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i-Act apprehends drivers, motorists violating health protocols

i-Act apprehends drivers, motorists violating health protocols

by Margret Fermin

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 …

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Victims of Ulysses still living in evacuation centers

Victims of Ulysses still living in evacuation centers

by Margret Fermin

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 …

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Duque says COA destroyed DOH's diginity

Duque says COA destroyed DOH’s diginity

by Margret Fermin

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 …

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Filipinos among main victims of hate crimes in US - group

Filipinos among main victims of hate crimes in US – group

by Margret Fermin

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 …

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COA flags OWWA for buying hygiene kits from construction store

COA flags OWWA for buying hygiene kits from construction store

by Margret Fermin

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 …

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Gordon says Duque is 'very tired'

Gordon says Duque is ‘very tired’

by Margret Fermin

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, …

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PNP probing all angles in the killing of Gwenn Salamida

PNP probing all angles in the killing of Gwenn Salamida

by Margret Fermin

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 …

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Duque cries during Chamber's hearing on alleged DOH corruption

Duque cries during Chamber’s hearing on alleged DOH corruption

by Margret Fermin

“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 …

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Duterte will not accept Duque's resignation

Duterte will not accept Duque’s resignation

by Margret Fermin

President Rodrigo Duterte has no plans to accept the resignation of Health Secretary Francisco Duque should he do so again. In his Talk to the People, Duterte said that Duque …

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Duterte defends DOH, ordering it to ignore COA reports

Duterte defends DOH, ordering it to ignore COA reports

by Margret Fermin

President Rodrigo Duterte slammed the Commission on Audit (COA) for its process of issuing audit reports on government agencies’ use of COVID-19 funds in 2020. Duterte specifically defended the Department …

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COA flags DICT's unutilized budget for public's free internet

COA flags DICT’s unutilized budget for public’s free internet

by Margret Fermin

In the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) audit, the auditors commented on low fund utilization or underutilized funds. On the internet in public places and state universities and colleges, …

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COA continues audit on spending of COVID funds

COA continues audit on spending of COVID funds

by Margret Fermin

In the midst of the worsening crisis in the COVID-19 pandemic, and even though they have been criticized, the Commission on Audit (COA) continues to work on their audit reports …

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Mass resignation health workers

Mass resignation threat continues until health workers’ benefits are provided

by Margret Fermin

The main benefit health workers are asking for is the P5,000 special risk allowance (SRA), a benefit promised in Bayanihan 1 and 2 for all health workers in public or …

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Salon owner shot dead in Quezon City

Salon owner shot dead in Quezon City

by Margret Fermin

A woman was shot dead while her husband was injured after being shot inside their salon in Quezon City Tuesday. A 40-year-old woman died on the spot after being shot …

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18 Pinatikan cult members, 5 fugitives surrender in Davao Oriental

18 Pinatikan cult members, 5 fugitives surrender in Davao Oriental

by Margret Fermin

Five fugitives and 18 members of a religious cult Pinatikan allegedly involved in a jailbreak in Mati City, Davao Oriental, surrendered to the military on Saturday afternoon. Among those who …

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Mayors to vote for Metro Manila's new quarantine status

Mayors to vote for Metro Manila’s new quarantine status

by Margret Fermin

The mayors of the National Capital Region are set to issue a position on Wednesday on extending or changing the quarantine status of Metro Manila when the enhanced community quarantine …

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Pasay City General Hospital stops accepting COVID patients

Pasay City General Hospital stops accepting COVID patients

by Margret Fermin

Pasay City General Hospital will no longer accept new patients for COVID-19 cases after its wards are filled for COVID. The hospital announced on Tuesday that the bed capacity in …

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Wearing personal air purifier ‘not worth it' - DOST official

Wearing personal air purifier ‘not worth it’ – DOST official

by Margret Fermin

A Department of Science and Technology official thinks it’s not worth it for jeepney drivers to wear a personal air purifier. DOST vaccine expert panel head Dr. Nina Gloriani said …

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Supply of Tocilizumab in some hospitals running low

Supply of Tocilizumab in some hospitals running low

by Margret Fermin

On August 13, alias “Chat” wept as he recounted the problem of where to buy two vials of Tocilizumab, one of the drugs needed by his brother who was hit …

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Mother allegedly trades baby for illegal drugs

11-month-old baby dies of COVID-19 in Cagayan

by Margret Fermin

An 11-month-old baby died of COVID-19 in the town of Santa Praxedes, Cagayan. This is also the first case of COVID-19 fatality in the town, according to the Santa Praxedes …

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32 Filipinos evacuated from Afghanistan arrive in Qatar

OWWA: 32 Filipinos evacuated from Afghanistan arrive in Qatar

by Margret Fermin

Up to 32 Filipinos have been evacuated from the chaos in Kabul, Afghanistan, and are now in Doha, Qatar. According to Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OOWA) chief Hans Leo Cacdac, …

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COVID-19 wards in Biñan, Laguna hospitals already full

COVID-19 wards in Biñan, Laguna hospitals already full

by Margret Fermin

The COVID-19 wards of hospitals in Biñan in Laguna province are already full, the city mayor said Tuesday. “Meron kaming communication ng mga hospitals dito sa Biñan. Pero as of …

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Vaccinations slow down due to strict quarantine, increase in cases

Vaccinations slow down due to strict quarantine, increase in cases

by Margret Fermin

This past week, vaccination against COVID-19 has slowed in the country amid rising numbers of contagious diseases and tighter quarantine restrictions. According to government data, only 475,304 COVID-19 vaccine doses …

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Drivers in Fairview live in jeeps due to lack of income

Drivers in Fairview live in jeeps due to lack of income

by Margret Fermin

Although some drivers have been back on the road for four months, many are still suffering because of the few passengers and lack of income. Most of the Jordan Plains-Novaliches …

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Singapore launches vaccination-differentiated visitation

Singapore launches vaccination-differentiated visitation

by Margret Fermin

The Ministry of Health or MOH of Singapore has issued a vaccination-differentiated visitation approach to prevent COVID-19 transmission in their hospitals and protect vulnerable patients. Beginning August 19, 2021, the …

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Progressive groups support COA's report on DOH

Progressive groups support COA’s report on DOH

by Margret Fermin

Some progressive groups support the Commission On Audit’s release regarding funding allocated to the DOH. They said it is really needed as a check and balance within the government. “Mali …

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