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 …
DOH opposes ‘no COVID-19 vaccine, no salary rule’
According to the department, the Department of Health (DOH) has objected to the non-payment of employees and workers who have not yet been vaccinated against COVID-19, something that some offices …
Only 0.27% of vaccinated minors experienced side effects – data
Only a small percentage of 12-17-year-olds vaccinated against COVID-19 experienced adverse side effects caused by injecting the drug, the Department of Health (DOH) shares today. Of the 1,509 who received …
Schedule of Maynilad water interruption on October 25-28
An estimated 2.9 million Maynilad customers in Metro Manila and Cavite will experience a water service interruption from October 25 to 28, the water concessionaire said Monday. According to Maynilad, …
2 cops randomly shot dead by a ‘hitman’ in Naga City
Two policemen were found dead on the spot in Naga City, Camarines Sur, after they were shot in different places last Saturday night. According to the report of Police Regional …
15 houses, barangay hall in Bakun, Benguet affected by landslide
At least 17 families lost their homes in a landslide in Barangay Poblacion in Bakun town, Benguet, due to bad weather caused by Typhoon Maring. An estimated 15 houses were …
COVID-19 cases likely to drop to 5K daily by end-October
The number of new COVID-19 cases recorded per day in the country may drop to 5,000 to 6,000 by the end of October, the OCTA Research Group said this Sunday. …
Traffic gets heavy as NCR shifts to Alert Level 3
Along with the relaxation of the rules against COVID-19, traffic flow on the roads in the National Capital Region (NCR) has increased again, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority …
BI clarifies entry of alien tourists not yet allowed in PH
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) clarified that foreign tourists are not yet allowed to enter the Philippines despite coming from green list countries. In a statement, BI Commissioner Jaime Morente …
Holding hands, eating not allowed inside cinemas
The opening of cinemas in Metro Manila will be allowed on Saturday after the community quarantine is lowered to Alert Level 3. But food such as popcorn and holding hands …
Jennica Garcia, Alwyn Uytingco might get back together
After they separated in May, Jennica Garcia announced that she and her estranged husband Alwyn Uytingco are talking again. In the Chika Minute report by Lhar Santiago on GMA News …
BI arrests American wanted in New York for child molestation
Operatives from the Bureau of Immigration (BI) Fugitive Search Unit (FSU) arrested a 48-year-old American wanted in New York for a sex-related crime against a minor. BI FSU Chief Rendel …
Arjo Atayde, Maine Mendoza already talking about marriage
Actor Arjo Atayde admitted that he and his girlfriend, Maine Mendoza, are already talking about marriage. In the vlog of broadcaster Julius Babao, the award-winning actor said that he is …
Tagaytay achieves herd immunity against COVID-19
Tagaytay City has achieved herd immunity against COVID-19 after vaccinating 70 percent of the city’s population against the disease. According to Tagaytay City Councilor Athena Tolentino, the city has achieved …
Bus driver hits delivery rider with a pipe in QC
Police this Thursday reminded the public to avoid being hot-headed on the road. This is after a bus driver hit a delivery rider in Quezon City with a pipe. “Habaan …
Guidelines under Alert Level 3
After a month, the National Capital Region (NCR) will be downgraded to Alert Level 3 starting Saturday, October 16. This is after the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Emerging Infectious …
Immigration ops yield arrest of overstaying Chinese
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente announced the arrest of an overstaying Chinese man in an operation in Paranaque City. According to Morente, Lu Runguo, 43, was arrested yesterday …
Christmas parties now possible for the vaccinated
The OCTA Research Group believes that Christmas parties can be held this coming December but only for fully vaccinated citizens. “In places na vaccinated ‘yung attendees, kunwari sa office Christmas …
Worry of Filipinos about COVID-19 always greater than that of Americans: survey
Filipinos have always been more worried than Americans about catching Covid-19. The Gallup August 16-22, 2021 survey found 40% of adult Americans worrying (7% very worried, 33% somewhat worried) they will get …