Senate passes bill raising ‘chalk allowance’ of teachers
The Senate passed on the third and final reading a bill that would increase public school teachers’ chalk allowance (budget for school supplies) to P5,000 in 2021 and eventually to …
DOH to public: Temper expectations on Pfizer vaccine
The Department of Health (DOH) urged the public to temper expectations on a potential COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech, which is said to 90% effective. “Hindi naman kailangang …
Sinas: I’m qualified to be new PNP chief
Police General Debold Sinas insisted Wednesday that he is qualified to the new chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) amid criticisms over his appointment. During the Laging Handa press …
NTC orders all telcos to prepare for typhoon Ulysses
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) on Wednesday directed all public telecommunications companies to prepare for the coming Typhoon Ulysses. NTC ordered telcos “to ensure that there are sufficient number of …
Bong Go wants creation of Task Force Rolly
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go said Tuesday that Task Force Rolly, a special task force that would focus on recovery and rehabilitation efforts for areas hit by Super Typhoon Rolly, should …
Signal no.3 up as Typhoon Ulysses moves closer to Quezon-Aurora area
Typhoon Ulysses is moving closer towards the Quezon-Aurora area, raising tropical cyclone wind signal no. 3 over 30 areas. At 10:00 AM today, the center of Typhoon Ulysses was located …
Convicted shabu manufacturer among 4 killed in Bilibid riot
The Department of Justice has confirmed that a man convicted of manufacturing shabu was included in the four inmates who died in a riot between two gangs inside the New …
New law will solve corruption in BI – Morente
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente believes that the passing of the new BI law will solve alleged corruption in the agency. In a statement Tuesday morning, Morente bared …
DOST: PH unlikely to approve vaccines if not locally tested
The Philippine government is unlikely to approve COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use if they are locally tested, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said on …
Duque hopes PH will not suffer same fate as Europe
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III reminded the public on Tuesday not to be complacent amid the country’s downtrend of COVID-19 cases. Duque said that while the Department of Health (DOH) …
Veteran actress Mila del Sol passed away at the age of 97
The so-called “Queen of the Golden Age of Philippine Cinema” Mila del Sol has passed away at 97. Mila, or Clarita Villarba Rivera, found out in real life died on …
Año: Sinas starts with clean slate as PNP chief
Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said Tuesday newly installed PNP chief Police Major General Debold Sinas will have a clean slate despite his supposed quarantine violations during his controversial mañanita birthday …
Pia Cayetano, Hontiveros clash over 2019 SEA Games facilities
Senator Pia Cayetano and Senator Risa Hontiveros exchanged arguments over the latter’s accusations of anomalies in constructing the sports facilities used for the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. During her …
Duterte offers P50K-P100K reward for ‘ghost projects’ tipsters
President Rodrigo Duterte stepped his anti-corruption campaign and offered P50,000 to P100,000 cash incentives to anyone who could give information about any government “ghost project.” Duterte said Tuesday night that …
More areas under signal no.2 due to Ulysses
Signal number 2 was raised over Quirino due to Severe Tropical Storm Ulysses which slows down over the Philippine Sea while maintaining strength, Pagasa 5 am weather bulletin said, Wednesday. …
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine may be approved for emergency use: Palace
There is a good chance that the vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech in the United States will be used by the Philippines to prevent coronavirus disease, Malacañang said Tuesday. …
Philippines unprepared, no system for mail voting: ex-Comelec official
The Philippines is not as ready for mail voting or mail-in ballots as it is in the United States, according to a former official of the Commission on Elections (Comelec). …
Pagasa: Severe Tropical Storm Ulysses similar to Quinta
The Severe Tropical Storm Ulysses can be compared to typhoon Quinta, which hit southern Luzon last month, the PAGASA state weather bureau said Tuesday. According to PAGASA weather forecaster Ariel …
Ulysses intensifies into Severe Tropical Storm
Pagasa reported on its 8 pm severe weather bulletin that Ulysses intensified into Severe Tropical Storm, placing areas in Quezon under signal no. 2. At 7:00 PM today, the center …
DOST chief hopes WHO solidarity trial in PH will start sooner
Science and Technology Secretary Fortunato Dela Peña said Tuesday that the Philippines is hoping to begin World Health Organization (WHO) Solidarity Trial on potential COVID-19 vaccines sooner. “Iyong WHO Solidarity …
PAL releases reminders for international travel
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) on Tuesday issued reminders for international travel as the government gradually eases restrictions on air travel. It said passengers leaving the Philippines must accomplish the …
Ombudsman suspends 3 PhilHealth execs tagged in ‘anomalous’ IT project
Ombudsman Samuel Martires ordered a six-month suspension without pay of three Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) officials tagged in the alleged anomalous IT project. Those suspended were PhilHealth Senior Vice …
No UPCAT 2021 – University of the Philippines System
The University of the Philippines System announced that there will be no UP College Admission Test (UPCAT) for incoming first year students in Academic Year 2021-2022. Below is the article …
Robredo’s lawyer suspects collusion between Marcos, Calida in poll protest
Vice President Leni Robredo’s lawyer said Tuesday that he sees a “collusion” between former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. and Solicitor General Jose Calida in election protest Marcos filed before …
PDEA official: Drug syndicates go online selling
Drug syndicates exploit online selling platforms and transport network services (TNVS) for their illegal drug trade, a Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said on Monday. “This pandemic may have caused …
Gov’t eyes $9-B loan for COVID-19 vaccine purchase
The government considers borrowing up to $9 billion (P433.3 billion) from the World Bank to fund the country’s purchase of a potential COVID-19 vaccine. Carlito Galvez Jr., COVID-19 national task …