Number of deaths in C-130 plane crash in Sulu now 47
The number of casualties in the C-130 plane crash in Sulu climbed to 47 as retrieval operations continue, a military official said Monday. Major Gen. Edgard Arevalo, the spokesman of …
Taal Volcano remains under Alert Level 3
In the past 24-hour period, the Taal Volcano Network recorded seventeen (17) volcanic earthquakes, including one (1) volcanic tremor event having a duration of forty-five (45) minutes, sixteen (16) low …
BI deports convicted Bahraini sex offender
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) deported a Bahraini national convicted of rape and sex crimes in his country. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said 44-year-old Waleed Abdulla Hamad Alsendi, boarded a …
BI raises alarm on modus of fixers providing fake visa stamps to foreign students
Officials of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) warned foreigners against fixers offering assistance on student visa processing. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said that the announcement followed after receiving reports of …
Quezon City to achieve herd immunity by September – Mayor Joy
The Quezon City government is confident that the city will achieve herd immunity in September. This is what Mayor Joy Belmonte said because the registration of QCs to be vaccinated …
Lacson tells Pacquiao to beware of ‘expose’ over alleged administrative corruption
Senator Manny Pacquiao will allegedly reveal something regarding allegations of government corruption, according to Senator Panfilo Lacson. In a radio interview on Friday, Lacson said Pacquiao’s Senate President Vicente Sotto …
Bea Alonzo also wants to try talk show, sitcom as Kapuso
As a new Kapuso, Bea Alonzo stated that she also wants to try to be a talk show host and watch sitcoms. “To be honest, I am ready to chase …
Filipina maid abused by employer in Hong Kong escaped
It is said that more and more domestic workers are being abused by their employers in Hong Kong. One of them was an OFW who escaped and showed the marks …
DOH reiterates COVID-19 vaccines not for sale
The Department of Health reminded the public that COVID-19 vaccines in the Philippines were not for sale after three people were arrested for selling Sinovac. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire …
Bea Alonzo wants to work with Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes
Bea Alonzo revealed the Kapuso people she wants to work with, including Dennis Trillo, Dingdong Dantes, Marian Rivera, Alden Richards and other GMA-7 stars. “Excited ako diyan. Kasi makakatrabaho ko …
NTF: PH vaccinates 11M Filipinos vs. COVID-19
The National Task Force said the Philippines had vaccinated at least 11 million Filipinos against COVID-19 as of July 2. “Sa loob lamang po ng apat na araw, mula Lunes …
DOH warns against dangers of Taal Volcano’s emissions
The Department of Health (DOH) warned the residents near Taal Volcano to wear protective gear against the harmful effects of sulfur dioxide emitted in an eruption. According to Health Undersecretary …
BI clarifies validated vaccination cards must be presented upon arrival
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) clarified that fully vaccinated passengers must present documentary proof upon arrival in the country. In an advisory, BI Commissioner Jaime Morente stated that those fully …
Taal Volcano remains under Alert Level 3 – Philvocs
Alert Level 3 (Magmatic Unrest) now prevails over Taal Volcano. At Alert Level 3, magma extruding from the Main Crater could drive explosive eruption. At 3:16 PM yesterday, a short-lived …
3 arrested for allegedly selling Sinovac vaccines
Three people were arrested for allegedly selling Sinovac COVID-19 vaccines, John Consulta reported on “24 Oras.” The National Bureau of Investigation Task Force Against Illegal Drugs arrested Kour Singh, Calvin …
Woman asks help for missing husband abducted by armed men
A woman keeps thinking about what happened to her husband, who was abducted by armed men in February in Quezon City. Her husband’s companion, abducted, was found dead and wrapped …
Duterte: ‘Consider me as a candidate for vice presidency’
“Consider me as a candidate for (the) vice presidency.” This was announced by President Rodrigo Duterte in his speech at the inauguration of the LRT2 East Extension Project on Thursday. …
Duterte tells Pacquiao to work, do not go elsewhere
President Rodrigo Duterte has another tension with Senator Manny Pacquiao, who said corruption in the current government has worsened. In Duterte’s speech at the inauguration of the LRT 2 East …
Corruption complaints can be reported to CSC’s ‘Contact Center of the People’
Government employees can file corruption complaints with their respective agencies to the Civil Service Commission. According to CSC commissioner Aileen Lizada, complaints can be reported to the “Contact Center ng …
Woman gives birth in tricycle while waiting for swab test results
A pregnant woman in Quezon City gave birth on a tricycle while waiting for the result of her swab test, which is a requirement for admission to the hospital. On …
WHO: Accelerate vaccination of seniors due to Delta variant threat
The World Health Organization (WHO) stressed the importance of the Philippines speeding up the vaccination of senior citizens against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) amid the threat of the more contagious Delta …
Unemployment in May decreases with ‘NCR Plus’ relaxation
The number of unemployed Filipinos dropped in May as lockdowns in the National Capital Region (NCR) Plus were eased, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). According to …
Vaccine doses purchased by private sector administered
The administration of vaccines ordered by the private sector for workers and members of the Filipino-Chinese community is increasing after the arrival of the vaccine they procured in recent weeks. …
Residents of barangay near Taal Volcano evacuated
Since Phivolcs declared Alert Level 3 Thursday on Taal Volcano, residents have immediately evacuated from barangays near the area, such as Buso-buso, Bugaan, and Gulod. They were taken to various …
Spread of COVID-19 in Eastern Samar often from gov’t offices
Eastern Samar remains in the medium-risk category of COVID-19, but cases of infection in the area are still on the rise. “Hindi naman ibig sabihin na medium risk kami bumababa …
Residents affected by volcanic smog asks for n95 masks
The barangay official near Taal Volcano calls for an additional supply of N95 masks in the face of the intensifying volcanic smog or vog in Batangas. According to the captain …