No need for time out for medical frontliners yet – PGH spox
The spokesperson of Philippine General Hospital said Monday that medical frontiers do not need a time out yet, despite the COVID-19 surge in Metro Manila in the recent days. “Hindi …
Manila tightens security, health measures amid rising COVID-19 cases
Manila City Mayor Francisco ‘Isko Moreno’ Domagoso has ordered the local government’s enforcement units to tighten all health and security measures as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the nation’s …
DITO to give free 3,000 sims to frontliners in Davao, VisMin
DITO Telecommunity announced on Monday that it would release 3,000 sims to frontliners in Davao, Visayas, and Mindanao areas for its commercial launch on March 8. DITO chief administrative officer …
Vaccines ‘only solution’ to jumpstart economy – Gatchalian
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said Monday that the COVID-19 vaccination is the “only solution” to jumpstart the economy. The government started its immunization drive last week after the first batch of …
COVID’s impact could mean millions more child marriages: Unicef
The outsized impact COVID-19 has had on women in some countries could result in an additional 10 million child marriages in this decade, according to a new analysis released Monday …
SC urged to probe ‘factory of search warrants’ used in Calabarzon ops vs. activists
ACT Teachers Party-list Representative France Castro urged the Supreme Court to investigate the “factory of search warrants” that was used during simultaneous police operations on Sunday that lead to arrests …
SWS: 39% of online distance learning families have ‘strong’ internet connection
The national Social Weather Survey of November 21-25, 2020, found 39% (correctly rounded) of ODL families – households with members 5-20 years old and currently enrolled through online distance learning or ODL …
Pinatubo Volcano update
Pinatubo Volcano’s monitoring network recorded thirty-five (35) volcanic earthquakes during the 24-hour observation period, according to PHIVOLCS bulletin on Monday, March 8. Alert Level 1 (Abnormal) prevails over Pinatubo Volcano, …
Congress supports Duterte’s decision to grant amnesty to rebel groups
House Majority Leader Martin Romualdez said Sunday the Congress would swiftly adopt the measures granting amnesty to rebel group members. In February, President Rodrigo Duterte granted amnesty to members of …
Right groups denounce killing of 9 activists in CALABARZON
Various Rights groups and activists condemned the killing of at least nine activists and the arrest of six others in police operations in Calabarzon on Sunday, March 7. According to …
Philippines, Moderna agreed on 13 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines
Moderna Inc and the Philippine government have agreed to purchase 13 million doses of the company’s vaccine scheduled to be delivered to the country by mid-year. Moderna itself confirmed this …
Variants accelerate virus transmission: OCTA Research
The OCTA Research Group believes that the increase in COVID-19 cases has accelerated due to the United Kingdom and South African variants of the virus being discovered in the country. …
Metro Manila mayors wants to suspend reopening of cinemas, arcades
Metro Manila mayors want to suspend the operation of cinemas and arcades due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases, according to Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman Benhur Abalos Jr. …
BI’s 2021 annual report drew 130,000 foreign nationals
More than 130,000 foreign nationals appeared before the different offices of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) nationwide to file their annual report (AR) for 2021 as required by law for …
Sinovac vaccines for health workers in Marawi, Lanao del Sur will arrive this Friday
The Sinovac vaccines for health workers in Marawi City and Lanao del Sur is scheduled to arrive this Friday. Maguindanao provincial heath officials announced that 4,200 doses of Sinovac anti-COVID …
Malls in GCQ areas defer reopening of cinemas
Major mall operators in Metro Manila decided to defer the opening of their cinemas even if the government already allowed them to do so starting March 5, adding they will …
DOH records 52 more cases of South Africa COVID-19 variant
The Department of Health reported that 53 more cases of South Africa COVID-19 variant and 31 additional UK variant have been detected in the Philippines. According to Health Secretary Francisco …
DITO Telecommunity not ‘even close’ to PLDT’s coverage – exec
Telecommunications giant PLDT Inc. is confident in their position in the industry ahead of DITO Telecommunity Corporation’s entry next week. According to PLDT, DITO, which is set to start accepting …
Tax collected from POGOs decreased – BIR
The tax collected by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators or POGO has decreased. According to the BIR, in January they collected P327 million in …
Some Aetas in Pampanga worry about Alert Level 1 of Mt. Pinatubo
The quiet life of the Aeta people in the municipality of Floridablanca, Pampanga has been disturbed in recent days due to the alleged earthquake in the mountains. Pampanga Gov. Dennis …
BI orders stricter screening of aliens with temporary visitor’s visas
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers in the different international airports have been ordered to thoroughly screen arriving foreigners despite having 9(a) temporary visitor’s visas and entry exemption documents to make …
Pag-IBIG urges members to apply for loan online
Pag-IBIG Chief Executive Officer Acmad Rizaldy Moti appealed to members to apply for a loan online instead of going to the offices. It is said to be a way to …
Pinatubo Volcano records 9 volcanic earthquakes in last 24 hours
Pinatubo Volcano’s monitoring network recorded nine (9) volcanic earthquakes during the 24-hour observation period, PHIVOLCS reported Friday, March 5. Alert Level 1 is hoisted over Pinatubo Volcano, which means that …
Minimum wage earners affected by reduced special non-working days: group
The labor group Defend Jobs Philippines wants President Rodrigo Duterte to withdraw his proclamation converting three holidays into special non-working days. Defend Jobs spokesperson Christian Lloyd Magsoy told TeleRadyo that …
Vaccination of some politicians, officials criticized
Frontline workers in health facilities should be the priority in the first batch of COVID-19 vaccines, also based on the resolution of the National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (NITAG). NITAG …
NBI raids Laguna branch of Wind Mortuary Insurance
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Region 4 raided the office of Wind Mortuary Insurance, a preneed insurance company in Cabuyao, Laguna that was allegedly operating illegally. According to Dante …