‘Gratitude’ not a reason to overlook what China is doing: expert
“Gratitude,” particularly to the COVID-19 vaccines, is one of the reasons why President Rodrigo Duterte has not been able to be more courageous against China on the issue in the …
Hog raisers hope gov’t will fund ASF vaccines
Hog raisers in the country are hoping the government will fund the vaccination of pigs against African swine fever (ASF), once its trials are successful. This is despite the expected …
How to register to National ID system online?
How to register to national ID system online? PSA Philippine Identification System announced that the online registration for the National ID system begins today, April 30. “We will start small …
Philippines ranks 26th in total number of COVID-19 cases
Many countries are in worse than the Philippines when it comes to the COVID-19 case, based on data from Johns Hopkins University. But how should the Philippines be compared especially …
2 lawmakers distribute ivermectin in Quezon City
Two congressmen promoting the use of ivermectin as an anti-COVID-19 drug, which was first identified as an anti-parasitic drug in animals, distributed it to Quezon City residents. Despite the threat …
Sim card registration pushed following scams on delivery riders
Fake bookings with delivery riders are the reason why the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is pushing for the registration of prepaid sim cards, which are used by fraudsters. …
Sandra Cam surrenders to Calabarzon police
Sandra Cam, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office board member, surrendered to the Calabarzon police on Thursday after she was involved in the killing of Masbate vice mayor Charlie Yuson III. According …
DOH faces difficulty in hiring healthcare workers
The Department of Health (DOH) is still having trouble filling reserved positions for required healthcare workers (HCWs) a year after the COVID-19 pandemic began. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said …
5K workers from A4 Priority Group to receive COVID-19 vaccine on labor day
The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) has approved the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) request for 5,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine for the symbolic inoculation ceremony of minimum wage workers …
Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination possible if supply is adequate: Palace
The government may consider a proposal in Congress to make vaccination against COVID-19 mandatory when there is an adequate supply. According to Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, the proposal should be …
DOH, nursing association eye earlier board exam to augment workforce
The Department of Health (DOH) and the Philippine Nursing Association are studying if the nursing board exams this year could be conducted at an earlier date amid the lack of …
1 million workers displaced amid MECQ in NCR Plus: DTI
Trade Undersecretary Ruth Castelo said Thursday that at least one million workers remain “displaced” in NCR Plus areas due to the imposition of modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ). Castelo said …
DA-BAI begins African Swine Fever vaccine trials
The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Animal Industry (DA-BAI) started its African Swine Fever vaccine trials in provinces previously affected by the disease. The vaccine trials were conducted in cooperation with …
Sixth batch of Sinovac COVID-19 vaccines arrive in PH
The sixth batch of Sinovac COVID-19 vaccines from Chinese firm Sinovac Biotech arrived in the country on Thursday morning. The 500,000 Sinovac vaccine doses were purchased by the Philippine government. …
Guevarra says red-tagging incidents ‘disturbing’
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said Thursday that he supports a proposed bill criminalizing “red-tagging,” adding the recent incidents were already “quite disturbing.” “In the past few months, medyo sunod-sunod ang …
Gigo to mother Claire dela Fuente after being acquitted of case: ‘Mom, we did it’
Gregorio ‘Gigo’ de Guzman offered his bereaved mother Claire dela Fuente the dismissal of the Makati City Prosecutor’s Office in the case filed by the police against him and 10 …
Filipinos from India included in temporary travel ban – DOH
Filipinos coming from India will also not be allowed to return to the Philippines, in accordance with the temporary travel ban that the government will enforce starting Thursday. According to …
PH Red Cross opens emergency field hospital
As hospitals continue to be full, the Philippine Red Cross has opened an emergency field hospital in Quezon City for patients with COVID-19. Led on Wednesday by PRC Chairman Sen. …
PAGCOR appeals to allow casinos, other gambling establishments to operate
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) on Wednesday appealed to the government to allow casinos and other legitimate gambling establishments in Metro Manila so that the agency can continue …
Water dumped by yacht into Manila Bay contains oil, grease: DENR
According to the results of a laboratory test on water samples released this Wednesday, the water dumped by a yacht in Manila Bay was found to be oily, greasy and …
Filipino describes tragic situation in India due to COVID-19
The total death toll in India due to COVID-19 has already exceeded 200,000, amid the intensifying crisis in that country due to the spread of the virus. At the same …
Galvez explains delay in Sputnik V delivery
Delivery of up to 15,000 doses of the first batch of Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine shots in the country was delayed due to “logistical challenges,” according to vaccine czar Carlito …
DOH: Continue to be cautious vs COVID-19 even if new cases drop slightly
Although the implementation of strict quarantine restrictions in Metro Manila and 4 neighboring provinces due to COVID-19 has had a positive effect, the public still needs to continue to take …
BFAR says Filipino fishers should stay at West Philippine Sea
Filipino fishermen must stay or post the West Philippine Sea. This was asserted by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), amid China’s continued illegal occupation of such oceans. …
Over P8-M worth of suspected dried marijuana seized in Bulacan
PDEA and police seized an estimated P8.16 million worth of suspected dried marijuana in a buy-bust operation in Malolos City, Bulacan on Wednesday. Five suspects were arrested, and according to …
DILG to close community pantries violating health protocols
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) will close community pantries found to be in violation of applicable government health protocols, which could result in COVID-19 transmission. According to …