Miss Mexico Andrea Meza in Miss Universe 2020
Miss Mexico Andrea Meza won the 2020 Miss Universe held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, on May 16 (May 17 in Philippine time). Miss …
League of Provinces asks gov’t to give more vaccines to MGCQ areas
The League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP) asked the national government to deploy more COVID-19 vaccines to areas under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ). LPP president Presbitero Velasco Jr., …
ER of PGH still closed after fire
The emergency room of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) is still closed after a broke out at the hospital’s third floor on Sunday. “Ang ER, hindi pa po. Hopefully by …
Catriona Gray, Pia Wurztbach send support to Rabiya Mateo
Former Miss Universe queens Catriona Gray and Pia Wurztbach sent their love and support to Rabiya Mateo the country’s bet ended her Miss Univers journey. “Rabiya, we love you. Thank …
Cash aid for pregnant informal workers pushed in Senate
A Senate bill aims to provide cash aid to pregnant informal workers in this pandemic. Under Senate Bill No. 2175 filed by Senator Risa Hontiveros, beneficiaries will receive a one-time …
Filipinos should still be careful vs Indian variant: expert
An expert warned this Sunday that the public should not be complacent even though COVID-19 cases are declining because there is still the threat of coronavirus variants, such as the …
Travelers from 7 countries banned from entering PH –BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the implementation of the extended travel ban, to include Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) starting May 15. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente shared …
Foreign parents of Pinoys need visa, exemption docs to enter PH
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) clarified that foreign parents of Filipinos need to secure a visa and entry exemption document before traveling to the Philippines. In a statement, BI Commissioner …
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 …