Isabela province subjected to general community quarantine
Isabela province was placed under general community quarantine from Monday to April 15 due to the increase in COVID-19 cases. On Sunday, the province recorded 214 new COVID-19 cases, a …
COVID-19 cases in Boracay increased
The number of those who tested positive for COVID-19 on the island of Boracay has increased. According to the latest data from the Malay Municipal Health Office this Sunday, the …
Over 1,300 senior citizens in Manila vaccinated vs COVID-19
More than 1,300 senior citizens have been targeted against COVID-19 during Sunday’s immunization of the elderly in this city. According to Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso, at around 5:50 …
ECQ expected to prevent 430,000 active COVID-19 cases by end-April: DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) said Monday that the reimposed enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) over NCR Plus would prevent an additional 430,000 by the end of April. According to Health …
Travelers with international flight allowed to enter NCR Plus bubble
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) clarified on Monday that travelers could enter the NCR Plus bubble if they have international flights from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). According to …
Foreign parents of Filipinos with valid visas can enter PH – BI
Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said Monday foreign parents of Filipinos who have valid visas and are traveling with them could enter the Philippines. Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of …
Solon wants bill granting 14-day paid pandemic leave to be certified urgent
Gabriela party-list Representative Arlene Brosas on Monday insisted the proposed bill seeking to grant a 14-day paid pandemic leave for private sector employees should be certified as urgent. “With the …
ECQ guidelines for NCR Plus areas
Now that Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal are under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), the public is expected to follow the new rules to stop the increase in COVID-19 …
DOTr issues transportation guidelines during ECQ
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has ensured that public transportation services will continue now that Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal or NCR Plus, as well as Batangas, will …
NCR Plus ECQ implementation begins today
According to Malacañang’s announcement, starting Monday midnight, the ECQ will be in effect in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, and Rizal until April 4. This means only authorized person is outside …
Man with knife stuck in his chest to get free operation
A man from Kidapawan City will undergo a free operation to remove the blade of a knife that has been buried inside his body for more than 1 year. According …
Some areas in Boracay under lockdown due to COVID-19 cases
Two areas in Barangay Balabag in Malay, Aklan, located on the island of Boracay, have been subjected to 2 weeks of surgical lockdown starting this Sunday, according to the local …
Residents in ‘NCR Plus’ bubble to get aid from gov’t: Roque
Malacañang said Monday residents affected by the weeklong enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) living in the “NCR Plus” bubble would get aid from the government. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque told Unang …
Criticisms on Duterte’s birthday celebration just crab mentality: Roque
Palace spokesperson Harry Roque defended President Rodrigo Duterte amid criticisms that the president was acting poor for photo ops after netizens spotted he had lechon for his 76th birthday in …
Netizens criticize Duterte’s ‘simple’ birthday celebration in Davao City
Netizen criticized President Rodrigo Duterte’s “simple” 76th birthday celebration in Davao City after a video showing a lechon (roasted pig) in front of the president surfaced. In a post shared …
Ex-President Joseph Estrada acquires COVID-19
Former President and ex-Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada has tested positive for COVID-19, his son, former Senator Jinggoy Estrada, announced on Monday. “Sa aking mga kababayan, Nais ko pong ipaalam sa …
Taal Volcano update March 29
Taal Volcano update March 29: In the past 24-hour period, the Taal Volcano Network recorded nineteen (19) volcanic earthquakes, including twelve (12) episodes of volcanic tremor having durations of one …
BI nabs high-profile Japanese fugitive wanted for telecom fraud
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of a Japanese national wanted by authorities in Tokyo for involvement in telecommunications fraud that victimized many of his compatriots in Japan. …
Immigration warns of fake employees extorting victims online
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner reiterated an earlier warning to the public to be wary of scammers posing as immigration employees on Facebook. The reminder stemmed from a complaint from …
PH logs record-high 9,838 new COVID-19 cases
COVID-19 infections recorded another record-high in the country after the Department of Health (DOH) announced 9,838 new COVID-19 cases of the virus this Friday. Seven more laboratories failed to comply …
Philippine Ports Authority appeals to delay non-essential travels
Few people outside the Manila North Harbor on Friday tried to board a ship to return to their provinces. “Sa tala natin kaninang umaga, nasa 30 na lamang itong nasa …
CHED approves 23 schools for limited face-to-face classes
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) announced Friday the list of 23 higher education institutions (HEIs) that are allowed to conduct limited face-to-face classes this academic year 2020-2021. According to …
AstraZeneca vaccines returned by Bicol region still usable: DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) said Friday that the 7,500 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine returned by the DOH Bicol Region would not be wasted as they are still potent …
2nd batch of donated Sinovac vaccines exclusive for health workers: Palace
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said on Friday said the second batch of vaccines donated by Chinese firm Sinovac would be exclusively given to health workers. “Nagkaroon na po ng decision …
PGH will only accept life-threatening cases in ER
The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) announced Friday that it would only accept life-threatening cases in its emergency room while it expands its COVID-19 wards amid the surge of cases in …
List of Philippine Airlines canceled international flights
Philippine Airlines (PAL) canceled more international flights due to the government’s implementation of a limit on the number of international passenger arrivals in Manila. PAL said in order to comply …