COVID-19 ward of Batangas Medical Center reaching full capacity
The COVID-19 ward of Batangas Medical Center is also filling up in the face of the increasing number of patients rushed to the hospital, similar to that in some parts …
1 in 3 Filipinos no access to vaccination site: survey
Nearly three out of ten Filipinos do not have access to the COVID vaccination site, according to an SWS survey of 1,200 adult Filipinos from June 23 to 26. As …
Most severe, critical COVID-19 patients unvaccinated: data
According to data gathered and analyzed by the ABS-CBN Investigative and Research Group, most of those who develop severe and critical COVID-19 are those who have not been vaccinated. According …
DBM: No longer a law to fund special risk allowance of frontliners
At a Senate hearing on Wednesday, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III promised to seek funding for the frontliners’ special risk allowance (SRA). “Certainly, we will look into freeing up some …
Duterte’s anger towards COA misplaced: ex-commissioner
He said President Rodrigo Duterte’s anger at the Commission on Audit (COA) over its report to the Department of Health (DOH) on the questionable spending of more than P60 billion …
COA flags other government agencies for ‘questionable’ spending
The Commission on Audit (COA) continues to issue audit reports amid pandemic and criticism from President Rodrigo Duterte. The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) was one of the agencies flagged …
Thousands of antigen test kits sold online seized in Pasig
It is estimated that more than P4.5 million worth or 12,000 COVID-19 antigen rapid test kits were recovered by police and Philippine Air Force (PAF) personnel during an entrapment operation …
Ai Ai delas Alas’ son Nicolo survives car accident in the US
“MAY HIMALA (THERE IS A MIRACLE)!” This is what Comedy Concert Queen Ai Ai delas Alas said after her son survived the accident yesterday. The Kapuso comedienne shared on her …
Maine Mendoza says she’s tolerating bf Arjo Atayde for leaving Baguio after tested positive for COVID-19
Kapuso host Maine Mendoza said she is not tolerating her boyfriend, actor Arjo Atayde who left Baguio City despite being tested positive for COVID-19. “Hello! I am not ‘tolerating’ him, …
Aliens hired to work in PH but still abroad may now be given work visas – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that foreigners currently abroad who are hired to work in the Philippines by employers based here will soon be allowed to pre-apply their work …
Davao Region got biggest allocation from NTF-ELCAC’s questionable funds
Looking at the data, Region XI (Davao Region) got the largest allocation, hitting 41.95 million out of the total P160.08 million questionable fund allocation of NTF-ELCAC. Duterte is from Davao …
COA flags TESDA’s ‘questionable’ P160-M fund transfers to NTF-ELCAC
After the Commission on Audit’s (COA) controversial visit to the “deficiencies” of the Department of Health concerning their P67.3 billion COVID-19 response funds, another agency now questioned by the commission- …
COA, Ombudsman urged to review ‘savings turned presidential pork’
Following the funds noticed by the Commission on Audit (COA) in various government agencies in recent days, progressive lawmakers are also investigating some of the government’s “savings” that President Rodrigo …
Arjo Atayde tests positive for COVID-19 in Baguio
Actor Arjo Atayde and nine others test positive for COVID-19 during filming in Baguio. Here’s the full statement of Feelmaking Productions Inc.: “Arjo Atayde tested positive for COVID-19 as shooting …
Several nurses in Quezon deployed in Cavite
Four nurses from Maria L. Eleazar Memorial General Hospital in Tagkawayan, Quezon, were sent to the Southern Tagalog Regional Hospital in Bacoor, Cavite, to address the need for health workers. …
LGUs in Laguna receive funds for ECQ aid
Local government units (LGUs) in Laguna have already received funding from the national government to assist those affected by the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). In Pakil town, 4 distribution teams, …
Allowing fully vaccinated inside malls, restaurants after Aug.20 pushed
According to an official, entrepreneurs are pushing to allow fully vaccinated individuals inside malls and restaurants after Aug. 20. This is while awaiting the decision of the pandemic task force …
Comelec: No extension of voter registration
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced it would not extend the deadline for voter registration on September 30, 2021. However, Comelec will extend the registration hours. “The en Banc — …
i-Act apprehends drivers, motorists violating health protocols
The Inter-Agency Council for Traffic (i-Act) with the Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group (HPG) and the Coast Guard launched an operation in Taguig where drivers and motorists were arrested …
Victims of Ulysses still living in evacuation centers
Nine months after typhoon Ulysses hit Metro Manila, there are still Filipinos who are still struggling to recover. In the covered court of Barangay Bagong Silangan in Quezon City, at …
Duque says COA destroyed DOH’s diginity
Department of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III emotionally told the head of the Commission on Audit that DOH officials were allegedly affected by the COA report released on the alleged …
Filipinos among main victims of hate crimes in US – group
Filipinos are said to be victims of hate crimes in America, according to a report by the anti-Asian racism coalition. In the Stop Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) national …
COA flags OWWA for buying hygiene kits from construction store
The Commission on Audit (COA) criticized the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) for buying hygiene products worth P1.269 million from a construction store and trading company. In the COA’s audit …
Gordon says Duque is ‘very tired’
Senator Richard Gordon sympathized with Health Secretary Francisco Duque III after the latter became emotional during the hearing in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. “The man is very tired, …
PNP probing all angles in the killing of Gwenn Salamida
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Guillermo Eleazar said Wednesday they are looking into all angles to find the motive behind the killing of Gwenn Salamida, a salon owner …
Duque cries during Chamber’s hearing on alleged DOH corruption
“Winawarak ninyo ang dangal ng Department of Health (You destroyed the honor of Department of Health)!” This is what Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque III told the Commission …