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, …
Pampanga extends household lockdown, curfew and liquor ban until April 15
The existing household lockdown, curfew, and liquor ban in Pampanga province have been extended until April 15. Pampanga Governor Dennis Pineda announced that Executive Order No. 5-2021 from 5th April …
Who can use antigen tests in the NCR Bubble?
The Department of Health has outlined why antigen tests should be used, now that they have allowed the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases using this screening method in the National …
Filipina grandmother attacked in New York
A Filipina was attacked recently in New York, the latest in a long list of violence against the Asian community in America. The security video of a building clearly shows …
Use of the Stay Safe app will be mandated in LGUs
He said the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) will mandate local government units (LGUs) and establishments to use the contact tracing Stay Safe app, which is expected to …
DOH asks PhilHealth to cover ‘tent charge’ of COVID-19 patients
The Department of Health (DOH) has talked to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to cover the COVID-19 “tent charge” billed to patients waiting to be admitted to the hospital, …
Pandemic task force adviser favors extending ECQ in NCR bubble
The adviser of the national task force handling the country’s pandemic response believes that enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) needs to be extended in Metro Manila and 4 neighboring provinces to …
Lea Salonga condemns anti-Asian violence in America
Broadway star Lea Salonga strongly condemned the attacks on Asians in America following yet another assault on a senior Asian-American in New York City. On her Twitter account, Salonga shared …
Tripartite agreement on getting the vaccine possible: Fil-Chinese biz group
The Filipino-Chinese business group hopes to get the tripartite agreement from the government, which is one of the requirements for the private sector’s purchase of the vaccine against COVID-19. “Malapit …
Weapons confiscated in Laguna police raid allegedly planted: KMU
The Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) group condemned the police that allegedly planted weapons in its search of the former office of a union in the city of Santa Rosa, Laguna …
Progressive lawmakers slam P1K aid in NCR Plus residents
Progressive solons lambasted Wednesday the P1,000 worth of aid that would be given to low-income residents who are affected by the enhanced community quarantine in NCR Plus areas. Representatives France …
Foreign seafarers with valid visas are allowed to enter the country – Morente
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente clarified that foreign seafarers with valid 9(c) visas are allowed to enter the country. In a statement, Morente said that following the latest …
NTF adviser says PH’s fight vs. COVID-19 not yet lost
Dr. Ted Herbosa, a medical adviser to the National Task Force Against (NTF) COVID-19, said the Philippines has not lost its battle against the pandemic yet as hospitals are still …
PH already ‘lost’ its battle against COVID-19: PHA president
The president of the Philippine Hospital Association (PHA) said Wednesday that the country already lost its battle against COVID-19 as hospitals are already “overwhelmed and overran.” “Nangyayari na yung kinatatakutan …
COVID-19 patients staying in tents outside hospital pay P1K per hour: solon
A lawmaker revealed that P1,000 per hour is allegedly charged to COVID-19 patients who are in the tent and waiting to have a vacant room to be admitted to the …
Senior citizen with COVID-19 dies outside hospital while waiting to be admitted
A senior citizen with COVID-19 died right outside the emergency room of a hospital in Metro Manila while waiting to be admitted. According to a netizen who identified himself as …
COVID vaccination of seniors, persons with comorbidities begins in Manila, Caloocan
There is a long line of residents of Caloocan and Manila who are scheduled to be vaccinated this Wednesday against COVID-19. In Caloocan City, 600 senior citizens are expected to …