Almost 100 people having party in Quezon City arrested
Nearly 100 customers and employees of a bar in Tomas Morato, Quezon City, were arrested for allegedly having a party early Saturday morning. According to Police Lt. Col. Noli Abalos, …
Mail voting for senior citizens in 2022 elections pushed
A lawmaker filed a bill pushing for the mail voting for senior citizens in the upcoming 2022 elections. The House Bill 7572 filed by Marikina 2nd District Rep. Stella Quimbo …
DepEd, CHED to give cash aid to displaced workers, students
The Department of Education is reviewing the financial assistance to those who lost their jobs in the education sector, which is estimated at 4,500 after some schools closed due to …
Argentina lawmaker suspended after ‘kissing’ partner during video conference
A lawmaker in Argentina has been suspended after he kissed his life partner on the chest while attending a videoconference session. The scandal immediately spread on social media. According to …
COVID-19 surge on Christmas possible if NCR GCQ is eased
Researchers said the premature easing for general community quarantine or GCQ in Metro Manila could lead to another COVID-19 surge in the coming Christmas season. The OCTA team said on …
Laurenti Dyogi is the new head of Star Magic
ABS-CBN announced Thursday Laurenti Dyogi as the new head of Star Magic effective January 1, 2021. Dyogi will replace Mariole Alberto, who will leave on December 31, “in line with …
GCash to charge bank transfer fees starting Oct. 1
Users of mobile wallet company GCash would need to pay fees for bank transfer transactions starting October 1. “Starting Oct. 1, 2020, a fee will be charged per transaction,” GCash …
Documentary ‘Jake and Charice’ nominated at 2020 International Emmy Awards
A documentary on the life of transman and singer Jake Zyrus entitled “Jake and Charice” has been nominated in the best arts programming category at the 2020 International Emmy Awards. …
Teacher caught having sex with student in classroom
A public school teacher was arrested after authorities allegedly caught him having sex with his 15-year-old student in a classroom in Aglipay, Quirino, on Wednesday. According to the town’s police …
Lacson tells AFP to be apolitical after FB account shutdown
Senator Panfilo Lacson called on the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to remain apolitical and not be involved in political issues. Senator Lacson reminded the AFP to only be …
FDA: Approval of COVID-19 vaccine possible in April 2021
The Philippines’ Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the possibility of approving a COVID-19 vaccine in April 2021. According to the FDA, they may be able to approve a COVID-19 …
Julia Barretto files case vs. Jay Sonza for spreading pregnancy rumor
Kapamilya actress Julia Barretto filed a cybercrime case against former broadcaster Jay Sonza at the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) for spreading rumors on Facebook that she is pregnant with …
Proposal to postpone 2022 elections scrapped by Comelec
The Philippines’ Commission on Elections (Comelec) has turned down a proposed postponement of the 2022 national elections scheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez made the assurance …
ACT launches ‘Balik-Eskwela’ hotline
ACT (Alliance of Concerned Teachers) launched a hotline where teachers, non-teaching personnel, parents, and students can raise their concerns regarding the upcoming start of classes, Thursday. With the launch of …
Liza Soberano files case vs. netizen over rape remark
Rape jokes should not be ignored, said Liza Soberano this Thursday while filing a case against a netizen who allegedly made a rape remark on her. “I was really upset …
Duterte Youth to take House seat after Comelec proclamation
Comelec granted a certificate of a proclamation to a representative of the controversial Duterte Youth Party List, allowing them to take a seat at the House of Representatives soon. The …
Ben&Ben twins to teach songwriting online
Band Ben&Ben twins Paolo and Miguel Guico would be offering songwriting online classes for aspiring composers and singers through MYX’s online class project. Paolo and Miguel would start teaching on …
Mikey Arroyo wants to postpone 2022 elections
Pampanga Representative Mikey Arroyo on Thursday urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to look at postponing the 2022 national elections, adding voters are afraid of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision …
44,000 college students in SUCs did not enroll – group
As many as 44,000 students from state universities and colleges (SUCs) will not be able to enroll in the coming academic year, according to one group. The number of non-enrolled …
DSWD declares undistributed P10-B cash aid as ‘savings’
Senators were disappointed to learn that there is still P10 billion in aid funds for poor Filipinos under the Bayanihan law that were not distributed by the DSWD (Department of …
7 Filipina trafficking victims rescued at NAIA
Authorities from the Bureau of Immigration (BI) recently intercepted seven Filipinas at at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) who are going to United Arab Emirates and were believed to …
DOTr chief not in favor of e-scooters, e-bikes registration to LTO
Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade himself is not in favor of e-scooters and e-bikes registration to Land Transporation Office (LTO) as public transport vehicles are still limited amid the community quarantines. …
Gabby Lopez steps down as ABS-CBN chairman
ABS-CBN chair emeritus and director Gabby Lopez III announces resignation, citing personal reasons, Thursday. Gabby Lopez also resigned as director of ABS-CBN Holdings Corporation, Sky Vision Corporation, Sky Cable Corporation, …
Face mask required for tourists visiting Boracay beaches
The acting mayor of Malay, Aklan, reiterated that tourists visiting Boracay beaches must wear a face mask, Thursday. “Sa labas, sa beach area, mayroon dapat. You have to wear face …
Globe telecom moving away from Huawei over spying issue
Globe Telecom has begun moving away from Huawei as the tension between the US and other countries in the west and the Chinese company worsens. Froilan Castelo, Globe Telecom general …
UP, PUP among schools with NPA recruitment – AFP exec
General Gilbert Gapay, chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), said the University of the Philippines (UP) and the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) are …