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 …
PNP eyes reducing police duty to 8 hours
The Philippine National Police is looking at reducing the current 12-hour police duty to eight hours to give PNP personnel enough rest and time for their families. PNP chief Gen. …
South Korean actress Oh In-hye dies at 36
South Korean actress Oh In-hye died on September 14 at the age of 36 after an alleged suicide attempt. She was 36 years old. A spokesperson for the funeral parlor …
Cynthia Barker, first Filipina mayor in England, dies
Cynthia Barker, the first Filipina mayor of Hertsmere District in Hertfordshire, England, died “following a period of illness” at the age of 58. Gene Alcantara, Baker’s brother, confirmed the news …
DILG supports monitoring of quarantine violators online
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) expressed support on the police’s move to monitor quarantine violators online through the official Facebook page of Joint Task Force COVID …
Office of Vice President gets smallest share of 2021 national budget
The Office of Vice President (OVP) Leni Robredo is getting the smallest share in the proposed 2021 national budget. Robredo presented the proposed P679-million budget of the OVP for 2021. …
BSP can lend more to gov’t under Bayanihan 2
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) can now lend more to the national government to boost its COVID-19 response under the newly signed Bayanihan 2 law. Section of the Bayanihan …
Online class suspension due to bad weather possible – DepEd
A Department of Education (DepEd) official said online class suspension is possible if there would be power outages due to typhoons amid the coronavirus pandemic. According to Education Undersecretary Diosdado …
Palace details Bayanihan 2 fund allocations
Presidential Spokesperson Secretary Harry Roque Jr discussed Monday Bayanihan 2 fund allocations or the Bayanihan to Recover As One Act, which President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law on September 11, …
Benguet General Hospital facility named after Eric Yap
House Committee on Appropriations chair Eric Yap said Monday he was unaware that a facility at Benguet General Hospital was named after him, violating the country’s guidelines in naming institutions, …
Gov’t allocates P3.16 health budget per Filipino per year for 2021- AHW
A group of health workers criticized the government for its low fund allocation to the Department of Health (DOH) under the proposed 2021 national budget, citing the health budget per …
Portion of Forbes Park perimeter wall collapsed – MMDA
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) official reported a portion of the Forbes Park perimeter wall in Makati City collapsed. MMDA advised the motorists, bikers, and pedestrians passing by EDSA to …
Security Bank reports surge in online banking transactions
Security Bank reported a significant increase in online banking transactions since the Philippines was placed under community quarantines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the country. In a statement, …
Philippines to produce less, import more rice in 2020 – report
The Philippines is expected to import more rice as it is projected to produce less this year, an international report said. United States Department of Agriculture-Foreign Agricultural Services (USDA-FAS) said …
Case of Jennifer Laude closed, Pemberton deported – BI
The case of slain transgender Jennifer Laude is now closed after the Bureau of Immigration deported US Marine Joseph Scott Pemberton after he was pardoned by President Rodrigo Duterte. Below …
Group of fishermen protests vs. Manila Bay white sand project
Pagkakaisa ng Mga Alyansa ng Mga Mangingisda sa Pilipinas (PANGISDA-Pilipinas) held a protest on Monday in front of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) against the white sand …
Robredo asks if eased physical distancing is based on science
Vice President Leni Robredo asked the government’s task force against COVID-19 if the decision to ease the physical distancing in public transportation amid the pandemic is based on science, Sunday. …