Vaccination mishap in Makati under probe
The Department of Health (DOH) is now investigating the incident in a viral video in which the nurse failed to administer a vaccine, even though it had been injected into …
Reproduction number of COVID-19 nationwide decreases: OCTA
According to a report by the OCTA Research Group, the reproduction number of COVID-19 continues to decline nationwide. According to the group, from June 21 to 27, the reproduction number …
VP Leni remembers friendship of husband Jesse and PNoy
Vice President Leni Robredo recalled the happy and sad memories of the friendship of her late husband, former Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo, and former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III or …
Close friends recall PNoy’s sense of humor
Some close to former President Noynoy Aquino have recalled that he is a “joker” and how he loves a friend. According to Sen. Joel Villanueva, he and PNoy were just …
Duterte’s idea of arming civilian groups criticized
Last Friday, President Rodrigo Duterte proposed arming civilian volunteer groups to help enforce the law allegedly. “If you have this coalition, you have a list of people who are there …
Duterte open to idea of running as vice president in 2022
President Rodrigo Duterte has announced that he has not closed his mind to run for vice president in the 2022 national elections. In his public address Monday night, he said …
Duterte: Ensure LGUs have cold storage facilities before giving them vaccines
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana is already preparing the soldiers to help with the vaccination, especially as more vaccines are expected to arrive in the country in the coming months. “In …
Duterte orders immediate housing for settlers under bridges in QC
President Rodrigo Duterte acted on what Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo reported to him regarding the assistance sought by families living only under the bridge in Barangay Holy Spirit …
Navotas to open 2,000 walk-in vaccination slots
According to the local government, more than 2,000 walk-in vaccination slots will open in Navotas City this Tuesday. It will start at 1 to 3 pm, according to the city …
Phivolcs: Taal Volcano update
In the past 24-hour period, the Taal Volcano Network recorded ten (10) volcanic earthquakes and low-level background tremor that has persisted since 08 April 2021. High levels of volcanic sulfur …
Funds for hazard pay of health workers from December 2020 already in DOH
Funding has already been provided to the Department of Health (DOH) for special risk allowance (SRA) or hazard pay of health workers caring for COVID-19 patients, according to the Department …
Duterte no final decision yet on arming civilians: Palace
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque clarified Monday that President Rodrigo Duterte’s recommendation to arm anti-crime civilian organizations is not yet final. Last week, Duterte said he is open to the idea …
Occidental Mindoro appeals for additional COVID-19 vaccines
The provincial government of Occidental Mindoro is appealing to the national government for an additional supply of vaccines against COVID-19. According to provincial health officer Dr. Ma. Teresa Tan, there …
Sab-uyan Festival held in Pola, Oriental Mindoro
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sab-uyan Festival was held in the town of Pola, Oriental Mindoro, as a celebration of the feast of San Juan Bautista. The fluvial procession was …
Over 10 million COVID-19 vaccine doses injected in Philippines
According to data from the government, more than 10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been injected in the Philippines. More than 2.5 million individuals have been fully vaccinated or …
Duterte’s suggestion to arm anti-crime civilian organizations slammed
Two progressive solons lambasted President Rodrigo Duterte’s suggestion to arm anti-crime civilian organizations. According to Bayan Muna party-list Representative Carlos Zarate, Duterte’s idea is “a bloody disaster waiting to happen.” …
DOT: IATF to discuss possible removal of swab test for fully vaccinated travelers
The inter-agency task force for the management of emerging infectious diseases (IATF) would discuss the possibility of removing the negative swab test results requirement for fully vaccinated travelers, Tourism Secretary …
Saudi-bound OFWs intercepted for falsifying age
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Clark International Airport (CIA) intercepted two female overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) bound for Jeddah for misrepresenting their age. In a report to BI …
Herd immunity at Christmas on NCR Plus 8 possible
It is still possible to reach herd immunity in the National Capital Region (NCR) and eight other places in the country against COVID-19 by Christmas if the government ensures that …
Slow down on easing lockdown in Metro Manila: DOH
Department of Health (DOH) and treatment czar Dr. Leopoldo Vega wants the government to slow down in lowering the lockdown status of Metro Manila due to the now reported more …
US fugitive wanted for contempt of court nabbed in Manila – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of an American woman wanted by federal authorities in the US for contempt of court and defying a court order in a …
Lacson reveals his expectations from Duterte’s last SONA
Senator Panfilo Lacson revealed what he expects to hear from President Rodrigo Duterte’s last State of the Nation Address (SONA) next month. “After five years, where are we now, or …
Pacquiao-Spence fight continues despite Paradigm Sports lawsuit
Senator Manny Pacquiao’s camp said the bout between the eight-division champ and Errol Spence in Las Vegas is still “on” despite the lawsuit Paradigm Sports filed against the boxing champ. …
Volcanic smog over Taal Volcano caldera
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported Monday that volcanic smog or vog was seen over the Taal Volcano caldera. In the past 24-hour period, the Taal Volcano …
OFWs in Taiwan condemn situation of dormitories
Some Filipino migrant workers in Taiwan have condemned the situation of their dormitories which is said to be the reason for the spread of COVID-19. The quarantine facility has released …
PNP finalizes recommendation for police psychological exam guidelines
The Philippine National Police (PNP) Health Service is finalizing the recommendations regarding psychiatric and psychological exams on all police officers, police chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar said this Sunday. This follows …