Solons seek extension of Bayanihan 2 until March 2021
A lawmaker filed a bill seeking to extend the validity of Bayanihan 2 (Recover as One Act) until March 27, 2021. AAMBIS-OWA Party-list Representative Sharon Garin and Deputy Speaker Wes …
DOH discourages use of ‘torotot’ for New Year
The Department of Health discouraged the public from using torotot or the traditional yuletide revelry horn to prepare for Christmas and New Year celebrations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In a …
Suspect on Cebu lawyer’s killing arrested in Laguna
National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) personnel in Laguna arrested one of the suspects in the shooting and murder of lawyer Joey Luis Wee in Cebu. According to Justice Secretary Menardo …
NBI arrests 7 suspects selling donated medicines
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested seven suspects who allegedly sold medicines for kidney illness donated to poor communities, the NBI Special Task Force (NBI-STF) said. Authorities caught the …
DOT probes Cebu resort over alleged ‘discrimination’ of child with special needs
The Department of Tourism (DOT) probes the Plantation Bay Resort and Spa’s alleged discrimination against a child with special needs. Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said the DOT coordinated with the …
POEA: Deployment ban of health workers abroad lifted
The government officially lifted the temporary deployment ban of health workers abroad, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) said. “The moratorium or temporary suspension of deployment of newly hired nurses, …
Filipinos spend 11 years of their lives on social media – report
Filipinos topped the 45 countries surveyed on how long they spend time on social media during their lifetime. According to a report by Tina Panganiban-Perez on GMA News “24 Oras” …
Blue Coral Beach Resort in Batangas shut down due to beach party
The local government of San Juan shut down Blue Coral Beach Resort in Barangay Laiya, Batangas, after it allowed its visitors to hold a beach party amid the COVID-19 pandemic. …
Truck ban on EDSA resumes Dec. 14 – MMDA
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced Wednesday that the EDSA’s truck ban would resume next Monday, December 14. MMDA spokesperson Celine Pialago told Dobol B sa News TV that …
2 Indian nationals arrested over alleged rape of teenager
Two Indian nationals were arrested after allegedly raping the daughter of a woman who could not pay her debt. The National Bureau of Investigation Cybercrime Division identified the suspects as …
Seniors, PWDs want guidelines for online transaction discounts
According to the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA), it was only in 2020 that they received complaints regarding PWD discounts not provided in online transactions. “Dati totally wala sa …
DOH to intensify COVID-19 vaccine info drive
The public needs to be properly educated about COVID-19 vaccination against coronavirus disease, according to the head of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). According to the FDA Director-General Eric …
Vice Ganda supports Vhong Navarro’s ‘Mang Kepweng’
Vhong Navarro, star of the movie “Mang Kepweng: Ang Lihim ng Bandanang Itim” admitted that he was relieved that he will now not be able to compete in the Metro …
FDA wants focus on COVID-19 vaccine info drive
Information should be given to those who doubt COVID-19 vaccine side effects, the head of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said now that the vaccine against the virus is …
Equal infra budget to districts not feasible – Yap
Eric Yap, House committee on appropriations chairperson, said giving “equal” infrastructure budget allocations to different districts under the proposed 2021 national budget is not feasible. “‘Yung uneven allocations, na-address siya. …
Quezon City approves P1 billion for COVID-19 vaccine program
The Quezon City government approves its P1 billion for its COVID-19 vaccination program, Joseph Juico, co-chair of Quezon City’s Task Force, said Wednesday. In an interview with ANC’s “Matters of …
Binag says cops abusing use of ‘yantok’ will be punished
Joint Task Force COVID Shield commander Police Lieutenant General Cesar Hawthorne Binag warned cops who would abuse the use of rattan sticks or yantok in enforcing physical distancing protocols would …
Filipino students score lowest in Math, Science tests – TIMSS
Filipino grade 4 students scored lowest among 58 countries who took the international assessment for mathematics and science, the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study 2019 (TIMSS) reported Tuesday. …
Mayor Gatchalian cancels dialogue with NLEX on RFID mess
Mayor Rex Gatchalian said on Wednesday that the dialogue between Valenzuela city local government and NLEX Corp. to discuss the RFID cashless payment scheme was canceled. The development came after …
Karen Davila to Plantation Bay resort shareholder: ‘Shame on you’
ABS-CBN broadcaster Karen Davila slammed a Plantation Bay resort shareholder who responded negatively to a review by a parent of a child with autism. “Shame on you Manny Gonzales of …
Gov’t eyes giving COVID-19 vaccines to 25 million Filipinos in 2021
The Philippine government eyes vaccinating around 25 million Filipinos against COVID-19 next year, National Task Force against COVID-19 chief implementer and vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. said. “Our target this …
Pampanga Aetas experience discrimination for eating bats
The indigenous Aeta group Mag-Indi in Porac, Pampanga, said they experienced discrimination because they eat bats. University of the Philippines and the United Nations Economic, Social, and Cultural Organization study …
PH regulators verifying reports on Sinovac’s alleged ‘bribery history’
Regulators in the Philippines are validating reports accusing Chinese firm Sinovac of a “bribing history” to get fast approval of its vaccines, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Wednesday. A …
Hungary gives portable water treatment equipment to Catanduanes
Hungary donated portable water treatment equipment to the Super Typhoon-hit province of Catanduanes, its embassy in Manila said Wednesday. National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) would operate the …
DOJ chief asks public to stop spreading holiday lockdown fake news
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra asked the public to stop spreading rumors that there would be a holiday lockdown this Christmas season. “I advise netizens to just wait for statements from …
DOST to name COVID-19 vaccines approved for solidarity trial this week
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said it would release the COVID-19 vaccines approved for the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Solidarity Trials this week. In a press briefing on …