COA: Nat’l Youth Commission overspent P1.4M in 2019
The Commission on Audit (COA) reported the National Youth Commission (NYC) had overspent by P1.4 million for seminars, training, and food expenses last year. COA’s annual audit report on NYC …
TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer resigns
TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer announced Wednesday he resigned from the company as tensions increase between Beijing and Washington over the Chinese-owned video platform. Mayer quit TikTok after the company filed …
Binay wants gov’t to lift deployment ban on healthcare workers
Senator Nancy Binay appealed to Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) and the country’s COVID-19 task force to lift the deployment ban on healthcare workers. “Sana maunawaan din ng POEA at …
No basis to relieve entire Jolo PNP – Gamboa
The Philippine National Police chief said there is no enough evidence and basis to relieve the entire Jolo PNP following the two explosions in Jolo. Senator Risa Hontiveros said Wednesday the …
Barangay chairman, treasurer caught having sex during Zoom meeting in Cavite
A barangay chairman and his treasurer were caught having sex during an online Zoom meeting of barangay officials in Dasmariñas City, Cavite. Brgy. Fatima 2 chairman Jesus Estil could be …
Duque, Duterte accept PhilHealth CEO Morales’ resignation
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III confirmed Thursday that President Rodrigo Duterte accepted the resignation of PhilHealth President and CEO Ricardo Morales. “Tinanggap po natin at ni Pangulo ang kanyang pagbibitiw …
DOH: No enough data that Chinese tourists brought COVID-19 in PH
Department of Health (DOH) said there is no enough data to support claims that the Chinese tourists who came to the Philippines early this year brought the COVID-19 in the …
Sulu needs economic aid, not martial law – WestMinCom chief
Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) chief Major General Corleto Vinluan Jr. does not support the idea of declaring martial in Sulu province following the two explosions that killed 15 people in …
WestMinCom: Potential suicide bombers still in Mindanao
Four potential suicide bombers, who are all Indonesian women are still in Mindanao, the chief of the Armed Forces Western Mindanao Command said on Wednesday. Chino Gaston reported on “25 …
BI reports 78 of its employees acquired COVID-19
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) issued a press released that 78 of its employees tested positive for COVID-19 but 29 already recovered while only one was hospitalized. BI press release …
Senior citizen member declared ‘dead’ in PhilHealth records
A senior citizen was shocked when he found out he was already dead based on the records of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). Vonne Aquino reported on GMA News …
Man allegedly rapes 10-year-old niece almost every day
A man has been arrested for allegedly raping his 10-year-old niece in Laguna. The suspect was just living in the house of the victim’s family when the lockdown was imposed. …
Senate tackles inclusion of contraceptive use in teen curriculum
Senators discussed the possible inclusion of contraceptive use in the curriculum of adolescents during a plenary session last Tuesday as Senator Risa Hontiveros files a bill aiming to institutionalize a …
Archbishop Oscar Cruz died of Covid-19
Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas said Wednesday that Archbishop Oscar Cruz, former Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) president, died of multiple organ failure caused by “critical coronavirus disease 2019 …
Hontiveros wants entire Jolo PNP relieved
Senator Risa Hontiveros said Wednesday the entire Philippine National Police force in Jolo, Sulu, should be relieved after some of its members killed four soldiers in June and the recent …
NCMH receiving 53 suicide-related calls a day – DOH
The Department of Health reported Wednesday that the National Center of Mental Health (NCMH) has been receiving an average of 53 suicide-calls every day amid the COVID-19 crisis in the …
TV5 under lockdown after employee acquired COVID-19
TV5 and its affiliate television channels will temporarily go off air after the deadly coronavirus disease (COVID-19) hit one of their employees. The news was confirmed by the Facebook page …
Garin calls Senate blue ribbon report a ‘big joke’
Former DOH secretary and now Iloilo Representative Janette Garin said Wednesday the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee report, which recommends filing charges against her, is a “big joke.” Garin lambasted Senator …
Leni Robredo responds to insults by thanking PPE sponsors
Vice President Leni Robredo thanked Wednesday the Filipino clothing brand who sponsored making personal protective equipment (PPE), this was even after she got insulted about her looks. “May mga pumuna …
OWWA to give up to P1M group livelihood loans for OFWs in September
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) would roll out group livelihood loans for overseas Filipino workers displaced by the COVID-19 crisis, OWAA administrator Hans Leo Cacdac said Tuesday. “Three weeks …
Full economy reopening after curved flattened not recommended – UP expert
An expert from the University of the Philippines (UP) said Wednesday the country should not fully reopen its economy even if it flattens the COVID-19 curve. “We don’t necessarily recommend …
Michael V. shares he experienced discrimination due to COVID-19
Comedian Michael V. shared he experienced discrimination after testing positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). “Mayroon, mayroon. Oo, kaya nga sinabi ko roon sa vlog na hindi ko ide-detalye at …
Duterte to consider declaring martial law in Sulu
President Rodrigo Duterte will study the Philippine Army’s recommendation to declare martial law in Sulu province following the twin blasts in Jolo that killed 15 people on Monday. Presidential spokesperson …
Morales could still face charges despite resignation – Lacson
Senator Panfilo Lacson said outgoing PhilHealth President Ricardo Morales could still face charges related to the alleged anomalies in the agency despite his resignation. “I feel sorry for him hindi …
Taal Volcano records 26 quakes within 24-hr period
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said Wednesday morning it recorded 26 volcanic quakes around Taal volcano within a 24-hour period. “In the past 24-hour period, the Taal Volcano …
Vivian Velez compares Robredo to Miss Tapia
Actress Vivian Velez hits Vice President Leni Robredo’s choice of outfit in her recent address to the nation, comparing her to Miss Tapia. “The worst political branding… it’s so fake. …