Comelec replaces debate with interview
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will only consider the candidates in an interview instead of continuing the presidential and vice-presidential town hall debate format. The change will occur after the …
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Korean wanted for murder, telco fraud nabbed in QC – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it is set to deport a South Korean fugitive wanted by authorities in Seoul, for fatally beating a compatriot, and for his involvement in …
2nd COVID booster vaccination in immunocompromised begins
Vaccination of second booster shot against COVID-19 to immunocompromised individuals began this Monday. The Department of Health (DOH) previously said that about 690,000 immunocompromised adults could receive their second booster …
Isko Moreno says he understands Mangudadatu’s shift to VP Leni
Isko Moreno Domagoso, the standard-bearer of Aksyon Demokratiko, stated on Monday that he understood Maguindanao Rep. Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu’s choice to back Vice President Leni Robredo’s presidential run, saying that …
Gov’t unlikely to amend Oil Deregulation Law – DOE
The Department of Energy (DOE) stated Monday that amending the Oil Deregulation Law before the conclusion of President Rodrigo Duterte’s term may be challenging due to lawmakers’ attention on the …
Tito Sotto says no one has asked him to drop VP bid
Senate President Vicente Sotto III said Monday that he had received no calls from other political parties to drop his vice-presidential ambition. On the other hand, Sotto revealed that there …
Teacher who threatens to bomb 33 schools in Metro Manila arrested
A 26-year-old private teacher who pretended to be a member of the New People’s Army (NPA) in his alleged extortion activities and threats at 33 schools in eight cities in …
‘Hipon Girl’ Herlene Budol advocates autism awareness and detection in Bb. Pilipinas
Herlene “Hipon Girl” Budol was said to have gained courage with the support of “hiponatics” when she entered the Top 40 of Binibining Pilipinas. The advocacy she will promote is …
Over 2.2 million people affected by TD Agaton
According to the NDRRMC study, Agaton afflicted 2,268,753 persons or 650,454 families in 2,670 barangays in Bicol Region, Western Visayas, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Davao Region, Soccsksargen, Caraga, …
Korean woman arrested in BI ops
Bureau of Immigration (BI) agents arrested on Wednesday AFTERNOON, a Korean woman caught working in the country illegally. BI Intelligence Division Chief Fortunato Manahan, Jr. identified the woman as 52-year-old …
Isko Moreno says his supporters are ‘organic’
Despite his competitors reporting massive turnouts at their grand rallies, presidential contender and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno stated on Sunday that he stays calm, underlining that his supporters are “organic.” …
Over 10K to get second COVID booster shots on Monday
About 7,000 to 10,000 immunocompromised adults are expected to be vaccinated by the Department of Health (DOH) on Monday’s first day of injecting the second booster shot of the COVID-19 …
Bello: POEA operations to continue until OFW department is reorganized
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III ordered the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration to resume operations while the new Department of Migrant Workers was being reorganized. He said this is after some …
Ricky Recto withdraws from running as Batangas governor
Richard “Ricky” Recto has resigned from running for governor of Batangas in this 2022 election. Recto went to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) Batangas office past 4 pm on Friday …
Aika Robredo seeks NBI’s help on fake sex video
Aika Robredo, Vice President Leni Robredo’s daughter, has formally requested the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) aid in investigating the proliferation of her phony films floating online. Robredo’s team stated …
Mother of Maguad siblings fight for justice
Lovella Maguad, mother of the slain Maguad siblings, still does not fully accept the law that allegedly protects minor suspects. In a Facebook post on April 19, she said she …
Overseas voter turnout higher this year – Comelec
According to poll commissioner Marlon Casquejo, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is betting on overseas voter turnout for the 2022 elections to be higher than in previous elections. Casquejo said …
BI to deport German fraudster
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it is poised to deport a German national wanted by authorities in Berlin for a string of fraud cases. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente identified …
Congress tackles Department of Migrant Workers
The newly established Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the problems of overseas Filipino workers during the pandemic were discussed in Congress this Wednesday. In the discussion of the House …
BSP to punish man who burned P20 paper bill in Tiktok video
The Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) wants a netizen to be held accountable for the burning of P20 paper in a Tiktok video. In a report by Joseph Morong on …
NBI raids love con investment scam operation center
The call center-like operation of a group that conducts online fraud has been investigated, and foreigners are the victims. The modus operandi of the group is a combined love and …
Isko vows to make Philippines the next Singapore
If elected president in Eleksyon 2022, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno outlined his ambition to transform the Philippines into the new Singapore. “It’s easy to say we can be a Singapore. …
10 Filipinos in Shanghai, China test positive for COVID-19
The 10 Filipinos in Shanghai, China (who are currently locked down) are now in quarantine after they tested positive for COVID-19. According to Philippine Consul General in Shanghai Josel Ignacio, …
Experts to study increasing capacity of Boracay
On Wednesday, the Department of Tourism (DOT) stated it would defer to experts on plans to enhance Boracay’s carrying capacity, which was exceeded during Holy Week. According to research done …
Last disqualification case vs. Marcos Jr. junked
The Commission on Elections First Division dismissed the last Eleksyon 2022 disqualification complaint pending at the division level against presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., citing “lack of merit.” “WHEREFORE, …
BI agents nab Korean wanted for burglary, theft in Pampanga
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) detained a South Korean fugitive wanted by authorities in Seoul for burglary and theft. In a statement, BI Commissioner Jaime Morente identified the alien as …