Alleged ‘dugo-dugo gang’ robs minor P1-M worth of jewelry
A minor was the victim of a dugo-dugo gang and P1-million worth of jewelry was taken from her, according to a report by Unang Balita on Thursday. The 12-year-old victim, …
Pangilinan suggests declaring state of emergency due to ASF
Senator Francis Pangilinan urged his fellow senators to pass a resolution recommending to the Department of Agriculture to declare to the President a national state of emergency due to African …
Lung Center, Tala Hospital begin administering AstraZeneca vaccines
All seats were occupied and some were still standing in the waiting area on the first day of the rollout of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine at Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial …
Gun-planting video proves ‘miracle’ happens during police ops:HRW
A video of a policeman dressed as a civilian who took and fired a gun, then placed near a slain drug suspect after a buy-bust operation, is now spreading on …
Gov’t targets to vaccinate health workers, seniors by mid-2021: Dizon
The government aims to vaccinate health workers and senior citizens against COVID-19 by mid-2021, an official leading the government’s COVID-19 response said Wednesday. According to Vince Dizon, deputy chief implementer …
Areas near Metro Manila record increase in COVID-19 cases
Some provinces and cities near Manila have also recorded an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. The number of active cases in Antipolo City rose from 120 to 140 …
PNP insists Calbayog mayor dies in encounter, not ambush
Police said Wednesday that the shooting of Calbayog City Mayor Ronaldo Aquino, who killed the mayor and 2 others, was not an ambush. Although Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen …
DILG recommends uniform curfew for Metro Manila
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) has proposed uniform curfew hours in Metro Manila amid the rising number of COVID-19 cases. According to DILG Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya, it …
Hog raisers favor state of emergency due to ASF
The hog raisers are in favor of placing the country under a state of emergency due to the still uncontrolled spread of African swine fever (ASF). Nicanor Briones of the …
DOT confident on reopening of economy despite new variants
Despite the recorded cases of the allegedly more contagious coronavirus variant, tourism in the country can still continue as long as tourists follow the minimum health protocols, Tourism Secretary Bernadette …
2 suspected ‘salvage’ victims found in Tiaong, Quezon
Two suspected victims of salvage were found in Barangay Cabay, Tiaong, Quezon this Wednesday morning. The hands and feet were tied with packaging tape, and wire was also wrapped around …
Bulacan records 3 cases of new variants of COVID-19
Bulacan has recorded three cases of new variants of COVID-19, according to the province’s health officer on Wednesday. According to Dr. Hjordis Celis, provincial health officer of Bulacan, detected UK …
PH to secure 30 million doses of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
The Philippines and Novavax are now set to sign an agreement for 30 million shots of vaccine against COVID-19, according to Malacañang. “Ito po ang update ‘no…Pipirma na rin bukas, …
117,00 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines arriving in April – Dizon
Around 117,000 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines from the COVAX Facility would be arriving in the Philippines next month, National Task Force Against COVID-19 deputy chief implementer Vince Dizon said …
Gov’t needs to vaccinate at least 250K people per day to meet target – Dizon
National Task Force Against COVID-19 Deputy Chief Implementer Vince Dizon said Wednesday the government needs to vaccinate 250,000 to 300,000 people per day to meet its goal of vaccinating 50 …
Mayor Isko orders distribution of food boxes for two barangays, two hotels under lockdown
Manila City Mayor Francisco ‘Isko Moreno’ Domagoso on Wednesday, March 10 said he has ordered local government personnel to distribute food boxes to residents of barangays that will be placed …
‘Pandemic fatigue’ driving new COVID-19 surge – expert
A “pandemic fatigue” has been driving the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the country, an expert said Wednesday. According to molecular biologist and Department of Health (DOH) advisor Dr. Edsel …
Philippines, Bharat Biotech in talks for at least 8M vaccine supplies from India
The Philippines and Indian firm Bharat Biotech are negotiating for the government to secure at least 8 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, according to Indian Ambassador to the Philippines Shambhu …
Batangas LGU identifies evacuation areas in case Taal erupts
Local governments in Batangas are already preparing evacuation centers for residents who may be affected in case the Taal volcano erupts again. The towns of San Pascual, Bauan, and Batangas …
6 arrested for visiting main crater of Taal Volcano
Two local tourists and a banker were arrested after sneaking into the main crater of Taal Volcano Island which was raised to alert level 2 on Tuesday. They passed through …
Esperon defends Duterte’s ‘kill,kill,kill’ order vs armed rebels
National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon defended President Rodrigo Duterte’s shoot-to-kill order against armed rebels. “Tama naman ‘yun dahil armado ang mga NPA na ‘yan. Alangan namang ang iisipin mo pa …
Roque dares Robredo to prove Duterte’s ‘murderous regime’
Malacañang challenged Vice President Leni Robredo to prove his statement that President Rodrigo Duterte is running a “murderous regime” after a series of police raids that left 9 activists dead. …
Malabon at critical risk category; contact tracing intensified
Contact tracing is in full swing in Malabon, whose classification is at “critical risk” due to the increase in COVID-19 cases. Pasig LGU, on the other hand, has intensified its …
COVID-19 cases in Metro Manila over 1,000 in past 5 days
The mayors of Metro Manila are on alert because of the increase in COVID-19 cases. As of Monday, March 8, the Department of Health (DOH) in Metro Manila recorded 1,663 …
Rabiya Mateo shows off ‘Halabira Walk’
Miss Universe Philippines Rabiya Mateo is already preparing for the international pageant, which is scheduled to be held on May 16. Mateo previewed on ABS-CBN her catwalk dubbed “Halabira Walk.” …
Nurse shortage felt by some hospitals amid COVID-19 surge
Some hospitals in Manila have admitted that they have a shortage of nurses amid the increase in COVID-19 cases. Although East Avenue Medical Center is said to be ready in …