See Photos of the Craziest Events of 2020
The year 2020 has been a rollercoaster ride. Some might say that this year has been one of the most difficult years in recent memory due to the overwhelming issues …
DENR Usec slams UP over criticisms on Manila Bay rehabilitation
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Undersecretary Benny Antiporda slammed Wednesday the University of the Philippines for its criticisms on the Manila Bay rehabilitation and allegedly milking public funds …
Cabinet recommends shorter curfew hours
The Cabinet members of President Rodrigo Duterte urged local government units to shorten curfew hours to aid the country in reviving its economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Presidential spokesperson Harry …
Bureau of Immigration expects lower arrivals
The Bureau of Immigration said it is expecting a lower number of arrivals in the country as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Below is the press release of BI on its …
DPWH hires Chinese workers in infra projects
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar on Wednesday explained why foreigners, specifically Chinese nationals, were employed in the country’s infrastructure projects. Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan asked …
DOH: Localized lockdowns better than stricter quarantine protocols
The Department of Health (DOH) recommended implementing localized lockdowns in COVID-19 high-risk areas instead of stricter quarantine protocols, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said. The OCTA research team earlier urged …
PCW: ‘It Really Hurts’ video of LTO employees lacks gender sensitivity
The “It Really Hurts” video of Land of Transportation Office (LTO) employees did not sit well with the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) for its supposed lack of gender sensitivity. …
DENR: Dolomite not washed out but covered by ‘black sand’
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said Wednesday the crushed dolomite at the Manila Bay coastline was not washed out but was only covered by the thick black …
13th month pay deferment unjust – Bishop Bagaforo
The proposal to postpone the released 13th month pay of workers is unfair, according to Kidapawan Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo, national director of Caritas Philippines. The bishop stressed that this …
Pagasa update on tropical depression Ofel
Tropical depression Ofel maintains its strength while moving west-northwestward towards Burias Island, Pagasa’s latest severe weather bulletin said. At 10:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Depression “OFEL” was estimated …
Romero says Cayetano ousted, not resigned
1-Pacman party-list Representative Michael Romero said Wednesday that former House Speaker Taguig-Pateros Representative Alan Peter Cayetano was ousted. A total of 186 lawmakers voted Tuesday to ratify the election of …
DOH: Around 3.6 million Pinoys suffering from mental disorders
A survey from the Department of Health showed that around 3.6 million Filipinos suffer from mental disorders amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. DOH National Mental Health Program head Frances …
COA: PhilHealth violates laws on granting hazard pay
The Commission on Audit (COA) said state insurer Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) violated different laws and regulations when it granted P291-million worth of hazard pay to its employees illegally. …
PhilHealth illegally gave P291-M worth of hazard pay to employees – COA
The Commission on Audit (COA) reported that the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) released P291-million worth of hazard pay to its employees illegally. The COA’s 2019 yearly audit report said …
DOLE chief Bello pushes for 13th month pay deferment
Department of Labor and Employment Secretary Silvestre Bello III is still pushing for 13th month pay deferment, insisting that under the law, companies that are in “distress” maybe be exempted …
SSS: Self-employed members may now register to compensation program
The Social Security System (SSS) on Tuesday announced that its self-employed members could now register to the employees’ compensation (EC) program. SSS president and CEO Aurora Ignacio signed a joint …
Immigration to enhance online appointment system
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente said it would improve the agency’s online appointment system amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “The management recognizes concerns about the limited availability of schedules …
Water shortage possible in Metro Manila; Angat Dam’s water level still below normal
Residents of Metro of Manila could still experience water shortage in the future, although La Mesa Dam’s current water level is nearing to overflow, an official from the Philippine Atmospheric, …
Ofel makes second landfall in Sorsogon
Tropical Depression Ofel accelerates and crosses the southern portion of Sorsogon, according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) severe weather bulletin. At 7:00 AM today, the center …
Davao City implements longer curfew hours, liquor ban
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte extended the curfew hours in the city from the previous 9 pm to 5 am to 7 pm to 5 am starting Thursday, October 15, …
Bulk of PCOO budget allocated to salaries
Senators criticized Tuesday the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) for designating the bulk of its proposed P1.59-billion budget to salaries of its officials and personnel. During the Senate deliberations on …
AFP chief: Facebook unfair for taking down pages linked to police, military
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief General Gilbert Gapay said Tuesday that social media giant Facebook was “unfair” for taking down accounts and pages linked to the police and …
PCOO denies red-tagging allegations
On Tuesday, Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar denied red-tagging allegations against the agency. Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III asked Andanar why PCOO has issues on red-tagging at …
AFP chief: Situation in South China Sea still volatile
Armed Forces of the Philippines chief General Gilbert Gapay said Tuesday that the disputed South China Sea’s general situation remained “volatile and uncertain.” Gapay explained during an online forum of …
Malampaya gas field reserves will last beyond 2024 – DOE chief
The Malampaya gas field would last beyond 2024, Department of Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi said Tuesday. “There will still be reserves beyond 2024… It will continue to supply gas beyond …
Cayetano issues statement after resigning as Speaker
Former House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano issued a statement, thanking President Rodrigo Duterte, his colleagues, and the people for trusting him. Cayetano resigned through a Facebook live video just a …