Duterte says he fulfilled almost all of his promises
President Rodrigo Duterte said Thursday that he fulfilled almost all of the promises he made to the Filipinos. “My term is nearing its end, I can say with a little …
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BI vows continued transparency through FOI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) vowed to continue its transparency as it was cited for the third year in a row for championing Freedom of Information (FOI). The BI was …
Nuezca’s cause of death probably heart attack – BuCor
Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) spokesman Gabriel Chaclag said the remains of killer cop Police Senior Master Sergeant Jonel Nuezca, who murdered his two neighbors last year, would undergo autopsy today, …
Bloomberg COVID-19 resilience ranking unfair – Duque
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on Wednesday called Bloomberg’s new COVID-19 resilience ranking “unfair,” which once again the Philippines ranked last. For the third consecutive month, the Philippines is still …
Gregorio family says Nuezca’s death could have been staged
The family of Sonya and Franklin Gregorio doubts the death of the killer cop Jonel Nuezca who reportedly passed away inside the prison on Tuesday, November 30. Mark Gregorio, son …
Killer cop Jonel Nuezca dies inside Bilibid prison
Former Police Senior Master Sergeant Jonel Nuezca, who was sentenced to prison for the murder of his mother and son neighbors in Tarlac in December 2020, died while in the …
Isko Moreno will accept possible endorsement of Duterte
Aksyon Demoktratiko presidential bet and Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno will accept the possible endorsement by President Rodrigo Duterte after Senator Bong Go announced his withdrawal from the 2022 presidential …
Philippines’ debt now P11.97 trillion this October
The Philippine government’s “outstanding debt” has hit again in the past two months as the corona disease pandemic (COVID-19) continues to push through. It will hit P11.97 trillion by the …
BI agents nab US fugitive in Pangasinan
The Bureau of Immigration reported the arrest of an American wanted by US federal authorities for theft and forgery. In a report to Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente, the BI’s Fugitive …
Mount Pinatubo had weak eruptions – PHIVOLCS
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS-DOST) confirmed that Mount Pinatubo a phreatic eruption occurred at Pinatubo Crater. Based on visual reports of an eruption plume and seismic, infrasound …
PUP student killed in hit-and-run in Caloocan
A student died on the spot in a hit-and-run at Langit Road in North Caloocan around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday. The victim was identified as Jimmy Santiago III, 21, a student …
WHO: Intensify genome sequencing to monitor entry of Omicron variant
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday emphasized the process of genome sequencing to determine if the new COVID-19 variant of concern has entered the Philippines. According to WHO country …
BI implements updated PH Red List, includes S. Africa, 13 others
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente announced that they will be implementing the latest directive from the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-MEID) Directive …
PH injects over 2.5 million COVID-19 vaccines in a day
For the first time, the Philippines has administered more than 2.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines in just one day. This was on Monday’s first day of the national COVID-19 …
Hospitals preparing for Omicron variant
Hospitals in the Philippines are already preparing for the possible entry of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, which is possibly a more contagious form of the disease. San Lazaro Hospital …
Bong Go says becoming president not his ambition
Senator Bong Go released statements to the media following his withdrawal from the presidential race, Tuesday, November 30. According to Go, he was overwhelmed by his candidacy, emphasizing he was …
Bong Go withdraws candidacy for president
Senator Bong Go on Tuesday announced his withdrawal of candidacy for president in the 2022 elections. In the past weeks, Go has been implying he was having a hard time …
PH suspends entry of foreign tourists amid Omicron variant threat
The government has already suspended the opening of the Philippines to foreign tourists due to another threat of the new COVID-19 variant Omicron. “The IATF (Inter-Agency Task Force for the …
Duterte might approve mandatory COVID-19 vaccination
President Rodrigo Duterte said he might approve making COVID-19 vaccination mandatory if the Inter-Agency Task Force recommends it amid the threat of the new Omicron COVID-19 variant. “I may agree …
Gossiping, loitering banned in voting areas – Comelec
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will ban loitering and gossiping at the polling place in Election 2022 to reduce the risk of infection with COVID-19. At the forum organized by …
Omicron variant expected to enter the Philippines – Duque
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said entry of the new Omicron variant to the Philippines is “not a matter of if, but a matter of when.” “Talagang ‘yan po papasok …
SWS: 45% of Filipino families feel poor
The national Social Weather Survey of September 12-16, 2021, found 45% of Filipino families rating themselves as Mahirap or Poor, 34% rating themselves as Borderline Poor (by placing themselves on the horizontal …
Biazon shocked by BuCor’s construction of wall in Muntinlupa
Muntinlupa Representative Ruffy Biazon was shocked by the construction of the wall of Justice in Muntinlupa by Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) personnel last Friday night. Biazon explained that they had …
MMDA brings back number coding scheme
The number coding scheme in NCR is expected to be reinstated this week but only during rush hours in the afternoon, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman Benhur Abalos said. …
3 million senior citizens remain unvaccinated – Galvez
Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. said Sunday there are still at least 3 million senior citizens who have not yet been vaccinated against COVID-19. “Nakita natin ‘yung mga nabakunahan is …
75 vaccination sites opened in Manila
About 75 vaccination sites are participating in the three days of ‘National Vaccination Day’ in Manila starting this Monday. According to the Manila Public Information Office, almost all vaccines used …