Villar reveals alleged ‘desilting modus’ of some contractors
Senator Cynthia Villar herself came to question the desilting project of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) which aims to dig and deepen the estuaries and other rivers …
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DENR tasked to release guidelines on medical waste
Lawmakers instructed the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to lay down clear guidelines or rules on the proper disposal of medical waste brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. …
Movies to be screened at reopening of cinemas
The Cinema Exhibitors Association of the Philippines (CEAP) announced that on November 10, the reopening of its member theater chains in areas under Alert Level 3, such as Metro Manila. …
CHED questioned about funds transferred to PS-DBM, PITC
Sen. Franklin Drilon on Thursday demanded an explanation from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) regarding its funds transferred to the Procurement Service of the Department of Budget and Management …
LIST: Attractions, spas reopen in Metro Manila
Several attractions in Metro Manila have reopened after the quarantine restriction in the region was lowered to Alert Level 3 on October 16. The allowable capacity of businesses under Alert …
Somalian, Korean, detained by BI face drug charges
A Somalian and a South Korean detained at the Bureau of Immigration (BI) Warden Facility (WF) face more jail time after being caught smuggling illegal substances in the detention center. …
Hiring only fully vaccinated applicants not a discrimination – Galvez
Hiring only fully vaccinated against COVID-19 applicants is not a form of discrimination, said vaccine czar and National Task Force Against COVID-19 chief implementer Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. The official made …
DOJ releases drug war review report
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has released some details on the drug war cases it has reviewed, but human rights groups are not satisfied. The DOJ’s analysis of about 50 …
DOH to add hospitals for children’s COVID-19 vaccination
The Department of Health (DOH) has announced plans to increase further the number of hospitals that will administer COVID-19 vaccination to minors aged 12 to 17 years. Health Undersecretary Myrna …
9k Pinoys have returned to PH via Subic airport – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported that more than 9,000 overseas Filipinos have so far returned to the country via the Subic Bay International Airport (SBIA) in Olongapo City. In …
Notorious Indian gangster nabbed in Paranaque to be deported
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is deporting an Indian national wanted by authorities in his country for a string of serious criminal cases. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said 48-year-old Suresh …
BI warns public anew vs illegal recruiters
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente warned aspiring Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) against illegal recruiters providing fake documents. Morente announced the warning after two passengers disguising as tourists were …
Jayke Joson not part of making McGregor vs. Pacquiao contract – lawyer
Atty. Nikki de Vega, legal counsel and spokesperson of Manny Pacquiao, said Jayke Joson was not part of crafting the contract of the supposed fight between the People’s Champ and …
Former aid Jayke Joson says Pacquiao owes them $2 million
The relationship of Senator Manny Pacquiao and his former trusted aide Jayke Joson may go to court. This is after the latter accused Pambansang Kamao of allegedly taking an advance …
Trillanes blocks Neri Colmenares’ inclusion on Robredo slate
Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV has unequivocally admitted that he was the one who opposed the inclusion of Makabayan chair Neri Colmenares on the Senate slate of presidential aspirant Vice …
Philippines already winning battle vs. COVID-19: OCTA
OCTA Research believes that the country is already winning the battle against COVID-19 because the number of cases is declining. This is allegedly due to the vaccination rollout, so they …
Learn how to live with COVID-19: OCTA
With the easing of the quarantine level in the National Capital Region, the private sector Go Negosyo is ready to open up the economy. Still, they want to make sure …
Fake firefighter arrested for extortion in Quezon City
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) has warned the public against fake firefighters following the arrest in Quezon City of a man who allegedly extorted money from businessmen in exchange …
Snake caused brownout in a barangay in Cotabato
A barangay had a brownout after a snake bit a power cable in Pigcawayan, Cotabato. Cotabato Electric Cooperative Inc. (COTELCO) said that residents of Barangay Kimarayag saw the snake crawl …
Raffy Tulfo: Duterte’s war on drugs a failure
Although senatorial candidate Raffy Tulfo still considers President Rodrigo Duterte a friend, he admitted that he does not agree with all of his policies, particularly on the war on drugs. …
Alert levels vs COVID-19 to be imposed in provinces
A new “alert level” will begin to be implemented against the COVID-19 external pandemic in the National Capital Region, which aims to put the economy back on track while only …
Some workers complain of ‘no-jab-no-pay’ policy
The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) revealed that some workers complain that their employers are not paying them while not being vaccinated against COVID-19. “Hindi binigay ang kanilang …
Over 2,400 minors with comorbidities vaccinated vs. COVID-19
More than 2,400 minors with comorbidity have already received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccines, according to the Department of Health. It will be recalled that the COVID-19 vaccination for …
Trend of COVID-19 cases nationwide dropping: DOH
It was found that the trend of COVID-19 cases in all island groups in the country is dropping, based on data released by the Department of Health (DOH). The COVID-19 …
DSWD’s 2022 budget has not yet passed the Senate panel
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) budget proposal for next year has still not been endorsed for plenary debates by the Senate subcommittee on finance. Sen. Panfilo Lacson …
Holes found in 10 tombs in Davao de Oro
It was only a few days after the burial of Eduard Ellorin Jr.’s late father in a public cemetery in Maragusan, Davao de Oro, but he was surprised by what …