DOH admits COVID-19 surge due to Delta variant
After several denials, the Department of Health (DOH) also admitted yesterday that the Delta variant is the main reason for the increase in new COVID-19 cases in the country in …
Quezon City controls panic buying amid ECQ
To prevent excessive shopping by residents in stores before the strictest lockdown in Metro Manila will be implemented on Friday, Quezon City will limit what can be bought in the …
Gatchalian wants to be Sara Duterte’s VP in 2022
A senator is now aiming for the second-highest position in the Philippine government, even though his party mate first expressed the desire to run for the same position. This is …
Bongbong Marcos to run for president if support is enough
Former Senator Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr. said he would run for president in the 2022 elections if he has enough support. “It is the usual [circumstances]. If there is a …
Manila Water, Maynilad suspend disconnection during ECQ
Maynila and Manila Water will suspend their service disconnection activities while implementing enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila from August 6 to 20. Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System Regulatory …
LPA in Batanes now Tropical Depression Gorio
The Low Pressure Area northeast of Itbayat, Batanes has developed into Tropical Depression Gorio. The center of Tropical Depression GORIO was estimated based on all available data at 730 km …
Over 21M COVID-19 vaccines injected in PH
Vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. reported Wednesday that the Philippine government had administered more than 21 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines as of August 3, 2021, “We would like …
Group of students asks for help for competition in United Kingdom
A group of students from Davao City who are scheduled to compete in the United Kingdom is appealing for help. Because of their invention that will help farmers, Alipugpug Tech …
Metro Manila LGUs continue preparations for ECQ starting Aug. 6
Local governments (LGUs) in Metro Manila continue their preparations on Tuesday to implement enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in the region starting this Friday, August 6. The National Capital Region will …
Metro Manila targets to vaccinate almost half of population during ECQ
Metro Manila targets vaccinating the eligible population during a 2-week enhanced community quarantine in the region, which will begin on Friday. According to the Metro Manila Council, 45 percent or …
Transport sector laments not being prioritized in cash aid, vaccination
The transport sector has appealed to the government to make it a priority to vaccinate drivers, especially since they seem to be “excluded” from government services, such as aid. Alliance …
DOH: NCR, 4 more regions ‘high risk’ in COVID-19
All island groups of the Philippines have seen an increase in COVID-19 cases. Based on the Department of Health (DOH) data, the National Capital Region (NCR) and NCR Plus – …
Food sales low 3 days before ECQ
There are few shoppers in markets in Metro Manila 3 days before the start of enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in the region. At Mega Q Mart, sales are still sluggish, …
PhilHealth urged to pay hospital’s COVID-19 expenses
A senator is already expediting the payment of its debts to hospitals by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) in conjunction with the scheduled implementation of enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) …
COVID-19 referral hospitals, facilities feel spike of cases
Some COVID-19 referral hospitals in Manila have already felt the increase in cases of the disease in recent weeks. According to their medical chief Alfonso Nunez, in East Avenue Medical …
Labor group asks P5K aid per family, free transpo during ECQ
Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) calls for P5,000 assistance per family, free transportation, paid quarantine leave, and price freeze during the implementation of enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila. “Ngayon pa …
P78-M worth of smuggled, counterfeit cigarettes seized in Subic
The Bureau of Customs-Port of Subic seized P78 million worth of smuggled and counterfeit cigarettes. The cigarettes were confiscated from 2 container shipments on Tuesday. On July 13, pre-lodgement control …
Farmer shot by police in Marinduque laid to rest
The remains of Alberto Delos Reyes, the farmer who was shot and killed by police in Barangay Sitio Pag-asa, Barangay Caigangan in Buenavista town, were buried on Tuesday. Hundreds of …
Homeless man dies after being hit by bus on EDSA busway
A homeless man allegedly died after he was run over by a passenger bus on the EDSA busway in Quezon City. In a report by Emil Sumangil on GTV “Balitanghali” …
MMDA discourages community pantries during ECQ
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chair Benhur Abalos said Tuesday that community pantries might not be allowed to open once the enhanced community quarantine begins in the National Capital Region on …
Filipino tourists stranded in UAE increasing
More than 6,000 Filipino tourists are now stranded in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to the Inter-Agency Task Force or IATF’s extended travel ban until August 15 for travelers …
Carlo Paalam assured of Olympic medal
Another Filipino athlete is sure to take home a medal from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics-this time, in the field of boxing again. Filipino boxer Carlo Paalam defeated reigning Olympic champion …
Philippine Airlines adds Nesthy Petecio to Forever Flyers list
The Philippine Airlines gives Filipina boxer Nesthy Petecio “60,000 Mabuhay Miles per year, for life” after winning a silver medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. “Your silver win showed the …
Olympic silver-medalist Nesthy Petecio to get P17M cash incentives
Olympic silver-medalist Nesthy Petecio will get P17 million in cash incentives for giving the Philippines its second 2020 Tokyo Olympics medal. Under the Republic Act 10699, runner-up finishers at the …
Transportation guidelines for August ECQ in NCR
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Tuesday the public transport supply and capacity in the National Capital Region (NCR) will remain the same with the reimplementation of enhanced community quarantine …
Eleazar wants 5 cops involved in death of Nadia Casar dismissed
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Guillermo Eleazar ordered Internal Affairs Service to immediately initiate summary dismissal proceedings against five cops who allegedly kidnapped and killed online seller Nadia …