Impact of COVID-19 vaccination drive in NCR
It is important to complete the COVID vaccine by about 80 percent of Metro Manila’s population before it is possible to see a decrease in the number of new COVID …
‘Peak’ of COVID-19 cases in Metro Manila nears – OCTA Research
The OCTA Research group believes that Metro Manila will soon reach the “peak” of recorded COVID-19 cases per day in the region. “Baka less than 5,000 peak natin tapos magsisimula …
IATF did not allow LGUs to buy own vaccines
A lawmaker is investigating why the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) stopped local governments from entering into “multi-party agreements” so that they can buy their own supply of vaccines even though …
Author Eros Atalia in critical condition in ICU
Award-winning author Eros Atalia is in critical condition and is in ICU, according to his friend Genaro Ruiz Gojo Cruz said. “Ngayon po, kahit alam kong aayawan talaga ito ni …
Mandatory vehicle inspection suspended by DOTr
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Wednesday instructed the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to temporarily suspend the implementation of mandatory Private Motor Vehicle Inspection Center (PMVIC) testing on registered vehicles. …
Nova Princess Parojinog will be transferred to Taguig City Jail after quarantine
Former Ozamis City vice mayor Nova Princess Parojinog-Echavez was brought to the Payatas Quarantine Facility on Wednesday to undergo quarantine before being transferred to Taguig City Jail. Parojinog-Echavez was arrested …
Justice called for farmer Alberto Delos Reyes killed by a cop
After almost a month, Jennifer Delos Reyes still finds it difficult to accept what happened to her husband Alberto Delos Reyes at the hands of a policeman in Buenavista town. …
3 arrested in alleged kidnap-for-ransom of Chinese in Pasay City
Police in Pasay City rescued 2 Chinese couples who were allegedly abducted by fellow Chinese for ransom. Two Chinese and a Filipino involved in the alleged kidnapping were arrested in …
COVID-19 bed occupancy in Manila hospitals slightly decreased: LGU
The bed occupancy rate in the city of Manila has dropped slightly, according to the city’s local government. On Facebook Live conducted by the Manila Public Information Office Balitang Manila, …
Closure of PGH ER to new patients likely to last 1 week
It is possible that new patients will not be admitted to the emergency room of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) for a week, according to its spokesperson. PGH Spokesperson Dr. …
Kawit, Cavite police chief fired after 3 detainees escaped
Two of the 3 detainees of the Kawit Municipal Police Station who fled the custodial facility on Monday morning are still wanted. The detainees were suspects in various cases of …
Filipina doctor continues service in Afghanistan
A Filipina doctor has chosen to stay in Afghanistan to provide medical services to patients in need despite the danger of unrest in that country. “People need doctors in these …
Mayor Sara: Go-Duterte to run in 2022 elections
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte confirmed that Go-Duterte, the tandem of Senator Bong and President Rodrigo Duterte, would run for president and vice president, respectively, in the 2022 elections. She …
Pacquiao wing of PDP: Sara is Cusi’s real candidate
The other faction of PDP-Laban slammed Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi’s to endorse President Rodrigo DUterte, saying it was just a plan actually to present Sara as the party’s candidate in …
Duterte will not run for VP if Sara runs for president – PDP-Laban
The PDP-Laban faction said the candidacy of their standard-bearers in 2022, even though it depends on whether the daughter of their vice-presidential candidate will run for the presidency. Just Tuesday, …
More vaccines requested by Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro
The town of Bongabong in Oriental Mindoro has requested an additional supply of COVID-19 vaccine to stop the spread of the coronavirus. “Ako po ay umaapela sa ating DOH (Department …
COVID cases at Cagayan Valley Medical Center slightly decreased
The number of frontline workers at the Cagayan Valley Medical Center in Tuguegarao City affected by COVID-19 is declining. According to Dr. Glenn Matthew Baggao, medical center chief of CVMC, …
Hard lockdown implemented in Sitio Dos, Barangay San Jose in Mandaluyong
Police guarded the entry point of Sitio 2 in Barangay San Jose in Mandaluyong City, which is under granular lockdown. The area was put on lockdown on August 20, but …
COVID-19 cases continue to rise – DOH
The increase in new COVID-19 cases in the country is expected to continue in the coming days or weeks. The impact of the two-week enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) will not …
House approves Early Voting Bill on senior citizens, PWDs
The Lower House of Congress has already approved in the third and final hearing House Bill 9562, which stipulates ‘early voting’ of senior citizens and ‘persons with disabilities (PWDs).’ Senior …
Duterte to accept Duque’s resignation but will ‘never’ fire him
President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday said he will never fire Health Secretary Francisco Duque III but will accept his resignation. “Ngayon, kung si Duque will offer to resign voluntarily tatanggapin …
Manufacturing, export sectors grew even with ECQ
Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) this year has not been an obstacle to the growth of the country’s manufacturing and export sectors. He said it …
Some Metro Manila LGUs vaccinate outsiders
The cities of Mandaluyong and Pateros have already opened their vaccination against COVID-19 to non-residents of the city to speed up the vaccine drive. This is the “We Vax As …
Concepcion, Tarlac records first Delta variant case
The town of Concepcion in Tarlac has already recorded the first case of the COVID-19 Delta variant, according to Mayor Andy Lacson. He is a resident of Batibot, Brgy San …
COVID-19 transmission in Cavite seen among family members, neighbors
Family members or neighbors in a compound often contract COVID-19 in some areas in Cavite, based on the observations of some doctors and officials. At the Southern Tagalog Regional Hospital …
KMU says Duterte ‘addicted to power’ for running as VP
Progressive group Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) said President Rodrigo Duterte is “addicted to power” for running as vice president in the 2022 elections. “Sukdulan talaga ang kasakiman ni Duterte sa …