First time since 1980s: Economy down for 15 months
Based on government data, the Philippine economy fell by 4.2 percent in the first three months of 2021. If the amount of economic losses during this period was added up, …
Campaign restrictions expected for 2022 elections: Comelec
The change in campaigning which is considered a “superspreader event” such as political rallies in the upcoming elections would be restricted, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec). “Because of …
‘Slow but sure’ easing of quarantine restrictions urged
The OCTA Research group agrees with the gradual relaxation of quarantine protocols in the National Capital Region Plus bubble after subjecting the area to strict lockdown protocols in recent months. …
Legalities of planned mega vaccination site in Nayong Pilipino questioned
The Palace clarified that the “mega vaccination center” to be built on the land of the Nayong Pilipino Foundation (NPF) in Parañaque City will not be permanent. This is after …
DA’s access to funds against ASF easier due to state of calamity: Dar
The Department of Agriculture (DA) believes that access to more funding sources for its programs against African swine fever (ASF) will be facilitated after the country was declared in a …
BI reshuffles 430 personnel at NAIA
More than 430 Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) were reshuffled and given new terminal assignments as part of the agency’s effort to prevent …
Hospital wraps road accident victim ‘like a mummy’ in packing tape
The family of a man who died of an accident was furious after the hospital where the victim was admitted to wrapped him “like a mummy” in packing tape. Marisol …
COVID-19 rapid test kits sold online found in house in Parañaque
Boxes of COVID-19 rapid test kits allegedly sold online were seized from a house in Parañaque City. The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group and Parañaque Police conducted a buy-bust in …
COVID variant found in India more contagious: expert
The variant first found in India is more contagious, according to the University of the Philippines-National Institutes of Health (UP-NIH) on Wednesday. On Tuesday, the B.1.617 variant was also detected …
Eid’l Fitr celebration in Cotabato City urged to be done at home
Cotabato City Mayor Cynthia Guiani urged those celebrating the end of the month of Ramadan (Eid’l Fitr) to pray at home instead of in mosques. “We appeal to all our …
Mega vaccination site at Nayong Pilipino will be temporary: Roque
Malacañang said Tuesday that the proposed mega COVID-19 vaccination site to be built at the Nayong Pilipino Foundation property in Parañaque City would be temporary. “Iyong itatayo po doon sa …
Extension of travel ban vs. variant from India to be discussed
The extension of ban on travelers from India would be discussed by the Department of Health (DOH) and experts from the government’s task force on COVID-19 after the B.1.617 variant …
Palace urges Filipinos to be vigilant after India variant detected in PH
Malacañang said Tuesday that the public should remain vigilant the health department reported two cases of COVID-19 variant from India, the B.1.617 which is said to be more transmissible. “We …
Truck hits residents getting cash aid after driver suffered heart attack
On Tuesday, a truck plowed people lined up outside the city hall in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan after its driver allegedly suffered a heart attack. According to Maj. Julius …
Ana Patricia Non gets rape, death threats
Ana Patricia Non, the organizer of Maginhawa Community Pantry, said she has received death and rape threats. She also reported being harassed after her number was used in an online food …
Number of COVID-19 patients admitted to PGH declining
The number of patients with COVID-19 at the Philippine General Hospital is gradually declining. According to PGH spokesperson Dr. Jonas Del Rosario, this week’s admission is good for them because …
‘Red-tagged’ farmer leader Joseph Canlas dies of COVID-19 in jail
Labor and farmer leader Joseph Canlas dies of COVID-19 while in prison, several progressive groups reported today. Only Monday, the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) called for Canlas’ release in …
Fire truck hits woman in Pateros
A 31-year-old woman had to have surgery and have her eye removed after being hit by a Bureau of Fire Protection truck in Pateros Sunday night. At around 8:45 pm, …
Lacson supports construction of Nayong Pilipino mega vaccination site
Senator Panfilo Lacson backs the construction of a COVID-19 mega vaccination site in Nayong Pilipino in Parañaque City. “Ano bang mas importante ipil-ipil o yung buhay ng Filipino (What is …
PH records first two cases of COVID-19 variant from India
The Philippines reported on Tuesday that the B.1.617 COVID-19 variant first found in India was already detected in the country. The World Health Organization said the coronavirus variant is classified …
Defensor urges gov’t to give mid-year bonus early
Anakalusugan party-list Representative Mike Defensor called on the government to give the mid-year bonus to government employees early. In Manila, Mayor Isko Moreno has already signed the fund for such …
Cameraman taking video of those who went to Caloocan resort beaten
A television cameraman’s face is bloody due to the wound he sustained after allegedly being beaten by three people who were among those who went to a resort in Caloocan …
Filipino fishermen have rights over Scarborough Shoal: BFAR
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has asserted that Filipinos have the right to fish in the Scarborough Shoal in the West Philippine Sea. “Huwag tayong matakot na pumunta …
COVID-19 facility nurses in Iligan City unpaid for 4 months
Nurses in this city are now complaining that they have not been paid by the local government for 4 months, the reason for them to resign as frontliners. According to …
New 2022 elections guidelines to be finalized in May or June: Comelec
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will finalize the guidelines for the elections to be held next year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Comelec Commissioner Antonio Kho Jr., the Comelec’s …
Carpio willing to debate with Roque on West Philippine Sea issues
Retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio is willing to have a debate with anyone as long as it’s about the West Philippine Sea. Carpio only regrets that President …