Archbishop Oscar Cruz dies at 85
Archbishop Oscar Cruz, a Filipino Catholic leader, died due to a lingering illness at the age of 85 on Wednesday, August 26. “Archbishop Emeritus Oscar Cruz of Lingayen-Dagupan died today …
PhilHealth president Morales to submit resignation
PhilHealth President and CEO Ricardo Morales said he would submit his resignation after President Rodrigo Duterte asked him to leave his post due to this medical condition. Morales, who is …
Duterte reveals his Barrett’s esophagus ‘nearing stage one cancer’
President Rodrigo Duterte revealed Tuesday that his doctor told him that his Barrett’s esophagus was “nearing stage one cancer”. The President said in his televised address that his doctor asked him …
PhilHealth ‘nightclub’ video exposed
Senator Richard Gordon exposed a PhilHealth nightclub video wherein a Philippine Health Insurance Corporation regional vice president received a sexy dance for his birthday. “On his birthday, Perez received the …
DOTr to implement cashless payments on tollways
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will also require expressways to use cashless or contactless payments on their tollways, to ensure that the public is protected against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). …
Suspects for killing NCMH chief named
The seven suspects in the murder of the former director of the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) have been charged, the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said Tuesday. According …
Jolo bombings an act of revenge over arrest of Abu Sayyaf leader Susukan – researcher
A terrorism researcher claimed Tuesday that the twin Jolo bombings yesterday were retaliatory attack over the recent arrest of Abu Sayyaf leader Anduljihad “Edang” Susukan. “Based on the documents I …
Ex-Customs official denies Duterte’s corruption allegations
A former Bureau of Customs (BOC) official denied Tuesday the corruption allegations made by President Rodrigo Duterte. Duterte, on his televised press briefing aired Tuesday, dropped the name of the …
PBA eyes setting up ‘bubble’ in QC, Calamba or Clark
The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is now studying the idea of a “bubble” set up to resume its 45th season. PBA Board of Governors chairman Ricky Vargas in an online …
Duterte: I don’t care about revolutionary government
President Rodrigo Duterte denied any involvement in his supporters’ recent call for a revolutionary government, adding he does not care. “Marami ngayon, may naglalabas na revolutionary government tapos ako ang …
NEDA chief Chua: Economy starting to ‘U-turn’ towards recovery
Acting Socioeconomic Planning Secretary and National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) chief Karl Kendrick Chua said Tuesday the Philippine economy is starting to “U-turn” amid the continuous increase of COVID-19 …
Army chief recommends martial law in Sulu after Jolo blasts
Philippine Army chief Lieutenant General Cirilito Sobejana appealed Tuesday to enforce martial law in Sulu province following the two explosions that killed 15 people in Jolo on Monday. “Kung natatandaan …
Jolo bombers could be wives of terrorists killed in 2019 – army
The military is checking if the female suicide bombers in Jolo, Sulu explosions, could be the wives of terrorists the government forces killed in 2019. One of the bombers could …
BI reiterates no visa, no entry rule for foreigners with Filipino spouses
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reiterated in a press release that foreigners with Filipino spouses but do not have appropriate visas would not be allowed to enter the Philippines. Below …
Duterte to Robredo: ‘You will just destroy the government’
President Rodrigo Duterte responded to the criticisms of Vice President Leni Robredo on the government’s COVID-19 efforts, saying, she “will just destroy the government.” “Itong sinasabi ni Leni na kung …
Bong Revilla cleared for discharge after getting hospitalized due to COVID-19
Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., announced Monday he was cleared to go home after getting hospitalized due to pneumonia brought by COVID-19. “Thank You, God for Your unending love and …
PH gets $125-M loan from ADB to boost COVID-19 testing capacity
Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved the Philippines’ $125-million loan to aid the government in boosting the country’s COVID-19 testing capacity and control the spread of the pandemic. ADB said the …
DOH clears backlogs in COVID-19 test results
The Department of Health (DOH) reported Tuesday it already cleared all of the backlogs in COVID-19 test results in the country. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said in an interview …
Children among victims of Jolo explosions
Among the victims of the two explosions that rocked Jolo yesterday were children, according to Joint Task Force Sulu commander Brigadier General William Gonzales, on Tuesday. “Doon sa unang explosion, …
15 dead, 75 injured in Jolo twin blasts
Authorities said fifteen people died while 75 were injured in the Jolo twin blasts in Sulu province, Monday, August 24. Among the casualties are seven soldiers, six civilians, one police …
UK, Brazil, 3 other countries lift travel restrictions on Filipinos
Five other countries have lifted their travel restrictions on Filipinos. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs, this includes Brazil, Kiribati, the United Kingdom, Benin, and Chad. However, travelers to …
Comelec imposes ‘no face shield, no registration’
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has warned the public, especially those who register or renew, that the wearing of face shields and face masks will be strictly enforced at the …
746 DepEd personnel, students tested positive for COVID-19
It appears that more than 700 employees of the Department of Education and various students are already testing positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19), according to a department report released on …
Palace does not support calls for revolutionary government
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said Malacañang does not support calls for a revolutionary government supporters of President Rodrigo Duterte is pushing amid COVID-19 pandemic. Roque said in a televised interview …
At least 9 dead in Jolo explosions
At least nine people were reportedly killed in two Jolo explosions on Monday, August 24, updated reports said. Gordon earlier said four soldiers and two civilians were killed after a …
FDA: COVID-19 vaccines need to undergo Phase IV trials
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clarified Monday the COVID-19 vaccines would still need to complete its Phase IV trials. FDA general director Health Undersecretary Eric Domingo explained in an …