Face mask violators in Cebu may be arrested – Año
Police may detain those who breach the mandated use of face masks in Cebu, despite Governor Gwen Garcia’s executive order allowing the optional wearing of face masks in well-ventilated and …
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Comelec approves Rowena Guanzon’s nomination as P3PWD rep
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has approved the nomination of former poll body commissioner Rowena Guanzon to represent the Community of Family, Patients, and Persons with Disabilities (P3PWD) party-list. “Upon …
PITX bus ride to Davao City launched; one-way fare at P3,680
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Wednesday opened a new bus route from the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange to Davao City (PITX). Starting June 15, the PITX-Davao …
Pregnant woman gives birth prematurely after being raped by teenager
A woman is still recovering in the hospital after being raped by a teenager in the town of Echague, Isabela. The suspect was temporarily hidden under the name Cris, 17 …
SUV driver who hit and ran over security guard surrenders
The driver of the SUV that hit and ran over a security guard in Mandaluyong City surrendered to the police on Wednesday. At the press conference, Christian Joseph Floralde, the …
Increase of severe, critical COVID-19 cases by August possible – DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) warned on Wednesday of a likely increase in severe and serious COVID-19 cases by August, citing declining public immunity. According to Maria Rosario Vergeire, Undersecretary …
Face masks in Cebu remain mandatory – Año
The national government does not recognize Governor Gwen Garcia’s executive decision allowing the optional use of face masks in well-ventilated and open locations in the province, according to Interior Secretary …
Gun ban in NCR, Davao Region for Marcos, Duterte inauguration – PNP
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will impose a gun ban during President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr’s inauguration in Manila and Vice President-elect Sara Duterte’s in Davao City, a PNP spokesman …
Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia can face raps for optional mask law
Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia could face the corresponding punishment if her new Executive Order causes another surge of COVID-19 cases in their province. Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) …
19 people involved in illegal cryptocurrency scheme arrested
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has detained 19 people suspected of being involved in a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme and has cautioned Filipinos to avoid risky investments. The Philippine National Police’s …
Robin Padilla ready to debate in Senate as long as it is in Tagalog
New action-star-turned-senator-elect Robin Padilla is 100%ready to take on the job as senator-but he will use Tagalog and not English during debates. It will be recalled that Robin received the …
Lowering commodity prices main national concern: survey
Controlling rising commodity prices is the top “urgent national concern” today, based on a survey by OCTA Research Group presented Tuesday at a media forum. In a survey conducted in …
Nurse dies after falling from zipline in Tabuk, Kalinga
A male nurse died after falling on the zipline of a resort in the city of Tabuk, Kalinga, Sunday afternoon, June 12. According to Tabuk City Police, the victim was …
Mother allegedly kills, buries 3-year-old son in Quezon
A three-year-old boy was tragically killed after being allegedly submerged in a river, trampled on, and then buried by his mother in Catanauan, Quezon. The suspect is said to have …
Robin Padilla confident he can lead Constitutional Amendment
Despite his inexperience as a lawmaker, Senator-elect Robin Padilla voiced confidence on Tuesday that he can manage the Senate Committee on Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Codes. “Mabigat ‘yon kung …
Metro Manila new COVID-19 cases may reach 500 by end-June – OCTA
Metro Manila is likely to be at moderate risk for COVID-19 by next week, according to OCTA Research, an independent monitoring group. “At this time nasa low risk pa tayo …
Prosecution of Leila De Lima continues – DOJ
According to Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra, the Department of Justice has found a solid reason to continue prosecuting Senator Leila De Lima despite certain witnesses withdrawing their statements in the …
SWS survey: Hunger rises from 11.8% to 12.2%
The national Social Weather Station (SWS) Survey of April 19-27, 2022, found that 12.2% of Filipino families, or an estimated 3.1 million, experienced involuntary hunger – being hungry and not …
Almost all regions in PH gave wage increase
Almost all regions in the Philippines have already provided an increase in the daily wage of workers. Based on the latest report of the Department of Labor and Employment, here …
Baby decapitated during birth; head left in the mother’s womb
Tragically, a baby girl lost her head while being born in an infirmary in Binalbagan, Negros Occidental. The child’s head was left in the mother’s womb. Adrian Prieto told GMA …
Police major allegedly raped patrolwoman in Davao Oriental
On Monday, June 13, a patrolwoman filed a rape complaint against the commander of a Philippine National Police (PNP) mobile force company in Davao Oriental. Major Warren Dilem, commanding officer …
Alert Level 2 possible in Metro Manila due to COVID-19 cases increase
The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Monday that if COVID-19 cases continue to rise throughout the country, the government may raise the Alert Level to 2. The National Capital …
Foreigner, jeepney driver hit each other with pipe in Davao City
A heated road quarrel between a foreigner driver and a Filipino jeepney driver in Davao City ended in a pipe crash. RGil Relator reported on GMA Regional TV News that …
BI agents nab German fraudster in Laguna
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it is poised to deport a German national wanted by authorities in Berlin for fraud. In a statement, BI Commissioner Jaime Morente identified the …
BI intel Cavite ops yield arrest of 2 Nigerians
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of two illegal aliens in Cavite this week. BI Intelligence Division Chief Fortunato Manahan, Jr., reported the arrest of Nigerian nationals James …
18 Immigrations employees, officers fired over ‘pastillas scheme’
Eighteen Bureau of Immigration officials and staff will be fired due to their involvement in the “pastillas scheme,” which allowed Chinese citizens to enter the Philippines illegally. The DOJ found …