SWS: Hunger eases to 16.0% of families in November
The national Social Weather Survey of November 21-25, 2020 found that 16.0% or an estimated 4.0 million families experienced involuntary hunger – hunger due to lack of food to eat – …
Tarlac killer cop Jonel Nuezca had 6 previous admin cases
The Tarlac killer cop Jonel Nuezca, the police officer who killed his mother and son neighbors, had six administrative cases filed against him since 2010. According to the data obtained …
Duterte says Tarlac killer cop should be given COVID
President Rodrigo Duterte vowed Tarlac killer cop Police Senior Master Sergeant Jonel Nuezca would be jailed after watching the video of the mother and her son’s killing in Paniqui, Tarlac, …
CHR asks public to ‘spare the daughter’ of killer cop
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) appealed to the public to “spare the daughter” of the police officer who shot dead his mother and son neighbors in Paniqui, Tarlac, adding …
DOH: No new virus strain in Philippines
The Department of Health (DOH) clarified Monday that no new strain of coronavirus was detected in the Philippines. DOH made the clarification after the United Kingdom confirmed reports that a …
Senators condemn killing of the mother and son
Netizens, various groups, and some politicians have been outraged after a video of a policeman who shot and killed his mother and son neighbors in Paniqui, Tarlac on Sunday was …
Sinas discourages taking videos, photos of crime incidents
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Debold Sinas discouraged the public from taking videos or photos of crime incidents as this could endanger one’s life. Sinas was asked to …
Statement of PNP Chief Debold Sinas on PSMS Jonel Nuezca
Philippine National Police Chief Police General Debold Sinas issued an official statement regarding the crime committed by PSMS Jonel Nuezca, the police officer who shot dead his mother and child …
Lacson says killer cop should ‘rot in jail’
Senator Panfilo Lacson said Monday the Philippine National Police should “show no mercy” to the police officer who shot dead his mother and son neighbors during a heated argument yesterday. …
Palace: Duterte will not tolerate cop who killed neighbors in Tarlac
Malacañang insisted Monday that President Rodrigo Duterte will not protect and tolerate the police officer who shot dead his mother and son neighbors in Paniqui, Tarlac, yesterday. Presidential spokesperson Harry …
‘Victory for children’: Philippines set to raise age of consent
Manila teenager Rose Alvarez was 13 when she started having sex with a man who was more than twice her age. That would be statutory rape in most countries, but …
Roque, Pacquiao cleared of quarantine violations
Investigators cleared both Palace spokesman Harry Roque Jr. and Sen. Manny Pacquiao of quarantine violations of health and safety protocols when they attended their respective public events. Interior Secretary Eduardo …
Petron to give 50% discount on December 22
Petron Corp. announced they would be giving a 50% discount on fuel products on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. The promo is part of the company’s 12 12 Days of Merry …
Robredo, Pacquiao, Sara Duterte among 16 presidential bets for 2022 – research firm
A research firm and its Singapore-based partner released a list of 16 potential presidential candidates for the 2022 national and local polls. BluPrint.PH and its Singapore-based partner on Data Mining …
Tropical Storm Vicky moving away from Kalayaan Islands
Tropical Storm Vicky turns towards the Southwest and is now moving away from the Kalayaan Islands, Pagasa reported on its recent severe weather bulletin. At 4:00 AM today, the center …
Meralco’s no-disconnection policy extended until January 31,2021
Speaker Lord Allan Velasco said Manila Electric Company (Meralco) extends its no-disconnection policy until January 31, 2021. Velasco himself asked Meralco to further push its no-disconnection policy in light of …
PNP-PDEA destroys over P1.3M worth of marijuana in Benguet
The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported authorities destroyed P1.34 million worth of marijuana plants and seedlings from three farms in Benguet. PNP chief Police General Debold Sinas said 6,700 marijuana …
Police officer who killed mother and son in Tarlac surrenders
The police officer who shot dead a mother and son in Paniqui Tarlac yesterday already surrendered to the authorities on Monday morning. The suspect, identified as Police SSgt. Jonel Nuezca, …
Cop shoots dead mother and son in Paniqui, Tarlac
A police officer shot dead his mother and son neighbors in Paniqui, Tarlac, during an altercation on Sunday, December 20. The victims were identified as Sonia Rufino Gregorio, 52, and …
Poe: Missing early supplies of Pfizer vaccines ‘almost criminal’
Senator Grace Poe said Friday the government’s alleged failure to secure 10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer by January 21 is “tragic” and “almost criminal.” “I think it’s …
Tropical Depression Vicky to landfall over Davao Oriental
Tropical Depression Vicky maintains its strength and is about to make landfall over Davao Oriental today, Pagasa said on its severe weather bulletin. Vicky is forecast to make landfall in …
Ramon Ang believes NAIA should be shut down after 10 years
For business tycoon Ramon Ang, the government should just close Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) after 10 years and sell the land on which it stands. The government will earn …
Quezon City bans minors in all public areas
Quezon City local government banned minors in all public areas in the city amid the threats of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Joy Belmonte signed City Ordinance No. SP-2985, S-2020, or …
Duque: Pfizer did not promise 10 million COVID-19 vaccines
President Rodrigo Duterte asked Health Secretary Francisco Duque III to explain after he was blamed for the Pfizer vaccine deal’s alleged delay. It would be recalled that Sen. Panfilo Lacson …
Mandatory use of face shield should be studied – expert
One expert insisted that the government should study their policy of requiring the public to wear face shields outside their homes. According to infectious disease expert Benjamin Co, although the …
Bereaved families of drug war victims find hope in ICC report
The families of those who died in President Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody war on drugs found hope in the recent International Criminal Court (ICC), which said it believes that “crimes against …