Rabiya Mateo ends Miss Universe journey
Rabiya Mateo, Philippines’ bet in the 69th Miss Universe ended her journey after the swimsuit competition. Rabiya showed her fitness in her yellow swimsuit which believed to be a symbol …
Vital signs screening no longer required in vaccination sites: DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) announced Friday that vaccination sites are no longer required to get the vital signs of individuals getting inoculated against COVID-19. “We issued a policy regarding …
Vaccine confidence of Filipinos improving: DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) said Friday that the vaccine confidence of Filipinos increased to nearly 75 percent since the country began its vaccination program against COVID-19. Health Undersecretary Maria …
WPS issue: Duterte to seek advise of Enrile who was ‘was there from the beginning’
President Rodrigo Duterte said he would seek the counsel of Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile because “he was there from the beginning.” “Pakinggan natin s’ya. Hindi na ako magsalita, makikinig …
Duterte says Philippine ships in West Philippine Sea will not back off
President Rodrigo Duterte insisted that the Philippines would not pull out its ships in the West Philippine Sea, adding the country would not engage in war with China. “Mga barko …
Bicol International Airport is likely to open in December: Tugade
Bicol International Airport is likely to start operations before the end of the year, Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said Friday after inspecting the facility. Tugade has already ordered the 24/7 …
Voter registration in NCR Plus resumes May 17: Comelec
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced that the voter registration in NCR Plus would resume on Monday, May 17, after it was placed under general community quarantine (GCQ) beginning May …
Pangilinan hopes for “middle ground” on Nayong Pilipino jab cite issue
Senator Francis Pangilinan hoped parties involved in the construction of the mega vaccination site at Nayong Pilipino Parañaque would find a “middle ground.” “There are some concerns and I think …
No Filipinos hurt amid Israel-Gaza conflict – Bello
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said Friday no Filipino has been reported harmed amid the ongoing conflict between Israeli Defense Forces and Hamas terrorists in Gaza Strip. “There was no …
Crising weakens into a low pressure area
Tropical Depression Crising weakens into a low pressure area, Pagasa reported on its 11 am severe weather bulletin, May 14. “CRISING” weakened into a Low Pressure Area at 8:00 AM …
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 …