DPWH exec Ronnel Tan denies ‘throwing cash in the air’
DPWH Region I Director Ronnel Tan denied the claims of Councilor Arkie Manuel Yulde that he threw cash in the air at his party in Quezon province. In a phone …
DPWH exec ‘throws cash in the air’ at party; to face graft raps
A regional director of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) would be facing graft and corruption and partisanship charges after “throwing cash in the air” at a party …
Government-wide corruption probe spares no one – Palace
Malacañang said Thursday President Rodrigo Duterte’s order of a government-wide corruption investigation did not exempt anyone. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque denied at a news conference in Bohol the allegations of …
Tekla asks netizens not to bash Michelle
Super Tekla seems to be relieved after a new trial in his life connected with the controversy with his former live-in partner Michelle Lhor Bana-ag ended. In his Facebook post, …
Ombudsman suspends 8 PhilHealth senior execs
Ombudsman Samuel Martires suspended eight PhilHealth senior officials for six months. Those suspended were facing administrative and criminal complaints on the alleged irregular release of P2.7 billion from the state …
Assign some Mitsubishi Strada trucks for module distribution – group
The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) urged the Department of Education to assign some of the 437 vehicles bought by DepEd for module distribution to remote areas. DepEd Undersecretary Alain Pascua …
No bad blood between Pia Wurtzbach, former Miss Colombia 2015
Former Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez said that she had nothing against Pia Wurtzbach even after what happened during the controversial Miss Universe 2015. In an interview with Jeff Fernando for …
SWS: 23% of Filipinos believe gov’t report on COVID-19 positives ‘probably right’
Results of a recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showed that only 23 percent of Filipinos believed that the government’s report on positive COVID-19 cases is “probably right.” The survey …
Duterte approves probe vs. Marichu Mauro over abuse allegations
President Rodrigo Duterte approved the Department of Foreign Affairs’ (DFA) investigation against Marichu Mauro, the country’s ambassador to Brazil, who was caught on video maltreating her household service staff. Palace …
DPWH mulls building breakwater to protect Manila Bay white sand
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) plans to build a breakwater to protect the Manila Bay white sand beach from being washed away by strong waves. According to …
Severe Tropical Storm GONI update
GONI intensifies into a severe Tropical Storm while moving Westward, the DOST-PAGASA tropical cyclone advisory said on Thursday. As of 10:00 AM today The center of Severe Tropical Storm GONI …
DOH to present vaccine implementation plan to IATF
The Department of Health (DOH) prepares to present its plan on COVID-19 vaccination implementation to the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID), Thursday. “The DOH will present the …
Manila offers drive-thru installation of RFID stickers
The local government of Manila City offers a drive-thru service for the installation of RFID stickers to help motorists comply with the national government’s implementation of a 100% cashless tollways …
Villar, Pacquiao still richest senators in Philippines
Cynthia Villar and Manny Pacquiao remained to be the richest senators in the Philippines as of end-2019, according to the latest summary of Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net worth …
Sotto: NPC will meet to prepare for 2022 elections
Senate President Vicente Sotto III has announced that the leaders of his Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC) party will meet to prepare for the upcoming 2022 presidential elections. According to Sotto, …
Bucor wants to ‘erase’ gang tattoos of Bilibid inmates
The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) wanted to cover inmates’ tattoos at the New Bilibid Prisons (NBP), showing which group they belong to avoid trouble in prison. In a report by …
Guevarra names top 5 gov’t agencies prioritized in corruption probe
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra announced the five government agencies that the task force he will form would first look into whether there is corruption. In an interview with “Dobol B …
Manila Water: Water interruption in Pasig, Taguig, Makati
Manila Water announced that there would be water interruption in some areas in Pasig, Taguig, and Makati this Thursday to give way to maintenance activities. According to Manila Water advisory, …
Duterte greets Cayetano a happy birthday
President Rodrigo Duterte sent word of encouragement to former House Speaker Alan Cayetano on the latter’s 50th birthday celebration yesterday. The President lauded Taguig’s representative for his achievements in a …
DENR insists dolomite white sand not washed out
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources remained firm on its stand that the dolomite white sand in Manila Bay was not washed out but was only covered by natural …
Director slams learning module with ‘hugot’ lines from films
Director Joey Reyes complained of a learning module that used dialogues from popular Filipino movies in one of its activities. “A friend posted this on her wall, tagging and asking …
Catholic Church launches Undas 2020 online
The online platform of Radyo Veritas846 or Radyo Veritas Philippines launched “Undas Veritas 2020: Remembrance, Prayer, and Recognition in connection with the observance of the Filipino people of Todos Los …
DOH immunization drive affected by Typhoon Quinta
The implementation of supplemental immunization against measles and polio by the Department of Health has been delayed in two regions affected by typhoon Quinta. According to Dr. Wilda Silva, DOH …
Gordon to PhilHealth: Pay P561-M debt in 3 days
Senator Richard Gordon said Wednesday that PhilHealth should settle its outstanding balance of over P561 million to the Philippine Red Cross within three days. Gordon elaborated in an interview on …
Red Cross resumes testing after PhilHealth paid half of its debt
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) finally resumed its COVID-19 testing for the government after Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) paid half of its P903-millioin debt to the humanitarian organization. But …
Duterte’s approval needed to probe Mauro – Locsin
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said Wednesday said they needed approval from President Rodrigo Duterte before they could investigate the country’s ambassador to Brazil, Marichu Mauro …