DepEd defends 100% onsite reporting of personnel
The Department of Education (DepEd) stated on Tuesday that it was just following the government’s directive in requiring all employees in Alert Level 1 locations to report to schools and …
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Mother sells baby for P2,500 in Cavite
Police in Imus, Cavite, rescued a one-year-and-five-month-old baby who had been sold for P2,500 by her own mother. The 21-year-old mother sought help from authorities days after the transaction, according …
Comelec to probe shooting incidents in Lanao del Sur, Bukidnon
According to Comelec chairman Saidamen Pangarungan, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) would investigate the gunshot occurrences in Bukidnon and Lanao Del Sur to see if they are linked to Eleksyon …
Gov’t withholds P90-M payment to Smartmatic
According to Chairman Saidamen Pangarungan on Tuesday, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is suspending a P90-million payment to Smartmatic, the technology provider for the May 9 elections, until the firm …
Aklan mayor admits Boracay exceeded capacity during Holy Week
On Tuesday, Malay acting mayor Frolibar Bautista said he would explain to government officials why Boracay Island’s visitor capacity was surpassed during Holy Week. “Well i-explain namin ‘yan. Normal naman …
Agaton death toll climbs to 179 – OCD 8
SRR efforts in several landslide-affected regions of Baybay City, Leyte, have been halted to ensure the safety of rescuers, according to a disaster official in the area. SRR activities in …
Sotto wants to save Sim Card Registration Act that Duterte repealed
Senate President Vicente Sotto III announced that he plans to meet with Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea to discuss how the Sim Card Registration Bill can be saved after it is …
Boracay exceeds capacity limit during Holy Week – DOT
On Tuesday, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced that the Malay town government in Aklan would be issued a warning after Boracay Island’s carrying capacity was exceeded during Holy Week. …
Sharon Cuneta says Isko became a traditional politician
At the press conference for her “Iconic” concert with Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez, Megastar Sharon Cuneta could not escape being caught in a recent reaction to the issue of “withdrawal”. …
Duterte: Bodyguards of politicians only up to 2
President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the re-implementation of the “Alunan doctrine,” which limits the number of bodyguards of politicians to prevent violence. The President asserted that when the number of …
Isko says Robredo camp resurfaced his photo with BBM
After a photo of him dining with former Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong,” Marcos Jr. resurfaced on social media hours after urging Vice President Leni Robredo to drop her presidential bid, Aksyon …
PNP to probe alleged vote-buying incidents
According to a police spokesman, Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Police General Dionardo Carlos has urged his officers to act on accusations of potential vote-buying in their districts. PNP Director …
BI Holy Week Ops smooth sailing
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported smooth and unhampered operations during the Holy Week. According to lawyer Carlos Capulong, BI Port Operations Division Chief, they saw a slight rise in …
Defensor seeks PSG protection for Marcos Jr.
Representative Michael Defensor of the Anaklasugan party-list urged Malacanang on Sunday to consider providing Presidential Security Group (PSG) security to former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (BBM), claiming that he …
Second anti-COVID booster shots to launch on April 20 in NCR
A top Health official stated Sunday that the government is prepared to give out the second anti-COVID booster vaccine for specified populations in the National Capital Region (NCR) by April …
Missing 11-year-old girl found in house of 28-year-old man she met in mobile game
Authorities tracked down and “rescued” an 11-year-old woman from Malabon at the home in Quezon of a 28-year-old man she met in a mobile game. The man was arrested, as …
BBM remains top presidential bet in OCTA survey
In the latest OCTA Research poll, presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (BBM) maintained his lead, with Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo posting the highest rise among the contenders. …
PNP asks Robredo to file complaint before they probe alleged sex video of Aika
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has called on the family of Vice President Leni Robredo to first file a complaint with the police before starting the investigation into the alleged …
Duterte’s decision to veto SIM card bill blamed on Drilon
Due to the insertion of the social media registration provision by Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon, President Rodrigo Duterte decided to veto or disapprove the Subscriber Identity Mobile (SIM) Card …
‘Agaton’ death toll reaches 167
The death toll has risen to 167 people, while 110 are still missing after typhoon Agaton hit Eastern Visayas, Central Visayas, Western Visayas, and parts of Mindanao. According to National …
Presidential bets vow they will not withdraw their candidacies
Three weeks before the May 9 election, some presidential contenders said on Sunday that they would unite and not withdraw their candidacies. At a news conference held at a hotel …
EJ Obiena to carry Philippine flag in SEA Games opening
When the 31st Southeast Asian Games begin on May 12 at the MNy Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi, Vietnam, Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena will carry the Philippine flag during …
Isko, Lacson say Leni Robredo ‘cannot be trusted’
Isko Moreno Domagoso and Sen. Panfilo Lacson, both presidential contenders, said Vice President Leni Robredo “cannot be trusted” because she allegedly “fooled” several aspirants into believing she intended to unite …
Robbers cut tongue of taxi driver in Cebu
A taxi driver is now recovering after he was robbed and had his tongue cut out by two assailants in San Fernando, Cebu. In Cristelle Alfanta’s video, which can be …
Duterte hopes next administration better than his
With barely two months until his term ends, President Rodrigo Duterte voiced hope that the next administration would be better in “all aspects.” “When I think of my country…I hope …
Isko Moreno asks Robredo to withdraw candidacy
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno called on Vice President Leni Robredo to drop her presidential bid on Sunday, claiming she was simply running to keep the Marcos family out of Malacanang. …