Transgender woman stabbed to death in Bulacan
A transgender woman died after being stabbed inside her salon in Guiguinto, Bulacan. Authorities identified the victim as Cindy Jones Torres, 39. Police rushed to Torres’ salon in Barangay Tabe …
COVID-19 referral hospitals record cases in children, unvaccinated
Some COVID-19 referral hospitals in Manila find that many of those confined to their facilities for the disease are non-seniors and unvaccinated. This is in the face of the escalation …
Consumer groups oppose QC’s limit on grocery purchases
Some supermarkets and consumer groups opposed the Quezon City local government’s plan to limit the purchase of basic goods such as canned goods during the strict lockdown. For the president …
Inday Sara not interested in Duterte becoming VP
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio is not interested in partnering with her father, President Rodrigo Duterte, for the 2022 presidential and vice-presidential elections. This is what Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP) …
Non-APORs can fetch essential workers during NCR ECQ
Non-APORs to authorized persons outside of residence (APORs) can now fetch essential workers once the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) is re-implemented in Metro Manila starting Friday. This is a retraction …
Inflation rate eases to 4.0 percent in July 2021
The inflation rate at the national level decelerated further to 4.0 percent in July 2021, from 4.1 percent in June 2021. This brings the country’s year-to-date inflation from January to …
Oxygen supply in Metro Manila enough
There is still no shortage of oxygen tank supply in Metro Manila despite the increase in COVID-19 cases possibly caused by the more infectious Delta variant. “Kahit itong huling ECQ …
Number of COVID patients at Tala Hospital increasing
Dr. Jose Rodriguez Memorial Hospital or Tala Hospital in Caloocan City is preparing for the ever-increasing number of COVID patients brought to their facility. The number of COVID patients confined …
PETA’s Rak of Aegis musical to be released online
The online release of the original Pinoy musical “Rak of Aegis” will continue. The release of the said musical started last week and it will continue on August 7 and …
Pregnant woman dies of snake bite; baby survived
A baby was rescued in Diffun, Quirino, after his mother died of being bitten by a snake. At around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, a pregnant woman who was unconscious and had …
3 tons of unsold potatoes distributed in Benguet
A farmer in Benguet could not sell 3 tons or more P100,000 worth of potatoes, so he just gave it away. According to Chris Polig, a friend of the farmer, …
Cop went berserk in Romblon vaccination site
A formal complaint was filed against a policeman who went berserk at the vaccination site in Magdiwang in Romblon. According to Police Col. Christopher Abecia, Provincial Director of Romblon Police, …
Things to prepare for upcoming Metro Manila ECQ
In the face of the threat of the COVID-19 Delta variant and the increase in COVID-19 cases, some experts have shared tips to ensure they are ready for the ECQ …
Free cremation, columbarium services in Las Piñas already approved
Free cremation and columbarium services have been approved for Las Piñas residents based on an ordinance passed by the city. The Las Piñas Public Crematorium located at Balite St., Manuyo …
COVID-19 cases increased in provinces around NCR
Apart from the National Capital Region (NCR), its neighboring provinces should be monitored due to the continuous increase in COVID-19 cases. Experts are aware of the rapid increase in the …
Iloilo City looking for huge freezer to house COVID-19 cadavers
Iloilo City is already preparing for the burial of the bodies of the deceased in COVID-19. At the meeting convened by Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas with the Department of …
Pinoy Muay Thai champion Delarmino returns home after being stranded in Dubai
World Muay Thai Council featherweight Asian title holder Phillip Delarmino and his coach Billy Alumno returned to the Philippines on Wednesday after being stranded in Dubai for more than a …
Metro Manila LGUs issue quarantine passes before ECQ
With the imminent implementation of enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) on Friday, various cities have already started issuing quarantine passes. Tighter protocols can be expected once the ECQ takes effect on …
Catholic congregation in Laoag City red-tagged
A Catholic congregation in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, condemned the alleged red-tagging against them. Fr Alex Bercasio, superior of the Redemptorist Laoag Mission Community, said on Wednesday that on July …
BFP modernization bill approved by the Senate
The Senate has already approved the Bicameral Conference Committee Report in relation to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Modernization Bill. Fourteen senators favored the report, and four opposed, including …
Some Quezon City areas placed on special concern lockdown
Due to the increase in COVID 19 cases, some areas in Quezon City have again been subjected to special concern lockdown recently. According to information from the city’s local government, …
BI deports South Korean fugitive wanted for cybercrime
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has deported a South Korean fugitive, wanted by authorities in his country, for illegally operating an online gambling site on the internet. BI Commissioner Jaime …
DITO has now 2 million subscribers
DITO Telecommunity Corp. announced Wednesday that it already has two million subscribers as of August 1, five months after its commercial launch. “We in DITO are pleased to announce that …
Kalibo crematorium already full due to COVID-19 deaths
The part of the municipal cemetery in Kalibo, Aklan, is being made a temporary burial ground for the patients who died in COVID-19 while they are still looking for other …
Calabarzon officials no agreement to implement ECQ- Remulla
Calabarzon governors have not reached a consensus or agreement to subject the region to Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ), according to the governor of this province. In a telephone interview, Cavite …
Tax exemption on donations, rewards to Olympic medalists pushed
A bill was tabled in the Senate to provide tax exemption on donations and rewards to athletes who get Olympic medals and their coaches. Under Senate Bill No. 2341 by …