DOE blamed for rotational brownouts in Luzon
A consumer group explicitly blamed the Department of Energy (DOE) for the rotational brownouts in Luzon this week, which shocked and angered residents, especially as it coincided with the heat …
Makabayan bloc: Duterte-Duterte a ‘deadly tandem’
The tandem of President Rodrigo Duterte and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio (Duterte-Duterte) continues to resonate in the 2022 elections. Until now, the father and son are still tight-lipped about …
De Lima not surprised by Duterte’s refusal to open drug war records
On Thursday, opposition Senator Leila De Lima was not surprised by President Rodrigo Duterte’s refusal to open the drug war records of the Philippine National Police (PNP) due to the …
Filipino who died in California mass shooting considered a hero by his brother
Instead of leaving and rescuing himself when he found out that someone was shooting at his workplace in San Jose, California, 42-year-old Filipino-American Paul Megia allegedly chose to stay and …
SWS: 79% if Pinoys believe health protocol violators spread COVID-19
The national Social Weather Survey of April 28–May 2, 2021 found 79% of adult Filipinos saying violators of health protocols, 11% the government’s lack of preparation, and 10% the new …
Sotto opposes 2-week quarantine for fully vaccinated arrivals
Senate President Vicente Sotto III called on the inter-agency task force against COVID-19 to remove the 14-day quarantine policy for those entering the country fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. In …
56 people acquire COVID-19 from community pantry
The number of COVID-19 cases from the community pantry organized by former basketball player and now District 3 Councilor Franz Pumaren in Barangay Matandang Balara in Quezon City is now …
Duterte-Duterte tandem in 2022 elections ‘not reasonable prospect’: Salceda
Albay Representative Joey Salceda said the Duterte-Duterte tandem in the 2022 elections is “not reasonable prospect.” The solon made the remark amid calls for Davao Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio to run …
Duterte eyes Sara or Bong Go as his successor: Roque
Malacañang said Thursday that President Rodrigo Duterte considers Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte and Senator Bong Go for his successor. However, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said Duterte is still not …
13 OFWs from UAE stranded in Singapore
13 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from the United Arab Emirates are stranded at Singapore Changi Airport due to the Philippine government’s sudden decision to extend the travel ban to seven …
Ruby Rodriguez moved to US for child with rare autoimmune disease
Ruby Rodriguez announced that she moved and worked in America to support the treatment of her son AJ, who has a rare autoimmune disease. “My private life hindi ko naman …
National Government debt reaches P11T as of end-April 2021 – Treasury
The National Government’s (NG) total outstanding debt stood at P10,991.32 billion as of end-April 2021. For the month, the NG’s total debt portfolio increased by P217.49 billion or 2.0% from …
Senate to probe rotational brownouts in Luzon
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian called for an inquiry on the rotational brownouts in Luzon. “This is a critical situation, and I would like to request the Department of Energy to get …
Not yet time to get rid of face shields: Duque
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Thursday that it is not yet time to lift the policy on mandatory wearing of face shields in public areas, noting the country’s COVID-19 …
Molotov bombs used by young people in riot may have caused fire
Some households were put in danger after youths used Molotov bombs in their riots in Malabon City and Caloocan City. Police arrested six of them. In a report by Jonathan …
Man on crutches suddenly ran to stab traffic marshall
A man on crutches allegedly always hung out at the EDSA Carousel in Ortigas City to beg for alms. But when a traffic marshal confronted him, he released the crutch …
DOH, DTI warn against online sellers of drugs, food supplements
The online seller previously fooled soledad Beltran’s son to avoid buying his medicines and food supplements on social media and shopping applications. Many online shops selling vitamins, antibiotics, and other …
Over 200 Saudi bound OFWs still unable to leave
A total of 205 overseas Filipino workers (OFW) affected by the temporary deployment suspension are still unable to leave for Saudi Arabia as of Wednesday. According to Overseas Workers Welfare …
Former Cabinet member of Duterte opposes him running in 2022 elections
Several progressive groups, including a former member of President Rodrigo Duterte’s Cabinet, have argued that he should oppose the progress of Charter change (Cha-cha) and his party’s nomination of him …
Police should undergo regular psychiatric assessment: expert
After a police officer brutally shot a woman in Quezon City on Monday, an expert recommended that the police have a regular psychiatric assessment in their ranks, especially since this …
Several PNP officers visit wake of murdered grandmother
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Guillermo Eleazar visited with other senior officials on the first night of mourning for Lilibeth Valdez, who was killed by a drunk policeman in Fairview …
BI backs proposed ‘green lane’ for vaccinated foreign travelers to revive PH tourism
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it supports a proposal to allow fully vaccinated foreign national to enter the country as part of efforts to revive country’s moribund tourism industry …
Jollibee issues statement on ‘fried towel’ incident
Giant fastfood chain Jollibee Foods Corp would close down one of its Bonifacio Global City branches after the viral ‘fried towel’ incident. Jollibee issued a statement early Thursday saying it …
Sputnik V vaccines arrive in Northern Mindanao
Northern Mindanao this Wednesday received its first batch of Sputnik V, the vaccine against COVID-19 made in Russia. About 1,500 doses of Sputnik V vaccines and 9,600 doses of Sinovac …
Grandma almost fell victim to love scam of a ‘US Army general’
Fortunately, a 74-year-old grandmother avoided the love scam when she rejected the P2-million offer and marriage of a man who introduced himself as his retired general of the US Army. …
Cop arrested for extorting police applicant
The PNP Integrity Monitoring and Enforcement Group (IMEG) nabbed a police ambulance driver of the PNP Health Service who extorted P100,000 from a police applicant in an entrapment operation in …