43 PhilHealth execs resigned, retired
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) said Thursday night that 43 of its senior officials have submitted their courtesy resignations or have retired. “As of October 8, 2020, a total …
Imee Marcos questions reputation of national ID supplier
Senator Imee Marcos questioned Friday why the government awarded the contract for the national ID system to a foreign firm with a bad track record. Marcos, who chairs the Senate …
Locsin: PH needs technical help from other countries
Foreign Affairs Sec. Teodoro Locsin Jr. this Thursday that the Philippines needs technical assistance to curb illegal drugs and human rights issues. Locsin said the Philippines needed it at the …
Bilibid riot resulted in casualties – BuCor
Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) public information chief Gabriel Chaclag reported there were casualties and wounded after a riot between Sputnik and Commando gangs broke out in Bilibid, Friday, October 9. …
Cop accused of sexually assaulting Nova Parojinog relieved
Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson confirmed Friday that the chief of the PNP Custodial Service Unit was relieved after being accused of sexually assaulting detainee Nova Parojinog. Police Colonel Ysmael …
Cayetano apologizes to Duterte, public over budget woes
On Thursday night, House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano apologized to President Rodrigo Duterte and the public for “adding anxiety to an already uncertain situation” concerning the possible delay in the …
47,000 OFWs from Middle East need repatriation – DFA
An official of the Department of Foreign Affairs announced that another 47,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) stranded in the Middle East due to the COVID-19 pandemic need to be repatriated. …
DepEd: Isabela teachers did not get virus from module distribution
An official from the Department of Education denied that the 10 public school teachers did not acquire COVID-19 in Isabela during the learning module distribution. DepEd Region II director Estela …
Duterte threatens to fix national budget himself amid speakership row
President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the Congress to fix the passage of the P4.506-trillion 2021 national budget, or he will do it for them as the House speakership row between Speaker …
SWS: 86% of adult Pinoys stressed over COVID-19
The recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey released Thursday revealed that 86 percent of Filipinos have been stressed over the COVID-19 pandemic. SWS said that of the 86 percent rating, …
UP expert: Inter-province travel can spread COVID-19
Professor Guido David, a member of the University of the Philippines-OCTA Research team, said Thursday that traveling from province to the province could spread COVID-19. “Definitely may effect ‘yong (travel …
DOLE looking at delaying 13th month pay of workers
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said Thursday the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is looking into the possible deferment of granting 13th month pay to workers. According to Bello, …
Budget blame game: Cayetano apologizes to Sotto
On Thursday, House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano apologized to Senator Vicente Sotto III for appearing to blame the Senate concerning the possible delay of the 2021 national budget. In a …
Suspect in killing nephew of Meyah Amatorio arrested
The National Bureau of Investigation-Laguna District Office on Thursday arrested the primary suspect in killing Adrian Ramos, the nephew of Jang Lucero’s girlfriend, Meyah Amatorio. The NBI operatives’ joint forces …
CHR denounces Abu Sayyaf attack on civilians in Sulu
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) denounced the suspected Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) attack on a group of residents harvesting their farm products in Barangay Igasan, Patikul, Sulu on October …
COVID-19 infections in Philippines decreasing – UP experts
The University of the Philippines OCTA Research team said the number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines has been decreasing. According to the team’s report dated October 6 and forwarded …
P2.1-M worth of IED materials recovered in Northern Samar
Northern Samar Police Provincial Office personnel seized some tools for making improvised explosive devices (IED) at an abandoned manufacturing site in Barangay Burabod, San Antonio, Northern Samar. According to information …
UP experts recommend placing 11 areas under stricter quarantine
Researchers from the UP (University of the Philippines) OCTA recommended that the government place 11 areas under stricter quarantine classification due to a surge in COVID-19 cases. The experts’ report …
11 teachers in Isabela contract COVID-19 after distributing modules
Eleven teachers from public schools in Ilagan, Isabela acquired COVID-19 after distributing learning modules to students for the opening of classes this week. The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management …
Scientist opposes revival of Bataan Nuclear Power Plant
A top Filipino scientist said Thursday he opposed the plans to revive the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP), bringing up concerns on how the government would address its hazardous waste. …
Beep cards free, no more maintaining balance starting October 9 – LTRFB
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced Wednesday that beep cards would be given free to commuters starting tomorrow, October 9, following the orders of President Rodrigo Duterte. …
DOH reminds parents to disinfect modules
The Department of Health (DOH) has advised parents of students to disinfect the learning modules they receive from schools to ensure children’s safety against COVID-19. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire …
Sotto wants Congress to adopt Senate version of 2021 budget
Senate President Tito Sotto dared the Congress to adopt the senate’s version of the proposed P4.5-trillion national budget for 2021. “Adopt nila ‘yung version namin. Bibilis ang bicam,” Sotto answered …
Buboy Villar breaks silence over split with Angillyn Gorens
Actor Buboy Villar finally broke his silence over his break up with American partner Angillyn Gorens. He said in an interview with GMANetwork.com, he and Gorens parted ways two years …
P50 million worth of cigarettes from China destroyed
Bureau of Customs (BOC) authorities in Port of Cagayan de Oro destroyed P50 million worth of China’s misdeclared cigarettes. Operatives destroyed them in a warehouse facility in Opol, Misamis Oriental, …
BI rejects petition of #Loveisnottourism movement
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) rejected the #Loveisnottourism movement’s petition, which requested to allow foreigner fiances of Filipinos to enter the country so they could get married. “We acknowledge the …