No OFW deployment ban to Israel: DOLE
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III clarified Thursday that the government has no deployment order to Israel but only a temporary departure suspension amid the tension between Israeli forces and Gaza’s …
Angara urges FDA to study vaccination of minors
Senator Sonny Angara urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to begin studying the vaccination of persons under 18 years old. Angara made the call citing that FDAs in other …
COVID-19 vaccine brand to be announced on-site: DILG
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said Thursday that the COVID-19 vaccine brand would be announced on the jab site. According to DILG Secretary Eduardo Año, local government …
PhilHealth claims processing delayed due to COVID-hit employees
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) explained Thursday why the agency is having delays in processing claims for COVID-19 cases of private and public hospitals. According to PhilHealth spokesperson Shirley …
OCTA proposes giving 90% of vaccine supply to NCR
The OCTA Research Group proposes to pour 90 percent of the supply of COVID-19 vaccines into the National Capital Region (NCR), which remains the epicenter of the pandemic in the …
Herd immunity possible in 3 years with current speed of vaccination: data
Vaccination progress in the country has accelerated with the arrival of new doses of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine. But with the current progress, it is said that it will take …
Boy stabbed to death by drunk siblings in Cavite
A 12-year-old boy died while his 14-year-old friend was injured after being stabbed by drunk siblings who were their former neighbors in Cavite. At around 11 pm on May 17, …
Suspect for robbing American in Angeles City arrested
A man allegedly involved in the theft of an American’s house in Angeles City was arrested on Monday. The 29-year-old suspect was identified as Lawrence Gayola. He was one of …
500 kilos of illegal frozen meat products seized in Oriental Mindoro
The confiscated illegal frozen meat and poultry products were immediately buried in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, at the provincial port this Wednesday. Nearly 500 kilos were seized by the combined …
Fake cop arrested after attempting to evade checkpoint in Zambales
The Cabangan Municipal Police Station arrested a 43-year-old suspect who identified himself as a police officer after he attempted to escape the checkpoint on National Highway, Barangay Dolores, Cabangan, Zambales …
Fire hits Athena Residences in Pasig City
The fire was completely extinguished in Athena Residences in Barangay San Miguel in Pasig City at 11 pm on Wednesday night. In the videos that have spread on social media, …
Mother arrested for selling her baby online
A woman was arrested in a local police operation after selling her baby online in Davao del Norte. Authorities first received information that someone was allegedly selling the baby through …
Team Kabang will continue legacy of deceased hero dog
This Wednesday, the group that helped treat Kabang promised that they will continue the advocacy of the hero dog after he passed away. One of the lessons Kabang left is …
PHA: Hospitals forced to use savings due to unpaid PhilHealth claims
PhilHealth’s failure to pay is already forcing private and public hospitals to use their savings and take out loans, according to the Philippine Hospital Association (PHA) PHA President Dr. Jaime …
Napolcom okays recruitment of almost 20k new cops
The National Police Commission (Napolcom) approved the recruitment of almost 20,000 new police officers. The recruitment of 17,314 new patrolmen and patrolwomen will replace personnel losses, increase strength, enhance police …
BFP nurses sent to hospitals to assist in COVID-19 response
Although the number of COVID-19 patients has decreased in some hospitals in Metro Manila, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) has sent an additional nurse to help respond to the …
Metro Manila can achieve herd immunity in less than 2 months: OCTA
The OCTA Research group projected Wednesday that Metro Manila could achieve herd immunity against COVID-19 in less than two months if 300,000 vaccine doses would be given in the capital …
PNP, BFP to oversee COVID-19 vaccines delivery to provinces
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) tapped the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to assist the Department of Health (DOH) and local …
DOH to jab sites: Don’t announce available vaccine brands
The Department of Health suggested that the COVID-19 vaccine brands available in jab sites should not be announced. According to Undersecretary Myrna Cabotaje, this would prevent people from crowding and …
Duterte tells public not to be ‘choosy’ on COVID-19 vaccine brands
President Rodrigo Duterte reminded the people not to be “choosy” when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine brand that will be given to them. According to the President, all COVID-19 …
Hontiveros opposes making vaccination a requirement for 4Ps beneficiaries
Senator Risa Hontiveros opposed the suggestion of presidential spokesperson Harry Roque to make COVID-19 vaccination a requirement for 4Ps beneficiaries. “Hindi dapat binubully ang publiko para magpabakuna. Kaunting galang at …
Almost all economic frontliners included in A4 priority list
Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Secretary Joey Concepcion said all economic frontliners are included in the A4 priority list for the government’s COVID-19 vaccination program. “Halos lahat ng economic frontliners [kasama …
Eleazar orders cops not to shame, hurt quarantine violators
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief General Guillermo Eleazar has ordered the police not to harm and shame quarantine violators. “Pag dinala sa police station or sa holding area, ‘wag niyong …
Timing not yet right for ‘vaccine pass’ policy: Metro Manila mayors
The Metro Manila Council (MMC) said this is not the right time to implement the vaccine pass policy to allow inoculated individuals to enter indoor establishments. According to MMC chairman …
Chinese fishing ban also covered the West Philippine Sea; DFA protested
The Department of Foreign Affairs has again filed a diplomatic protest against China over its fishing ban order covering the West Philippine Sea. “China’s annual fishing moratorium extends far beyond …
Rabiya Mateo plans to enter showbiz after Miss Universe journey
After her Miss Universe journey, a send-off and thanksgiving lunch was organized by a Filipino restaurant in Miami to let Rabiya Mateo know that the Filipinos fully support and love …