Philippine Red Cross lowers swab testing fees
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said Sunday it would reduce its COVID-19 swab testing fees by P200 starting December 1, in its effort to encourage more people to get tested …
Daughter of Bayan Muna Rep. Cullamat killed in military encounter vs. NPA
Bayan Muna Representative Eufemia Campos Cullamat’s daughter Jevilyn Campos Cullamat was killed in an encounter between the military and the New People’s Army (NPA) in Surigao Del Sur on Sunday. …
Metro Manila mayors want GCQ until end of 2021
The mayors of Metro Manila have agreed to keep the region under general community quarantine (GCQ) until the end of the year, according to their leader. According to Parañaque Mayor …
Imee Marcos says Filipinos values cockfight over education
On Friday, Senator Imee Marcos expressed her dismay over the government’s decision to reopen cockpits while face-to-face classes are still prohibited nationwide. “Talagang nadismaya ako na mas mahalaga pa pala …
No decision yet on face-to-face classes in evacuation centers – DepEd
The Department of Education has yet to decide on the recommendation to conduct face-to-face classes for students staying in evacuation centers. During a Senate hearing, Senator Nancy Binay asked if …
P6.8M worth of learning modules destroyed by Marikina flooding – DepEd
A Department of Education (DepEd) official said Friday that the massive flooding destroyed P6.8 million worth of learning modules in Marikina City due to typhoon Ulysses. DepEd National Capital Region Director …
DepEd to outsource self-learning modules publication
The Department of Education (DepEd) said Friday that it would tap publishing companies to develop and print self-learning modules for the third and fourth quarters of the school year 2020-2021. …
New SRP for agri products in NCR wet markets set – DA
The Department of Agriculture (DA) issued Friday the new suggested retail prices (SRP) of basic agricultural commodities in Metro Manila’s wet markets. The SRP, however, does not cover those being …
5 OFWs without work visa intercepted at NAIA
Five departing overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) were intercepted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) after failing to present work or employment visas. Earlier, the BI’s travel control and enforcement …
Villafuerte decries budget cuts in CamSur’s infra projects
Camarines Sur Representative LRay Villafuerte decried Friday the P386-million budget cut for his province’s infrastructure projects under the House-approved version of the proposed P4.5-trillion 2021 national budget. Confirming Senator Panfilo …
Face-to-face classes resumption a ‘shared responsibility’ – DepEd
An official from the Department of Education (DepEd) said Friday that resuming face-to-face classes would be a ‘shared responsibility’ among stakeholders. “If we reintroduce it, we believe that there should …
Metro Manila mayors ban Christmas caroling, parties
Metro Manila mayors will ban the traditional Christmas caroling and parties this holiday season to prevent COVID-19 transmissions, the chairman of the capital region’s council said Friday. “Naglabas na kami …
Cop, 8 others arrested for killing Palawan lawyer Eric Jay Magcamit
Authorities arrested and charged a police officer and eight other suspects for the murder of Palawan lawyer Eric Jay Magcamit last November 17. The Philippine National Police said Thursday among …
Metro Manila mayors: Ease quarantine restrictions after holidays
National Task Force against COVID-19 (NTF) chief implementer Carlito Galvez Jr. said he and Metro Manila mayors would recommend easing the quarantine restrictions after the Christmas holidays. “I and the …
PH signing vaccine deal with AstraZeneca, private sector today
The Philippine government would sign an agreement with British-Swedish pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca and the private sector to purchase 2 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine today, November 27. National Task …
Quimbo: 2021 COVID budget ‘way too small’
Marikina Rep. Stella Quimbo said that the health sector’s 2021 national budget for COVID-19 response is way too small compared to the P80-billion health response under the Bayanihan 1 and …
Año slams Makabayan bloc for not condemning CPP-NPA-NDFP
Interior Secretary Eduardo Año slammed Thursday the Makabayan bloc House members for refusing to denounce the CPP-NPA-NDF despite its “horrendous crimes.” The DILG chief expressed his dismay by Makabayan’s “blind …
Duterte appoints Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as Clark projects adviser
President Rodrigo Duterte has chosen former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as his adviser on Clark’s flagship programs and projects, Malacañang announced Thursday. Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea confirmed Arroyo’s appointment to GMA …
Bayan explains why they won’t condemn NPA
The Bagong Alyang Makabayan said Wednesday there is no need to condemn the New People’s Army (NPA), explaining armed struggle was “not necessarily terrorist.” “A poor man steals from a …
Defensor dares Belgica to show proof of corrupt congressmen
Anakalusugan party-list Representative Mike Defensor told Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission chief Greco Belgica to “shut up” if he could provide proof of alleged corrupt congressmen. Belgica earlier claimed that there are …
DOT chief slams Boracay Halloween party
The Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Puyat on Thursday slammed the Halloween party in Boracay Island amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In a press statement, Puyat called described the mass …
Slapshock frontman Jamir Garcia dies in apparent suicide
Slapshock frontman, Jamir Garcia, passed away in an apparent suicide. He was 43 years old. Quezon City Police District Talipapa Police chief Police Lieutenant Colonel Christine Tabdi to GMA News Online …
Cayetano slams Velasco over speaker’s allies infra fund increase
Taguig Representative Alan Cayetano accused lawmakers of rushing him out of office as Speaker of the House of Representatives after allegedly increasing their funding for their projects in 2021. “Hindi …
Grandma victimized by love scam still waiting for ‘bf’ at airport
A 67-year-old grandmother spent P67,000 on her “love scammer.” The victim, who is from Pangasinan, has been at the airport for more than a week and is still waiting for …
Cops with COVID-19 to get P50k cash aid – PNP chief
Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Debold Sinas ordered to give P50,000 cash aid to police officers who tested positive for COVID-19. Meanwhile, a cop who was hospitalized in the line …
Organizers of Boracay Halloween party penalized – mayor
Malay, Aklan Mayor Frolibar Bautista said Tuesday that the organizers of a Halloween party held in Boracay island despite the quarantine restrictions were already penalized. Bautista revealed in a radio …