FDA grants EUA for Sinovac COVID-19 vaccines
The Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the emergency use authorization (EUA) for Sinovac’s COVID-19 vaccine, according to FDA chief Dr. Eric Domingo on Monday. Sinovac is the third …
Auring weakens into Low Pressure Area
Auring weakened into a Low Pressure Area at 11:00 AM today prior to crossing the Rapu-Rapu Islands, Albay. It is forecast to move northwestward to westward and may traverse Bicol …
Duterte says no face-to-face classes until August this year
President Rodrigo Duterte decided there would be no face-to-face classes until August 2021, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said Monday. “Nagdesisyon na po ang ating Presidente na wala pa ring face-to-face …
Tropical Depression Auring made landfall over Batag Island
The center of Tropical Depression Auring made landfall over Batag Island and is now heading towards the Albay-Sorsogon area. Today, Auring will bring moderate to heavy rains over Northern Samar, …
Duque thinks PH is ready for MGCQ
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III thinks the Philippines is ready to transition to least stringent modified general community quarantine (MGCQ), despite the increase of COVID-19 cases and detections of its …
Philippines’ internet speed improving: DICT
The internet speed in the Philippines has improved, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said citing crowdsourced data from Ookla. The rank of the Philippines when it comes …
BI bars entry of 17 Chinese nationals
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) barred the entry of 17 Chinese nationals from two separate flights on Wednesday afternoon. Intercepted first at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 …
17 areas still under Signal No. 1 due to Auring
At 7:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Depression Auring was estimated based on all available data at 205 km East Northeast of Maasin City, Southern Leyte or 85 km …
Robredo questions basis of placing entire PH under MGCQ
Vice President Leni Robredo asked for the basis of the recommendation to place the entire Philippines under the modified general community quarantine (MGCQ), citing the increase of COVID-19 cases. “Ang …
Long COVID already recognized by experts in PH, abroad
Long COVID is already recognized in the Philippines and is also being given medical attention based on the symptoms shown by a patient, unlike last year that its symptoms were …
OCTA group sees COVID-19 spike in Metro Manila
Last week, when Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day were celebrated, newly recorded cases of COVID-19 in Metro Manila rose slightly, according to the OCTA Research Group. An average of …
Large parts of Tandag City flooded due to Typhoon Auring
A large part of Tandag City in Surigao del Sur was flooded this Sunday due to the incessant rains caused by Typhoon Auring. The provincial government of Surigao del Sur …
Teenager rescued from hostage in Tandag City
A 13-year-old boy was rescued by authorities after his father took him as a hostage in Tandag City, Surigao del Sur, Saturday night. Among those who helped save the young …
Tropical Depression Auring continues to weaken
Tropical Depression Auring continues to weaken as it approaches Dinagat Islands-Homonhon Island Area, Pagasa reported on its 5 am weather bulletin, Monday, February 22. At 4:00 AM today, the center …
Belgian arrested in Zamboanga del Norte drug buy-bust
52-year-old Belgian Randall Jean Gilbert Louwye has been detained at the Labason Municipal Police Station after being arrested in a buy-bust on Wednesday. Louwye was arrested after he sold a …
Auring weakens into Tropical Storm – Pagasa
Severe Tropical Storm Auring now weakens into Tropical Storm and is now beginning to move westward. Until tonight, light to moderate with at times heavy rains over Caraga, Camiguin, Misamis …
Auring intensifies into Severe Tropical Storm
Tropical Storm Auring now intensifies into Severe Tropical Storm as it moves slowly over the Philippine Sea East of Mindanao. Today through tomorrow afternoon, light to moderate with at times …
Duterte likely to place entire PH under MGCQ by March 1 – Palace
President Rodrigo Duterte is likely to approve the proposal to place the entire Philippines under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) starting March 1, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said Friday. “Nagkasundo …
WHO warns PH against nationwide easing of quarantine restrictions
The representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) to the Philippines warned against the recommendation to place the entire country under the modified general quarantine, noting the likely COVID-19 surge …
Rice supply in Philippines down by 12.8 percent – PSA
The Philippine Statistics Authority reported that the rice inventory of the Philippines decreased by 12.8 percent. Mariz Umali reported on “24 Oras” on Thursday that the rice supply in the …
DTI opposes price hike on basic goods amid pandemic
The government has no plans to approve the suggested price increase on basic goods now that there is a pandemic, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). “[Trade] …
Caloocan City Hall employee arrested for extortion
An employee of the Caloocan local government was arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) right inside the city hall for alleged extortion. In the entrapment, agents of the …
Twins arrested for robbing, killing 4-year-old in Pampanga
A twin was arrested for allegedly killing a 4-year-old child in San Fernando, Pampanga. According to authorities, the boy was left Tuesday after his mother fetched water, leaving him a …
Tropical Storm Auring to bring heavy rains over Mindanao
Tropical Storm Auring has remained almost stationary over the Philippine Sea East of Mindanao, Pagasa reported on its latest weather bulletin. Today through tomorrow early morning, light to moderate with …
Nearly P20M worth of suspected marijuana seized in Tarlac
Authorities seized nearly P20 million worth of suspected marijuana in an anti-illegal drug operation in Concepcion, Tarlac this Thursday morning, with 6 arrested, according to police. The targets of the …
Dynamite blasts kill dolphins in Camarines Sur
The Philippine Marine Mammal Stranding Network (PMMSN) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) have released the results of the necropsy and studies conducted on the death of …