Drilon: Looming POGO exodus a good news
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Monday welcomed Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation’s (PAGCOR) report that there is a looming POGO exodus amid tax “issues” with the government. “That’s good …
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NTC orders ABS-CBN to shut down channel 43, TV Plus before day ends
National Telecommunications Commission(NTC) ordered ABS-CBN to ceased its TV Plus services together with its other operations before Monday ends. These should have stopped when the network’s franchise license expired almost …
Gov’t targets 10 million COVID-19 tests in next 8 to 10 months
A National Task Force official against COVID-19 said Monday that the government targets to conduct 10 million tests in the next eight to 10 months. “[Now] that we have the …
Iloilo city mayor asks Duque to resign ‘for the sake of the country’
Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas, on Monday openly asked the Department of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III to resign “for the sake of the country.” During the weekly flag-raising ceremony …
Marines seize smuggled cigarettes in Maguindanao
Philippine Marines operatives stationed in a highway checkpoint in Buldon, Maguindanao arrested two men and seized P120,000 worth of smuggled cigarettes. According to Lt. Mizomra Untal, Buldon municipal police chief, …
More POGOs to leave PH over tax ‘issues’ with gov’t- PAGCOR
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) said Sunday two POGOs left the Philippines, and more were seen to exit the country due to tax “issues” with the government. PAGCOR …
COVID-19 cases in Philippines could reach 60,000 by July 31-experts
A group of experts projected that the number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines could reach more than 60,000 by July 31 while the death toll may reach 1,300. The …
Farm tourism first to bloom after pandemic
The Department of Tourism (DOT) sees farm tourism would first take off after the COVID-19 pandemic as people become more careful about health and wellness. Philippine Farm Tourism Development Association …
14 Filipinos missing after fishing boat collided with Chinese cargo vessel
Fourteen Filipinos went missing after a fishing boat collided with a Chinese cargo vessel in the waters off Cape Calavites, Occidental Mindoro before dawn on Sunday, June 28, the Philippine …
Chinese bodyguard stabs manager in Muntinlupa
A Chinese national bodyguard was arrested after he stabbed a fellow Chinese who is a Human Resources manager in Barangay Alabang, Muntinlupa City. The suspect, Liangqi Zou, 28, is facing …
German arrested for killing Filipina wife
Authorities arrested an elderly German national for allegedly killing his Filipina wife. The suspect is believed to be suffering from mental illness. Police arrested 75-year-old Martin Carl Otto Turk while …
Over 300,000 pigs culled due to ASF; 20 new outbreaks recorded
The number of pigs culled breached 300,000 marks as African swine fever (ASF) continues to spread in the country amid the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. The quarantine restrictions which limited …
Imee Marcos files bill making work-from-home arrangement mandatory option
Senator Imelda “Imee” Marcos filed a bill that requires employers to make work-from-home arrangement options to be mandatory for employees. Marcos said that since the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis …
15 cops sacked over escape of 6 Chinese detainees
QCPD director Brig. Gen. Ronnie Montejo fired 15 police officers from the District Mobile Force Battalion (DMFB) after six Chinese nationals escaped a detention cell at Camp Karingal on Monday. …
60 Pinoy seafarers stranded in Amsterdam
Two groups of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) were stranded at the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport recently. They are made up of seven seafarers from Turkey and 53 seafarers based in the …
Anti-Terror Bill could further regress torture prevention efforts-CHR
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said Friday that the Anti-Terror Bill could further regress the torture prevention efforts in the country. CHR spokesperson Jacqueline de Guia released the warning …
Robredo: Renaming NAIA amid pandemic ‘ill-timed’
Vice President Leni Robredo said Friday renaming the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) during this time of global health crisis is ill-timed. On Thursday, Reps. Paolo Duterte (Davao 1st District) …
Duterte joins ASEAN virtual summit on coronavirus
President Rodrigo Duterte, on Friday, joined fellow ASEAN leaders in an online summit wherein COVID-19 response and other regional issues would be discussed, including the South China Sea dispute. Duterte …
LSIs ride cargo ships, trucks to return to provinces-Año
Interior Secretary Eduardo Año, on Friday, revealed locally stranded individuals (LSIs) are riding cargo ships and trucks to return to their provinces untraced by the local government. Año said they …
Suspected Abu Sayyaf member linked to ISIS killed in Parañaque
An alleged member of the Abu Sayyaf who is believed to be connected to the international terrorist group ISIS was killed in a Parañaque City clash. In an exclusive report …
DILG: 112 areas nationwide under localized lockdown
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Friday said a total of 112 areas nationwide had been placed under localized lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic. “Localized lockdown …
DepEd asks private schools to delay tuition fee increase
The Department of Education (DepEd) urged private schools to delay any increase in tuition and miscellaneous fee amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. DepEd in advisory said it understood …
3 lawmakers, including Paolo Duterte want to rename NAIA
Three House Representatives, including presidential son Paolo Duterte, filed a bill to rename the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to the “Paliparang Pandaigdig ng Pilipinas.” On Thursday, Reps. Paolo Duterte …
Congress to probe P1.8 billion fertilizer scam
The House of Representatives is set to investigate the Department of Agriculture (DA) officials in connection with the controversial P1.8 billion fertilizer scam. This was after Makabayan bloc solons filed …
Duterte okay with 14-day jail time for suspected terrorists
President Rodrigo Duterte supported the 14-day jail time for suspected terrorists, even in the absence of a case because he believes it is not unconstitutional. Section 29 of the Anti-Terrorism …
DBM prepares P4.3 trillion 2021 national budget
The Department of Budget and Management is already preparing a P4.3 trillion national budget proposal for 2021 that Malacañang would submit to Congress. According to Budget Secretary Wendel Avisado, this …