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 …
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 …