2 teachers in Texas massacre die protecting their students
The two teachers did not leave their young students until the last moment in the bloody massacre inside the school committed by an 18-year-old man in Uvalde, Texas. Two grade …
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DA confirms global shortage of potatoes for making french fries
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has confirmed a global shortage of potatoes used for making french fries. John Van Lorino, 21, a fast food crew in Cavite, said they had …
Marcos admin needs additional P249B per year to pay off debt-DOF
Over the next 10 years, the Department of Finance (DOF) has announced that the next administration will need to raise an additional P249 billion in revenue to pay off the …
Marcos chooses Felipe Medalla as BSP gov, Benjamin Diokno as DOF chief
President-elect Ferdinand, “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., declared on Thursday that Governor Benjamin Diokno of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas will lead the Department of Finance under his administration. Marcos also announced …
Sara Duterte elected as Philippines’ 17th vice president
Sara Duterte, the Vice President-elect, has pledged her win in Eleksyon 2022 to those who suffered from “terrorism, abuse, criminality, and bullying.” “The opportunity to serve as vice president, I …
Texas gunman sent online warning minutes before attack
Governor Greg Abbott stated on Wednesday that the Texas gunman who killed 19 children and two teachers posted an online message minutes before the attack saying that he was going …
Bongbong Marcos proclaimed as 17th president of the Philippines
Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. was proclaimed the 17th President of the Republic of the Philippines on Wednesday after Congress, acting as the National Board of Canvassers, pronounced him the winner …
14 foreign tourists test positive for COVID-19 in Puerto Princesa
At least 16 individuals, including14 foreign tourists, who visited Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park in Puerto Princesa, Philippines, tested positive for COVID-19, according to Puerto Princesa’s Incident Management Team. “So all …
Who is the next PCOO head Trixie Cruz Angeles?
The Marcos camp announced that vlogger and attorney Trixie Cruz Angeles will serve as press secretary and PCOO director. According to incoming ES Vic Rodriguez, Marcos will not have a …
18 children, 3 adults dead in Texas elementary school shooting
According to officials, a teenager opened fire at an elementary school in South Texas, killing 18 children and three adults before he was also slain. This is the latest incident …
Philippines to import more frozen fish starting June
As the government attempts to balance the availability and price of fish products, more imported frozen fish is anticipated to reach local markets during the second quarter. Estimates indicate that …
Sara Duterte will try to attend VP proclamation
Sara Duterte-Carpio, the presumed vice president and mayor of Davao City, would attempt to attend the Wednesday proclamation of the vice president-elect by Congress, according to her spokesperson, Mayor Christina …
Marcopper to pay residents affected by mine spill in 1993
After more than two decades of waiting, a Marinduque court granted damages to residents impacted by Marcopper mining spill in 1993. In a ruling dated May 16, 2022, Judge Emmanuel …
Next DOJ willing to review De Lima’s case
The next secretary of the Department of Justice (DOJ), Cavite Rep Boying Remulla, is open to reviewing the cases against Sen. Leila de Lima after some witnesses turned against the …
Duterte will continue ‘war on drugs’ even as civilian
President Rodrigo Duterte will not stop the controversial and bloody “war on drugs” even if he is replaced and returns to civilian service. He said this in a speech aired …
BI to strengthen offices in southern PH
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente said that they are studying strengthening their offices in border crossing stations in Mindanao. According to Morente, the Taganak station located near the …
Filipino in California shot dead in front of 11-year-old son
A Filipino businessman was shot and killed in Oakland, California. The victim’s 11-year-old son witnessed the crime. In a report by GTV “State of the Nation” on Monday, the victim …
Marcos looking at 2023 national budget to ‘retool economy’
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the presumptive president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is examining the national budget for 2023 to support any economic stimulus measures. When asked if there …
Philippines intensifies border control to prevent monkeypox entry
An official from the Department of Health (DOH) said Monday that the Philippines is tightening border control at four points to stop the monkeypox virus from getting into the country. …
All crew members of MV Mercraft 2 survive fire incident; 7 passengers died
The captain of the MV Mercraft 2, which caught fire early Monday morning, is now in the custody of the Philippine Coast Guard, said PCG spokesman Armand Balilo on Tuesday. …
Expert warns monkeypox virus may enter Philippines via travel
An infectious disease specialist stated on Monday that it is possible for visitors to the country who are infected with the rare monkeypox virus to bring it back into the …
BI reshuffles 400 NAIA personnel
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has reshuffled nearly 400 of its personnel assigned at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) as part of continuing efforts by the agency to curb …
Fire volunteer brings out axe in road rage incident
Following right-of-way concerns along Abad Santos Avenue in Tondo, Manila, a truck driver and a group of fire volunteers got into an argument last week. Truck driver Timothy James Asuncion …
Another surge possible after Omicron BA.4 detected in PH – OCTA
Given the discovery of the Omicron BA.4 subvariant, the Philippine health system may once again be inundated by COVID-19 patients. Still, officials stress that it is unlikely to be as …
7 dead, 105 rescued after fire hits Vessel Mercraft 2
On Monday, a fire broke out on vessel Mercraft 2 going for Real, Quezon, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). In a statement, PCG Commodore Armand Balilo said that …
Korean couple wanted for fraud detained in BI facility
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) detained a South Korean couple after being tagged as fugitives wanted for fraud in Seoul. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente identified the fugitives as Seol Kwangsu, …