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 …
Valenzuela gov’t rejects NLEX’s request for deadline extension
The local government of Valenzuela City rejected the request of North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) management for a 15-day extension to address the concerns surrounding the RFID installation mess in the …
Duterte willing to get COVID-19 vaccine
Malacañang said Monday President Rodrigo Duterte is willing to get the COVID-19 vaccine shot once local regulators approve a potential vaccine for emergency use. However, the actual vaccination may not …
Robredo ready to get vaccinated first vs. COVID-19
Vice President Leni Robredo said she is willing to be among the first people to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 vaccine. This is to allay the fears of the Filipinos …
Palace releases COVID-19 vaccine priority list
Malacañang has already made public the specific number of people who will be given COVID-19 vaccines, divided depending on the sector they belong to. There are two different types of …
BI bans employees from making TikTok videos while in uniform
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) prohibited its workers from making Tiktok videos in uniform. According to Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente, posting videos on TikTok while on duty undermines BI’s official …
Resumption of PRC board exams urged
Iligan City Rep. Frederick Siao urged Sunday to resume Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) board exams “soon” to avoid lack of workforce and aid economic recovery. “One year of suspended board …
COVID-19 vaccination may start Q1 of 2021 – Duque
The “best-case scenario” for COVID-19 vaccination drive in the Philippines could start within the first quarter of 2021, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Monday. “Ang best-case scenario sa atin …
Duque willing to be first in line once COVID-19 vaccine becomes available
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III accepted the challenge to be the first one to get a COVID-19 vaccine to ease the fears of the public about the vaccine’s safety. “Yes, …
Using ‘yantok’ to enforce social distancing not okay – Locsin
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. expressed Monday his opposition to enforcers’ threat of using “yantok” or rattan stick in implementing COVID-19 health and safety protocols. “This is the only …
Solon tells BoC to fix online glitches
Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) party-list Rep. Jericho Nograles told the Bureau of Customs (BoC) to immediately fix its online system glitches to ease the burden of importers who were …
Allow local airlines to deliver COVID-19 vaccines – solon
A lawmaker from Quezon City urged the government to allow local Philippine airlines to deliver COVID-19 vaccines across the country to help them recover from the pandemic. “I am assuming …
Holiday lockdown fake news – NTF
Government officials warned Sunday against fake news spreading on social media that there would be a holiday lockdown from December 23 to January 23 next year. Palace spokesperson Harry Roque …
NBI probes death of Los Baños mayor
The National Bureau of Investigation began this Sunday the investigation into the murder of Mayor Caesar Perez of Los Baños, Laguna. This is after the Department of Justice ordered the …
BI augments manpower at NAIA
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it is strengthening its workforce at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in preparation for the Christmas holiday season. Below is the press release …
No proof yet on slain Los Baños mayor’s drug links – Laguna gov.
Laguna Governor Ramil Hernandez said Friday that there is no proof yet of slain Los Baños mayor Caesar Perez’ alleged connection to the illegal drug trade. Hernandez revealed that he …
Gov’t eyes lifting quarantines by Q3 of 2021 – DOH
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said Friday the government eyes lifting all community quarantines by the third quarter of 2021. She responded to the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Director-General …