Priest in Leyte holds drive-in Masses
A parish priest in Tacloban, Leyte began holding drive-in Masses in the church parking lot amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Father Kim Margallo of the Saint Jose Maria Escriva Mission Station …
Roque says ‘worst is over’ for COVID-19 in Philippines
Malacañang believes that the country has overcome the worst for the COVID-19 situation in the Philippines. According to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, the Palace understands the “pessimism” felt by the …
CHR condemns NPA rebels’ alleged sexual abuse vs. minors in Leyte
The Commission on Human Rights has strongly denounced the alleged sexual abuse the New People’s Army rebels had committed against two minor girls in Kananga, Leyte. Philippine Army’s 93rd Infantry …
Duterte thinking of PhilHealth abolition, privatization – Sotto
Amid the controversies, Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III revealed that President Rodrigo Duterte is considering abolishing or privatizing health insurer Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). The Senate President revealed this …
Metro Manila residents need travel pass to enter Tagaytay
Malacañang reiterated Thursday that Metro Manila residents need to get a travel pass from the Philippine National Police (PNP) before entering Tagaytay City, Cavite province. The Palace supported the Joint …
MMDA wants week-long closure of cemeteries during Undas
The Metro Manila Development Authority of Thursday urged a week-long closure of cemeteries during the observance of All Saints and All Souls Days on November 1 and 2 amid the …
DOTr suspends implementation of reduced social distancing
DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade suspended the implementation of reduced social distancing in public transport vehicles, said Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque. The reduction of social distancing, which began September 14, aims …
Reduced physical distancing okay if ‘7 commandments’ are followed – Dayrit
Former DOH chief Manuel Dayrit said Thursday the reduced physical distancing between passengers in public transport would be safe only if certain health protocols and conditions would be followed. Dayrit …
Senators to check if additional 4Ps budget needed for 2021
Senators said Thursday they would be checking if there is a need to include an additional budget for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) cash aid program in the proposed …
FDA chief surprised Reno liver spread is not registered
Food and Drug Administration Director-General Eric Domingo himself was surprised that the popular liver spread Reno is not registered in the FDA. “Pati po ako nagulat nang dumating ang initial …
4 dead in Basilan ambulance chopper crash
An Air Force ambulance chopper that was on its way to pick up a bombing victim in Jolo, Sulu, crashed in Basilan province due to bad weather, killing its female …
Honasan: Internet in the Philippines ‘not that bad’
Secretary Gringo Honasan of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said the speed of internet speed in the Philippines is “is not that bad.” Honasan said during a …
DepEd prepares monthly internet allowance for teachers, staff
The Department of Education (DepEd) may provide monthly connectivity and communications allowance to their teachers and personnel, according to an agency official. The development was amid calls to increase funding …
2.3 million students not yet enrolled – Gatchalian
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, on Wednesday, asked the Department of Education (DepEd) to address the 2.3 million students who are not enrolled two weeks before the school year opens on October …
DILG to hire 1473 contact tracers in Eastern Visayas
The Department of the Interior and Local Government in Eastern Visayas (DILG-8) is looking at hiring at least 1,483 contact tracers to assist various local government units in the region. …
SC junks petition for COVID-19 mass testing
The Supreme Court (SC) scrapped a petition seeking the tribunal to require the government to conduct proactive COVID-19 mass testing, contact tracing and isolation, and effective treatment of patients. In …
DepEd TV dry run airs September 21 to 25
DepEd TV is set to air lessons on television channels from September 21 to 25 as part of the Department of Education’s dry run on its broadcast media learning modality …
Leon to bring moderate to heavy rains over Aurora, Palawan
Tropical storm Leon is expected to bring moderate to heavy rains over the provinces of Aurora and Palawan, the latest Pagasa report said. In its severe weather bulletin issued at …
PH, Chinese companies get DICT certificates to build cell towers
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) granted several Filipino and Chinese companies provisional certificates of registration to build common telecommunications towers in the country. DICT issued certificates to …
Man scams over 5 food delivery drivers in Las Piñas
A certain “AJ Pande” scammed over five food delivery drivers in Pilar Village, Las Piñas City, Wednesday. “Nakwento sakin ng mga rider na pinick up po nila sa seller ‘yung …
Provincial buses may resume operations soon – LTFRB
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said the provincial buses operations could resume in the coming weeks amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “Wala pang specific date, but we’re trying …
Baguio releases guidelines for Region 1 tourists
Baguio City local government released its guideline for tourists from Region 1 before they could enter the city starting September 22. Tourists who would like to go to the Summer …
POEA implements ‘no appointment, no entry’ policy
Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) implemented a ‘no appointment, no entry’ policy on its offices nationwide amid the COVID-19 pandemic. According to POEA chief Bernard Olalia, the new policy applies …
NCRPO chief Sinas deserves a promotion – PNP chief
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Camilo Pancratius Cascolan said National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Police Major General Debold Sinas deserves a promotion. Cascolan said in an …
Barangay in Cavite bans videoke, loud music on weekdays
A barangay in Silang, Cavite banned singing in videoke on Mondays to Fridays, as its noise allegedly disturb online classes of students. “Unang Hirit” reported on Wednesday that the ordinance …
Isabela Colleges student tests positive for COVID-19
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) issued a show-cause order against Isabela Isabela Colleges after one of its students, who attended face-to-face orientations, acquired COVID-19. CHED, in a statement issued …