Manila cancels grand Black Nazarene procession
Manila City local government announced Friday that the Black Nazarene’s annual grand procession, which was supposed to be in January 2021, would be canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The …
Gabriela tells Parlade to stop red-tagging Liza Soberano
On Thursday, Gabriela Women’s Party told Southern Luzon Command (SolCom) chief Lieutenant General Antonio Parlade Jr. to stop red-tagging Liza Soberano and other women’s rights defenders. “How come these macho-fascists …
OCTA Research urges deferment of inbound travel to PH
The OCTA Research team said Thursday that the government should defer inbound travel to the Philippines and let the COVID-19 situation improve further in the meantime. “Kung puwedeng ipagpaliban hanggang …
Duterte agrees on Pope’s support for same-sex civil union – Palace
Palace said Thursday that President Rodrigo Duterte agreed on the Pope’s support for same-sex couples’ civil union. For the first time, Pope Francis expressed support for the civil unions for …
Gov’t allows free wifi, colder air-conditioning in malls
The government can now have free wifi, colder airconditioning, and even measuring clothes inside the malls. This is one of the new policies now being implemented in some malls following …
COVID-19 testing affected by PH Red Cross issue – DOH
A health official said Thursday that the suspension of the Philippine Red Cross’ (PRC) PhilHealth-funded COVID-19 testing has affected the Department of Health’s (DOH) detection and reporting of cases. Health …
Liza Soberano’s legal counsel slams ‘red-tagging’ of actress
The legal counsel of actress Liza Soberano slammed Thursday the alleged red-tagging of the actress on social media, insisting she remains apolitical. “We denounce in the strongest terms the red-tagging …
Hontiveros reacts to Parlade’s warning on Liza Soberano, Catriona Gray
Senator Risa Hontiveros reacted to NTF-ELCAC spokesperson Lieutenant General Antonio Parlade Jr’s warnings to Liza Soberano and Catriona Gray. “Lt. General Parlade, when you sat in front of me during …
6k OFWs quarantined awaiting COVID-19 results – OWWA
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) said Wednesday said there are around 6,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who are waiting for their coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) test results are isolated …
BI: Tourist departures still low despite lifted restrictions
The Bureau of Immigration said the number of Filipino tourists leaving for non-essential travel is still low despite lifting restrictions. BI said that as of October 21, only 95 Filipinos …
13 detainees escape in Caloocan
The pursuit of 13 detainees who escaped the Caloocan custodial facility next to City Hall on Thursday morning continues. According to Police Col. Dario Menor, 15 detainees escaped from the …
DOJ reviews PhilHealth’s agreement with Red Cross
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is reviewing a P100-million COVID-19 testing agreement between the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) and the Philippine Red Cross (PRC). According to Justice Secretary Menardo …
Super Tekla denies accusations of live-in partner
COmedian Super Tekla denied the allegations his live-in partner Michelle Lhor Bana-ag who sought the help of Raffy Tulfo in Action. Michelle Lhor Bana-ag told Tulfo that Tekla would force …
P13.7-B subsidy for 13th month pay, bonus of workers urged
Cagayan De Oro City Representative Rufus Rodriguez urged the national government to allocate P13.7 billion subsidy so distressed employers could provide a 13th month pay or Christmas bonus to their …
Military official warns Liza Soberano vs. supporting Gabriela
Southern Luzon Command (Solcom) chief Lieutenant General Antonio Parlade Jr. warned actress Liza Soberano concerning her support to the Gabriela Women’s Party, allegedly connected to communists rebels. Parlade said Wednesday …
Miss Universe Batanes bet rides cargo vessel to attend pageant
Miss Universe Philippines Batanes bet Jan Alexis Elcano said had to ride a cargo vessel just to make it to the parent held in Baguio City. The beauty queen shared …
Pepito now a typhoon; exits PAR
Pepito intensifies into a typhoon and is now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), Pagasa said on its latest weather bulletin. Pepito left the PAR at 7:30 AM today. …
PRA ordered to junk policy that allows 35-yr-old retirees in PH
Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat directed the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA), an agency under the Department of Tourism (DOT), to scrap its current policy of allowing foreign nationals to be as …
Rice importation does not cause drop in palay prices – DA
A spokesman for the Department of Agriculture (DA) denied that importing rice abroad was the reason for the drop in the price of palay harvested by local farmers. In an …
Pepito intensifies to Severe Tropical Storm
Pepito intensifies into a Severe Tropical Storm, Pagasa said on its severe weather bulletin issued at 5 pm on Wednesday. At 4:00 PM today, the center of Severe Tropical Storm …
Quiboloy’s church manager in Hawaii jailed
The church manager of self-proclaimed messiah pastor Apollo Quiboloy in Hawaii was sentenced to 30 days in prison for lying about a suitcase that contained hidden cash found in the …
Dar: 350k pigs culled; pork supply enough for Christmas
Agriculture Secretary William Dar said on Wednesday assured the public that the supply of pork in the country is enough for the Christmas holidays despite the continued threat of the …
NHA housing program for AFP,PNP personnel questioned
Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto questioned the National Housing Authority (NHA) on why it has to provide a housing program for the members of the Armed Forces of the …
Solons: Use Malampaya funds for health infrastructure improvement
Lawmakers filed a bill at the House of Representatives recommending using the Malampaya funds as an additional fund source to improve the country’s public health infrastructure amid pandemic. 1-PACMAN party-list …
Dumaguete court junks charges filed over PDEA fake buy-bust
A Dumaguete City court dismissed the charges filed against the four arrested in a fake Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) buy-bust operation. Judge Amelia Lourdes Mendoza released an order dated …
Palace hopeful Philippine Red Cross will resume testing
Malacañang is hopeful that the COVID-19 testing services of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) will resume soon after the organization accepted the government’s offer to give initial payment for PhilHealth’s …