28M Filipinos completes Step 1 of National ID registration: PSA
As many as 28 million people have already registered for step 1 of obtaining a National ID, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). “Umabot na kami ng 28 million …
CoronaVac’s 50% efficacy relevant amid vaccine supply shortage
A member of the Philippine Vaccine Expert Panel (VEP) said Tuesday that the 50% efficacy rate of CoronaVac, the COVID-19 vaccine from Sinovac, is significant protection already amid the global …
Another COVID-19 surge may occur in June or July: Galvez
National Task Force Against COVID-19 and vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. said Tuesday that another surged of cases could occur in June or July. “We have to expect this coming …
Include media workers in COVID-19 vaccination priority list: Villanueva
Senator Joel Villanueva called on the government to include media workers on the COVID-19 vaccination priority list, calling them “information frontliners.” “Press freedom and timely access to truthful information are …
Duterte to those wishing him dead: ‘Pray harder’
A week later, the public saw President Rodrigo Duterte at his regular national televised address on Monday night. According to Duterte, he has no illness that will prevent him from …
Harry Roque when asked how he got hospital room: ‘That is an unchristian question’
In the face of reports that COVID-19 patients are having difficulty entering the hospital due to overcrowding, some will inevitably ask if presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, who is confined to …
Hospitals in Oriental Mindoro at critical level: governor
The occupancy rate of hospitals in Oriental Mindoro is already at a critical level due to the rapid spread of COVID-19 in the province, the provincial governor said Monday. According …
Gov’t can take over hotels if patient facilities are lacking: Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte reiterated that the government has the power to take over hotels and motels to use as facilities for COVID-19 patients. This is after Health Sec. Francisco Duque …
Volunteer priests launch ‘e-pray’ for COVID-19 patients
In the midst of the pandemic, many patients affected by COVID-19 relied not only on medical treatment but also on faith in God to get them through the test. But …
State of calamity declaration in hog industry urged
The two senators urged Agriculture Sec. Wiliam Dar to remind President Rodrigo Dutete of the department’s recommendation to declare a state of calamity in the pork industry. During a hearing …
Taguig halts ECQ aid distribution due to chaotic process
The distribution of aid to Silangan Elementary School for the residents of Barangay Upper Bicutan in Taguig was stopped on Monday. According to Nikki Rose Operario, head of the city …
Duterte willing to give his COVID-19 vaccine to others
President Rodrigo Duterte has announced that he will no longer be vaccinated against COVID-19. In his public address Monday night, he said he was ready to just give his vaccine …
A4 priority group next to be vaccinated vs COVID-19
According to the government, after vaccinating health workers, senior citizens, and people with illnesses or comorbidities against COVID-19, those in the A4 priority group will follow. “Next is economic sectors …
Filipino boat ‘observed’ not chased by China coast guard: AFP-WESCOM
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Western Command (WESCOM) believes that China coast guard did not chase the Filipino boat in the West Philippine Sea that was captured by …
Some health advocates unconvinced of ECQ’s effect on NCR Plus
Some health experts and legislators have criticized the implementation of enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in NCR Plus for 2 weeks because it does not seem to have brought much change. …
SWS: 65% of Pinoys say Duterte’s health a public matter
The Social Weather Stations (SWS) September 17-20, 2020 National Mobile Phone Survey found 65% saying “Pres. Duterte’s state of health is a public matter that is why the public should …
17K workers lost jobs in just two weeks: DOLE
According to the monitoring of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), from March 29 to April 11, up to 17,329 people lost their jobs due to retrenchment or permanent …
2 barangay guards facing homicide case over death of curfew violator in Laguna
Police are preparing a homicide complaint against 2 barangay tanods or guards in Calamba, Laguna who allegedly beat a curfew violator who eventually died. Ernanie Jimenez died on Friday after …
Outdoor dining now allowed in MECQ areas
A restaurant in Manila was busy again this Monday afternoon after allowing outdoor dining in modified enhanced community quarantine areas (MECQ), including Metro Manila and 4 neighboring provinces. According to …
BI warns of modus victimizing former OFWs
Members of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) Travel Control and Enforcement Unit (TCEU) at the Clark International Airport intercepted the departure of an illegal recruitment victim bound for Dubai last …
Sinas told cops not to arrest quarantine violators: PNP spox
The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) told police officers not to arrest or file a case against quarantine violators as these measures were “counterproductive,” PNP spokesperson Ildebrandi Usana …
Some LGUs begin vaccinating seniors with CoronaVac
Several other local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila have already started vaccinating their senior citizens using CoronaVac, the COVID-19 vaccine of the Chinese pharmaceutical company Sinovac. The government recently …
NEDA identifies sectors included in A4 COVID-19 vaccination priority group
The National Economic and Development Authority released the sectors included in the A4 COVID-19 vaccination priority group. Health workers (A1), senior citizens (A2), and people with co-morbidities (A3) were first …
Curfew violator allegedly beaten to death by barangay guards in Calamba, Laguna
Some bystanders tried to stop the barangay watchmen from allegedly beating a curfew violator in Calamba, Laguna but the suspects did not let go, the victim’s brother said Monday. The …
US to send more ships in West Philippine Sea: Amb. Romualdez
More ships from the United States are expected to arrive in the West Philippine Sea or South China Sea. This was announced by the Philippine Ambassador to the United States …
Pandemic equivalent to 1-year of super typhoon Yolanda
One doctor compared the COVID pandemic to one year of experiencing super typhoon Yolanda. According to Aileen Espina, member of the Healthcare Professionals Alliance Against COVID-19 and national director of …