Female driver who assaulted traffic enforcer a drug courier
MPD SMaRT reported that the female driver who was arrested for assaulting a traffic enforcer was a drug courier. The woman’s accomplice was also arrested in an operation in front …
Vaccinated Chinese nationals in PH not yet reported to Palace: Roque
Palace spokesperson Harry Roque said Friday that they had not received reports of Chinese national vaccinated against COVID-19. “Wala po kaming nalalaman tunkol dito sa mga Chinese nationals na na-vaccinate,” …
Duterte: Arrest negligent barangay captains
President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the police to arrest the negligent barangay captains, so that mass gatherings are taking place in their area. President Rodrigo Duterte reminded that there is a …
DOH recommends ‘home service’ than self-swab COVID-19 testing
The Department of Health (DOH) has encouraged the public to go to “home service” for COVID-19 tests if they need to get tested right away. Recently, the video of Robin …
DOH studies if fully vaccinated Filipinos may not wear face mask
The Department of Health (DOH) is now investigating the possibility of not mandating the wearing of face masks on those who have completed the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine. DOH Undersecretary …
Woman arrested for offering assistance to PNP applicants for P50K
The Philippine National Police (PNP) arrested a 35-year old woman allegedly offering assistance to police applicants for P50,000. According to PNP Chief Police General Guillermo Eleazar, Evelyn Aleman, alias Evah …
Australia donates P68M worth of PPE, medical supplies to AFP
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) received medical supplies and personal protective equipment worth P68 million for the military’s COVID-19 response. The AFP Health Service Command (AFPHSC) will use …
PH to receive surplus Moderna, AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine from US – envoy
Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel Romualdez said the country would be receiving surplus Moderna and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses from the United States. “It’s free, it’s part of the …
OFW deployment to Saudi Arabia temporarily suspended
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) implemented a temporary suspension of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) deployment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). According to a memorandum issued on …
VP spox: Roque lied about Leni wanting to have vaccine ad with Duterte
Attorney Barry Gutierrez clarified that it was not Vice President Leni Robredo who pushed for them to make an infomercial by President Rodrigo Duterte to encourage Filipinos to avail themselves …
Female driver assaults traffic enforcer in Manila
A female driver who was caught on video hurting a traffic enforcer in Manila is facing complaints. Cedric Castillo told GMA News “24 Oras” on Thursday that the incident happened …
Siblings surrender in murder of child in Bacoor surrendered
Three siblings have surrendered in the murder of a 12-year-old boy in Bacoor City, Cavite. Nine days after the killing of young Prince Louis Albaniel, the suspects are already in …
‘Mysterious’ smoke on beach in Bauan, Batangas, probed
On Tuesday afternoon, brothers Klent Dave and Carissa Gadinez were relaxing on the beach when they noticed the seemingly thick smoke on the rocky shore. The two brothers approached the …
Duterte gives warning, assurance to police
President Rodrigo Duterte issued another warning against the police. “Kaya itong mga pulis, I caution you, mag… Huwag kayong mag-abuso. Huwag kayong mag-duty kung lasing kayo kasi pag… Kayo ang …
Senate continues to discuss hybrid elections
The senators resumed the debate on hybrid elections in the Senate session on Thursday. According to Senate Committee on Electoral Reform and People’s Participation Chairman Senator Imee Marcos, the version …
Oversupply of tamban fish recorded again in Bulan, Sorsogon
Three months after the reopening of the annual fishing season in the Visayan Sea, there is once again an oversupply of lawlaw or tamban fish in the town of Bulan, …
Witness recounts how cop shot Edwin Arnigo
The Arnigo family hopes that they will get justice after one of the witnesses to the shooting of Edwin Arnigo appeared on Thursday. One of the witnesses surfaced and contacted …
Davao declared as Chocolate Capital of the Philippines
President Rodrigo Duterte approved a law making his hometown Davao City the “chocolate capital” of the Philippines. The law also named Davao Region as the country’s “cacao capital,” according to …
BI signs PACC’s Anti-Corruption Manifesto
The Bureau of Immigration shall sign the PACC’s Anti-Corruption Manifesto today, according to BI Commissioner Jaime Morente. “The last five years have been replete with challenges in this area, to …
Or. Mindoro governor wants to make use of S-PaSS optional
Oriental Mindoro Gov. Humerlito Dolor asked the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) to use the S-Pass or the Safe, Swift, and Smart Passage optional for travelers after receiving a report that …
Oriental Mindoro mayor positive for COVID-19
Naujan, Oriental Mindoro Mayor Mark Marcos tested positive for COVID-19, the official announced Thursday morning. The mayor said he first tested positive for the antigen on Tuesday and immediately underwent …
Drug suspect died while in Caloocan police custody
A construction worker arrested for drugs while in the custody of the Caloocan City Police died. In a report on GMA News “Unang Balita” on Thursday, it was said that …
Results of self-swab COVID-19 test possibly ‘questionable’ – Duque
Following the viral self-swab COVID-19 test of actor Robin Padilla, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Thursday that the result of such test might be “questionable.” “Meron tayong mga panuntunan …
497K doses of AstraZeneca to expire in June
About 497,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine need to be injected before the end of June so they would not be wasted. According to DOH Undersecretary Myrna Cabotaje, one million …
More than 400 investigated, sanctioned since 2016 in Morente’s ‘iron fist’ policy
Employees of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) vowed to weed out corruption in government in pursuit of good governance and public accountability. Led by BI Commissioner Jaime Morente, personnel of …
Metro Manila mayors recommend easing restrictions
The mayors of Metro Manila proposed the further easing of restrictions in NCR Plus days before general community quarantine (GCQ) ends on May 31. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairperson …