Female suspect in murder of Absalons arrested in Masbate
A 22-year-old female suspect in the murder of her cousin Absalon in Masbate City on June 6 is in police custody. According to the Bicol PNP, the woman was arrested …
Extra vaccines, ventilators requested by some provinces
Some provinces in the country have appealed for an additional vaccine and ventilators against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) amid rising cases of the disease in their areas. The province of Albay …
Luzon already ‘low-risk’ in COVID-19 – DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) said the situation of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) should still be monitored in some low-risk areas, particularly in Luzon, even though the number of cases in …
Historic Metropolitan Theater reopened after 25 years
After 25 years, the beauty of the historic Metropolitan Theater in the city of Manila was once again seen after its soft opening in conjunction with the 450th anniversary of …
Congress wants probe on troll farms
Sen. Panfilo Lacson recently revealed that a government “undersecretary” allegedly set up 2 troll farms in each province using government funds for the upcoming elections. This is the reason why …
Former President Noynoy Aquino dies at 61
Former Philippine President Noynoy Aquino died at the age of 61. There are no further details released as to the cause of his death. Initial reports said Aquino was brought …
Joel Cruz spends almost P52M to have children
The recognized “Lord of Scents” of the Philippines, Joel Cruz, spent up to P52 million to have a large family. In his interview with Ogie Diaz, Cruz opened about the …
Areas in Guagua, Pampanga under granular lockdown due to COVID-19
In Guagua, Pampanga, some areas have been subjected to granular lockdown following the spike of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. Mayor Dante Torres declared granular lockdown in a sitio in Brgy …
Ammonia leaks at cold storage facility in Caloocan
No one was reported injured or taken to hospital following an ammonia leak at a cold storage facility in Dagat-Dagatan, Caloocan city, Wednesday night. At around 7:30 pm, white smoke …
Military helicopter crashed; no survivors found – Philippine Airforce
The Philippine Air Force said a military helicopter crashed in a night flight training on Wednesday. The S-70i Black Hawk utility helicopter was reported to be late from the estimated …
Solaire vaccine site to administer 6K jabs daily – Palace
The COVID-19 vaccination of Solaire Hotel for Moderna vaccine doses could accommodate 6,000 people daily, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said Wednesday. Israeli experts visited the Solaire COVID-19 vaccination site. “We …
Delivery of 50K Sputnik V vaccines delayed
Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. said Wednesday the delivery of some 50,000 doses of Sputnik V vaccine against COVID-19 would be delayed. According to Galvez, the Russian Direct Investment Fund …
Patient who shot dead hospital guard dies
The patient who shot dead a security guard at the Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center (JRRMC) in Manila also died on Wednesday afternoon, according to a Super Radyo dzBB …
Group insists benefits for health workers
The group of health workers reiterated the immediate provision of benefits that have long been provided to them by the government. “Mage-expire na ‘yung ating Bayanihan 2 ngayong katapusan ng …
Filipino-Chinese arrested for selling vaccine slot
Manila Police District (MPD) personnel arrested a Filipino-Chinese man allegedly involved in the ‘vaccination slot for sale’ modus operandi. MPD-Special Mayor’s Reaction Team chief, PLtCol Rosalino Ibay Jr., identified the …
DILG lauds 3 NCR cities’ COVID-19 vaccination
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) commended the three cities in the National Capital Region (NCR) that recorded the highest number of residents vaccinated against COVID-19. In the …
No law forcing individual to get vaccinated – DOJ
Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Menardo Guevarra opposed President Rodrigo Duterte, who threatened to arrest those who did not want to be vaccinated, saying that no law requires a Filipino …
DepEd’s procurement of laptops for teachers questioned
House Deputy Speaker Bernadette Herrera-Dy wants an investigation on the bidding process of the Department of Education’s purchase of 39,000 laptop computers for teachers. “We received information that the contract …
Comedian Shalala dies at 61
Comedian and TV host Shalala died due to pulmonary tuberculosis, his brother Anthony Reyes confirmed. He was 61. “Napapaiyak po ako, sandali,” Anthony said. Shalala was admitted to the National …
PHIVOLCS launches VolcanoPH Info app
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) launched a mobile application, VolcanoPH Info, to help the public be informed on volcano hazards and preparedness. According to the Department of …
DepEd targets school opening in August or September
The Department of Education (DepEd) eyes to open the school year 2021-2022 under enhanced blended learning in either August or September. DepEd issued the statement after President Rodrigo Duterte disapproved …
P1.2B worth of illegal drugs destroyed in Cavite
Over 912 kilograms of different pieces of drug evidence worth over P1.295 billion were destroyed by Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Trece Martires City, Cavite. According to PDEA, the …
Woman rescued from sex trafficking ring says she did it for her baby
A woman rescued from a sex-trafficking ring in Lipa, Batangas, said she was forced to enter the illegal activity to support her baby. Quinn (not her real name) told 24 …
NCR population protection possible by November – Abalos
Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairperson Benhur Abalos said Wednesday that population protection in the National Capital Region is achievable by November. Abalos told ANC that the national government is …
LP talks to other personalities for alliance in Election 2022: Pangilinan
Liberal Party (LP) president and senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said they would talk to some personalities to form an alliance like Sens. Panfilo Lacson, Nancy Binay, Joel Villanueva, and even …
Patient shoots dead hospital guard in Manila
A guard at a hospital in Manila died after being shot by a patient who snatched his gun, Jonathan Andal reported in Unang Balita. The patient, who was said to …