Signal No. 1 raised due to TD Jolina
The Low Pressure Area east of Surigao del Norte has developed into a Tropical Depression and was named Jolina. The center of Tropical Depression “JOLINA” was estimated based on all …
9 children playing Crossfire caught violating curfew in Parañaque
Nine youths were caught violating the curfew while playing computer games at a shop in Parañaque Sunday night. A computer shop in Barangay San Dionisio, Parañaque, was thought to be …
Duterte wants to stop investigation into ‘overpriced’ PPEs
President Rodrigo Duterte wants to suspend the Senate investigation that focuses on the government’s alleged anomalous purchase of medical supplies during the pandemic. “Were the purchases of masks overpriced? Iyon …
BI to implement IATF ruling on travel restriction classifications
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that it will be implementing the latest resolution from the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) on travel restriction …
2 stunt riders in Zambales confirmed to be cops – PNP
The Philippine National Police (PNP) confirmed that the two motorcycle riders who were caught on video apparently doing stunts on the national highway in Zambales were cops. In a report …
Doctors consider asking for a timeout
Doctors are now considering asking for another ‘timeout’ in line with the increasing number of new COVID-19 cases, but they are still considering the consequences for the country’s healthcare system. …
Mahal cremated, wake scheduled
The funeral for the late comedian Mahal began this Friday. After her cremation in Batangas, Mahal’s family brought her urn to the Cosmopolitan Chapel of the Santuario de San Vicente …
Paolo Contis seen with a mystery girl in Baguio City
Who is the woman with Paolo Contis? This is the question of netizens after a photo of Paolo with a mystery woman spread on social media. Netizens identified Paolo as …
Meralco customers can pay via installment
Meralco has promised that it will allow customers to pay for electricity gradually if they can’t really afford to pay. “Case-to-case basis. We go out of our way naman kung …
COVID-19 reproduction number in NCR decreases: OCTA
The reproduction number, or the number of infections per COVID-19 positive, has dropped slightly in the National Capital Region (NCR), according to the OCTA Research Group. NCR was among the …
DOE ensures no power interruption in Election 2022
The public should have nothing to worry about when it comes to the power supply in Election 2022, according to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Alfonso Cusi. Cusi said there …
BI warns of scammers offering fake entry permits on social media
Officials of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) cautioned the public against scammers offering fake entry permits to foreigners on Facebook. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said that the alert followed after …
Herd immunity in PH possible by Q1 of 2021 – Duque
Health Secretary Francisco Duque said Thursday the Philippines could achieve herd immunity by the first quarter of 2022, with 500,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses being administered every day. “Supply permitting and …
Foreigners entering PH need to register with One Health Pass —BOQ
The Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) said Thursday foreigners who want to go to the Philippines should register first at the One Health Pass online portal. “Lahat po ng mga uuwi …
Health workers call for Duque’s resignation
Health workers called for the resignation of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III in a massive protest they held on Wednesday. Those who participated in the protest included workers from Jose …
WHO, DOH oppose ‘vaccine bubble’ proposal
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Department of Health oppose the proposed “vaccine bubble,” which would give vaccinated individuals the privilege of access to certain establishments and transportation. The …
People behind Pharmally wanted allegedly in Taiwan: senator
A senator revealed on Wednesday that officials of the Pharmally company who were awarded billions worth of contracts by the government for various pandemic supplies in 2020 were allegedly wanted …
DOH has no budget allocated for SRA in 2022
It seems that health care workers will continue to collect their special risk allowance (SRA) from the Department of Health (DOH) because apart from the pending funds, there is also …
Senate reduces number of employees going to office
The number of Senate employees going to their office and even to the Senate Session Hall will be further reduced amid the rising COVID-19 case there, Senate President Vicente Sotto …
LJ Reyes details breakup with Paolo Contis
LJ Reyes was full of grief as she detailed her painful breakup with actor Paolo Contis this August. The reason for their separation is complex, but it clearly cannot be …
Travel ban on 10 countries to continue until September 5
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has announced the extension of the temporary travel ban for passengers coming from 10 countries until September 5. In an advisory, BI Commissioner Jaime Morente …
COVID-19 cases in Quezon reached 20,114
A total of 20,114 confirmed cases of COVID-19 were recorded in Quezon province on Tuesday. According to the Integrated Provincial Health Office, 17,271 have recovered, 956 have died, and 1,887 …
Celebrities mourn sudden passing of Mahal
Some celebrities were shocked by the sudden passing of 46-year-old comedian Mahal on Tuesday. In a Facebook post, Kiray Celis said she doesn’t want to think that Mahal is no …
New SRP of commodities released
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has released another suggested retail price (SRP) of basic commodities, with the price of candles rising by almost P22 and spices by P3. …
Pharmally Pharmaceuticals suspicious – tax expert
Pharmally Pharmaceuticals is the company cited in the Senate investigation that the government awarded a multi-billion dollar contract for medical supplies in 2020. According to the articles of incorporation of …
Lacson, Gordon answer Duterte’s insults
Senator Ping Lacson and Richard Gordon were insulted by President Rodrigo Duterte after he opposed the Senate’s ongoing investigation into the allegedly anomalous purchase of PPEs in 2020. But the …