Supply of pork in Metro Manila enough – DA
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has assured that there is an adequate supply of pork in Metro Manila despite the vendors’ planned “pork holiday” this Monday. According to DA Assistant …
PH records first UK COVID-19 variant death
Most of the UK COVID-19 variant (B.1.1.7) patients in the Philippines had already recovered, but one died, the Department of Health (DOH) confirmed today. Maria Rosario Vergeire told reporters on …
Suspect who allegedly used marijuana as anti-COVID-19 arrested
A drug suspect who allegedly used marijuana to fight COVID-19 was arrested in Biñan, Laguna, according to a Unang Hirit report on Monday. Five kilos of marijuana worth P600,000 were …
Grace Poe files Vaccine Passport Act
Senator Grace Poe filed Senate Bill 1994 or the proposed “Vaccine Passport Act” which urges the government to create policies for proper recording of the vaccine administration. “Parang talaan ito …
Follow COVID-19 vaccine priority list – HPAAC
The Healthcare Professionals Alliance Against COVID-19 (HPAAC) called on the private sector to follow the COVID-19 vaccine priority list set by the government. The group made the call amid reports …
BI posted P5.9-B income in 2020 despite pandemic
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said that despite the pandemic the agency still managed to collect nearly P5.9 billion in 2020. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente disclosed that last year’s total …
US, Philippines to discuss VFA termination this month – Locsin
The United States and the Philippines would discuss the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) abrogation this month, according to Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Monday. “I am narrowing down …
Boracay to permanently ban fakers of RT-PCR test results
The Sanguniang Bayan (SB) of Malay, Aklan has already started the process of passing the law for the “permanent ban” of tourists entering the island resort using the fake negative …
PNP to arrest fakers of RT-PCR test results
The Department of the Interior and the Local Government (DILG) has ordered the Philippine National Police (PNP) to arrest and prosecute those who are faking COVID-19 RT-PCR test results. According …
Zarate: Importation of pork, poultry will kill agri sector
For Bayan Muna Representative Carlos Isagani Zarate, the Department of Agriculture’s plan to import pork and chicken products would kill the hogs and poultry industry. Zarate said importation should be …
70% of Metro Manila population could be vaccinated this year – OCTA research
A member of the OCTA Research Team said Sunday that 70% of Metro Manila’s population could be vaccinated against COVID-19 this year. “I think the total population dito sa three …
Pork, chicken supply in NCR low due to ‘pork holiday’
Many meat vendors in Metro Manila wet markets went on a “pork holiday” due to the price cap imposed by the government, resulting in a low of supply pork and …
Around 7 girls aged 14 below give birth in PH every day – PopCom
Commission on Population (PopCom) reported that around seven Filipino girls aged 14 and below give birth in the Philippines every day. PopCom said the number of births among girls 14 …
SRP on car seats eyed – DTI
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) mulls imposing a suggested retail price (SRP) on car seats to ensure that prices would not spike as the government begins implementing the …
Inflation in January 2021 highest in 2 years
Headline inflation rose again in January 2021 after the recorded kicks in commodity prices, especially when it comes to food, according to the Philippine Statistical Authority (PSA). “Ang headline inflation …
Missing fisher from Quezon rescued in Romblon
Authorities rescued the 33-year-old fisherman from Quezon who had been floating in the sea for several days in his boat. According to the Corcuera Municipal Police Station, they received a …
Prices of flowers in Dangwa days before Valentine’s
Even though Valentine’s Day is still a few days away, flower sellers in Dangwa in Manila are eager, especially since this Feb-Ibig is making their business strong. According to the …
Aklan LGU fears pork supply shortage
The provincial government of Aklan is now worried that there may be a shortage of pork supply if the higher demand for the product in Manila continues. Concerns arose when …
Types of hospitals that will receive first batch of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines
Malacañang announced Friday the types of hospitals whose workers would be among the first to receive the first supplies of COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer. These are the following hospitals: a) …
Malacañang releases COVID-19 vaccine priority list
Malacañang on Friday released the list of specific priority groups for the government’s COVID-19 vaccination program. The priority list is as follows: A1: Frontline workers in health facilities both national …
PH allows entry of more foreigners starting Feb. 16
Malacañang announced on Friday that the Philippines would allow the entry of more foreigners with valid visas starting February 16. According to Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, the government’s task force …
Unauthorized use of PNP uniform punishable – Sinas
Philippine National Police chief Debold Sinas reminded the public that the unauthorized use of PNP’s uniform is punishable by law. Below is the press release of the PNP published on …
American stranded in NAIA arrested for exposing self, unruly behavior
Authorities arrested an American who was stranded at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) for 3 weeks for indecency and unruly behavior. The 75-year-old Maurice Francis O’Connor was currently detained …
Old tank, extreme pressure possible cause of Navotas ammonia leak
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the ammonia leak at an ice plant in Navotas City in which 2 died and more than 90 were taken to hospital. According to …
Properties of PH in Japan not for sale – Locsin
Foreign Affairs Sec. Teodoro Locsin Jr. That he would not allow the sale of Philippine properties in Japan. According to Locsin, he will not sell the blood of the Filipinos …
Commission on Audit finds 181 of its paintings are missing
The Commission on Audit found in an inventory report released on January 29, that the agency’s 181 paintings were missing. This was over 50% of the artworks which are recorded …