Caloocan secures 600K AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines
The Caloocan City government secured a supply of 600,000 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines that would be administered free for its residents. The good news was announced by Caloocan City …
Some senior citizens conceal real ages to attend Feast of the Black Nazarene
Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) said some senior citizen devotees concealed their real age to attend the Feast of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo Church on Saturday, …
DOH monitors 3 COVID-19 variants in PH
Not only one but three COVID-19 variants are being monitored by the Department of Health (DOH) once they enter the Philippines. “Sa ngayon, meron na tayong tatlong variant na binabantayan. …
Travelers complain of restrictions brought by new COVID-19 variant
Travelers are complaining of the restrictions imposed in the Philippines to prevent the spread of the new COVID-19 variant originally detected in the United Kingdom. Nurse Gallarita from Switzerland returned …
Construction worker mistaken as holdupper laid to rest
The construction worker who was killed by the police after being mistaken for a holdupper in Pampanga was buried Saturday morning. Emotions flowed until the last mass in Sta. Rita …
NCRPO chief explains why Dacera was embalmed before autopsy
National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Police Brigadier General Vicente Danao Jr. said Christine Dacera had to be immediately embalmed because she was “presumed” to be undergoing quarantine at …
Passenger, conductor who died in bus fire were former live-in partners
The passenger and the female conductor who died in a bus fire in Fairview, Quezon City last Sunday were former live-in partners, Allan Gatus reported on Dobol B sa News …
Austria added to travel ban due to new COVID-19 variant – BI
Passengers from Austria have been added to the list of travel restricted countries not allowed to enter the country. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente announced foreign passengers coming …
Negros Occidental flooded due to non-stop rains
Many areas in the province of Negros Occidental have been flooded due to the incessant heavy rains since Friday. “May mga cities and municipalities po tayo kaninang affected na ng …
Supply of hog raisers in Luzon ‘almost depleted’ due to ASF: group
Hog raisers’ pig supply in Luzon is “almost depleted” due to African Swine Fever (ASF), according to a group of pork producers in the country. On Teleradyo, Nicanor Briones, vice …
COVID-19 protocols during Traslacion 2021
Even though the traditional Traslacion 2021 – which is frequented by millions of devotees – is now suspended, it is expected that people will flock to Quiapo Church on Saturday, …
Japan needs thousands of caregivers: recruitment agency
A recruitment agency said Japan has a strong need for caregivers, so even if there is a ban, Filipino workers are allowed to enter. “They were given a chance to …
Fake talent manager arrested for selling nude videos
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Cybercrime Division have arrested a man who pretends to be a talent handler but will only pimp the victims and sell their nude videos …
City Garden Grand Hotel insists it did not violate quarantine protocols
The City Garden Grand Hotel, the place where Christine Dacera, the flight attendant who was found dead after the party, insisted that they had not violated quarantine protocols. The Department …
P13 billion IRM fund liquidated – PhilHealth
This was asserted by the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) asserted no funds were allegedly lost or corrupted in the IRM (Interim Reimbursement Mechanism). This is because health care institutions …
Feast of Black Nazarene can be ‘superspreader’ of COVID-19 – HPAAC
The Healthcare Professionals Alliance Against COVID-19 (HPAAC) devotees who would gather for the celebration of Feast of Black Nazarene could be “superspreader” of COVID-19. “This can be a superspreader event …
Alleged shabu seller dead after fighting the police
An alleged shabu seller died after a drug buy-bust operation ended in an encounter in Plaza Mexico in Ermita, Manila. According to Police Lt. Col. Ariel Caramoan, chief of the …
Retired US Navy shoots dead girlfriend who just gave birth
Police arrested a former US Navy after he shot dead his girlfriend who just gave birth to their baby two weeks ago. Jasmin Gabriel Galban reported on GMA Regional TV …
Remains of Christine Dacera arrives in GenSan; burial set on Jan.10
The remains of Christine Dacera, the flight attendant who was found dead after partying on New Year’s Eve, have been returned to General Santos City this Thursday. Only relatives and …
Charter change not the solution to COVID-19 economic pandemic – Makabayan
The House Makabayan Bloc insisted Thursday that a Charter change is not the solution the country needed to address the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Hindi pwedeng i-Cha-cha ang …
Palace: Duterte not interested in term extension
Malacañang refuted rumors that President Rodrigo Duterte wants to extend his term and other officials amid talks of a charter change proposal in the House of Representatives. Palace spokesperson Harry …
Claire Dela Fuente shows support to 3 suspects released in Christine Dacera case
Veteran singer Claire Dela Fuente was one of those who supported the three suspects in the death of Christine Dacera. Police released John Pascual Dela Serna III, Rommel Galido, and …
Dacera’s autopsy report lacks ‘many’ details – forensic pathologist
A forensic pathologist said Thursday the medico-legal report prepared by the police on Christine Dacera could not answer a lot of questions concerning the flight attendant’s death. “Marami (many)… because …
Hacker orders P1M worth of liquor using Gatchalian’s credit card
The hacker who used Senator Sherwin Gatchalian’s credit card ordered P1 million worth of liquor, not food. Gatchalian sought the help of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Thursday …
UK variant-positive traveler in Hong Kong is ‘Filipina domestic helper’ – DOH
The traveler from the Philippines who tested positive for the UK COVID-19 variant is a Filipina domestic helper in Hong Kong, the Department of Health confirmed Thursday. “Yes, the HK …
Talks about Charter change amid pandemic ‘total waste of time’ – Drilon
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon said Thursday that plans to revive the deliberation of Charter change in the remaining term of President Rodrigo Duterte will be a “total waste of …