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 …
30 residents of a compound in Makati City asked to be transferred to quarantine facility
Thirty people living in a compound in Barangay Palanan in Makati City are appealing to the local government to transfer them to a quarantine facility. They have also been dealing …
10% capacity strictly implemented at Quiapo Church
Police dispersed those planning to attend church at Quiapo Church that did not reach the cutoff of 100 people for the first Friday morning mass. This is the only allowed …
TRB approves provisional toll rate at Skyway 3
The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) has already approved the provisional toll rate for Skyway 3. According to Julius Corpuz, TRB spokesperson, they have already approved the following rates: CLASS 1 …
Killings spread on other sectors: CHR
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said Thursday that killings in the country have spread to other sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Since last year, when the pandemic started, we …
Vista Mall, Starmall open during Holy Week 2021
Vista Mall and Starmall branches will remain open during Holy Week from March 28 to April 4. Mallgoers are reminded to adhere to established safety protocols, such as wearing face …
8,773 new all-time high daily new COVID-19 cases in PH
There are nearly 100,000 active COVID-19 cases in the Philippines after 8,773 new cases of infection were recorded in the Philippines this Thursday. This is the highest number of virus …
Stocks of COVID-19 treatments remdesivir, tocilizumab running low: DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) said Thursday that the country’s stock of drugs remdesivir and tocilizumab used for COVID-19 patients is running low due to the continuous increase of cases. …
Taal Volcano records 270 volcanic earthquakes in past 24 hours: PHIVOLCS
In the past 24-hour period, the Taal Volcano Network recorded two hundred seventy (270) volcanic earthquakes, including one hundred ninety-three (193) episodes of volcanic tremor having durations of one (1) …
Canada, UK, Australia, European Union condemn presence of Chinese vessels in WPS
The number of countries supporting the Philippines and criticizing China for keeping its ships on the Julian Felipe Reef, which is covered by the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), has …
Meralco’s meter reading continues despite COVID-19 restrictions
Despite the restriction due to the increase in the number of COVID-19 cases, Meralco’s meter reading continued. Carrying his gadget, Edmond Miesa reads the electricity meters one by one in …