Magat Dam not built for flood control – NIA
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) explained that the Magat Dam was not designed for flood control. As per the Magat Dam’s operations manual, NIA Administrator Ricardo Visaya said, “[i]t is …
Parents’ groups protest vs alleged NPA recruitment
League of Parents of the Philippines and the Liga Independencia Pilipinas members protested against the alleged New People’s Army or NPA recruitment in front of the Senate building in Pasay …
Magat Dam not major cause of massive flooding – NIA
National Irrigation Administration (NIA) chief Ricardo Visaya on Tuesday insisted that the Magat Dam’s opening of the water gates was not the major cause of the massive flooding in Cagayan …
Bello: Limit on health workers’ overseas deployment only for new hires
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello III clarified the 5,000-limit on healthcare workers’ deployment abroad only applies to new hires. Bello also noted in an interview that …
DOJ can probe corrupt congressmen – Lacson
Citibf the case of detained Senator Leila De Lima, Senator Panfilo Lacson said the Department of Justice could investigate corrupt congressmen. This was after President Rodrigo Duterte announced he had …
China accuses O’Brien of sparking tension between Beijing and Philippines
China has accused US National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien of sparking tension and creating chaos in the region after making critical remarks on the South China Sea, Taiwan, and Hong …
Año reveals some mayors involved in illegal logging, mining
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) chief Eduardo Año claimed that some mayors are involved in the illegal logging and mining operations in their towns. The agency begins …
DOH urges holiday online shopping amid pandemic
The Department of Health (DOH) urges the public to just shop online for the gifts they will give to their loved ones during the holidays to avoid COVID-19 transmission. According …
Solon eyes extending current school year until July 2021
ACT-CIS Representative Jocelyn Tulfo called for the extension of the current school year to July 2021 as the country waits for the availability of a COVID-19 vaccine. Tulfo noted on …
Lawyer Joey Luis Wee shot dead in Cebu City
Another lawyer Joey Luis Wee was shot dead by two unidentified men while walking to his office in Barangay Kasambagan, Cebu City. According to the police, Joey Luis Wee, 51, …
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 …