United States donates $18M worth of weapons systems to PH
The United States donated $18 million worth of weapon systems to the Philippines to be used by the government forces to fight terrorists in Mindanao. US National Security Advisor Robert …
FDA issues warning against unregistered medicines, disinfectants, beauty products
The Food and Administration (FDA) issued a warning against the purchase and use of unregistered beauty products, medicines, and disinfectants that may have potential hazards. On Monday, FDA released a …
Duterte dares rights groups to convince drug addicts to stop
On Monday, President Rodrigo Duterte dared the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) that instead of investigating the government for human rights violations, CHR should just focus on convincing addicts to …
Raps filed vs PhilHealth exec who received lap dance during birthday bash
A PhilHealth official who allegedly received a lap dance inside his office during his birthday party could be facing charges after women and labor organizations filed a complaint against him. …
Duterte: I can’t probe congressmen tagged in corruption
President Rodrigo Duterte said he has no jurisdiction to investigate House of Representatives members who had been tagged in corruption in their respective districts. Duterte added he could not release …
Vaccines allegedly injected to 2 solons not from gov’t – Palace
Malacañang clarified Monday the supposed COVID-19 vaccines allegedly given two lawmakers did not come from the government. “Kung mayroon hong ibang mga tao na nakapagbakuna na, hindi po iyan galing …
NLEX to increase toll fees starting Nov. 25
The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) announced it would increase toll fee rates starting November 25. NLEX Corporation, through its parent company Metro Pacific Investments Corp., said the previously Toll Regulatory …
Mayor Isko to revoke licenses of funeral homes, establishments with drinking sessions
Manila City Mayor Isko “Moreno” Domagoso sternly warned the owners of funeral homes and establishments in the city, as well as the police, about drinking in public places in the …
DOH warns against unregistered COVID-19 vaccines
The Department of Health (DOH) warned the public against manufacturers and distributors selling unregistered COVID-19 vaccines, amid reports that there are already two lawmakers that received the vaccine. “Paalala po …
Gov’t needs at least P30B for COVID-19 immunization in 2021 – Drilon
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon said on Monday that the government needs a minimum budget of P30 billion to implement COVID-19 immunization in 2021. “We need P30 billion to inoculate …
Roque denies bullying of Robredo’s daughters
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque denied that daughters of Vice President Leni Robredo were bullied after making comments allegedly attacking President Rodrigo Duterte on social media. Roque said in an interview …
Only 8 of 48 more suspects in Maguindanao massacre charged
According to a lawyer of the victims’ families on Monday, prosecutors formally charged only eight out of 48 more Maguindanao massacre suspects in the second wave of complaints filed with …
DOTr officials ordered to submit SALNs
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) ordered all of its officials to submit their Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net worth (SALN) to the Department of Justice’s mega task force against …
Over P33B gov’t funds ‘parked’ in PITC – Drilon
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon said that more than P33 billion government funds were parked in the Philippine International Trading Corporation (PITC), a trading firm under the Department of Trade …
College of the Holy Spirit of Manila to close in 2022
The College of the Holy Spirit of Manila (CHSM) announced it would be closing its doors in 2020, citing the school’s difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic. CHSM provincial leader Sr. …
Bill giving P60K basic salary for public nurses filed
Anakalusugan party-list Representative Mike Defensor filed a bill seeking a starting salary of over P60,000 for public nurses. Defensor filed HB No.7833 amid after the government lifted the ban on …
More foreigners to leave PH until year-end
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) expects that more foreigners would be leaving the Philippines by the end of 2020. According to BI Commissioner Jaime Morente shared, only a total of …
PopCom: Include family planning in pandemic, disaster response
The Commission on Population (PopCom) urged to include family planning in the government’s pandemic and disaster preparedness programs. PopCom executive director Juan Antonio Perez III pushed for family planning efforts …
Foreign businessmen now allowed to enter Philippines – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the foreign businessmen are now allowed to enter the Philippines following the latest resolution of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging …
Tree planting required for operators applying for franchise – LTFRB
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) would include tree planting as part of the requirement for the application of transport franchises for public utility vehicles starting December 1. …
Isolation areas on domestic flights no longer required
The government task force against COVID-19 lifted the requirement for airlines operating domestic flights to setup isolation areas for crew or passengers showing COVID-19 symptoms. On Thursday, the Inter-Agency Task …
Robredo defends daughters against bullying
Vice President Leni Robredo defended her daughters against bullying after they posted tweets seemingly directed to President Rodrigo Duterte during the onslaught of Typhoon Ulysses. “Ngayon, ang binubully mga anak …
COVID-19 vaccines for up to 60% of population eyed
The government eyes to initially give COVID-19 vaccine shots to around 50% to 60% of the Philippine population, according to Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire on Friday. “We initially costed …
Davao City reverts to GCQ
Davao City was again placed under general community quarantine beginning Friday until November 30 due to a spike in COVID-19 cases, Malacañang said. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said a One …
Lacson says DPWH chief Villar not corrupt
Senator Panfilo Lacson clarified that he is not accusing Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) chief Mark Villar of being corrupt after the senator’s team discovered double allocations in …
Lacson reveals ‘double’ funding in DPWH 2021 budget
Senator Panfilo Lacson raised concerns over the double allocation worth P6.832 billion in the proposed 2021 national budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) budget. Lacson said …