Minors in NCR can now go to the mall
Minors can now enter malls in Metro Manila after the COVID-19 restriction in the region was lowered to Alert Level 2, according to the Department of Health on Friday. At …
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Wearing of face shield no longer mandatory in Metro Manila – MMDA
Mayors in Metro Manila agreed to make the wearing of face shields optional, according to Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chair Benhur Abalos, Monday. However, Abalos told Super Radyo dzBB …
Former NPA rebels vaccinated in Bukidnon
As many as 19 former members of the rebel groups were vaccinated against COVID-19 in Impasugong, Bukidnon, the military said Sunday. According to the 8th Infantry Battalion (IB) of the …
Children can ride public transport – MMDA
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) clarified this Sunday that children could ride public vehicles, contrary to earlier statements by other officials. In an interview with Teleradyo, MMDA Chairman Benhur …
Funfairs, clubs in Metro Manila excited to re-open
Rides at a fair in Las Piñas City have rusted after being stalled for 20 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Adrian Escalona, owner of the fair, from …
DepEd to summon teacher ‘insinuating a potential child abuse action’ in TikTok
The Department of Education (DepEd) will summon the teacher in a viral TikTok video for “insinuating a potential child abuse action.” DepEd stated on Friday, Nov. 5, saying they are …
Face shields can be removed inside cinemas – DTI
Viewers can remove the face shield inside the cinemas, which are scheduled to reopen next week, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Thursday. According to Trade Undersecretary Ruth …
OCTA says ‘virus is weakening’
The number of recorded COVID-19 cases has returned to “pre-surge,” the OCTA Research Group said Thursday. According to OCTA fellow Guido David, the number of cases today does not differ …
Return of full capacity to public transport possible
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) may recommend returning passengers to public vehicles to full capacity. This is if the increase in the capacity of public utility vehicles (PUVs) to 70 …
4.25 million Filipinos unemployed in September – PSA
The country’s unemployed persons picked up from 3.88 million in August 2021 to 4.25 million resulting to an unemployment rate of 8.9 percent. This unemployment rate was the highest since …
Puerto Princesa City remains closed to tourists
The local government of Puerto Princesa City in Palawan still does not allow tourists from outside the city. According to Mayor Lucilo Bayron, there are 900 active cases in the …
Malls in San Juan, QC launch Christmas activities
Some shopping centers have already started conveying Christmas to their patrons, lit their Christmas trees, and launched projects as gifts to cause-oriented groups. The launch of Christmas at a shopping …
Punish LGUs with slow vaccination program – Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) to punish the heads of local government units (LGUs) who are slow in vaccinating. The President criticized …
DTI approves price hike on Noche Buena items
According to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), manufacturers of Noche Buena products can now raise prices. According to Trade Undersecretary Ruth Castelo, the price of Noche Buena products …
Man dies after being hit by stolen vehicle in Iloilo
A man died after being hit by a stolen vehicle in Balasan town, Iloilo, on Tuesday. The victim, Alejandro Navales, 64, was declared dead on arrival at the hospital. Authorities …
Number of COVID-19 patients in hospitals dropped
There are now fewer COVID-19 patients in hospitals alongside the continuing decline in the number of those infected with the disease. For example, at St Luke’s Medical Center (SLMC), there …
Family appeals for release of 6 friends abducted in Batangas
Alias “Lita” could not sleep for several days now after her grandson Mark Nelvin Caraan and 5 of his friends in Laurel were abducted in Batangas on Friday. “Para mo …
Civic leaders want Bongbong Marcos disqualified for 2022 race
Some civic leaders have canceled the certificate of candidacy (COC) of presidential aspirant Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. because he allegedly lied that he was qualified to run even though he …
MRT, LRT and PNR to carry more passengers starting Nov.4
More passengers will be allowed to board Philippine National Railways (PNR), Metro Rail Transit (MRT) and Manila Light Rail Transit (LRT) trains starting Thursday, November 4. The leadership of the …
Ka Oris tested positive for COVID-19; remains cremated
The 4th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army announced that New Peoples’ Army (NPA) leader Jorge Madlos alias Ka Oris tested positive in the COVID-19 RT-PCR test. This is based …
IATF favors removing face shield
Many members of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) are in favor of eliminating the use of the face shield, according to Malacañang. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque confirmed that the IATF …
BSP: P480,000 worth of counterfeit money seized in 2021
More than P480,000 worth of counterfeit money has been seized in previous operations of the Central Bank of the Philippines (BSP) in 2021. According to a statement from the BSP …
Comelec defends contract with F2 Logistics for Election 2022
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) asserted that there was no conflict of interest in the P535-million contract awarded to F2 Logistics, the company linked to businessman Dennis Uy, who contributed …
Some LGUs begin vaccinations of minors
Mass vaccination against COVID-19 of minors began this Tuesday in some areas in Metro Manila and Iloilo City. One day earlier than November 3, the start of the comprehensive COVID-19 …
Delivery rider in Laguna carries baby to work
A delivery rider in San Pedro, Laguna, recently went viral because of his photo with the baby while working. In the photo by Jeremiel Flores Quinto, delivery rider Hershey Manuel …
Some hospitals plan to cut ties with PhilHealth due to P20-B debt
According to a group, some hospitals are planning to break away from the accreditation of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp (PhilHealth) next year due to ongoing state health insurer debt. …