3-year-old child died of choking due to jelly candy in Nueva Ecija
A three-year-old girl died after choking on jelly candy in Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija. In such situations, find out what needs to be done to save the victim. In a report …
BI on alert to thwart entry of foreign terrorists into PH; screens with international database
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said its personnel in the country’s ports remain on alert to thwart any attempt by international terrorists to enter the country. “Our personnel in all …
Lovi Poe transfers to ABS-CBN
Former GMA-7 artist Lovi Poe transferred to rival network ABS-CBN on Thursday. Poe signed her contract with ABS-CBN as ABS-CBN president and CEO Carlo Katigbak, COO of broadcast Cory Vidanes, …
64 nuns tested positive for COVID-19 in QC convent
On Wednesday, the Quezon City LGU said 114 tested positive for COVID-19 at Religious of the Virgin Mary convent in Cubao. Of those who fell ill, 64 were nuns while …
‘Dolomite beach’ not included in 2022 Manila Bay rehab budget-DENR
The so-called “dolomite beach” will no longer be included in projects to be funded by Manila Bay’s rehabilitation program in 2022, according to an official of the Department of Environment …
Father who repeatedly raped his 2 young children arrested
A man was arrested after his wife complained that he allegedly raped their children aged ten and seven in Tuy, Batangas. In a report by John Consulta on GMA News …
PDEA allegedly did not find ‘drug link’ for Michael Yang
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) director-general Wilkins Villanueva reiterated that former presidential adviser Michael Yang is not in the drug link in Davao City. During the agency’s budget deliberation in …
Tourist spots opened under Alert Level 4
As Metro Manila goes under alert level 4, some attractions such as Intramuros and Luneta Park in Manila will reopen. Even outside the region, there will be interzonal leisure travel …
Comelec plans to make voting faster in 2022
Amid the health protocols in place, such as physical distancing and controlling the number of people in a room, one of the challenges facing the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is …
Lookout bulletin order issued vs Michael Yang, 8 others — BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has placed former presidential adviser on economic affairs Michael Yang under the lookout bulletin. Michael Yang, also known as Yang Hong Ming, is one of …
Damage from typhoon Kiko in Batanes reaches P422M
The damage inflicted by Batanes from the recent onslaught of typhoon Kiko has reached more than P422 million. According to Gov. Marilou Cayco, the amount of damages is just initial. …
COVID-19 cases may reach 40K per day in October
The University of the Philippines (UP) COVID-19 Pandemic Response Team projected the new COVID-19 cases might reach 40,000 per day by the end of the month or early October. “Based …
Japan embassy confirms information on possible terrorist attack in Southeast Asia
The Japanese embassy confirmed that their government had received information about a possible terrorist attack in Southeast Asia, including the Philippines. “We confirm that the Japanese government has received information …
BOQ defends P370 yellow card charge
Mary Jane Morales has made an appointment online twice to get an international certificate of vaccination or yellow card from the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ). The first time she got …
Businesses celebrate new alert level system in NCR
Some businesses were encouraged to be allowed to have limited operations under the alert level system, the new quarantine strategy to be implemented first in Metro Manila. Under alert level …
20 guests at a birthday party in Davao City arrested
Police and local government enforcers spotted about 20 guests at a birthday party held at an inland resort in Barangay Catalunan Pequeño in Davao City Sunday afternoon. After the tourist …
P15 million worth of smuggled rice seized in Tawi-Tawi
Sacks of rice loaded on a boat were confiscated by the Bureau of Customs Port of Zamboanga Tuesday. According to the agency, information was obtained that a boat was carrying …
Three trafficking victims recruited via Facebook Intercepted at Clark airport
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Clark International Airport (CIA) in Pampanga stopped from leaving the country three women bound for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) suspected of being …
2 hospitals in Iloilo stop accepting patients
The 2 hospitals in Iloilo will not accept the patient for now after some doctors and nurses tested positive for COVID-19. In the advisory released Monday, Ramon D. Duremdes District …
Curfew hours in Metro Manila shorter starting September 16-MMDA
Residents of Metro Manila can now go out of their homes for longer starting Thursday with the implementation of a looser alert system against COVID-19 in its pilot implementation. According …
Metro Manila will be placed on Alert Level 4 starting Thursday
Some quarantine restrictions in the National Capital Region will be relaxed starting September 16 this year. However, it will be placed on Alert Level 4 as part of the new …
Supporters ask Sara Duterte to run for president in 2022
The Hugpong Para kay Sara (HPS) movement was launched to encourage Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte to run for president in Election 2022. The group believes that Sara will be …
Michael Yang’s relationship with Pharmally uncovered in the Senate
As the Senate blue ribbon committee continues its investigation into the government’s alleged anomalous purchase of PPEs (personal protective equipment) in 2020, it appears from documents found by the Senate …
Roque’s candidacy for the Int’l Law Commission blocked
Palace spokesperson Harry Roque confirmed that he is in New York for his nomination to be a member of the International Law Commission (ILC), an advisory body to the United …
Man dead after playing with live grenade
A 30-year-old man died after the live grenade he was playing with exploded in Barangay 2 Poblacion in Currimao town, Ilocos Norte Sunday night. According to Police Lieutenant Irineo Sibucao, …
Truck driver involved in collision in Pasig surrenders
Pasig City police have arrested the driver of the truck that collided with the car in the C5 flyover that killed 2 women and injured 2 men Monday. Anacleto Espanto, …