The Makabayan Bloc solons wanted Communications Undersecretary Lorraine Badoy to immediately resign after she posted on social media that the opposition lawmakers are “high-ranking” members of the Communist Party of …
Rights group Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported the number of deaths related to the administration’s drug war increase amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Carlos Conde, HRW – Asia Division researcher, said …
The unlimited dialysis through PhilHealth will end after September 15, as the state of calamity declared over the country is lifted after six months since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the …
National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) personnel on Wednesday raided several textile stores in Divisoria, Manila, over a complaint by French luxury brand Louis Vuitton (LV). The NBI Intellectual Property Rights …
Former House leader Representative Arnulfo Fuentebella passed away this Wednesday at the age of 74. In a Facebook post, his son Camarines Sur 4th District Representative Arnie Fuentebella confirmed the …
The Department of Health clarified Wednesday that dolomite, the white sand used in Manila Bay, is in bulk state and would be a health hazard. The DOH initially warned the …
Senator Risa Hontiveros described the Department of Health’s or DOH budget for 2021 as “anemic” as the agency falls behind the Department of Public Works and Highways and the Department …
Budget Secretary Wendel Avisado said Wednesday no funds were allocated for the social amelioration program (SAP) cash aid under the proposed 2021 national budget worth P4.5 trillion. Minority Leader Franklin …
Filipinos could no longer practice the annual traditions for Undas 2020 as the National Task Force against COVID-19 would recommend prohibiting the public from going to cemeteries amid the pandemic. …
The Department of Health (DOH) said Wednesday the public should expect an “irregularly high number” of COVID-19 cases in the coming days as laboratories nationwide submit complete data. Health Undersecretary …
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision to grant absolute pardon to US Marine L/Cpl. Joseph Scott Pemberton must have a basis and not “out of the blue.” …
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it would deport US Marines Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton as soon as he gets released after receiving an absolute pardon from President Rodrigo …
The Department of Health expressed support to the National Task Force’s plan to ban home quarantine for COVID-19 asymptomatic or mild cases and their close contacts to prevent community transmission. …
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said Wednesday cost is not the only factor in buying COVID-19 vaccines, adding the government would also look at its safety and effectiveness. Vergeire made …
Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said Wednesday the government already hired over 238,000 contact tracers but still needs 50,000 more to help the country fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Año said in …
The government has allowed DITO Telecommunity, the third telecommunications player in the Philippines, to build cell sites inside military bases in the country, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Tuesday. Lorenzana …
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority was alarmed by the number of vehicular accidents involving EDSA concrete barriers, MMDA General Manager Jojo Garcia said. MMDA said it is coordinating with other …
Since visiting Cebu in 2016, American vlogger Dustin Borglin has been fascinated by the beauty of the province and the kindness of the people. So he returned to the country …
The marine conservation group Oceana Philippines launched an online petition against the Manila Bay white sand project spearheaded by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). “We are opposed, …
LGBTQI groups called President Rodrigo Duterte as “misogynistic and transphobic” after he granted convict US Marine Corps Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton an absolute pardon. “His so-called support for the …
The country’s first transwoman legislator admitted she was hurt by President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision to grant absolute pardon to US Marines Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton, who killed her “trans …
Vice President Leni Robredo questioned Tuesday President Rodrigo Duterte’s pardon of Pemberton, describing it as unfair and unjust. “Isa lang ang kasong ito sa maraming patunay ng pagkiling sa makapangyarihan …
The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) said it is preparing for the release of convicted US Marine Joseph Scott Pemberton after receiving an absolute pardon from President Rodrigo Duterte, BuCor spokesman …
Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said Tuesday he supports the PNP’s (Philippine National Police) plan on social media monitoring to look for quarantine violators. The DILG chief noted in a television …
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Benjamin Diokno said Tuesday 80% of senior citizens in the country have no pension or retirement fund. “Based on the latest report of the Philippine …
The University of the Philippines (UP)-OCTA Research team identified 10 COVID-19 hotspots in the Visayas and Mindanao. The experts noted the number of COVID-19 cases in these areas continues to …