Wuhan hospital president died of COVID-19
Wuhan Wuchang Hospital president Liu Zhiming in Hubei province died of the COVID-19 or novel coronavirus pneumonia at 10: 30 am on Tuesday (February 18), China Central Television reported. Liu …
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VFA termination is China’s free pass to build in Scarborough Shoal- Carpio
Retired Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio said on Tuesday that the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) termination would send a signal to China that it can build naval and air bases …
Mother, baby killed in truck accident; driver admitted he used drugs
A mother and her baby were killed after a truck carrying a backhoe hit them in Bulacan. The truck driver said he lost brakes and admitted he took illegal drugs …
Experts warn public against Tiktok “skull breaker challenge”
Experts warn the public, especially those who love Tiktok, against a new challenge trending in social media now, the “skull breaker” or “tripping challenge,” which can cause serious injury. The …
356 cops in Duterte’s drug watchlist undergo drug, lie detector test
The 356 policemen included in President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug watchlist underwent drug test and lie detector test while as they are undergoing thorough investigation. PNP Chief of Police General Archie …
Marcelito Pomoy wins 3rd runner-up in AGT Finals
Filipino pride and singer Marcelito Pomoy wins third place in the AGT Finals, or the ‘America’s Got Talent: The Champions.’ Pomoy sang received his version of Celine Dion and Peabo …
5 pranksters who set fire to balloon vendor arrested
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Monday presented 5 of 7 pranksters who were arrested for setting the balloons of a vendor on fire in Manila last week. The …
Child crime: 13-year-old boy rapes two children
Child crime: Police arrested a 13-year-old boy after he allegedly raped two children in Pangasinan, Tuesday. The suspect was a neighbor of the victims’ who are ages six and four …
Makati police chief denies “Oplan X-Men” operations against LGBT members
Makati City police chief Rogelio Simon denied the reports that their agency has an operation called “Oplan X-Men” that goes after Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) members. The “Oplan X-Men” …
CHR to investigate ‘transgender profiling’ incident in Makati
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said on Saturday that it would investigate a “transgender profiling” incident involving two Makati City police and a trans woman. “While we recognize that …
Senior citizens among 19 rescued from prostitution in Manila
Nineteen women, including several senior citizens, were rescued by authorities from prostitution in Manila on Sunday night, wherein a suspected pimp was also arrested. Police raided Rizal Avenue and Recto …
Star witness in massacre case killed in Manila
A riding-in-tandem killed a 53-year-old police asset and star witness in a massacre case in 2012 in Sta Cruz, Manila. The victim, Myrna Tandiama, resident of Herrera St., Tondo, Manila, …
Professor says coconut oil could fight COVID-19
It is possible for the country to develop resistance to COVID-19, along with experts studying the potential of coconut oil as its cure. According to Dr. Fabian Dayrit, a chemistry …
Medical marijuana cannabidiol now allowed in the Philippines but for ‘compassionate use’ only
The Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) said Monday that medical marijuana cannabidiol is now allowed in the Philippines but only for “compassionate use” for patients with terminal illnesses. DDB Chairman Catalino …
Fuel price watch: gasoline increases; diesel and kerosene drop on February 18
Fuel price watch: Gasoline prices will increase, while diesel and kerosene prices will drop starting at 8 am on Tuesday, according to an announcement by the oil companies. Price changes …
Man fondles female bus passenger
A man fondled a female bus passenger sleeping beside him in Cavite. The victim caught the suspect on video and confronted him. According to Bam Alegre’s report in Unang Balita …
Flying kiss, hand wave best greetings for Valentine’s Day- DOH
The Department of Health advised the public to use flying kiss and hand wave as greetings for Valentine’s Day. This is the advice of Health Sec. Francisco Duque III to …
Balloon vendor suffers burns, lost income due to nasty prank
A balloon vendor sustained burns on his head and arms after a group of young people played a nasty prank on him by setting his balloons on fire in Pandacan, …
Valentine’s baby: woman gives birth inside tricycle
A 19-year-old woman gave birth to Valentine’s baby inside a tricycle, Friday morning. Elgie Lumiran was immediately assisted by two policemen, Master Sergeant Ching Salguet and Corporal Joanna Badua, who …
Coast guard officer sacked for using government vehicle to pick up prostitutes
A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel was sacked for allegedly using a government service vehicle to pick up prostitutes at a bar in Quezon City in December 2019. PCG Spokesman …
Valentine’s Day in jail: couple arrested for selling drugs in Payatas
A couple will celebrate Valentine’s Day in jail after they were caught selling shabu in Payatas, Quezon City. Approximately 13 grams of shabu were seized from the couple in the …
21,000 Filipinos leaving PH to be with their foreigner partners abroad
Based on the Commission on Filipinos Overseas data from 2014 to 2018, nearly 21,000 Filipinos are leaving the Philippines to be with their foreigner spouse or partners abroad. This translates …
Jeepney driver who ran over students tested positive for drugs, has no license
The jeepney driver who ran over a group of students crossing a pedestrian lane in Makati City tested positive for illegal drugs and did not have a license. The suspect, …
Suspected terrorist intercepted at NAIA
Immigration officers intercepted a suspected foreign terrorist and his three companions at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), Thursday. The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said the foreigner’s name was included …
Jeepney hits students crossing pedestrian lane in Makati
One student was killed, and six others were injured when they were hit by a jeepney while crossing a pedestrian lane in Makati City on Wednesday night. According to Jamie …
Duterte may also scrap EDCA after VFA- Panelo
Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Thursday President Rodrigo Duterte might also repeal the Philippines’ Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with the U.S. after the VFA termination. EDCA is an agreement …