Price gap between fresh, imported pork ranges from P60-P100
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 …
Hospitals in Metro Manila ‘overflowing’ with patients
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 …
Residents of E. Visayas, Bicol evacuate due to Typhoon Bising
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 …
Community pantry launched in Davao City, Iligan
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 …
#WalangPasok: Monday, April 19 due to Typhoon Bising
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 …
9 arrested after using fake ID to get aid in Manila
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 …
Pagasa update: Typhoon Bising maintains strength
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 partnering with MVP to put up COVID-19 vaccine plant
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 says booster shot possibly needed for extra protection
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 …
DOLE reminds employers of work-from-home guidelines
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
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 …
ECQ aid distribution in some LGUs in NCR Plus extended: DILG
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 …
Household lockdown, liquor ban, and curfew in Pampanga extended until April 30
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 …
No sufficient data yet on how long vaccine can provide protection: Duque
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 …
BI agents nab wanted American sex offender in Bohol
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 …
Typhoon Bising to affect Eastern Visayas and Bicol Region
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 …
IATF approves priority group A4 for COVID-19 vaccination
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said Friday the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Emerging Infectious Diseases approved the Priority Group A4 of the country’s COVID-19 vaccination program. The complete list of …
Duterte to support local companies interested in making COVID-19 vaccine
The government encourages local companies to develop their own COVID-19 vaccines in the Philippines. According to Trade Sec. Ramon Lopez, the government is already in contact with these companies. “So …
Church in Novaliches opened as vaccination site
Before entering the seminary, Fr. Ross Dela Cruz, parish priest of Pagkabuhay Parish in Quezon City, was a registered nurse. “It’s very fulfilling. There’s a certain joy, a certain happiness …
WHO does not support vaccine passport requirement in PH
Infectious disease expert Dr. Endymion Tan loves to travel so he favors having a vaccine passport. That is why there should be no discrimination in receiving a vaccination passport, especially …
FDA approves AstraZeneca for 59 years old and below
AstraZeneca’s coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine will continue to be given to people aged 59 and under, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). AstraZeneca vaccines have been discontinued for …
Carpio dares Duterte to speak up before China invades PH’s EEZ
It’s time to speak up: that’s the challenge of former Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio to President Rodrigo Duterte when it comes to China’s illegal activity in the West …
Age, other diseases of COVID-19 patients common cause of death: expert
Coronavirus variants are not the cause of the increase in the number of COVID-19 patient deaths recently, according to one expert. For infectious disease expert Dr. Rontgene Solante, age, and …
Infectious waste from Metro Manila hospitals increased amid pandemic
An environmental protection group is concerned about the increase in plastics considered infectious waste from some hospitals in Metro Manila. In a survey conducted by Health Care Without Harm (HCWH) …
Dumping of dolomite sand expected to be completed by mid-year: DENR
The controversial dumping of crushed dolomite in Manila Bay is expected to end by the middle of the year, Environment Undersecretary Jonas Leones said Thursday. The piling of dolomite sand …
Politics, illegal drugs possible motives behind death of SK president in Laguna
Authorities are now looking at two possible angles in the assassination of the Lumban Laguna’s 26-year-old Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) President on Tuesday afternoon. “May balita po kasing tatakbong konsehal ng …