Father of Alex Eala denies receiving financial help from PSC
The father of Alex Eala refuted the claims of the Philippine Sports Commission that it had given Filipina rising tennis star financial support. On its official Facebook page, the PSC …
Velasco may offer Cayetano deputy speaker post
“Speaker,” Marinduque Representative Lord Allan Velasco said he is open to offering a deputy speaker position to Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano. Velasco, who was “elected” by his allies in a …
P10.8M worth of smuggled cigarettes seized in Zamboanga
The Bureau of Customs-Port of Zamboanga seized around P10.8 million worth of smuggled cigarettes off Zamboanga del Sur’s coast on Friday. Customs said Monday that through a maritime patrol off …
Law is law: DILG wants beggars on streets apprehended
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) has urged the police, barangay personnel, and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) government to take action on increasing beggars …
Janine Berdin admits nose job
Singer Janine Berdin admitted she had nose enhancement done as her new looks stunned netizens last week. Berdine opened up about her nose job during an episode of “Gabing Gabi …
Villar to DA: Allocate more cash aid for farmers, fisherfolk
Senator Cynthia Villar asked Monday the Department of Agriculture (DA) to revisit their proposed projects for the P24 billion budget under the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act or Bayanihan …
Filipina nurse receives British Empire Medal in UK
A Filipina nurse has been awarded a British Empire Medal for her exemplary work in serving patients and supporting her colleagues during the COVID-19 pandemic. Minnie Klepacz from the Royal …
Session that elected Velasco as House Speaker ‘fake’ – Cayetano
Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano said the session which elected Marinduque Representative Lord Allan Velasco as House Speaker was “fake.” “Ang Celebrity Sports Club ay hindi naman Kongreso [Celebrity Sports Club …
Nika to exit PAR by Monday – Pagasa
Tropical Depression Nika maintains its strength and is about to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), Pagasa said on its latest weather bulletin. At 10:00 AM today, the center …
Lord Allan Velasco is the new House Speaker
Marinduque Representative Lord Allan Velasco is elected as the new House Speaker, replacing Alan Peter Cayetano, October 12, Monday. With 186 affirmative votes, the Speaker’s post became vacant. 1-PACMAN Partylist …
Mace used at pro-Velasco gathering ‘not official’ – House Sergeant-at-Arms
The Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives said Monday the mace that the allies of Marinduque Representative Lord Allan Velasco used in its gathering in Quezon City are …
Cop accused of sexual harassment also involved in torture incident in 2015
The police officer who was relieved after being accused of sexually harassing detainee Nova Parojinog also faced charges in 2015 over a torture incident in Carmona, Cavite. Last week, Police …
Alleged Indonesian suicide bomber plans to attack after giving birth – Cascolan
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Camilo Pancratius Cascolan said Monday the alleged Indonesian suicide bomber was planning to launch bomb attacks after giving birth. Cascolan said at a …
Sister of Pia Wurtzbach launches ‘word war’ on IG
Sarah Wurtzbach, the sister of Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, posted a series of posts on Instagram, launching what seemed to be a “word war” against the beauty queen and …
Kalibasib, the lone captive tamaraw in PH dies
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said the lone captive tamaraw named Kalibasib (Kalikasang Bagong Sibol) died last Saturday. Kalibasib or “Kali” passed away at around 2:30 p.m. at …
Allies of Velasco to assemble, elect him as Speaker on Monday
A total of 187 lawmakers, who were believed to be allies of Marinduque Representative Lord Allan Velasco, would gather on Monday and elect him as the new House Speaker despite …
Pagasa update on tropical depression Nika
The low pressure area west of Ilocos Sure has developed into tropical depression Nika and expected to bring rain in different parts of the country. According to Pagasa weather bulletin …
Lord Velasco visits Sara Duterte amid speakership row
Marinduque Representative Lord Allan Velasco visited presidential daughter and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte amid the ongoing speakership rivalry at the House of Representatives. GMA News Online shared a photo …
BI to file deportation case vs. Indonesian suspected suicide bomber
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it would file a case to deport the suspected Indonesian suicide bomber arrested in Cebu over the weekend. Below is the press release of …
UV express, TNVS drivers arrest scammer
A man was arrested through “citizen’s arrest” after he allegedly cheated and took money from a group of UV express and TNVS drivers and operators in Quezon City. The suspect’s …
Distribution of free beep cards begins
The distribution of free beep cards begins today, October 9, following the orders of President Rodrigo Duterte to make the cards used in cashless payment free for commuters. At the …
National ID system needs P27.8 billion budget
The Philippine Statistic Authority (PSA) said Friday the government would need to spend around P30 billion for the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) and the national ID. “We submitted the overall …
DOH: Universal Health Care law not affected by PhilHealth status
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said Friday the Universal Health Care law would continue regardless of what will happen to state insurer Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). “Whether or not …
Palawan gradually accepts tourists
Palawan, another top tourist destination in the country, is gradually accepting domestic tourists amid the COVID-19 pandemic, its governor said Friday. Governor Jose Alvarez said at a Laging Handa press …
Velasco: Cayetano wants to be president in 2022
Marinduque Representative Lord Allan Velasco said Friday Speaker Alan Cayetano does not like to honor their sharing agreement because of the latter’s “personal ambition” to become the President in 2022. …
All returning OFWs can avail free swab test, quarantine
An official from Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) said all returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), documented or not, would be given free swab tests, hotel quarantine, and transportation to go …