3 provinces still under signal no.2 due to Typhoon Bising
Typhoon Bising maintains its strength while slowly moving north-northwestward east of Quezon, Pagasa reported on its 11 am weather bulletin. At 10:00 AM today, the center of the eye of …
Sinas: PNP has no profiling on community pantry organizers
The Philippine National Police (PNP) clarified on Tuesday that they do not have any kind of profiling conducted on the organizers of community pantries. This was followed by reports of …
Mega-isolation facility at SBMA already opened
The new treatment and monitoring facility for COVID-19 patients was opened in Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) on Wednesday, April 14. “Ito po ay isang partnership with the Department of …
BI arrests 36 Koreans, Chinese, Indonesians
Bureau of Immigration (BI) agents arrested 36 aliens including Koreans, Chinese, Indonesians yesterday afternoon in a massive raid of an illegal online gaming company at the Double Dragon Plaza Tower …
DOST studies melatonin, other possible drugs against COVID-19
Experts are now examining a variety of possible anti-COVID-19 drugs, said Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato Dela Peña. “Mayroon tayong inaaral kamukha noong melatonin kasi nakita po …
Hospitals at full capacity, still unpaid by PhilHealth
It is said that the capacity of some hospitals in Metro Manila is overflowing due to the continuous crackdown on COVID-19 cases, according to their leadership, even though the region …
Galvez sends message to COVID-19 vaccine hoarders
Amid the spike in COVID-19 cases in the Philippines, vaccine czar Carlito Galvez issued a message to countries that allegedly hoard vaccines against the virus. At the United Nations Economic …
2.5 million kilos of imported pork coming: meat importers
100 containers containing 2.5 million kilos of imported pork are coming to the country, according to the Meat Importers and Traders Association (MITA). If Executive Order No. 128 continues to …
Thousands of families evacuate due to Typhoon Bising
Thousands of families have been evacuated in Bicol and Eastern Visayas due to the ravages of Typhoon Bising. In Catanduanes, Governor Joseph Cua said more than 7,000 families or more …
Group of women took everything from community pantry in Pasig City
A group of women was caught on CCTV taking every item of a community pantry in Pasig City, Jonathan Andal reported in Unang Balita on Tuesday. The video shows the …
6 Manila cops fired after arresting reporter without face mask
Manila Police District (MPD) director Brig Gen Leo Francisco confirmed on Monday that 6 policemen involved in the detention of a reporter on Friday were fired. Relieved of the post …
DOH believes measures vs COVID-19 adequate
Although there is conclusive evidence that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, may be airborne, the Department of Health (DOH) said that measures are still in place to keep Filipinos …
Typhoon Bising further weakens: Pagasa
Typhoon Bising further weakens as it continues to move slowly northward, Pagasa reported on its 5 am weather bulletin, April 20. At 4:00 AM today, the center of the eye …
Signal no.2 raised over 6 provinces due to Typhoon Bising
Typhoon Bising maintains its strength while moving slowly North Northwestward east of Camarines Norte, Pagasa reported on its latest weather bulletin. At 4:00 PM today, the center of the eye …
Sinas orders investigation on Kalinga accident where 13 people died
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Debold Sinas has ordered an investigation into the fatal Kalinga accident wherein 13 people died after their car plunged into an irrigation canal …
Duterte not bothered by coup rumors against him: Roque
Palace spokesperson Harry Roque said Monday that President Rodrigo Duterte is not affected by the rumors that some active and retired military officials are withdrawing their support to the commander …
Dar: Duterte’s EO that lowers tariff on pork imports already implemented
Department of Agriculture Secretary William Dar said Monday that President Rodrigo Duterte’s Executive Order No. 128, which lowers the tariff rate on imported pork, is already being implemented. “The EO …
Some areas in Samar flooded due to Typhoon Bising
On Monday, some areas on Samar Island were flooded due to rain brought by Typhoon Bising. In the town of Jipapad in Eastern Samar, rivers overflowed and floodwaters reached the …
22 solons join calls to terminate Duterte’s EO on reducing tariff rate for pork imports
More members of Congress supported the joint resolution seeking for the termination of President Rodrigo Duterte’s Executive Order No. 128 that was supposed to lower the tariff rate for imported …
Bising maintains strength as it slowly moves North Northwestward
At 10:00 AM today, the center of the eye of Typhoon Bising was located based on all available data at 235 km East Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes or 360 km …
12-year-old dies of accident while being chased by barangay guards
A boy who was said to have hit his head after falling on the cement when chased by barangay guards in Pasay City died, according to a report yesterday. Based …
NTC asks telcos to prepare for Typhoon Bising
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has instructed telecommunications companies to ensure that there is enough personnel in the areas to be hit by Typhoon Bising to respond immediately at the …
‘Withdrawal of support’ by DND, AFP to Duterte, fake news
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana explicitly said that an online post stating that retired and active military personnel no longer support President Rodrigo Duterte is “fake news.” “We denounce the irresponsible …
COVID-19 vaccination of frontline workers eyed by mid-May, June
The national government targets to begin the COVID-19 vaccination of frontline workers by mid-May or June, an official said Monday. According to Inter-Agency Task Force Against COVID-19, those included in …
Job opening: Over 4,000 contact tracers needed in Metro Manila
The Department of Labor and Employment is hiring 4,754 additional contact tracers for Metro Manila, an official said Monday. They will be paid P537 per day for 3 months and …
Bedridden residents in Manila to be vaccinated via home service
Manila residents who cannot afford to go to vaccination sites because they are bedridden will also be vaccinated against COVID-19. Since the weekend, more than 50 bedridden residents have been …