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. …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
The Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines (PHAPI) said Friday that some of its members are in trouble due to the number of nurses leaving to work abroad or in …
Agnes Devanadera, Chair of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), raised the subject of double taxation on electricity with the incoming administration on Thursday, hoping to lower the high power tariffs …
Senator-elect Robin Padilla announced that he wants to chair the Senate committee on constitutional amendments in connection with his intention to amend the Constitution. “Aba siyempre reporma, constitutional reform number …
The chief of Socioeconomic Planning and Finance defended the historic Rice Tariffication Law enacted during the Duterte administration, despite presumptive president Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s intention to modify it. Karl Kendrick …
Residents of Taal, Batangas are concerned about landslides that have created three deep pit-like sinkholes. According to the local government, landslides were recorded in Barangay Apakay. One of them has …
The mass at a church in Barili, Cebu, was disrupted when the alleged leader of a cult and 20 of his followers rushed there. In the video of GMA News …
Agriculture Secretary William Dar said Friday that if the state-subsidized NFA rice becomes available again in the market, beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) will be given “first …
According to a Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) official, 39 incidences of hate crime targeting Filipinos have been documented in the United States. DFA Assistant Secretary for Migrant Workers’ Affairs …
A transgender woman was slain in Tawi-Tawi after being stabbed multiple times in what LGBTQIA activists believe was a hate crime. Khay Abdulgajir was found stabbed to death on May …
The Department of Justice (DOJ) will file a case against three personnel of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and four policemen in connection with the “misencounter” on Commonwealth Avenue, …
Senator Raffy Tulfo remarked on Thursday that the next Senate president would be a senator with “least business interest.” “Paano ko pipiliin o bobotohin ang susunod na magiging Senate president? …
Presumptive President Bongbong Marcos, Jr. congratulated the 12 winning senators in this 2022 election. “Mabuhay ang ating mga bagong mambabatas sa Senado! (Long live our new legislators in the Senate!)” …
The national Social Weather Survey of April 19-27, 2022, the latest quarterly national survey finalized by SWS, found 43% of Filipino families rating themselves as Mahirap or Poor, 34% rating …
Senator-elect Robin Padilla hailed Filipino voters on Wednesday for returning a Muslim to the Senate. Padilla, who won the most votes for senator in Eleksyon 2022, claimed his victory represented …
The Department of Agriculture (DA) issued a warning on Wednesday about an impending food crisis caused by the economy’s repercussions from the coronavirus pandemic, rising gasoline prices, and Russia’s invasion …
Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday proclaimed all 12 victorious senators in Eleksyon 2022, comprising five returning members, four reelectionists, and three newcomers. The Comelec named the senators-elect, who will …
Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III revealed on Wednesday that he would enthusiastically lead the Senate minority leadership post and discuss the issue with opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros before the opening …
A doctor’s group stated Wednesday that the future Department of Health (DOH) Secretary under presumptive president Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s administration should be someone who is “practicing.” “Well, I think …