Situation in Israel and Gaza getting worse
Both sides of Israel and Palestine’s Gaza Hamas group continue to drop bombs that have already resulted in the loss of many lives. Israel again carried out airstrikes in an …
Murder convict Ruben Ecleo Jr., dies in jail – BuCor
Murder convict and former congressman Ruben Ecleo, Jr. died Thursday while incarcerated in New Bilibid Prison. According to Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) spokesperson Gabriel Chaclag, Ecleo passed away due to …
NCR Plus downgraded to GCQ ‘with heightened restrictions’ until end-May
From the current modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ), Metro Manila and the neighboring provinces of Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, and Laguna will be reduced to general community quarantine (GCQ) starting May …
Father of 11-year-old girl found dead in Bulacan asks Duterte’s help
The father of the girl who was killed and possibly raped in Bulacan asked President Rodrigo Duterte for help to bring justice to her daughter. The 11-year-old victim allegedly dreams …
McDonald’s Philippines to give discount to customers vaccinated against COVID-19
McDonald’s Philippines will give incentives such as food discounts to those vaccinated against COVID-19. “We want to incentivize the consumers who get vaccinated, pasasalamat ito ng over 130 restaurant brands, …
‘Vaccine pass’ to enter some indoor establishments urged
The private sector and the Department of Trade and Industry are pushing for the use of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) “vaccine pass” for the entry of customers into indoor establishments …
Fake claims in Philhealth to be investigated
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is receiving more and more questionable charges from hospitals, so until the investigation is completed, nothing will be paid, which private hospitals complained of. …
Construction of mega jab facility in Nayong Pilipino to push through
The mega vaccination facility in Nayong Pilipino continues despite various controversies surrounding the project. On Thursday, the government ended the dispute over the issue. “Just the MOA to be signed …
5 hectares of farm in Malolos burned; some residents evacuated
About 5 hectares of farmland in this city in Bulacan caught fire on Wednesday, causing thick smoke that affected some residents, authorities said. At noon on Wednesday, a grassfire was …
Signal no.1 raised over Negros Oriental, Siquijor due to TD Crising
Tropical Depression Crising accelerates west-northwestward and is now in the vicinity of Lanao del Sur, Pagasa reported on its severe weather bulletin, Friday, May 14. At 7:00 AM today, the …
3 Nigerians arrested for allegedly selling illegal drugs, guns
3 Nigerian men were arrested during an anti-drug operation by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Angeles and Angeles City Police Office in Barangay Cutcut, Angeles city, Pampanga Thursday. …
Group of private hospitals favor extending MECQ in ‘NCR Plus’ bubble
The group of private hospitals is in favor of further extending the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) in the National Capital Region plus (Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Bulacan, Rizal) bubble, …
Signal no.2 raised due to Tropical Storm Crising
Tropical Storm Crising accelerates as it continues to move west-northwestward towards Davao Oriental-Surigao del Sur area. At 1:00 PM today, the center of Tropical Storm Crising was estimated based on …
Hundreds of Muslims commemorate Eid’l Fitr at Manila Golden Mosque
Hundreds of Muslims flocked to the Golden Mosque in Quiapo, Manila this Thursday morning to commemorate Eid’l Fitr or the end of Ramadan. The family came to the mosque for …
BI intercepts another underage OFW
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) at the Clark International Airport (CIA) intercepted on Monday another underage overseas Filipino worker (OFW) bound for the Middle East. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente shared …
Taguig LGU warns of ‘vaccine slot for sale scam’
The Taguig City Government yesterday warned the public to beware of people who want to earn money from the ‘vaccination program’ by charging money to reserve a vaccination slot in …
287 Chinese ships scattered in West Philippines Sea
There are 287 Chinese maritime militia (CMM) vessels now scattered in the Kalayaan waters covered by the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the Philippines. According to National Task Force for …
Jose Maria Sison, wife ‘not bothered’ being listed as terrorists
Jose Maria Sison, founder of the Communist Party of the Philippines, and his wife said they were “not bothered” being designated as terrorists by the government. “To start with, the …
Duterte accepts resignation of Nayong Pilipino exec
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said Thursday that President Rodrigo Duterte already accepted the resignation of Lucille Karen Malilong-Isberto as Nayong Pilipino Foundation (NPF) executive director. Isberto did not support the …
2.2M more Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines arriving before end-May: Galvez
Vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said Thursday additional 2.2 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine from the COVAX facility would be delivered before the end of May. “‘Yung …
Gov’t lists Joma Sison, 18 CPP officials as terrorists
The Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) has listed Joma Sison and other 18 alleged ranking members of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) as terrorists. The designation of the alleged 19 …
TD Crising intensifies into Tropical Storm
Crising intensifies into a tropical storm while moving west-northwestward towards Davao Oriental-Surigao del Sur area. At 10:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Storm “CRISING” was estimated based on all …
Interviewed Gubat sa Ciudad guests showed no COVID-19 symptoms
Guests of Gubat sa Ciudad, the resort that was permanently closed recently due to illegal operations, showed no symptoms of COVID-19, Caloocan city government personnel said. The Caloocan COVID-19 Command …
Community pantry organizers in QC receive threats
The organizers of some community pantries in Quezon City are worried because of the threats they allegedly receive. One of those who received the online threat was Rich Salas, organizer …
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination begins in some cities
The use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine began this Wednesday in some cities in Metro Manila. The vaccines were first distributed in Metro Manila, Cebu City, Davao City, and Quirino province …
Fishers dismayed by Duterte’s jetski ‘joke’
Some fishermen in Infanta, Pangasinan could not hide their dismay at what President Rodrigo Duterte said that he only said that he will jetski in the Scarborough shoal to assert …