Christine Dacera calls her mother hours before death
The mother of slain flight attendant Christine Dacera said her daughter called her during the new year to say that she would have a party at a hotel in Makati …
China-approved Sinopharm can be used – Galvez
COVID-19 national policy chief implementer and vaccine czar Sec. Carlito Galvez Jr. said China approved Sinopharm as a vaccine against COVID-19 so it can be used. It will be recalled …
Villanueva files bill seeking postponement of SSS contribution hike
Senator Joel Villanueva filed a bill seeking to postpone the implementation of the 1% contribution hike for Social Security System (SSS) members. “In the event of a pandemic, the increase …
Commonwealth bus fire possibly a crime of passion
The bus fire on Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City on Sunday, where a male passenger set a female conductor on fire, is a possible crime of passion. This is the belief …
Slain flight attendant possibly drugged, raped – police
A gruesome crime erupted in 2021 in Makati City after a 23-year-old flight attendant was found dead inside a hotel room. Police said the suspects were estimated to be nine …
Christine Dacera case ‘solved’ after arrest of 3 suspects – PNP
The Philippine National Police said the killing of flight attendant Christine Dacera is “solved” with the arrest of three suspects. Below is the full press release of the PNP posted …
There’s high chance new COVID-19 variant is already in PH – researcher
There is a high probability that a new COVID-19 variant that was first detected in the United Kingdom (UK) has entered the country, says a researcher from the OCTA Research …
Ayala Corp. orders 450K doses of AstraZeneca vaccine; half to be donated to gov’t
Ayala Corp. ordered 450,000 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine worth P120 million, half of which would be donated to the government. Fernando Zobel de Ayala, Ayala Corp. chief operating officer …
Roque says PSG willing to die for Duterte
Malacañang on Monday lauded Presidential Security Group (PSG) members who received COVID-19 vaccines which were not approved by regulators, insisting it was clear proof that they are willing to risk …
Robi Domingo reacts to apology of ex-PBB housemate’s brother
Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) host Robi Domingo reacted to the apology issued by the brother of the recently evicted housemate Russu Laurente. “I want to apologize to all those who …
Bea Benedicto reveals she has alopecia
Actress Bea Benedicto revealed she has alopecia or extreme hair loss. She said this is the reason why she became less active on social media last year. “There’s a reason …
PhilHealth chief explains premium hike
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) President and Chief Executive Officer Dante Gierran said the scheduled monthly premium hike for 2021 is a must to ensure the implementation of the Universal …
BI adds US to list of countries covered by travel ban
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the expansion of the travel ban starting midnight of January 3, 2021. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente shared that following an order from Malacanang, foreign …
Bus passenger set conductor, himself on fire – witness
A passenger set the bus’ female conductor and himself on fire along Commonwealth Avenue on Sunday, said one of the passengers who witnessed the incident. In an interview on GMA’s …
Agriculture sector expected to grow 2.5% in 2021 – Dar
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the adverse impacts of recent typhoons in the Philippines, the agriculture sector is still projected to grow by 2.5 percent this year. Also, the …
NBI probes online ‘Christmas sale’ of students’ sensual pics
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Department of Justice’s Office of Cybercrime (OOC) will strengthen their crackdown on online human trafficking, amid reports of “Christmas sale” of students’ …
DOJ: Nuezca’s conviction for double murder secured
Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Menardo Guevarra said Sunday that the prosecutors will surely secure a double murder conviction for Police Senior Master Sergeant Jonel Nuezca who killed a mother …
Construction worker mistaken as holdupper killed by police
A construction worker in Sta. Rita, Pampanga was killed by a police officer who mistakenly identified him as a holdupper. According to the police investigation, the police are conducting a …
Flight attendant Christine Dacera found dead in Makati
Flight attendant Christine Dacera was found dead after allegedly celebrating the new year with friends at a hotel in Makati City. The victim was identified as Christine Angelica Dacera, 23. …
Sex education to included in online learning modules – PopCom
Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) Executive Director Juan Antonio Perez III said sex education would be included in students’ online learning modules. The PopCom chief made the statement after …
SWS: 44% of adult Filipinos believe life will improve in 2021
The national Social Weather Survey of November 21-25, 2020, found 44% of adult Filipinos saying their quality-of-life will improve (termed by SWS as “Optimists”), 36% saying it will stay the …
Philippine population to reach 110.8 million in 2021 – PopCom
The Philippine population is expected to reach 110.8 million by the end of 2021, the Commission on Population and Development (PopCom) said. PopCom said it could further grow due to …
Facts you need to know about Sara Duterte
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte had been making headlines long before her father became the president of the Philippines. With her name making noise as the top presidential bet in …
Sara Duterte tops presidential bet survey – Pulse Asia
Presidential daughter and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio topped the presidential bet survey conducted by Pulse Asia. She also came in second as the most preferred vice presidential bet, just …
PhilHealth contribution for 2021 increased
The PhilHealth contribution of members for 2021 would be higher, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) announced. The state health insurer explained that the increase was due to the implementation of …
PSG chief admits requesting unregistered COVID-19 vaccine donations
Presidential Security Group (PSG) commander Brigadier General Jesus Durante III admitted Wednesday his team asked for a donation of unregistered and unauthorized COVID-19 vaccines. Durante told ANC that the donated …