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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Aurora Macapagal has been selling fresh meat for more than 3 decades. But now, she has also started selling imported pork because she earns more there. “Nahati na nga ‘yong …
Dr. Maricar Limpin of the Philippine College of Physicians said hospitals in Metro Manila and neighboring provinces are “overflowing” with patients due to the continuous increase in COVID-19 cases. Some …
Typhoon Bising brought heavy rains and winds to some parts of the country, causing many residents to evacuate their homes. In Tacloban City, some residents have fled after the city …
More and more areas are launching a community pantry, where those in need can get food and other products in the midst of a pandemic. In Davao City, a community …
Classes in all levels are suspended following areas on Monday, April 19, 2021, due to the expected bad weather brought on by Typhoon Bising. Classes are suspended at all levels …
Nine residents of Brgy. 649 in Baseco, Manila were arrested after being discovered to have used a fake identification card to obtain assistance. According to Rose Pangan, officer-in-charge (OIC) of …
Typhoon Bising turns north northwestward while maintaining its strength, Pagasa reported on its 5 am weather bulletin, Monday, April 19. At 4:00 AM today, the center of the eye of …
Glovax Biotech Corp., a local vaccine distribution firm and business tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan is partnering to build a COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing plant in the Philippines. According to Glovax Biotech …
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla recently brought up that those who have already completed 2 doses of their vaccine are more likely to need a third shot or “booster shot.” It …
With the proliferation of work-from-home companies in this pandemic, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has reminded employers of the rights of their employees. According to DOLE Assistant Secretary …
Typhoon Bising continues to rapidly intensify while moving west-northwestward over the Philippine Sea, Pagasa reported on its recent bulletin, April 17. At 4:00 AM today, the center of the eye …
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will now allow the extension of the distribution period of the aid promised to the families affected by the National Capital …
The implementation of household lockdown, liquor ban, curfew, and barangay checkpoints in Pampanga province has been extended until the end of April to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The earlier …
Department of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Friday that there is no sufficient information yet on how long a COVID-19 vaccine could provide protection. During the House Special Committee …
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced on Wednesday the arrest of a convicted American sex offender wanted by US federal authorities. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente identified the fugitive as Michael …
Bising enters the Philippine Area Responsibility (PAR) and intensifies into a typhoon, Pagasa said on its recent weather bulletin, April 16. “BISING” is currently not directly causing severe weather over …