Parents can bring child safety seats when riding taxis, TNVS – Ejecito
The author of Child Car Seat Law said parents may have to bring their own child safety seats when riding taxis or transport network vehicle service to secure their children. …
Mayor in Quezon grants single employees leave ‘to find true love’
Mayor Matt Erwin of General Luna, Quezon has granted a paid leave of absence to single employees of the local government on February 11, 2021. “Pinapayagan ko kayo mag LEAVE …
Two Aetas allegedly tortured by military
Two Aetas from Zambales allegedly suffered torture when they were arrested by the soldiers in August 2020. They are accused of being members of the New People’s Army who allegedly …
Man pretends to be NBI agent; arrested for extortion
On Wednesday, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested a former “civilian volunteer” who identified himself as an agent after allegedly getting more than P100,000 from those who approached the …
One Dream Global founder arrested for estafa
Quezon City Police District (QCPD) personnel on Wednesday arrested the founder of One Dream Global, an alleged company that started the fake investment scheme. The suspect was identified as Arnel …
‘Estafa Queen’ of Cebu arrested in Lapu-Lapu City
Cebu’s so-called “estafa queen” Leonora Cantero, who was wanted in various cases of fraud throughout the province and even in Luzon, was arrested in Lapu-Lapu City on Wednesday. According to …
Some hog raisers, vendors close stores; refuse to follow price ceiling
In the face of the imminent implementation of the price ceiling on pork prices, some vendors and traders think it is better for them to stop selling and raising pigs …
Gov’t health workers beg for allowance’s release
Some health workers from 3 government hospitals protested on Thursday for allegedly delaying their allowances. They are willing to even pass it on as a gift check, vouchers, or grocery …
Resto bar in Cebu closed for holding Sinulog party
A resto bar in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu was closed after the video showed a group of young people without face masks and face shields partying at the Sinulog festival. In …
Rigen Marketing exec arrested over alleged pyramiding scam in Davao
A top executive of Rigen Marketing, a company allegedly involved in pyramiding and stealing P8 billion from its victims in Davao, was arrested. In a report by John Consulta on …
Around 5 million Filipinos unemployed during pandemic – Bello
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello said Thursday that almost 5 million Filipinos became unemployed due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as of December 2020. In an interview with ANC, …
‘Too early’ to talk about banning face-to-face election campaigns – Palace
Palace said Thursday that it was “too early” to deliberate if face-to-face campaigning for the 2022 local and national elections would be banned to prevent COVID-19 transmission. Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez …
3 open dumpsites in Calabarzon closed by DENR
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has closed three open dumpsites in Calabarzon. This is also under the order of DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu that all open dumpsites …
Marikina mega vaccination facilities and vaccinators ready – Mayor Teodoro
According to Marikina Mayor Marcelino Teodoro, their storage facility, vaccines, and the mega vaccination center are ready. “Unang priority natin mga healthcare workers natin, ‘yung nasa frontlines—mga ospital, clinic, public …
Holdupper shoots dead woman in Bacolod City
A female victim of a holdup died after a gunman shot her in Bacolod City. In a report on “Unang Balita” on Thursday, it was said that Angelica Motalbo was …
Ice plant to assist residents affected by ammonia leak – Mayor Tiangco
Navotas City Mayor Toby Tiangco said Thursday the ice plant owned by his relatives should shoulder the assistance for the residents affected by the ammonia leak. In an interview on …
Evacuated residents due to ammonia leak at Navotas ice plant to be sent home
Navotas Mayor Toby Tiangco would be sending home the residents who were temporarily evacuated after an ammonia leak at an ice plant in Navotas City. This is after several gas …
Cha-cha ‘wrong timing’: some Metro Manila mayors
Some mayors in Metro Manila on Wednesday believe that it is not yet time to discuss the proposed amendment (Cha-cha) to some economic provisions of the Constitution while the local …
Russia’s Sputnik vaccine safe, effective: medical journal
Russia’s Sputnik vaccine is safe and effective against COVID-19, according to a medical journal. The interim results of phase 3 clinical trial of the Sputnik vaccine of the Gamaleya Institute …
PH’s COVID-19 response ‘very good’ – Bong Go
Senator Bong Go said the government’s COVID-19 response was “very good” during the launch of the 100th Malasakit Center at the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine in Muntinlupa City on …
Filipino seaman dies after waves slam ship
A Filipino seaman was killed when large waves hit the deck of his ship while traveling across the ocean to Canada. In a report by Chino Gaston on GMA News …
American, 3 Pinays arrested for making porn video in Pampanga
Authorities arrested an American and three Filipinas for allegedly running a porn video production set in Angeles City in Pampanga on Tuesday night. According to Brig. Gen. Valeriano de Leon, …
Baninay reveals breakup with Bont Bryan Oropel
Vlogger and former “Pinoy Big Brother” housemate Baninay Bautista revealed she has broken up with her boyfriend Bont Bryan Oropel, also a YouTube vlogger. Baninay said she and Bont ended …
DTI reminds retailers not to sell uncertified car seats
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Wednesday reminded retailers not to sell uncertified car seats now that the demand for them has increased due to the implementation of …
Unemployment now in ‘2nd wave’ – employers’ group
The 2,300 that would be affected by the massive retrenchment by Philippine Airlines (PAL) would add to the unemployment rate of the Philippines. The decision was difficult and painful, according …
Ammonia leak in Navotas ice plant kills 1; 59 hospitalized
An ammonia leak in an ice plant in Navotas City killed one employee while 60 were brought to the hospital on Wednesday afternoon. The family of Navotas City Mayor Toby …