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 …
Robredo: As a Filipino citizen, I have a right to criticize the gov’t
Vice President Leni Robredo said Tuesday she has the right to criticize the government as a Filipino citizen and even if she is not the vice president of the Philippines. …
Pagasa update tropical storm Leon
Pagasa Update: Leon intensifies into a tropical storm while moving West-Northwestward over the West Philippine Sea, Wednesday. According to the severe weather bulletin issued at 05:00 am, 16 September 2020, …
Videoke ban urged to avoid work-from-home, online classes disturbance
A labor group is pushing for a videoke ban, so those who are working from home and attending online classes would not be disturbed amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) …
DepEd needs 43,000 teachers – Gatchalian
Senator Win Gatchalian said the Department of Education (DepEd) needs 43,000 teachers for the school year 2020-2021. “Tiningnan din namin ‘yung hiring ng DepEd at lumalabas na mayroon pang 43,000 …
Medical scholarship act for aspiring doctors passed in senate
The Senate on Monday passed on 22-0 vote the Medical Scholarship Act or Doktor Para Sa Bayan bill, which aims to support the education of poor but qualified students who …
Galvez: COVID-19 transmission can be higher inside private vehicles
Secretary Carlito Galvez, the chief implementer of the government policy against COVID-19, said there is a higher possibility to acquire COVID-19 inside private cars than in public vehicles. Galvez made …
Two Pinays included in Forbes Asia’s 2020 Power Businesswomen List
Two Filipinas were included in Forbes Asia’s 2020 Power Businesswomen List, which recognizes 25 outstanding female leaders in the Asia-Pacific region. Olivia Limpe-Aw, chairman and chief executive officer of the …
SWS: 57% of Filipinos believe the worst is yet to come
A recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey revealed that 57 percent of Filipinos believed that the worst is yet to come as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The SWS poll showed …
Recto warns gov’t against China’s debt trap amid pandemic
Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto warned the national government against alleged China’s debt trap amid the COVID-19 pandemic, noting the need to secure the country’s sovereignty over the West …
CHED rejects academic freeze appeal
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) did not welcome the academic freeze appeal of some parents and students amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Tuesday. CHED executive director Cinderella Jaro said in …