OFW killed, dumped in remote area in Papua New Guinea
The Antonio family in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, is mourning the loss of their loved one, an overseas Filipino worker in Papua New Guinea. In a report by CJ Torida …
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Man arrested over alleged rape of 2 minors, possibly 25 others
Authorities detained the perpetrator in the rape of two juveniles and maybe 25 additional victims he lured online. Alexander Yu, the suspect, was apprehended during a police operation in Novaliches, …
Retired AFP, PNP generals oppose red-tagging on Robredo supporters
Retired military officers sided with the red-tagging of critics in Vice President Leni Robredo’s camp. According to former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, the influx of support for Robredo was slapped …
New batches of over 1-M vaccines for children, adults arrive
Another batch of more than 1 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines purchased by the government arrived in the Philippines on Wednesday. It consists of 1.056 million doses of reformulated Pfizer …
SWS: 45% of Pinoys believe quality of life will improve in 2022
The national Social Weather Survey of December 12-16, 2021 found 45% of adult Filipinos saying their quality-of-life will improve (termed by SWS as “Optimists”), 42% saying it will stay the …
Minimum wage in NCR no longer enough – DOLE
According to Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello, the minimum wage in Metro Manila may not be enough for workers and their families, given the sharp rise in the price of fuel …
2 Korean fugitives arrested in Pampanga hotel
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said its operatives arrested on Monday two South Korean nationals wanted for illegal drugs and telecom fraud. In a statement, Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente identified …
Minimum jeepney fare still P9 – LTFRB
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) reminded that the minimum fare for public utility jeepneys (PUJs) is still P9 despite implementing the large increase in the price of …
Over P1-billion worth of shabu seized in Valenzuela City
Nearly P1.1 billion worth of suspected shabu was seized by personnel of the joint police force, Bureau of Customs, Armed Forces of the Philippines, and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency at …
CIDG to files cases vs. 6 persons involved in missing sabungeros case
The Philippine National Police (PNP) Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) would file kidnapping and serious illegal detention charges against six security personnel tagged in the case of missing sabungeros …
Gabriela protests vs. oil price hike on International Women’s Day
Women militants led by Gabriela rushed to the gates of Malacañang to charge for “inaction by the Duterte government” in the 10th consecutive week of oil price hikes today, which …
Public, private clinics to open as vaccination sites – Duque
According to Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, the government plans to expand immunization locations across the country to include both public and private clinics to get more Filipinos inoculated against …
Ka Leody lauds raising age of sexual consent from 12 to 16
Leody de Guzman, a presidential contender, stated his support for the newly passed law that defines statutory rape and raises the age of sexual consent from 12 to 16 years …
Oil price hike likely to continue – DOE
There is unlikely to be a rollback in the price of petroleum products, according to a Department of Energy (DOE) official. “Wala tayong nakikitang ganoon,” said DOE Oil Industry Management …
All Bureau of Immigration employees return onsite
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) operations at the airports are in full force as the country approaches its first month of implementing its eased border restrictions. According to BI Port …
Entire PH not yet ready for Alert Level 1 – Duque
According to Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, it is not yet appropriate for the entire country to de-escalate to Alert Level 1 because numerous places have yet to meet the …
63-year-old grandpa arrested for 1,500 counts of rape in Catanduanes
On Wednesday, a man was arrested for several years in Barangay Supang in Caramoran, Catanduanes, for allegedly raping his grandchildren. According to the arrest warrant, the 63-year-old suspect was arrested …
Comelec to penalize presidential, VP candidates who will skip debates
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced Monday that it would punish those who do not participate in the presidential and vice-presidential debates they are organizing. According to Comelec acting Chairperson …
Hacker forging bank websites arrested after 5 years
A male hacker has been arrested in Caloocan City who has been wanted since 2017 for falsifying banks’ websites to get people’s details and steal money. In a report by …
Immigration ops yield arrest of 3 Indians in Davao
Bureau of Immigration (BI) agents reported the arrest of three illegal aliens in separate operations in Davao City. Arrested on Thursday afternoon by the BI’s Mindanao Intelligence Task Group (MITG) …
Scrutinize e-sabong like POGOs – Hontiveros
Senator Risa Hontiveros said Monday that online sabong or e-sabong activities should be reviewed in the same way that Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO) are. The legislator made the remark …
Philippines raises age of sexual consent to 16
President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law the bill raising the age of sexual consent in the Philippines to 16 from the previous 12, March 7. Previously, the minimum age of …
Expert recommends 2nd booster shot for seniors, with comorbidities
Dr. Rontgene Solante, an infectious disease expert, said on Monday that the second booster shot is only suggested for the elderly and immunocompromised for the time being and not for …
Nadine Lustre opposes bridge construction in Siargao
Actress and singer Nadine Luster did not support the plan to build a bridge on the island of Siargao because it would ruin the beauty of the place. Lustre on …
SWS: 40% adult Pinoys say life worsened in Q4-2021
The national Social Weather Survey of December 12-16, 2021, found 40% of adult Filipinos saying their quality-of-life was worse than twelve months before (termed by SWS as “Losers”), 24% saying …
Pagcor says gov’t will lose revenue if e-sabong suspended
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has expressed reservations about the Senate’s decision to suspend the licenses of “e-sabong” companies in the wake of cockfighting fans’ disappearances, citing billions …