Velasco: House has ‘no more time’ for Cha-cha
Speaker Lord Allan Velasco said that although the proposed amendments to the 1987 Constitution is okay with him, the House has “no more time” to tackle it as the government …
Tropical Storm Pepito maintains strength; signal no.1,2 raised
Tropical Storm Pepito maintains its strength as it moves closer towards Aurora-Isabela area, Pagasa said on its recent severe weather bulletin. At 1:00 PM today, the center of Tropical Storm …
Miss Universe Philippines 2020 opens fan vote via Lazada
Miss Universe Philippines 2020 opened its Fan Vote function through the e-commerce site Lazada Philippines. “For this year’s pageant, Lazada as the official E-Commercr partner, will give the Miss Universe …
Lacson wants to add P10B to COVID-19 vaccine budget
Senator Panfilo Lacson said Tuesday he wants to add P10 billion more to the P2.5 billion budget allocation for the COVID-19 vaccines under the proposed 2021 national budget to ensure …
Number of loose firearms in Bicol increased
About 21,000 guns and firearms in Bicol are now considered loose firearms by the police in the region. It swelled when the license renewal was postponed due to the nationwide …
Marawi Liberation 3rd anniversary commemorated
In commemoration of the third anniversary of the liberation of Marawi City from the Maute terrorist group, the leadership of the Armed Forces of the Philippines honored the personnel and …
DepEd: Suicide cases not linked to modules, distance learning
The Department of Education (DepEd) is asking the public to stop linking suicide cases to the remote learning implementation, including the use of learning modules. DepEd warned Tuesday that some …
No more swab test for Filipinos, foreigners from countries with low COVID-19 cases
Filipinos who return to the Philippines do not have to undergo swab test and quarantine if they come from countries with low or moderate COVID-19 cases and if they do …
Tropical Storm Pepito: Signal no.2 raised over Luzon areas
Tropical Depression Pepito intensified into a Tropical Storm as it moves towards the Isabela-Aurora area, the Pagasa severe weather bulletin update said. At 10:00 AM today, the center of Tropical …
Parties, gathering blamed for COVID-19 spike in Davao City
An official from the Department of Health in the Davao region blamed after-work parties, gatherings, and celebrations for the surge in COVID-19 cases in the city, which recorded a 60 …
Villar: No chance of repealing Rice Tariffication Law
Senator Cynthia Villar, the committee on agriculture chairperson, said that the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) is already in place, and there would be no chance of repealing it now. During …
Pialago seeks NBI’s help to go after bashers
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Celine Pialago went to the National Bureau of Investigation on Monday to ask for assistance after receiving “personal attacks” due to her “drama serye” remark …
Gov’t allows 35-yr-old Chinese nationals to stay in PH as retirees
Senator Richard Gordon found Monday that the government allows Chinese nationals, who are as young as 35 years old, to stay in the Philippines as retirees. “It upsets me na …
PH intensifies fight vs illegal fishing
The Philippines intensified its fight against illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (IUUF) by implementing the mandatory installation of vessel monitoring measures (VMM) and an electronic reporting system (ERS) to all …
Tropical depression Pepito to bring rain over Northern-Central Luzon
Tropical Depression Pepito slightly accelerates west-northwestward towards Northern-Central Luzon Area, Pagasa said on its latest severe weather bulletin. At 4:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Depression “PEPITO” was estimated …
Pepito slightly intensifies; 8 provinces under signal no.1
Tropical Depression Pepito slightly intensifies as it moves west-northwestward, raising signal number 1 in Northern and Central Luzon. According to the severe weather bulletin of Pagasa issued 5 pm, Monday, …
Pinoy Big Brother opens audition online via Kumu
The reality show “Pinoy Big Brother” (PBB) opened its auditions online for the new season this year in partnership with Kumu. “Kuya” or Big Brother announced the opening of application …
Only 18 to 65 years old can go out in Metro Manila
Metro Manila Council (MMC) Edwin Olivarez clarified Monday that only persons aged 18 to 65 years old were allowed to go out in Metro Manila amid the general community quarantine. …
Simbang Gabi in Metro Manila will be allowed – MMC
Metro Manila residents would still attend Christmas tradition “Simbang Gabi” as local government units shorten the curfew hours in the capital region from 12 am to 3 am starting December …
Terrence Romeo exits PBA Bubble due to injury
San Miguel Beermen key player Terrence Romeo exited the 2020 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Philippine Cup Bubble due to a shoulder injury. The team’s head coach Leo Austria said Terrence …
Mayor Isko asks Catholics to avoid religious processions for now
Mayor Isko “Moreno” Domagoso asked Monday the Catholics to avoid holding religious processions in Manila City amid the threats of COVID-19. A devotee himself, the mayor said he is “saddened” …
Are Bea Alonzo and Dominic Roque dating?
Bea Alonzo admitted that she is back in the dating game but is it with actor Dominic Roque? A fan asked Bea how’s the state of her heart nowadays. The …
Pialago apologizes to Nacino, refused to take back ‘drama serye’ remark
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) spokesperson Celine Pialago on Monday apologized to detained activist Reina Mae Nacino but refused to take back her “drama serye” remark. Celine Pialago drew flak for …
DOTr: Passenger capacity of Metro Manila trains increased to 30%
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade ordered all railways in Metro Manila to increase their passenger capacity to 30 percent starting Monday, October 19. DOTr said in a …
Some Pinoys experience Long COVID
According to infectious disease expert Dr. Rontgene Solante, Long COVID is being studied at San Lazaro Hospital. “Andrea” tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in July. When she did the …
Manila shortens curfew hours, increases church, mosque capacity
Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso shortened the curfew hours and increased the capacity of churches and mosques in Manila City. Starting October 21 until November 30, Mayor Isko said that …