Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine approved for children – FDA
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted the Sinovac vaccine’s emergency use license for COVID-19 vaccination of minors aged six and up, according to a Department of Health (DOH) …
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Congress needs to review oil deregulation law – Palace
Malacanang said on Tuesday that it is past time for Congress to review the oil deregulation bill, citing the sharp rise in fuel prices resulting from global supply disruptions caused …
Pinoy tattoo artist inks American man with inappropriate Tagalog words
An American man had a terrifying experience after a Pinoy tattoo artist inked him with inappropriate Tagalog words in Boracay for free. According to a netizen, the man approached him …
Open borders see return of love scammers
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) renewed their warning against online scammers who duped Filipinos through a love scam. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente reiterated earlier warnings against a syndicate that abuses …
Gasoline price may hit P86.72 per liter, diesel P81.10 per liter – DOE
The Department of Energy (DOE) warned Monday that if global prices continue to rise, local gasoline pump prices per liter could reach P86.72, and diesel pump prices could reach P81.10. …
CHR to probe shooting of 64-year-old Bayan Muna coordinator in GenSan
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) was deeply concerned about the shooting and attempted murder of transport leader and Bayan Muna General Santos City coordinator Larry Villegas on Sunday – …
BI says HK, Macau nationals can enter PH visa-free for 14 days
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that Hongkong and Macau nationals may again enter the country as temporary visitors without a visa for 14 days. In a statement, Immigration Commissioner …
Duterte hopes next president is a lawyer
President Rodrigo Duterte hopes the next president of the country is caring, good at making decisions, and has good character and hopefully a lawyer. In an interview with Pastor Apollo …
Leni Robredo denies fake news she married CPP-NPA rebel at 15
Vice President Leni Robredo, who has been the focus of a lot of fake news ahead of the presidential election in May 2022, dispelled rumors on Sunday that she married …
Robredo’s net satisfaction rating falls from ‘good’ to ‘neutral’ – SWS
Compared to September 2021, Vice-President Leni Robredo’s net satisfaction rating fell from good to neutral, down from +24 to +1. The 23-point decline in the overall net satisfaction rating of Vice-President Robredo …
Leni Robredo denounces red-tagging
Meanwhile, Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo has condemned red-tagging attempts, denying text messages purporting to show her praising Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founder Jose Maria Sison. Robredo …
Duterte: Dilawans working with communist group to disrupt 2022 elections
On Saturday, President Rodrigo Duterte stated that “dilawans” were collaborating with two organizations, including communists, to sabotage the next national and municipal elections. Duterte said he is terrified of the …
Chinese man shoots dead security guard in Taguig City
A security guard was killed in a condominium, and two of his companions were injured after a Chinese man shot them in Taguig City last Saturday night. Mav Gonzales reported …
Mother addicted to online sabong gives baby away for money
A mother is appealing for the return of her baby, whom she gave away in exchange for P45,000. According to the husband, his wife is in debt after engaging in …
BI rescues 5 Libya-bound trafficking victims
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) intercepted 5 five Filipinos victimized by human traffickers last March 6. In a report to BI Commissioner Jaime Morente, BI Travel Control and Enforcement Unit …
Bong Go eyes suspension of fuel excise tax
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, who is pushing for an additional budget to help public utility vehicle (PUV) users, said that while oil prices are volatile, the excise tax imposed on …
Panelo says Sharon Cuneta song for his late son
Salvador Panelo, the former senior presidential legal counsel, said on Friday that he sings Sharon Cuneta’s “Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas” in honor of his late son and to pay homage …
Transport groups call for suspension of excise tax on petroleum products
Some public transport groups are demanding the suspension of the excise tax on petroleum products following large-scale oil price increases and ongoing fighting between Ukraine and Russia. According to Mar …
PUV drivers to get P6,500 fuel subsidy next week – LTFRB
After the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) released the money for the program, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said on Thursday that it would begin distributing …
BI detains Nigerian nabbed for cyber fraud
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it has taken into custody a Nigerian national who was arrested and detained more than two years ago for involvement engaging in credit card …
DOT hopes to open PH to all foreign travelers on April
The Department of Tourism said the Philippines hopes to welcome all foreign visitors next month. According to Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, the country has received 73,178 tourist arrivals since reopening …
Oplan Baklas continues in public areas – Comelec
Despite the Supreme Court’s issuance of a temporary restraining order (TRO) on the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) “Oplan Baklas,” the poll authority announced Thursday that it would continue to remove …
Workers in West Visayas seek P100 wage increase
Workers in Western Visayas struggle as basic food and fuel prices rise, pushing them to demand a wage increase. The extraordinary increases in the prices of petroleum products, as well …
Duterte Diehard Supporters (DDS) to support Isko Moreno
According to actress Vivian Velez, presidential contender and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno is a “no-brainer” pick for followers of President Rodrigo Duterte. Velez, the convenor of an alliance supporting Moreno …
Comelec warns raffles during political rallies illegal
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) warned national and local candidates on Thursday that holding raffles during campaign events is illegal. “Pag pumasok na tayo sa mismong campaign period, baka makasuhan …
TRO issued vs. Comelec’s Oplan Baklas
While the high court reviews the complaint against the Comelec’s conduct under its “Oplan Baklas” operation, the Supreme Court has granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) requiring the poll body …