Allocation of PH’s first batch of Janssen vaccines
The first batch of Janssen coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine manufactured by Johnson and Johnson (J&J) has arrived in the Philippines. More than 1.6 million doses donated by the United States …
Motorist who swore at police, enforcers in Muntinlupa charged
Philippine National Police Chief Guillermo Eleazar praised the policemen who showed maximum tolerance despite the insult and cursing of a motorist in Muntinlupa City. “Napanood ko na ang viral video …
Quarantined OFW mother begs to attend child’s funeral
A mother of an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) pleaded for her quarantine period to be shortened so that she could be with her daughter, who passed away suddenly last week. …
PH records 11 local cases of Delta variant of COVID-19
The Department of Health announced on Friday that there are already local cases of the more contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 in the Philippines. Two of the 11 recorded cases …
Pacquiao laments being belittled by some colleagues
Senator Manny Pacquiao lamented how he is being “belittled” by some of his colleagues in the government. This is after President Rodrigo Duterte called him a “punch-drunk” after he alleged …
Kylie Padilla reacts to rumors linking her to JM De Guzman
Kylie Padilla has denied rumors that actor JM De Guzman was courting her, insisting they are only friends. This is after a follower asked Kylie about the real score between …
VP Leni’s survey rating will pick up after candidacy declaration – Pangilinan
Senator Francis Pangilinan believes that the survey rating of Vice President Leni Robredo will pick up once she decides what position to run for in Election 2022. “At this point …
BI clarifies transiting passengers not included in travel ban
Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente reminded the traveling public that the ongoing travel restrictions on passengers coming from 8 countries shall remain until July 31. According to Morente, the …
Pacquiao ‘welcome’ to be 1Sambayan’s presidential bet
Sen. Manny Pacquiao is likely to be the presidential candidate in the 2022 elections of 1Sambayan. Fr Albert Alejo, one of the convenors of the coalition, said that if Pacquiao …
Taal Volcano records 22 volcanic earthquakes
In the past 24-hour period, the Taal Volcano Network recorded twenty-two (22) volcanic earthquakes, including eighteen (18) volcanic tremor events having durations of one (1) to eleven (11) minutes, four …
P10-B aid allegedly not distributed by DSWD – Pacquiao
Senator Manny Pacquiao has filed a resolution to formally ask the Senate to investigate the alleged failure of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to distribute P10.4 billion …
Class opening set on September 13, 2021 – DepEd
The Department of Education (DepEd) announces that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has approved September 13, 2021, as the class opening date for School Year 2021-2022, among the options recommended by …
Quarantine classification until July 31 released
President Rodrigo Duterte has already approved new quarantine classifications for the whole country from Friday, July 16, until the end of the month. From general community quarantine (GCQ) with some …
Entry of Delta variant possibly unavoidable: DOH
According to the Department of Health, the Delta variant of COVID-19, which is now widespread in many countries, does not rule out the possibility of entering the Philippines. However, the …
Filipinos in Indonesia cautioned amid spike in COVID-19 cases
The Philippine embassy in Indonesia continues to monitor the situation of Filipinos there due to the sudden increase in COVID-19 cases. According to Philippine Ambassador to Indonesia, Lee Hiong Wee, …
Vaccination in Muntinlupa suspended due to cold storage malfunction
The second dose of Pfizer vaccines was first stopped at a vaccination site in Muntinlupa after a problem with its cold storage. According to the local government, the National COVID …
Airlines rushing to vaccinate employees
Half the number of employees of local airlines have already been vaccinated against COVID-19. But the airlines also admitted that the supply of vaccines for their frontliners was limited, so …
Mixing of imported and fresh meat monitored
The Quezon City Veterinary Office monitors those who sell imported pork in the markets. This was followed by reports that retailers were mixing imported meat with fresh meat and selling …
Duterte leads inauguration of Central Luzon Link Expressway section
President Rodrigo Duterte personally led this Thursday the inauguration of the first phase of the Central Luzon Link Expressway or CLLEX that will be open to motorists. This is the …
Pastor wanted for rape arrested after 7 years
After nearly 7 years of hiding, a pastor was arrested for allegedly raping a minor student in Occidental Mindoro. The suspect, Richard Elmin, a church leader of a congregation in …
8 hospitals to explain alleged overpricing of remdesivir
Eight hospitals are set to be summoned by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to explain the alleged sale of overpriced remdesivir, a drug currently used on COVID-19 patients. This …
Mother, 6 year-old daughter stabbed to death in Sorsogon
A 23-year-old mother and 6-year-old daughter were found bloody and lifeless inside their house in Barangay Tomalaytay, Castilla Sorsogon, around 8 a.m. Wednesday. According to Police Major Marmay Fartinca, chief …
2 evacuees in Agoncillo, Batangas suspected of having COVID-19
Two evacuees in Agoncillo town in Batangas were isolated after they tested positive for antigen, according to the city mayor, Thursday. The two have already undergone an RT-PCR test to …
Zamboanga, Davao signs sister city agreement
Davao City and Zamboanga City signed a sister agreement on Thursday. However, Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP) regional party led by Sara Duterte said the pact was not related to the …
Videoke ban in Cavite will be 24/7
Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla announced that the videoke ban in Cavite would be further extended. On his Facebook Live, Remulla said that videoke would be banned not only at night …
DOH probes alleged administration of COVID-19 booster shots
The Department of Health (DOH) is already investigating the report that COVID-19 booster shots were given in the country although it is not yet a priority and is recommended by …