DSWD continues ‘cleansing’ of 4Ps beneficiaries
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Erwin Tulfo is already planning to provide a reward of ₱ 1,000 to those who can give information against “ineligible” beneficiaries of …
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Increasing production discussed at Marcos’ 2nd meeting with DA
Increasing the production of agricultural products was still the center of discussion at the second meeting of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Department of Agriculture (DA) this Monday. According …
DSWD targets P1K ayuda for less fortunate PWDs
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) targets to provide P1,000 in assistance to the country’s poor Persons With Disability (PWD). According to ACT-CIS Cong Jeff Soriano, DSWD Sec. …
Laguna reports 113% increase in dengue cases
The number of dengue cases in the province of Laguna has reached 2,018. According to the Laguna Provincial Health Office, this is from January to July 7, 2022, and is …
Chavez: China withdraws funding for three railway projects
A Department of Transportation (DOTr) official said the Marcos administration needs to renegotiate for three major railway projects after the Chinese government failed to act on the previous Duterte administration’s …
Post Office ensures PhilSys IDs had been delivered
The Philippine Postal Corporation (Post Office) on Thursday confirmed that they have delivered to the intended recipients all PhilSys IDs that have been turned over to their office. At the …
Marcos appoints Vergeire as DOH OIC
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. appointed Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire as officer-in-charge of the Department of Health (DOH). Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles announced this in an interview on state-run …
SWS: Duterte ends term with ‘very good’ satisfaction rating
The Social Weather Survey of April 19-27, 2022, the most recent quarterly national survey finalized by SWS, found 78% of adult Filipinos satisfied, 9% undecided, and 13% dissatisfied with the …
Freddie Roach doesn’t want Pacquiao to fight in the ring anymore
Trainer Freddie Roach does not want Manny Pacquiao to fight in the ring again. According to Roach, who guided Pacquaio to become the eight-division champion, the so-called Pambansang Kamao has …
DOH open to review Dengvaxia vaccine data due to dengue cases increase
In the face of the rising dengue cases in the country, the Department of Health (DOH) has announced that it is open to re-examining the data related to the Dengvaxia …
FDA says Lucky Me! maker compliant amid recalls abroad
The maker of Lucky Me! Monde Nissin Corporation complies with food safety regulations according to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) most recent inspections. The FDA stated in a statement …
Poe files bill to block PhilHealth contribution hike
Senator Grace Poe has filed a bill that will empower President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to halt the hike in payments to the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth). Poe claimed …
Manny Pacquiao back to boxing in December vs Korean YouTuber
Pambansang Kamao and former senator Manny Pacquiao will return to the ring and wear gloves to fight in an exhibition match that will allegedly take place this coming December. Pacquiao …
Former BFAR director denies involvement in agri smuggling
Former Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) director Eduardo Gongona vehemently denied that he was involved in agricultural smuggling in the country. At the National Press Club forum this …
President Marcos tests positive for COVID-19
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. tested positive for COVID-19, according to Malacañang on Friday. Marcos reportedly took an antigen test, and the result showed that he was positive for the …
Ex-Japan PM Shinzo Abe dead after assassination
The 76-year-old former prime minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, died after being shot in the assassination, NHK and Jiji news agency reported on Friday. “According to a senior LDP (Liberal …
Suspect in Princess Diane Dayor slay case identified
Authorities already have a suspect in the murder of 24-year-old Princess Diane Dayor in Bulacan. Police also clarified that other incidents of women in Bulacan who were reported missing are …
Charter change not a priority of the Senate – Zubiri
Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri, who is expected to be the next Senate president, said it was not their priority in the Upper House to amend the 1987 Constitution. In particular, …
VP Duterte’s OVP satellite offices will provide medical and burial assistance
Assistance for burial, medical matters, and other social services can now be sought at the satellite offices of Vice President Sara Duterte. Duterte had earlier announced that he would set …
Marcos admin targets to cut poverty rate to 9%
According to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s senior economic manager, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno, the administration aims to complete the president’s term with a healthy debt-to-GDP ratio of 60 percent and …
Jollibee, McDo reports chicken supply shortage
Jollibee Group and McDonald’s Philippines have reported that certain of their stores were experiencing chicken supply issues. “Due to continued increase in consumer demand and limited chicken supply in the …
Ex-Batangas Vice Gov. Ricky Recto arrested over complaints of ex-gf
Authorities arrested former Batangas Vice Governor Richard “Ricky” Recto after his ex-girlfriend complained that the former local official allegedly threatened to spread her private photos and videos. In a report …
Marcos does not believe PH’s inflation rate is 6.1 percent
The government data claiming that the inflation rate was 6.1 percent over the last month is not accepted by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. “6.1? I think I will have …
Birthday of Imelda Marcos just snacks, small get-together – Imee
Senator Imee Marcos called the reported birthday party of her mother, First Lady Imelda Marcos in Malacañang this weekend, just a “snack” and a “small get-together.” According to Imee, no …
Headline inflation rate soars to 6.1 percent in June 2022
The Philippines’ annual headline inflation continued to move at a faster pace of 6.1 percent in June 2022. This is the highest recorded inflation since October 2018. Inflation in the …
Solon files bill to extend term of president, other officials
A congressman wants to amend the Constitution to extend the term or year of office of the president and other elected officials. Pampanga Representative Aurelio Gonzales Jr. filed the resolution, …