Two Filipinos die amid COVID-19 surge in India: envoy
Philippine Ambassador to India Ramon Bagatsing Jr. said Tuesday that two Filipinos died of COVID-19 in the said country. According to Bagatsing, the two Pinoys tested positive for COVID-19 on …
FDA: Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination ‘very debatable’
The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that mandatory COVID-19 vaccination is “a very difficult proposition.” “This is really personal autonomy, to have someone being a healthy person being injected …
Rape-homicide complaint vs 11 respondents in Christine Dacera case dismissed
The Makati City Prosecutor’s Office dismissed the rape with homicide complaint against 11 suspects in the death of flight attendant Christine Dacera. In the resolution issued by Makati City Prosecutor …
Andrea Torres has no plans to detail her breakup with Derek
For Andrea Torres, she sees no reason to talk about her break up from Derek Ramsay at the same time as the actress declares that she is okay and has …
PH looking for Bayanihan 3’s fund source
The economic team of the Philippines is looking for additional sources of revenue to fund the Bayanihan 3 or the Bayanihan to Arise As One Act currently pending in Congress. …
NKTI hospital’s wards, tents reach full capacity
The National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) hospital already reached the full capacity of its wards and even tents, forcing patients to lie on the floor at the driveway just …
‘New variant’ of enhanced nutribun created by DOST-FNRI
The Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) said Monday that it would release a new variant of its enhanced nutribun that are would be distributed in …
Child shot by neighbor with mental illness in Ilocos Sur
Authorities are now looking for a man who allegedly has a mental illness after shooting an eight-year-old girl in the abdomen and stabbing the victim’s grandfather in Ilocos Sur. In …
Agri group files complaint with Ombudsman vs DA chief Dar
An agriculture group has filed a complaint with the Office of the Ombudsman against Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar for allegedly initiating tariff cuts on imported pork, which …
DOH, hospital group in favor of extending MECQ
The Department of Health (DOH) is in favor of extending for another 1 or 2 weeks the implementation of modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) in Metro Manila and neighboring provinces …
Boats, ships banned from approaching Manila baywalk seawall
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has banned private yachts and other ships from entering and anchoring near the coast of Manila Bay. “Maglagay kami ng 2.5 kilometers …
COVID-19 cases in Philippines hit over 1 million
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Philippines reached over 1 million this Monday. The Philippines is now the 26th country in the world to record more than …
Fil-Am musician H.E.R. and other Asians win at the 2021 Oscars
This year’s Oscar Awards was historic in the midst of a pandemic, in which some of Filipino and other Asian descent won the prestigious award. For her first-ever Oscar nomination, …
3 mobile vaccination clinics launched in Quezon City
This Monday, 3 mobile clinics were launched in Quezon City where residents can get vaccinated against COVID-19. A mobile vaccination clinic was launched for residents who do not know how …
Kiko Estrada, Devon Seron have broken up
Actor Kiko Estrada on Monday confirmed in Magandang Buhay that he and actress Devon Seron have broken up. “I guess I can answer that. Yeah, I’ll take this one from …
‘Floating community pantry’ launched in middle of sea in CamSur
More than 75 fishermen were given assistance in the middle of the sea in Balatan, Camarines Sur in the “floating community pantry” launched by Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel in …
Increase COVID-19 testing to 150K per day: OCTA Research
The OCTA Research Group called on the government to raise the COVID-19 testing to 150,000 per day to more effectively identify those who are sick and immediately keep them away …
Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination pushed in Congress
A lawmaker from the House of Representatives is now proposing mandatory COVID-19 vaccination, depending on the sectors to be identified by the Department of Health (DOH). This is stated in …
Community pantry in Tacloban organized for Daniel Padilla’s birthday
A community pantry was organized by friends of actress and host Karla Estrada for the celebration of her son Daniel Padilla’s 26th birthday. This Monday, April 26, is Daniel’s birthday. …
Jukebox King Victor Wood dies at 74
One of the so-called Jukebox Kings of the Philippines, Victor Wood, passed away this Friday morning at the age of 74. In a report by Glen Juego on Super Radyo …
Doctor dies after 2nd battle vs COVID-19; had difficulty finding hospital
A doctor with a deep dedication to work was no longer fortunate enough to survive his second fight with COVID-19 this March. And even as a doctor, he also had …
DOH to distribute COVID-19 home care kits
Upon the instruction of the Office of the President, the Department of Health is now creating COVID-19 home care kits, said Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire on Monday. Vergeire said …
Travel ban over new COVID-19 variant from India possible: DOH, DFA
The Department of Health and Foreign Affairs are deliberating the possibility of declaring a temporary ban on travelers from India over a new COVID-19 variant from India, said Health Undersecretary …
DILG urges community pantries to give food to seniors in their homes
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) appealed to community pantry organizers to find ways to distribute food to senior citizens at the comforts of their homes. According …
Taal Volcano Network records 56 volcanic earthquakes: Phivolcs
In the past 24-hour period, the Taal Volcano Network recorded fifty-six (56) volcanic earthquakes, including thirty-five (35) volcanic tremors having durations of one (1) minute to eighteen (18) minutes, twenty-one …
Duque wants MECQ extended in NCR Plus
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III supports extending modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) for another week or two to further lower the number of COVID-19 cases in the country. “Tingin ko …