AirAsia offers P8 promo fare for Boracay flights
AirAsia announced Tuesday its P8 promotional base fares for Boracay flights following the island’s reopening to tourists nationwide on Thursday. AirAsia said in an advisory said it would offer P8 …
SWS: 85% of Pinoys worried about getting COVID-19
A recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showed at least 85% of Pinoys are worried about acquiring COVID-19, which is the same rate reported three months ago. SWS conducted the …
DTI pushes for 100% capacity in malls, other business under GCQ
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) wanted to open up the economy further by allowing malls and other businesses to open at 100% capacity under the general community quarantine …
Batanes reports first COVID-19 case
Batanes is no longer COVID-free after it reported its first case of COVID-19, Tuesday, September 29. “We regret to inform the public that the one (1) Locally Stranded Individual (LSI) …
Golf course in Alabang Country Club closed over tournament amid pandemic
Muntinlupa City government shut down the golf course of the Alabang Country Club for holding a tournament in August amid quarantine restrictions and the COVID-19 pandemic. Jhomer Apresto on Super …
Duterte, Angel Locsin named ‘most admired’ man and woman in PH – survey
An online survey named President Rodrigo Duterte and actress Angel Locsin as the most admired man and woman in the Philippines in 2020. YouGov, a British research and analytics firm, …
3 nursing students killed in Caloocan
Three nursing students were found dead on Sunday in Caloocan City after being allegedly stabbed by construction workers, according to police. Caloocan police have arrested two construction workers who are …
DOTr implements ‘no beep card, no ride’ in EDSA busway
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced the implementation of “no beep card, no ride” policy in the EDSA busway, making all transactions cashless starting October 1. “The move will also …
Fisherfolk seek government help to sustain supply
The private sector is seeking assistance from the government to provide more aid to local fisherfolk as the COVID-19 pandemic weakens fish exports due to trade restrictions. Asis Perez, Tugon …
BI blacklists 11 Chinese nationals for overstaying
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported Tuesday that it blacklisted 11 Chinese nationals for overstaying. Below is the press release of BI posted on their official Facebook account: The Bureau …
DepEd eyes hiring assistants for teachers, students with up to P11k salary
The Department of Education (DepEd) is developing the guidelines on hiring learning support aides or para-teachers to assist teachers and students during blended learning amid pandemic. Education Undersecretary Jess Mateo …
Lord Velasco statement on term-sharing agreement with Cayetano
Marinduque Representative Lord Velasco issued a statement on his term-sharing agreement for speakership at the Congress with current Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano. Velasco shared in a Facebook post the following …
PNP not affected if US suspends assistance; Duterte’s support more important- Cascolan
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Camilo Pancratius Cascolan assured that the police force would not be affected if the US would suspend its assistance to the Philippines’ security …
Rhian Ramos ends relationship with Israeli boyfriend
Actress Rhian Ramos admitted her recent weight loss was due to stress and heartbreak after ending her relationship with her Israeli boyfriend Amit Borsok. In her latest vlog, Ramos did …
Used PPEs, gloves, face masks seen scattered on EDSA
Trash, including used personal protective equipment (PPE), gloves, face masks, among others, was seen scattered along EDSA near White Plains Avenue before dawn on Monday. According to Mark Makalalad on …
Cases vs. Chinese vessel Vienna Wood dismissed, ship allowed to leave
The Philippine Coast Guard said the criminal cases filed against the Chinese vessel MV Vienna Wood which collided Filipino fishing boat Liberty 5 in June, have already been dismissed. PCG …
Assistant of Abu Sayyaf leader Sawadjaan nabbed in Zamboanga – police
Police said Sunday they arrested the alleged right-hand man of Abu Sayyaf leader Mundi Sawadjaan in Zamboanga City, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Camilo Pancratius Cascolan said Monday. …
Areas affected by Meralco power interruption on Sept. 29-Oct. 5
Meralco (Manila Electric Company) released that areas that would be affected by its power interruption scheduled from September 29 to October 5, 2020. The power interruption was due to maintenance …
No more age limit for tourists visiting Boracay Island
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque announced Monday that tourists aged 21 years old and below and 60 years old above could also visit Boracay Island starting October 1. Department of Tourism …
SWS: 7.6 million families experience hunger in past 3 months
Social Weather Stations (SWS) recorded the highest incidence of hunger of the Philippines after 7.6 million families said they went hungry at least once in the past three months amid …
Government borrowings hit P2 trillion in August
The national government borrowings hit the P2 trillion mark as of August 2020 as the administration continues to source funds for its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the …
Catholic bishops oppose 2022 elections postponement
Some Catholic bishops opposed the proposal on the 2022 elections postponement amid the threats of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Balanga Bishop Ruperto Santos, postponing the May 2022 general elections …
Robredo: Decision on community quarantines must be data-based
Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo said that a decision on community quarantines should be based on the number of COVID-19 in the country. Robredo said on her radio show …
At least 4 NCR mayors want GCQ extension in Metro Manila
At least four mayors in Metro Manila favored GCQ extension in the national capital region to sustain the downtrend of COVID-19 cases. The 17 mayors of Metro Manila convened Sunday night …
Sara Duterte files medical leave, Baste takes over as Davao city mayor for 1 week
The presidential daughter Sara Duterte -Carpio has filed a medical leave and assigned her brother Vice Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte as the acting mayor of Davao City for one week …
30 Chinese violated physical distancing at KTV bar
Makati City Police and Barangay Pio del Pilar personnel raided an establishment on Urban Avenue in Makati after hearing that a mass gathering was taking place inside it, Saturday morning. …