Sharon Cuneta mourns death of impersonator Ate Shawie
Sharon Cuneta mourned the death of her impersonator, Ate Shawie who died last Monday. In an Instagram update on Tuesday, the Megastar reposted a video compilation of Ate Shawie’s photos. …
Nesthy Petecio wins silver medal in 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Filipina boxer Nesthy Petecio won a silver medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after Sena Irie of Japan defeated her in the final round of the women’s featherweight division Tuesday …
Duterte approves cash aid funds for 80% of NCR’s population – Go
President Rodrigo Duterte approved on Monday night the budget needed for the cash aid or “ayuda” allotted for 80% of the population of the National Capital Region during the implementation …
DOH: Increase in COVID-19 cases due to Delta variant
The Department of Health said Tuesday that the highly contagious Delta variant could be behind the recent increase of COVID-19 cases in the country. “Looking at our cases right now, …
Unemployment rate in June 2021 estimated at 7.7 percent – PSA
The country’s unemployment rate in June 2021 remained the same as the 7.7 percent reported a month ago. This is lower than the unemployment rates in April (8.7%), February (8.8%), …
August ECQ in NCR will be stricter – Año
Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año said Tuesday the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) implemented starting August 6 would be stricter than before. The DILG chief said quarantine violators would …
Vaccinated APORs get free rides on MRT-3, LRT-2, PNR from Aug. 3-20, 2021
Transportation Secretary Arthur announced the free-ride program for vaccinated APORs authorized persons outside of residence on Metro Rail Transit 3 (MRT-3), Light Rail Transit 2 (LRT-2), and Philippine National Railways …
Suspected COVID-19 patients line up outside Cebu City hospital
About 30 patients suspected of being hit by COVID-19 lined up in their vehicle while waiting to be vacated and admitted to a private hospital in Cebu City. The patients …
Carlos Yulo admits he was disappointed, cried after qualification round
Even if he goes home without a medal, it seems that the morale of top Pinoy gymnast Carlos Yulo is still high after his first competition in the Olympic Games. …
5 cops suspects in kidnap-slay case; online seller victim burned
Three policemen and a civilian were arrested and are now in the custody of the Philippine National Police Anti-Kidnapping Group (AKG) for allegedly abducting and killing online jewelry seller Nadia …
Duterte allows continuation of VFA due to US assistance amid pandemic
President Rodrigo Duterte announced that he recognizes American assistance to the Philippines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tomorrow afternoon, Duterte said he would personally accept the American donation of COVID-19 vaccines. …
FDA: Vaccines prevent Delta variant spread in PGH
Although there have been 21 cases of Delta variant at the Philippine General Hospital since June, the contagious variant has not spread to health care workers. According to Food and …
Grandmother who refused to sell her carabao shot in Davao del Sur
A grandmother was injured after she was allegedly shot by an unidentified assailant last Friday night in Purok 10, Barangay Poblacion, Magsaysay town, Davao del Sur. According to the police …
Duterte: Gov’t still lacks supply of vaccines
President Rodrigo Duterte admitted that the government’s supply of COVID-19 vaccines is still insufficient to be given to all Filipinos. This is despite the call for faster vaccination against the …
Checkpoints at NCR Plus boundaries returned before ECQ
Even before implementing enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila, some police checkpoints were tightened to prevent the spread of COVID-19 allegedly. Just this morning, traffic flow was heavy at …
Earlier curfew, quarantine pass will be enforced on Metro Manila ECQ
Earlier curfew and use of quarantine pass are some of the things that will be implemented in Metro Manila’s enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). According to Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman …
Some hospitals, LGUs record more COVID-19 cases
The number of COVID-19 cases at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) continues to increase. PGH spokesperson Dr. Jonas del Rosario said 143 COVID-19 cases were admitted among them this Monday, …
COVID-19 cases increased in many cities, provinces: DOH
Half of the cities and provinces across the Philippines have recorded an increase in COVID-19 cases, the Department of Health (DOH) said Monday. “Kalahati na ng probinsiya natin, highly urbanized …
DOLE promised to help workers affected by ECQ
On Monday, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) assured that they have assistance for workers who will be affected by the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila starting …
Hidilyn will receive P1M from league of governors
The country’s first Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz will receive an additional P1 million from the League of Provinces of the Philippines. This is stated in the released resolution of …
Curfew in Metro Manila 8 pm to 4 am starting Aug. 6, 2021
A longer curfew will be enforced in Metro Manila on August 6, 2021, starting with more stringent enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chairperson Benhur Abalos, said Monday …
DOH: Over 20M COVID-19 vaccines injected in PH
As of 01 August 2021, 6 PM, a total of 20,863,544 doses have already been administered. Thus, 11,747,581 have received their first doses, while 9,115,963 have already gotten the complete …
Hidilyn Diaz and boyfriend Julius Naranjo love story
Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz brought a great honor to the Filipinos when she won the Philippines’ first gold at the Olympics just last Sunday when she won the women’s 55kg event. …
COVID-19 vaccination walk-ins not allowed under ECQ
Although the need for vaccination against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is growing now that the more infectious Delta variant is spreading, the Department of Health (DOH) clarified that it will ban …
Vaccine donations from US possible factor in keeping VFA – Palace
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said that President Rodrigo Duterte likely considered COVID-19 vaccine donation from the United States when he decided to retract the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) termination. “The …
Families in NCR to receive P1K to P4K aid under ECQ
Malacañang announced Monday that low-income families in Metro Manila would get P1,000 to P4,000 cash aid once the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) begins on August 6. “Walang ECQ kung walang …