DOLE offers emergency employment
Under the Employment Assistance to Our Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Filipinos who lost their jobs during the pandemic can apply for emergency …
BI men at NAIA intercept 6 trafficking victims
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) stopped from leaving six suspected human trafficking victims bound for the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A report to …
4 DOH alert levels for COVID-19 status of each area
The Department of Health will use four alert levels to determine the situation of various areas in the Philippines when it comes to COVID-19. The DOH said it would help …
Abused Pinoy fisherman in Taiwan calls for justice
A Filipino fisherman in Taiwan sought help for the alleged mistreatment by the captain of their ship. In 2019, alias Jack worked as a fisherman in Taiwan. He and his …
Hidilyn Diaz gets ‘golden car’ from Ayala Foundation
Hidilyn Diaz temporarily took the time out of holding the barbell because she first touched her new “golden car” steering wheel as one of the prizes won for winning gold …
DILG apologized, revokes show cause order to Mayor Isko Moreno
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) apologized and revoked the show cause order sent to Manila Mayor Isko Moreno to explain the local government’s alleged failure to reach …
CHR to probe death of transgender woman in Bulacan
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) will launch an investigation into the “reprehensible and senseless” killing of a 39-year-old transgender woman in Bulacan. “Through our Regional Office covering Central Luzon, …
Delta variant already found in all 17 NCR cities, municipalities
The more contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 has been found in all cities and towns in Metro Manila, the Department of Health (DOH) confirmed this Friday. “All NCR areas now …
BI-NAIA on heightened alert, uninterrupted ops during ECQ
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) assured that its services to the traveling public will remain uninterrupted despite the implementation of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila and other …
Those who went to crowded vaccination sites should isolate: DOH
The Department of Health urged those who went to the crowded vaccination sites in Manila, Las Piñas, and Antipolo on Thursday to isolate and start observing themselves for any symptoms …
DSWD: Cash allocation notice for ECQ assistance expected today
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) expects this Friday to hand over to local governments in Metro Manila the funds and documents for the assistance provided now that …
2 Chinese fishermen rescued in Palawan; 2 others died, 1 missing
Authorities Thursday night rescued a small Chinese rubber boat in the ocean off Barangay Canipaan in Rizal town, Palawan. Onboard was the boat’s captain, identified as Lu Yunian, and fellow …
116 new Delta variant cases recorded in PH
According to the Department of Health (DOH), the total number of Delta variant cases of COVID-19 in the Philippines has risen to 331 after identifying 116 new cases yesterday. Based …
Roque wishes those spreading fake news will get COVID-19
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque was outraged by those who spread fake news amid the pandemic and increasing number of Delta variants. According to Roque, he thinks that the spread of …
12-17-year-olds can’t be vaccinated vs COVID-19 even with comorbidity
Contrary to what the senior official of the National Task Force Against COVID-19 (NTF) said, the Department of Health (DOH) stressed that it is still prohibited to vaccinate minors against …
Grandma arrested in alleged ‘Sangla-Tira’ modus in Cavite
A senior citizen was jailed for allegedly pawning fake land titles to her victims in Cavite. One of her victims, also a grandmother whose stolen money was what she had …
Alleged investment scammers arrested in Pasig City
At least 10 people allegedly involved in an investment scam were arrested by National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) personnel in an entrapment operation in Pasig City. In a report by …
Fake doctor Zelah Pablo arrested in QC
A woman was arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation in Quezon City after being accused of performing surgery on a patient even though she was not a licensed doctor. …
Carlo Paalam enters gold medal match; Eumir Marcial wins bronze
Boxer Carlo Paalam will advance to the gold-medal match of the Tokyo Olympics. At the same time, Eumir Marcial will take home the bronze medal after losing his semifinals match …
Community pantries will be roving to distribute food during ECQ
The community pantries prepare for their food distribution as Metro Manila is subjected to enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) again. Manila will be placed on the 2-week strictest quarantine status starting …
Senate to probe PhilHealth’s late payments to hospitals
A senator is pushing to re-investigate the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation’s (PhilHealth) overdue payment on claims by hospitals to treat patients with COVID-19. Sen. Sonny Angara filed a resolution aimed …
Thousands flock to vaccination sites before ECQ
Thousands of people flooded several vaccination sites in Manila and other cities this Thursday after fake news spread that those not vaccinated against COVID-19 would not be allowed to go …
ECQ checkpoint guidelines
Here are some things to keep in mind when traveling or passing through checkpoints ahead of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) to be implemented in Manila on August 6. Authorized …
Police suspect in Nadia Casar kidnap-slay case surrenders
The 6th suspect in the murder of Nadia Casar, an online seller, has surrendered to the authorities a few hours before the deadline set on Thursday in Cabanatuan City. Police …
BI Mindanao ops arrest Korean fugitive
Bureau of Immigration (BI) operatives arrested on Saturday, a Korean fugitive, wanted in his country for fraud. In a report from Intelligence Officer Melody Penelope Gonzales, elements from the BI …
Several motorists apprehended at Pasay checkpoint as ECQ begins
Curfew violation tickets were issued to some motorists and passengers caught on the road without proper documents at Friday’s opening of the enhanced community quarantine in Pasay City. The so-called …