265 Chinese nationals arrested in illegal POGO
Authorities shut down an illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) at a hotel in Las Piñas City on Thursday night. According to authorities, operatives from the National Capital Region Police …
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5 QC barangay officials charged over SAP ‘share to 4’ scheme
The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group sued five barangay officials involved in dividing the social amelioration subsidy of their residents in Quezon City. According to Col. Robert Domingo, field officer …
Ex-PNP chief Lacson defends Sinas from bashers
Former PNP Chief and now Senator Panfilo Lacson on Friday defended NCRPO Chief Police Major General Debold Sinas against bashers, saying critics should also appreciate Sinas’ efforts in keeping Metro …
P19-M worth of shabu seized in Caloocan
The Northern Police District (NPD) confiscated more than P19 million worth of illegal drugs during a buy-bust operation that resulted in the arrest of eight suspected drug personalities in Caloocan …
Typhoon Ambo update: Signal no.3 raised in Luzon areas
PAGASA raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) number 3 in Luzon areas as Typhoon Ambo continues to bring rain and strong winds in the country. O its severe weather bulletin …
Trump says cutting ties with China would save him $500 billion
US President Donald Trump said cutting ties with China would save the country $500 billion, referring to the estimated yearly imports from China. “There are many things we could do. …
Pasay says lifting liquor ban could calm and help residents deal with anxiety
Pasay City lifted its liquor ban on Thursday, explaining the decision was for “economic reasons” and to help the residents “deal with their anxieties.” Ordinance No. 6107 signed on May …
Gatchalian: Deped seemed unprepared for August opening of classes
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian was concerned over Department Education’s seeming lack of details on the opening of classes for primary and secondary level on August 24. “To be honest, I get …
Coronavirus Sanofi vaccine will be available simultaneously worldwide, not just in US
The French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi now assured its potential coronavirus vaccine would be available simultaneously worldwide, not just in the US first. “There will be no particular advance given to …
COVID-19 vaccine should be free for all: World leaders
Leaders worldwide demanded on Thursday that any COVID-19 vaccine and treatment should be free and available to everyone. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, together …
Cash gifts for seniors aged 80 up approved by House TWG
House special committee on senior citizens’ technical working group approved a consolidated bill which will grant P25,000 cash gift to the elderly when they reach the age of 80 years …
Pasig vice mayor to auction motorcycle, mountain bike to raise COVID-19 funds
Pasig City Vice Mayor Bernardo will auction his expensive motorcycle and mountain bike as he continues to raise COVID-19 funds for their city. Bernardo will auction his Kawasaki Vulcan S-650 …
Gov’t launches ‘ReliefAgad’ app for faster SAP distribution
The government launched the “ReliefAgad” mobile application for a faster, contactless, efficient, and transparent Social Amelioration Program (SAP) distribution. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) partnered with the …
May 15 Pagasa weather update on Typhoon Ambo
Pagasa weather update May 15: Typhoon Ambon (international name Vongfong) has made landfall over Burias Islan and continues to weaken, the weather bureau reported on its latest bulletin. At 4:00 …
3 Chinese nationals arrested for smuggling liquor in Muntinlupa City
Three Chinese nationals were arrested on Wednesday after attempting to smuggle liquor at a quarantine checkpoint in Muntinlupa City despite the city’s liquor ban. The suspects were identified as Dai …
2M students projected to leave private schools amid crisis
Nearly two million students are projected to transfer from private schools to public as Filipinos struggle financially amid the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis. Joseph Estrada, Coordinating Council of …
NBI charges 3 barangay officials with graft and corruption over SAP anomaly
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) filed graft and corruption charges against three barangay officials in Hagonoy, Bulacan, over alleged anomalies in distributing government’s social amelioration program (SAP) funds. NBI …
Typhoon Ambo makes a land fall in Easter Samar
PAGASA announced Typhoon Ambo made landfall in Eastern Samar, Thursday afternoon. In a post on Twitter, PAGASA forecasters said Ambo made landfall over San Policarpo in Eastern Samar at 12:15 …
Barangay volunteer uses frontliner ID to sell shabu in Manila
Police arrested a barangay volunteer who allegedly uses his frontliner ID to sell illegal drugs in Manila. According to information provided by Police Captain Philipp Ines, spokesman for Manila Police …
Liquor, firearms seized from ambulance in Pampanga
Authorities recovered alcohol and weapons from an ambulance at a checkpoint in the town of Magalang, Pampanga, on Wednesday, amidst the province’s enhanced community quarantine. According to police, the ambulance …
Police officer shoots ECQ violator in Negros Occidental
An alleged ECQ violator was injured after a police officer in Barangay 5, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental shot him in the foot, early morning of Tuesday. According to the …
Kai Sotto joins NBA G League
Top prospect Filipino Kai Sotto is joining NBA G League, the 7 foot 2 inches teenager confirmed Wednesday, May 13. “Here, I will be playing with some of the very …
US accuses China hiring hackers to steal COVID-19 vaccine research
The government of the United States accused China of stealing COVID-19 vaccine research from the US and its allies. The FBI, alongside the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure …
Angeles mayor wants city be put under modified ECQ
Angeles City Mayor Carmelo Lazatin Jr., on Wednesday, May 13, asked the national government to place the city under the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) instead of general community quarantine …
20 areas in Quezon City placed under 14-day ‘special concern lockdown’
The Quezon City government imposed a 14-day ”special concern lockdown” to 20 locations in five barangays in the city from 5 am today until May 26 due to the high …
Defense Secretary says PH ‘cannot afford’ US attack helicopters
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Wednesday that the Philippines rejected the United States’ offer on selling its attack helicopters because of budget issues. Lorenzana clarified that the rejection had nothing …