation letters to clarify their customers’ billing during the lockdown periods after many complained and got confused with their sky-high bills. In an interview …

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CHR condemns killing of Ilocos Sur teen

CHR condemns killing of Ilocos Sur teen

by Margret Fermin

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Tuesday slammed the killing of a 15-year-old girl who earlier filed an act of lasciviousness complaint against a police officer in Cabugao, Ilocos …

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Suspected NPA rebels abduct barangay councilor, watchman

Suspected NPA rebels abduct barangay councilor, watchman

by Margret Fermin

A barangay councilor and watchman were not yet found after suspected New Peoples Army (NPA) rebels entered their houses and dragged them to the mountainous area of ​​Brgy. Selected, Balud, …

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ABS-CBN franchise decision congress

‘Conscience’ vote will prevail in ABS-CBN franchise decision- Speaker Cayetano

by Margret Fermin

Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano announced that he would not influence his congressional colleagues in making the ABS-CBN franchise renewal decision. In a press conference on Monday, Cayetano reaffirmed that the …

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50 Chinese nationals arrested in illegal POGO in Makati

50 Chinese nationals arrested in illegal POGO in Makati

by Margret Fermin

Police arrested 50 Chinese nationals and a Myanmar national in Makati City for working in alleged illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), Monday night. Southern Police District said Makati City …

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Critical care utilization in Metro Manila at moderate risk

Critical care utilization in Metro Manila at moderate risk – Palace

by Margret Fermin

Malacañang said reports that hospitals in Metro Manila are already running out of hospital beds due to the recent surge of coronavirus cases are “fake news.” “The critical care utilization …

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MRT3 ticket sellers positive

MRT3 halts operations after ticket sellers tested positive for COVID-19

by Margret Fermin

More than 180 Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT3) personnel, including 11 ticket sellers at several stations, tested positive for COVID-19, prompting its administration to suspend operations starting today. According …

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DOH retracts report on emerging COVID-19 hotspots in Metro Manila

DOH retracts report on emerging COVID-19 hotspots in Metro Manila

by Margret Fermin

The Department of Health (DOH) retracted its report on Monday afternoon of four Metro Manila cities tagged to be emerging COVID-19 hotspots. DOH in a statement sent to health reporters …

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Carlo Katigbak commits giving gov't officials airtime to express their side

Carlo Katigbak commits giving gov’t officials airtime to express their side

by Margret Fermin

ABS-CBN president and CEO Carlo Katigbak on Monday vowed to give government officials to give their side on any issue related to the broadcasting company. Katigbak gave his words during …

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Lawmaker wants to include COVID vaccine in 2021 budget

Lawmaker wants to include COVID vaccine in 2021 budget

by Margret Fermin

A lawmaker recommended the government to include the COVID-19 national vaccination plan in the proposed P4.3 trillion national budget for 2021 amid the rising coronavirus infections in the country. BHW …

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NCR may return to stricter quarantine

NCR may return to ‘stricter’ quarantine if hospitals get overwhelmed by new cases-Palace

by Margret Fermin

Malacañang said Monday NCR could return to “stricter” community quarantine if hospitals get overwhelmed by the spike of COVID-19 cases in the capital region. “We go back to stricter quarantine …

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DOH strictly monitoring 6 COVID-19 hotspots in NCR, Cebu

DOH strictly monitoring 6 COVID-19 hotspots in NCR, Cebu

by Margret Fermin

Health Undersecretary Rosario Vergeire said Monday the Department of Health (DOH) is strictly monitoring six “hotspots” where there has been a spike in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks. According to …

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Senators eye junk food tax for COVID-19 funds

Senators eye ‘junk food’ tax for COVID-19 funds

by Margret Fermin

Some senators are eyeing to impose a tax on junk food to raise funds for the government’s coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. “The other possible sin tax that government may …

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International travel for Filipino tourists still banned - BI

International travel for Filipino tourists still banned – BI

by Margret Fermin

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reiterated that international travel for Filipino tourists is still restricted as the country continues to battle coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente …

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Police identify three possible suspects on Jang Lucero killing

Police identify three possible suspects on Jang Lucero’s killing

by Margret Fermin

Police said they already determined three possible suspects on Jang Lucero’s killing in Calamba, Laguna, last week. However, they are still gathering substantial evidence before they could release the suspects’ …

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Marissa Andaya dies of cancer

CamSur Rep. Marissa Andaya dies of cancer

by Margret Fermin

Camarines Sur First District Representative Marissa Andaya died of cancer on Sunday, said her husband, former congressman Rolando Andaya Jr. “The love of my life has passed on into eternal …

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SMC launches a coronavirus testing laboratory in Mandaluyong

SMC launches a coronavirus testing laboratory in Mandaluyong

by Margret Fermin

San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has introduced its coronavirus testing laboratory in Mandaluyong on Friday. The laboratory can hold 4,000 tests per day using reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). RT-PCR is …

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BIR changes tax requirements for Pogos to resume operations

BIR changes tax requirements for Pogos to resume operations

by Margret Fermin

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has tweaked the tax rules for Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos) and their service providers. The modifications will allow them to continue operating as …

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Duterte signs controversial anti-terrorism bill into law

Duterte signs controversial anti-terrorism bill into law

by Margret Fermin

President Rodrigo Duterte signed the Anti-Terrorism Bill into law on Friday despite being barraged with criticisms from different sectors. The signing of the law was confirmed by Presidential spokesman Harry …

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Harry Roque in Subic

Harry Roque: No violations in visiting Subic resort, swimming with dolphins

by Margret Fermin

Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said Thursday he did not violate any quarantine and health protocols when he visited a marine park in Subic, Zambales, amid pandemic after he received criticisms …

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DOH checking labs that failed to report cases for days

DOH checking labs that failed to report cases for days

by Margret Fermin

Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said Thursday the Department of Health (DOH) is looking at COVID-19 testing laboratories that failed to submit reports on cases in the past several days. In …

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Made in China modern jeeps involved in several accidents - ACTO

Made in China modern jeeps involved in several accidents – ACTO

by Margret Fermin

Made in China air-conditioned modern jeeps that have been endorsed by the government have been involved in several accidents, a local jeepney driver association said Thursday. Among these accidents were …

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AFP loses track of Jolo bombers after 4 soldiers killed

AFP loses track of Jolo bombers after 4 soldiers killed

by Margret Fermin

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Wednesday it lost track of the two suspected Jolo bombers after Sulu cops killed four intelligence operatives. Army spokesperson Col. Ramon Zagala told …

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G4 swine flu in China very low risk

G4 swine flu in China very low risk – BAI

by Margret Fermin

Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) officer-in-charge Director Ronnie Domingo said the G4, a new swine flu strain being monitored in China, has a very low risk. Domingo explained that China’s …

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Infections in Calabarzon rose after Metro Manila shifted to GCQ

Infections in Calabarzon rose after Metro Manila shifted to GCQ

by Margret Fermin

COVID-19 infections in Calabarzon spiked after neighboring region Metro Manila transitioned to general community quarantine, the chief of Department of Health (DOH) Region 4A said Wednesday. DOH Calabarzon Director Eduardo …

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Looming MRT-3 fare hike to worsen inflation - group

92 MRT3 personnel tested positive for COVID-19

by Margret Fermin

A total of 92 personnel of Metro Rail Transit 3 (MRT3) tested positive for COVID-19, causing them to operate at reduced capacity beginning July 6. MRT3 said the number of …

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