Iwa Moto, Pampi Lacson are having baby boy
Iwa Moto and Pafilo “Pampi” Lacosn are expecting a baby boy, Iwa announced in an Instagram post on Saturday, December 12. “We’re having another boy. Excited na kami baby,” Moto …
20 arrested in baptismal party at Manila North Cemetery
Police from Manila Police District Station 3 arrested 20 people who attended a baptismal reception inside Manila North Cemetery last Saturday night. According to Carlo Mateo’s report in Dobol B …
Filipinos with HIV experience discrimination amid pandemic
It has been more than 3 and a half decades since discovering HIV / AIDs (human immunodeficiency virus / acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). However, it is said that people who still …
Male-to-male sex remains dominant cause of HIV transmission in PH
Male-to-male sex remained the dominant mode of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission in the Philippines, data showed. The Department of Health said 735 new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases were …
Kathryn Bernardo denies getting nose job
Actress Kathryn Bernardo denied rumors that he got a nose job during an interview with the “Never Have I Ever” portion of Dr. Aivee Teo’s YouTube show. “Never. Doc please, …
AstraZeneca to allot more COVID-19 vaccines for PH
British drugmaker AstraZeneca approved the private sector’s request for the second batch of vaccine supplies for donations. Presidential adviser on entrepreneurship and Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion said AstraZeneca allowed …
Cop caught selling high-powered firearms in Parañaque
Authorities arrested a police sergeant after he was caught selling high-powered firearms during an entrapment operation in Parañaque City last Saturday. The suspect was identified as Police Staff Sgt. Reynaldo …
DOST: 82% of honey sold in PH made up of sugar syrup
Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DoST-PNRI) found that 82 percent of honey sold in the country were impure and mainly made up of syrup. The researchers revealed …
National ID registration Step 1 reaches 8.4 million
Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) on national ID registration step one has reached 8.4 million, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). “We have made significant progress this quarter, with more …
‘Unauthorized’ duathlon in Candaba, Pampanga under probe
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) ordered an investigation on a duathlon race in Candaba, Pampanga, allegedly held with no required permits. DILG spokesperson Jonathan Malaya said …
Death of NBI counterterrorism head accidental – Guevarra
The death of a National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) counter-terrorism division chief this week was accidental, NBI finds, according to Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said Friday. NBI OIC Director Eric …
Military extra vigilant as CPP’s anniversary nears – Lorenzana
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Friday the military forces would be extra vigilant in preparation for possible attacks by the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), which will celebrate its …
DOH: Church choirs may spread COVID-19
The Department of Health (DOH) warned Friday that church choirs could spread COVID-19 as churches prepare for Christmas masses. “Isa ‘yan sa dapat mapag-aralan at mapagsabihan rin of course ang …
No vaccine can provide 100% protection – DOH
Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said no vaccine that could provide 100% protection against infections has been invented yet. Vergeire made the statement after UK regulator Medicines, …
Sandiganbayan junks graft case vs. DPWH exec
The Sandiganbayan acquitted Director III of Legal Services of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Atty. Oscar Dominguez Abundo in the graft case. Based on the decision issued …
DOH: Drinking may lessen effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccine
The Department of Health advises the public to refrain from excessive drinking because liquor could lessen the effectiveness of upcoming COVID-19 vaccines. This was stated by Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario …
Nine COVID-19 vaccine cold storage hubs eyed – DOH
The Department of Health said Friday the government eyes placing at least six cold storage for COVID-19 vaccines and Metro Manila and three nationwide. “Magkakaroon ng apat ng cold storage …
Filipino 4th graders’ low scores in science, math a ‘major crisis’ – Gatchalian
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said Friday the Filipino grade 4 students’ low scores in a global assessment in science and math showed a “major crisis” in the country’s basic education system. …
NLEX to reopen cash lanes amid RFID mess
Cash lanes will be reopened at the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) to reduce the heavy traffic brought by system problems on RFID lanes due to 100% cashless payment implementation. “Maglalagay …
Post-holiday COVID-19 surge preventable – OCTA
OCTA Research Group believes a post-holiday COVID-19 surge can be prevented through strict enforcement of discipline and health protocols. “While some experts see the post-holiday surge of COVID-19 cases in …
Bill to legalize production, export of medical marijuana filed
Camarines Sur Representative LRay Villafuerte filed a bill to legalize the local production and export of medical marijuana, a move that the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) immediately opposed. Instead, the …
Over 90% of LGUs reject CPP as persona non grata – DILG
Department of the Interior and Local Government chief Eduardo Año said Friday that over 90% of local government units rejected the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) as persona non …
Bulacan mayors urges return of cash lanes in NLEX
The League of Municipalities of Bulacan urged the government Thursday to return cash lanes and stop the RFID system, for now, to resolve the heavy traffic building at North Luzon …
Journalist Salem arrested with six others – CIDG
Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) said journalist Lady Ann Salem was arrested with six other individuals on Thursday. CIDG said the operation was …
Filipina journalist Lady Ann Salem arrested on Human Rights Day – NUJP
Filipina journalist Lady Ann Salem was arrested by authorities at her residence in Mandaluyong City on Thursday as the country celebrates International Human Rights Day, the National Union of Journalists …
Before testing positive for COVID-19, Ellen DeGeneres gives Filipina nurse brand new car
TV Ellen DeGeneres surprised a Filipina nurse in the United States with a brand new car. This was before the comedian revealed that she tested positive for COVID-19. Ellen and …