Man shot while sleeping on footbridge in Quezon City
After being shot while sleeping on a footbridge at the corner of EDSA and Quezon Avenue in Quezon City early Thursday morning, a man is in critical condition. The victim …
Several landslides recorded in Olongapo City during heavy rains
Landslides were recorded in some barangays in Olongapo City during the heavy rains on Wednesday. Since Tuesday, officials of Barangay Kalaklan in Olongapo City have notified residents of Purok 3 …
Vaccines effective vs. Delta variant: expert
An infectious disease expert allayed public doubt about the effectiveness of today’s vaccines against the more infectious Delta variant. “May mga datos naman tayong nakikita galing sa experience ng iba’t …
Robredo still mum on 2022 election plan
No matter what the pressure, whether from his supporters or the media, Vice President Leni Robredo would rather focus on strengthening the vaccination program than the 2022 election. But Robredo …
DOLE again pushes to end ‘endo’
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) likened the anti-‘endo ‘or end-of-contract campaign to basketball in the belief that a law against it could still be passed in the “last …
Expert: Delta variant may already have local transmission
Given the reported local cases of the more contagious Delta variant, one expert said there may already be a local transmission or infection of this more contagious variant in the …
Public warned of the severity of Delta variant
The Philippine Medical Association (PMA) has called on the public, especially those who have been vaccinated, not to be complacent now that the more contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 is …
Price hike on some commodities not yet approved – DTI
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Wednesday withdrew its earlier statement that the price hike on basic commodities had been approved. According to Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez, the …
Parts of Bataan and Pampanga flooded due to heavy rains
Several roads in Bataan and Pampanga were flooded on Wednesday due to heavy rains. In Barangay Sta. Maria in Macabebe, Pampanga, residents could do nothing but move forward in the …
QC gov’t warns establishments not following contact tracing
The Quezon City local government warned the establishments after discovering that some did not implement contact tracing. According to Dr. Rolly Cruz, head of the City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit …
Duterte threatens to pour coffee on Del Rosario’s face
President Rodrigo Duterte wants to meet in person with former Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert Del Rosario to pour coffee on his face. Duterte did not like the report that Del …
Typhoon Fabian slightly decelerates
The center of the eye of Typhoon Fabian was estimated based on all available data at 740 km East Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes. It has maximum sustained winds of 130 …
Lacson-Sotto tandem in Election 2022 confirmed
Senator Panfilo Lacson said that he and Senate President Vicente Sotto will continue to be the presidential and vice-presidential candidates in Election 2022. “Nabasa na talampakan namin sa Tour of …
Barge from Indonesia with COVID positive crew arrives in Albay
The MV Tug Clyde and Barge Claudia from Indonesia with crews positive for COVID-19 arrived in Albay on Tuesday morning. According to information released by the Office of Civil Defense …
8 with Delta variant last week still active cases: DOH
After re-testing some of the reported cases of the Delta variant of COVID-19 last week, it turned out that 8 of them were still positive, so they are considered active …
Public urged to be vaccinated amid threat of Delta variant
Fully vaccinated individuals have a higher chance of surviving from the more infectious Delta variant and other variants of COVID-19. That is what the Department of Health (DOH) insists despite …
Metro Manila mayors want to extend contract of contract tracers
Metro Manila mayors have asked to extend further the contracts of contact tracers, most of which will expire on August 3. The mayors believe that the 5,775 contact tracers have …
BI looks for immigration officers, Intelligence agents
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the opening of several positions for hiring and promotion. In an advisory, BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said that 100 slots opened for hiring of …
Works by Filipino artists in Sweden featured at Philippine Embassy in Stockholm
The works of Filipino artists were recently featured in the conference hall of the Philippine Embassy in Sweden. The Embassy aims to showcase the talent of unique Filipinos already living …
Baguio will tighten tourist admissions due to COVID-19 Delta variant
The number of tourists entering Baguio city may decrease due to the tightened protocols caused by the COVID-19 Delta variant, Mayor Benjamin Magalong said this Tuesday. “Ibababa na natin yung …
COVID-19 vaccination in Tacloban City using Janssen begins
People flooded and crowded on the first day of single-dose vaccination using Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine Janssen at 2 malls in this city this Tuesday. Due to the crowd, …
Metro Manila LGUs prepare against COVID-19 Delta variant
Some local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila are already preparing for the possibility of the spread of the more contagious COVID-19 Delta variant. In Pasay City, Barangay 183 has …
Filipino group in Malaysia helps struggling fellow OFWs
A group of Filipinos in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia is assisting fellow Filipino workers in need amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “Nagtayo kami ng sariling grupo na pwede silang humingi ng …
Price increase among basic commodities
The Department of Trade and Industry announced on Tuesday that it has approved the price hike request by manufacturers of basic commodities after being stuck for nearly 2 years. According …
Administration prepares senatorial lineup for Election 2022
According to a PDP-Laban official, the administration already has a “shortlist” of options for 12 candidates that President Rodrigo Duterte will support for the senatorial race in Election 2022. “President …
Hundreds of Muslims commemorate Eid al-Adha in Marawi
Hundreds of Muslims in Lanao del Sur rushed early to the capitol grounds of Marawi this Tuesday morning to celebrate Eid al-Adha or Feast of Sacrifice. Marawi City is under …