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. …
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 …