Metro Manila in ‘early stages’ of COVID-19 surge: OCTA
A group of experts believes that the National Capital Region is in the “early stage” of the COVID-19 surge or re-emergence of cases. “The OCTA Research Group believes that a …
Over 100 residents evacuated in Cavite due to big waves
More than 100 residents in Tanza, Cavite, were evacuated this Thursday after big waves destroyed several houses in the town. With the force of the waves brought by the southwest …
Morissette will sing ‘Lupang Hinirang’ in Duterte’s last SONA
A simple but meaningful production is being prepared by the organizers for the last State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday. According to Kat de …
Lacson-Sotto tandem releases initial senatorial slate
The tandem of Sen. Panfilo Lacson and Senate President Tito Sotto only needs two, and their senatorial lineup for the 2022 elections would be complete. Initial Lacson-Sotto Senate slate 1. …
Cellphone number can be retained even if user changes telco
Smart, DITO, and Globe have formed a separate company to manage subscribers who want to retain the number even if they change telcos starting September 30. It can be prepaid …
Over 20 barangays in Pampanga flooded due to heavy rains
More than 20 barangays in Pampanga province were submerged in floods on Thursday due to rains brought by the southwest monsoon that was strengthened by Typhoon Fabian. In the town …
Hospitals fear Delta variant, ask PhilHealth to pay debt
The group of hospitals is also now concerned about the possible impact of the more infectious Delta variant of COVID-19. As a result, they are also asking PhilHealth to pay …
Lung Center’s largest ‘hospitainer’ for COVID-19 cases to open in August
The third and largest batch of the Lung Center of the Philippines’ modular hospital or “hospitainer” for COVID-19 cases is set to become operational next month. “Malaki yung third batch. …
Commuters stranded in flooding in Las Piñas, Parañaque, Muntinlupa
Several roads and communities in southern Metro Manila were flooded Thursday night due to continuous rain during the day. But throughout the early hours of Friday morning, the flooded roads …
Taal Volcano Network records 95 volcanic earthquakes
In the past 24-hour period, the Taal Volcano Network recorded ninety-five (95) volcanic earthquakes, including sixty-eight (68) volcanic tremor events having durations of one (1) to seventeen (17) minutes, twenty-six …
Signal no.1 still up over Batanes, Babuyan Islands due to Fabian
Typhoon Fabian remains slow-moving over the Sea South of Miyako Islands, Pagasa reported on its 5 am severe weather bulletin. The center of the eye of Typhoon “FABIAN” was estimated …
Delta variant cases in Philippines increased by 12
The more infectious Delta coronavirus variant of COVID-19 has increased by 12 local cases in the Philippines, according to information released by the Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday. According …
SONA 2021: Protests amid pandemic now ready
As the country continues to face the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, groups in various sectors have explained why there will still be protests against President Rodrigo Duterte’s last State of …
Baste Duterte tests positive for COVID-19
Malacañang is still investigating whether President Rodrigo Duterte became close contact with his son Baste Duterte who was infected with coronavirus disease (COVID-19). COVID-19 is now positive because the son …
Over 30 families evacuated in Lemery, Batangas due to heavy rains
More than 30 families have been evacuated from Barangay Palanas in Lemery, Batangas, due to the incessant rains brought by the southwest. According to the town’s Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction …
New batches of COVID-19 vaccines arrive in VisMin
Some local governments in Visayas and Mindanao have already received another batch of vaccines against COVID-19 this week. As of Thursday morning, 51,480 doses of Pfizer vaccine arrived in Davao …
2 barangays in Occidental Mindoro isolated due to floods
Two barangays in Santa Cruz, Occidental Mindoro, were isolated due to severe flooding brought on by bad weather, according to Mayor Meriam Quijano. According to Quijano, the detour bridge in …
9 Japanese fugitives wanted for telco fraud deported
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) deported on Thursday 9 Japanese fugitives wanted in Tokyo for telecommunications fraud. The fugitives left for Narita via Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1, and …
2 areas under Signal No. 1 as Typhoon Fabian maintains strength
Typhoon Fabian moves slowly west-southwestward while maintaining its strength, Pagasa reported on its severe weather bulletin. The center of the eye of Typhoon “FABIAN” was estimated based on all available …
Congress to probe how COVID-19 budget was spent
Speaker Lord Allan Velasco said Thursday that the Congress would investigate how the national government spent the budget allotted for COVID-19 response. “I’m sure we’re going to have few hearings …
Rescued trafficking victim assumed identity of friend – BI
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) uncovered another scheme employed by human trafficking syndicates to facilitate the illegal departure of their victims from the …
Areas in red and orange warning brace for typhoon Fabian
The National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) is taking care of residents living in areas that have been subjected to red and orange warnings due to the continuous rains …
Duterte will not apologize to Pacquiao – Roque
Malacañang sees no reason for President Rodrigo Duterte to apologize to Senator Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque made the statement after Bacolod Rep. Monico Puentevella said that Duterte …
Taal Volcano records 35 volcanic earthquakes
n the past 24-hour period, the Taal Volcano Network recorded thirty-five (35) volcanic earthquakes, including seventeen (17) volcanic tremor events having durations of one (1) to forty-nine (49) minutes, eighteen …
1.5M Sinovac vaccines arrive in Philippines
Another 1.5 million doses of Sinovac COVID-19 vaccines arrive in the Philippines on Thursday, July 22. The vaccine supply from China arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport through Flight …
13-year-old caught with firearms in Maguindanao
Authorities are in the custody of a 13-year-old boy after being caught with firearms at a checkpoint in Barangay Nabundas, Shariff Saydona Mustapha Tuesday. A tractor driven by a minor …