DOH uncertain if one-week ECQ extension enough to curb COVID infections
The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday said they are not sure yet if the one-week ECQ extension imposed in Metro Manila and four nearby provinces would be enough to …
No more aid despite ECQ extension in NCR Plus: Palace
Malacañang announced Monday that the government would not provide additional aid for residents affected by the extended enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) implemented over the NCR Plus bubble. Presidential spokesperson Harry …
COVID-19 cases in PH can reach 1M before end-April – OCTA Research
The OCTA Research group said Monday that the number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines could reach 1 million before the end of April. According to the group’s monitoring report, …
China insists Julian Felipe Reef is theirs
The Chinese Embassy in Manila called Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana’s statement “perplexing” after the Philippine secretary insisted that Chinese ships believed to be civilians used by their army should leave …
Over 100 cyclists apprehended amid Manila ECQ
More than 100 cyclists were charged by the Manila Police District (MPD) this Easter Sunday while enforcing the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) at NCR Plus. The MPD said the cyclists …
Young people, parents caught ‘Easter swimming’ in Bacoor Bay
More than 50 youths and even their parents were spotted swimming and playing in the sea in Bacoor City, Cavite this Easter weekend. Forty-four minors and 10 of legal age …
Facebook group provides support to COVID-19 patients
A support group was formed on Facebook to provide support to those who tested positive for COVID-19 and its families. In the group “Coronavirus Survivors PH – COVID 19 Survivors …
Governors, mayors in ‘high-risk areas’ can be vaccinated against COVID-19
National Task Force Against COVID-19 Deputy Chief Implementer Vince Dizon confirmed this Sunday that governors and mayors from areas considered high risk with COVID-19 have been allowed to be vaccinated. …
Workers lament extension of ECQ in NCR Plus
Workers lamented on the decision of the government to extend enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal for another week. “Nagrekomenda po ang IATF (Inter-Agency …
Highest number of COVID-19 recoveries in a day recorded
The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday reported the highest number of COVID-19 recoveries in a day since the pandemic began. According to the DOH, 41,205 new recoveries were made, …
BI stops errant Chinese woman from leaving PH at NAIA
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) stopped from leaving the country a Chinese woman who managed to obtain a working visa through fraud and …
Erap Estrada sedated, now in ICU due to COVID-19
Former President Joseph “Erap” Estrada was sedated and moved to the intensive care unit (ICU) after being hospitalized due to COVID-19, his son ex-Senator Jinggoy Estrada, announced on Facebook on …
Father with COVID-19 symptoms went to 11 hospitals before being admitted
One son recounted the hardship they went through to get his father who has symptoms of COVID-19 to the hospital. The patient, who is from Metro Manila, arrived in Pampanga …
269 volcanic earthquakes recorded in Taal Volcano in 24 hours
In the past 24-hour period, the Taal Volcano Network recorded two hundred sixty-nine (269) volcanic earthquakes, including two hundred nineteen (219) episodes of volcanic tremor having durations of one (1) …
Guagua Church in Pampanga pays tribute to COVID-19 frontliners
The Immaculate Conception Parish Church in Guagua, Pampanga paid tribute to the frontliners this Holy Thursday with a mass for the Last Supper of Jesus. In a virtual mass, 12 …
Vaccination preparation for those with hypertension, heart disease
Vaccination against COVID-19 has been started in some areas in people with comorbidity or disease, including those with hypertension or high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease or heart disease. According …
Norwegian found dead at home in Biliran
Authorities are now investigating the death of a Norwegian man in Naval town, Biliran. Police identified the victim as Svein Hakonse, 63 years old and living in the mountains of …
LGUs to decide whether aid is ‘in cash’ or ‘in kind’: DILG
It is up to the local government unit (LGUs) to decide whether they will distribute the aid “in cash” or “in kind” to their constituents affected by the enhanced community …
BI welcomes new Port Operations chief
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) welcomed the appointment of Atty. Carlos B. Capulong as Acting Chief of the Port Operations Division (POD). In an order yesterday, the Department of Justice …
Marco Alcaraz gets two different COVID-19 test results
Positive or negative? This became the puzzle for actor Marco Alcaraz after receiving different results in his tests for COVID-19. In a vlog on March 25, Alcaraz said he tested …
DOH open to clinical trial on Ivermectin vs COVID-19
The Department of Health (DOH) is open to conducting a clinical trial on Ivermectin if it can be used as a drug against COVID-19. But DOH Undersecretary Rosario Vergeire reminded …
Taal Volcano Network records 220 episodes of volcanic tremor in past 24 hours
In the past 24-hour period, the Taal Volcano Network recorded two hundred fifty-four (254) volcanic earthquakes, including two hundred twenty (220) episodes of volcanic tremor having durations of one (1) …
Death of barangay captain who was target of police operation questioned
This Easter, the residents of Barangay Niño Jesus in this city are saddened by the death of their barangay chief. Elmer Casabuena, 50, was killed when he allegedly fled an …
SWS: 73% of adult Filipinos say religion is very important
The national Social Weather Survey of November 21-25, 2020, found 73% of adult Filipinos saying religion is very important in their lives, 9% somewhat important, 3% not very important, and …
13 policemen allegedly involved in theft, torture and rape in Cebu City
Multiple complaints have been filed against 13 policemen for allegedly stealing and torturing a woman in Cebu City. Another woman was also allegedly victimized by the police and even exploited …
‘Lugaw’ delivery blocked; porridge allegedly ‘non-essential’
The video of a delivery rider who was stopped by guards and police for allegedly delivering “lugaw” or porridge in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan went viral. The authorities, however, …