Baguio now allows 1,000 tourists per day
The local government of Baguio City approved the proposal to increase the number of tourists allowed in the city from 500 to 1,000 per day. Emil Sumangil reported on “24 …
OCTA: Trainings, conventions may be ‘superspreaders’ of COVID-19
The OCTA Research team urged the government to re-evaluate its latest decision to allow seminars and conferences in areas under general community quarantine (GCQ), saying these activities could become “superspreaders” …
Plantation Bay manager apologizes to mother of child with autism
Plantation Bay Resort and Spa resident holder Manny Gonzalez apologized to the mother, who left a negative review of the resort after experiencing “discrimination” from the resort’s staff concerning his …
Autism groups condemn Plantation Bay manager’s response to parent of child with special needs
Many autism groups have spoken up and condemned Plantation Bay Mactan manager’s response to a negative review of a parent with special needs who stayed at their resort last week. …
Shareholder of Plantation Bay Mactan slammed over response to parent of child with autism
A resident shareholder of Plantation Bay Mactan’s was slammed due to his negative response to a parent of a child with autism who shared a negative experience in the high-end …
Politics possible motive in Los Baños Mayor Perez slay – police
Politics is one of the motives behind the assassination of Los Baños Mayor in Laguna last week, police said Tuesday. On Thursday night, Mayor Caesar Perez was killed after being …
Toll holiday continues in Valenzuela City
The toll holiday will continue in Valenzuela City this Tuesday after the city Monday suspended the business permit of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) operator due to alleged persecution caused …
Mysterious illness in India kills 1, hospitalized over 400 people
One person died, and more than 400 others were rushed to a hospital in southern India due to an unspecified infection that caused the patient to experience dizziness, tremors, and …
Impeachment case vs. Leonen ‘foolish’ – minority senators
Senators Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan and Risa Hontiveros denounced the impeachment complaint against Supreme Court Associate Justice Marvic Leonen filed before the House of Representatives. “Kalokohan. Pandemya at mga problema ng …
Makabayan bloc solons dare Duterte to sue them amid red-tagging
The Makabayan bloc House representatives dared Tuesday President Rodrigo Duterte and other government officials to sue them if they have enough proof that they are connected with communist rebels. The …
NBI counterterrorism head Raoul Manguerra found dead inside office
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) head of the counter-terrorism division Raoul Manguerra was found dead due to a gunshot wound inside his office, the agency’s spokesperson said Tuesday. According …
FDA: 30% of public hesitant to receive COVID-19 vaccine
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Director-General Eric Domingo said around 30% of the public are hesitant to receive COVID-19 vaccines. In an interview with GMA Network’s Unang Hirit, Domingo should …
Duterte eyes buying rubber batons for cops in 2021
President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday he wants the police to bring back the use of batons in subduing criminals resisting arrest. “Pagka gano’n, pinalo ka na ng pulis kasi ayaw …
Duterte: Gov’t nothing to do with Perez’ killing
President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday that his office has nothing to do with the murder of Los Banos, Laguna Mayor Caesar Perez if even if the slain official was on …
Duterte apologizes over restrictions on Christmas celebrations
President Rodrigo Duterte apologized Monday night over the government’s restrictions on family gatherings and other parties during the Christmas celebration due to the COVID-19 crisis. In his televised address, Duterte …
NOLCOM: Chinese boats seen in Aparri is ‘fake news’
The Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) clarified Monday that claims about Chinese boats involved in black sand mining in Aparri, Cagayan, was “fake news.” According to NOLCOM spokesperson Major Marco Magisa, …
Senate earmarks P5.9-B for national broadband in 2021
The Senate allotted a P5.9 billion budget for telecommunications infrastructure and national broadband projects in 2021. “I am happy to announce that with the help of my fellow senators, we …
House panel approves 25% tax discount for medical frontliners
The Committee on Ways and Means at the House of Representatives has approved, in principle, approved a bill providing a 25% personal income tax discount for COVID-19 medical frontliners. According …
Over 50 vendors tested positive for COVID-19 in Santiago City
Santiago City’s New Public Market in Isabela was temporarily closed this Monday after some vendors and traders tested positive for COVID-19. According to Dr. Genaro Manalo, the city’s health officer, …
3 COVID-19 vaccine makers pass ethics review in PH
The 3 manufacturers of the COVID-19 vaccine have already passed through the country’s ethics review board and will be subjected to evaluation by the Food and Drug Administration, the Department …
Criminalize red-tagging – constitutional law expert
A legal expert believes that red-baiting or red-tagging — where individuals are associated with armed struggle — should be criminalized because it poses a risk to human life and security. …
DOLE online job fair offers over 27,300 vacancies
To not add to the cost and ensure the safety of job-seekers, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has made an online job fair “Balik Trabaho” for those who …
10 Chinese nationals arrested for selling fake face masks, shields
More than 10 Chinese were arrested in 3 separate malls in Binondo after they were caught selling fake brands of face masks and face shields. After they were arrested in …
SC Justice Leonen faces impeachment rap
Edwin Cordevilla, secretary-general of the Filipino League of Advocates For Good Government (FLAGG) filed an impeachment complaint against Supreme Court Associate Justice Marvic Leonen before the House of Representatives on …
Davao City allows conduct of Misa de Gallo
The local government allowed the conduct of traditional Misa de Gallo in Davao City. However, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) “still encouraged the live streaming of these …
Cameras will be used to catch traffic violators in Manila
The no-contact apprehension was launched this Monday as a way to catch traffic violators on major roads in the city of Manila. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno spearheaded the launch of …