Low-income families to receive P200 monthly ‘ayuda’
According to Malacanang, President Rodrigo Duterte has approved providing a P200 monthly cash aid or “ayuda” for poor households for an entire year to mitigate the impact of fuel price …
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Comelec prints 73% of ballots for 2022 elections
For the May 9 national and municipal elections, the National Printing Office has produced 73.7 percent of the 67,442,616 automated election system ballots necessary by the Commission on Elections (Comelec). …
Oil price rollback possible next week – petroleum group
According to the head of the Independent Philippine Petroleum Companies Association (IPPCA) on Wednesday, a rollback on petroleum product prices is likely next week. IPPCA chairman emeritus Dr. Fernando Martinez …
DOF opposes suspension of fuel excise tax
The excise tax on oil cannot be suspended because the government will lose P138.8 billion or the equivalent of 0.6 percent of gross domestic product. Department of Finance Assistant Secretary …
Alert Level 0 term not yet final – DOH
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said Alert Level 0, which was a word that the Health Department used internally and was not yet final. “Ito ‘yung term na, it’s like …
Group of BPO workers condemns order to return to onsite work in April
Many in the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry are disappointed with the government’s recent order to return BPO workers registered with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority on-site starting April 1. …
MMDA wants to keep ‘mandatory face mask’ even if Alert Level 0 is imposed
The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) wants to maintain the mandatory wearing of face masks in public even if it deescalates some areas to the looser “Alert Level zero” with …
Bongbong Marcos and Sara Duterte tandem still first in Pulse Asia survey
Former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. and his running-mate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte are still undefeated in the Pulse Asia survey for the presidential and vice-presidential race. Based on …
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) …
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 …