SWS: Hunger eases to 13.6% of families in June 2021
The national Social Weather Survey of June 23-26, 2021 found that 13.6% or an estimated 3.4 million families experienced involuntary hunger – hunger due to lack of food to eat …
Raymond Gutierrez came out as part of LGBTQ community
Actor and host Raymond Gutierrez introduced himself as part of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community in an interview with Mega Magazine released this August. He is …
NCR already has ‘community transmission’ of Delta variant
According to OCTA Research, there is already ‘community transmission’ of the Delta variant in the National Capital Region (NCR) based on new data. “We understand ang Department of Health, sila …
Proposal to shorten interval of 2 doses of COVID-19 vaccine opposed
The Philippine vaccine expert panel opposed proposals to shorten the interval between the first and second doses of COVID-19 vaccines. According to the panel, one study found that individuals who …
Cop found to be a member of Abu Sayyaf Group
A Philippine National Police (PNP) member was allegedly found to be a member of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG). This Sunday, PNP Chief Gen Guillermo Eleazar presented Masckur Adoh Patarasa, …
Metro Manila experiencing ‘serious surge’ of COVID-19: OCTA
The OCTA Research Group considers COVID-19 in Metro Manila to be in a “serious surge.” This is after 1,740 new COVID-19 cases were recorded on Saturday in the capital region, …
Over P500-M worth of shabu in tea bags seized in Bulacan
An estimated P500 million worth of suspected shabu was seized in a joint operation by the Philippine National Police-Drug Enforcement Group and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Bulacan province …
Convicted drug lord Vicente Sy dies – BuCor
Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) spokesperson Gabriel Chaclag has confirmed that high-profile convicted drug lord Vicente Sy died of a heart attack on Thursday. Before his death, Chaclag said Sy was …
CHR: Preventing unvaccinated from going out may cause ‘undue discrimination’
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) warned that barring unvaccinated people from going out may cause “undue discrimination.” “With all these challenges, preventing unvaccinated individuals from leaving their homes may …
Mayor Joy Belmonte: Hidilyn Diaz poster a black propaganda
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte called it a ‘foul’ that her political opponents used historic Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz to spread black propaganda against her. According to Belmonte, it …
Workers ask for P5K cash aid ahead of 2-week ECQ
Workers are now asking for cash aid amid the implementation of more extensive and stricter lockdowns on the increase in COVID-19 cases in the Philippines in connection with the more …
Duterte unaware BI employees involved in ‘pastillas’ scheme back to work
Malacañang announced on Thursday that President Rodrigo Duterte was unaware that 43 Bureau of Immigration officials were involved in the “pastillas” scheme or modus operandi of receiving the money to …
Retraction of VFA abrogation for PH’s interest – Palace
Malacañang said Friday that President Rodrigo Duterte’s order to retract the keep the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) abrogation to uphold the country’s interests above all. “The President’s decision to recall …
Don’t allow unvaccinated to go out – Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte has instructed the police and barangay captains to limit the movement of citizens who do not want to be vaccinated against COVID-19 amid the rising number of …
Metro Manila to be placed under ECQ starting August 6
The National Capital Region (NCR) will be put back to the tightest lockdown because of the worsening COVID-19 situation due to the more contagious variant starting next Friday. According to …
Mayon Volcano now on Alert Level 0 or ‘normal state’
PHIVOLCS-DOST announced the lowering of the alert status of Mayon Volcano from Alert Level 1 (abnormal) to Alert Level 0 (normal). Since the lowering of alert status of Mayon Volcano …
BSP projects 3.9 to 4.7 percent inflation range for July 2021
The BSP projects July 2021 inflation to settle within the 3.9 – 4.7 percent range. Higher prices of domestic petroleum products and key food items along with the upward adjustment …
Aquino family to hold online Mass for PNoy’s 40 days
The family of late former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III will hold an online Mass to mark PNoy’s 40 days. “We’re having 40 Masses all over the Philippines for PNoy …
Duterte cancels VFA termination – Defense chief
President Rodrigo Duterte has canceled the termination of the Visiting Forces Agreement with the United States, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said on Friday. “The President decided to recall or retract …
PH starts sending caregivers to Israel
The government has started sending Filipino home-based caregivers to Israel, according to the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA). According to POEA Administrator Bernard Olalia, this is based on the Bilateral …
P50-M worth of ‘misdeclared’ cigarettes from China destroyed in Bukidnon
Bureau of Customs (BOC) personnel in Bukidnon destroyed an estimated P50 million worth of “misdeclared” cigarettes from China. According to the BOC, the shipment came from China and arrived at …
COVID-19 risk classification of Philippines now moderate
The Philippines has been raised to moderate COVID-19 risk classification from low-risk classification and the increase in COVID-19 cases in the country and the threat of the more contagious Delta …
Grandpa in Mandaluyong allegedly injected with different COVID-19 vaccine brands
“Lyza” fears for the safety of her 64-year-old husband, who was vaccinated in Mandaluyong City. On her husband’s vaccination card, the AstraZeneca vaccine was first injected on May 13. But …
Vaccination to expand further amid Delta variant spread
More people need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 now that the Delta variant has entered the Philippines. That is the opinion of the country’s vaccine expert panel that is open …
DTI, DA, traders oppose new lockdown vs. Delta variant
The group of traders and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and the Department of Agriculture (DA) opposed any lockdown. It is said that this will have a big …
Hidilyn Diaz: Taking care of mental health key to success
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Olympic athletes cannot go out to practice and dive in their respective sports. This has been extra-torturous, especially for those preparing for the upcoming battles. …