Health workers honored on National Heroes Day
President Rodrigo Duterte paid tribute to the sacrifices made by health workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic on Heroes’ Day. Digong paid tribute to the aforementioned as healthcare workers protested on …
13,000 MECQ violators recorded daily in Metro Manila-PNP
The number of violators of quarantine restrictions in Manila has increased since implementing the strict Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ). In an interview with dzBB, Monday, Philippine National Police (PNP) …
Health workers protest for benefits on National Heroes’ Day
In conjunction with the commemoration of National Heroes Day this Monday, some health workers who are considered heroes in this COVID-19 pandemic took to the streets to protest because they …
2 provincial hospitals closed due to unpaid PhilHealth claims: group
The 2 hospitals in Samar and Davao Del Sur remain closed because they can no longer afford the cost of their daily operations after PhilHealth failed to pay the debt …
VP Leni: Heroism can be found beyond the battlefield
Vice President Leni Robredo on Monday urged the Filipinos to be heroes by getting vaccinated and following health protocols. VP Leni published her message for National Heroes’ Day that is …
Bong Go declines PDP-Laban’s presidency endorsement
Senator Bong Go did not accept the PDP-Laban’s endorsement for him to run for president in next year’s national elections. “I am deeply honored by the trust and confidence of …
ECQ cash aid to NCR 90% complete
Local governments in the National Capital Region (NCR) will soon complete the distribution of aid to residents in their jurisdiction who have been severely affected by the government’s imposed enhanced …
ER of private hospitals over 100% full
The operating capacity of many private hospitals in various parts of the country is now over 100% due to the increase in COVID-19 cases. Philippine College of Physicians (PCP) president …
Duque is ready to resign
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III is ready to resign from the post once all issues identified by the Commission on Audit (COA) regarding Department of Health (DOH) funding are addressed. …
Filipino crew on M/V Olympic docked in Manila Bay ask for help
The Filipino crew of M/V Olympic docked in the Manila Bay Anchorage area is now asking for help, where 1 in 15 Filipino crew who tested positive for COVID-19 has …
Robredo regrets not having face-to-face classes before Delta variant spread
Vice President Leni Robredo said he regrets that the students did not even have face-to-face classes before the country’s more contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 spread. Robredo has previously pushed …
ECQ in Tuguegarao extended for another 2 days
The enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Tuguegarao City has been extended for another 2 days while citywide disinfection is in full swing. The regional inter-agency task force approved the extension …
New COVID-19 cases likely to reach 20,000 per day: OCTA
The number of new COVID-19 cases per day will likely reach more than 20,000, the OCTA Research Group said this Sunday. The group had previously announced that the number of …
Patients will not be neglected in health workers’ walkout: group
The group of health workers assured that the patients would not be neglected in their protest concerning their unpaid benefits. “Alam naman nila na pinapangalagaan namin sila. Hindi lamang ito …
Parts of Biñan, Laguna were hit by flash floods
Many residents in Biñan City, Laguna, were shocked by the flooding on some roads and even in residential areas this Sunday night. Heavy rain fell on large parts of the …
BI thanks house for approving modernization act
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente thanked the House of Representatives for approving on final reading House Bill No. 8850 or the “Bureau of Immigration Modernization Act.” In a …
Barangay chairman, 3 others arrested for stealing cash aid in Manila
A barangay chairman and three others were arrested for allegedly stealing aid for the social amelioration program. According to the authorities, they have received reports of residents going to the …
COVID-19 cases in Laguna tripled this August— health officer
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Laguna tripled in August, according to the province’s local health office. According to Laguna Provincial Health Officer Dr. Rene Bagamasbad, they have 7,800 …
BI hosts ASEAN immigration meeting
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has successfully hosted this year’s ASEAN Directors-General of Immigration Departments and Heads of Consular Affairs Divisions of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs (DGICM), which was …
Businesses favor proposed ‘vaccine bubble’ in establishments
Many businesses favor the vaccine bubble proposal or having separate restrictions for vaccinated and non-vaccinated entering establishments. On Teleradyo, Resto.PH President Eric Teng said that they do not want to …
Quezon City asks PSA to review 2020 census
The Quezon City government has asked the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) to scrutinize their 2020 census after the agency reported that the city’s population increased to only 23,932 from 2015 …
DOH speaks up on risk allowance of non-COVID health workers
If only the Department of Health (DOH) is to decide, they will give a special allowance to health workers in the hospital even if they are not in the COVID-19 …
Funds for COVID-19 booster shots included in proposed 2022 budget
The Department of Health (DOH) included the funds to purchase COVID-19 booster shots in the proposed 2022 budget. According to Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire, evidence supporting booster shots remains …
Opening of casinos in Boracay opposed
Senator Nancy Binay opposed the opening of gambling houses and casinos in Boracay Island, Friday. “I am totally against na ibalik ang gambling sa (bringing back gambling activities in) Boracay. …
Economy will recover in 2022 to 2023 – NEDA
It is possible that in the latter part of 2022 or until 2023, the country’s economy will return to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels. This was the National Economic and Development Authority …
JaMill selling house, car
Days after deleting their YouTube channel, couple vlogger JaMill (Jayzam Manabat and Camille Trinidad) is now selling their house and car. “FOR SALE! 2 storey house with swimming pool, kasama …