FDA: No one applied for COVID-19 vaccine trial yet
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Friday they had not received any application for the COVID-19 vaccine trial in the Philippines yet. “Wala pa po kaming na-receive na clinical …
Wearing of face shield inside malls now required
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said the wearing of face shield inside enclosed spaces such as malls and other establishments is now required. “Napagkasunduan po ng National Task Force (NTF) na …
House bid to allot P10B for toilets, roads blocked in Senate – Drilon
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon said Friday the senate blocked the House of Representatives’ bid to allot P10 billion for the construction of additional toilets and roads. “Ito ang mahabang …
CHR: Randy Echanis tortured to death
Commission on Human Rights (CHR) revealed Friday slain Anakpawis leader, and National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) peace consultant Randall “Randy” Echanis was tortured to death. CHR Commissioner Leah …
DOTr eyes collecting toll fees in EDSA by 2021
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is looking into the possibility of collecting toll fees from motorists passing in EDSA in hopes of solving heavy traffic problems there, Bam Alegre’s report …
COA flags PCOO for P1.8M meal expenses in meetings
The Commission on Audit (COA) flagged Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) for its P1.8 million worth of meal expenses during meetings as they lack supporting documents. COA’s annual report on …
2 million Filipinos tested for COVID-19 as of August
Data from the Department of Health (DOH) showed the Philippines had tested 2 million Filipinos nationwide for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as of August. The DOH online tracker showed …
SAP included in Bayanihan 2 but limited
There will still be a Social Amelioration Program (SAP) or financial aid to Bayanihan to Recover as One Act or Bayanihan 2, which costs P5,000 to P8,000, according to Senator …
60-day grace period for loan payments included in Bayanihan 2
A proposed 60-day grace period for loan payments is included in the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act or Bayanihan 2, Senator Sonny Angara confirmed Thursday. Angara, the chairperson of …
Families of 14 Filipinos missing in Mindoro boat collision to receive P1M each
The families of the 14 Filipinos who went missing after their fishing boat collided with a Chinese cargo vessel in the waters off Cape Calavites, Occidental Mindoro, would receiver P1 …
Stores selling products labeling Manila as province of China shut
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno shut down Thursday the establishments selling Chinese beauty products that labeled Manila as a province of China. The Mayor immediately took action on information first revealed …
DOH contests Ateneo study on 2.8 million unreported COVID-19 cases in PH
The Department of Health (DOH) disputed Thursday the study conducted by Ateneo de Manila University that said that there are around 2.8 million unreported COVID-19 cases in the country, citing …
Palace on label saying Manila a province of China: Ignore, no one believes it
Malacañang on Thursday said the label in a Chinese hair product saying Manila is a province of China should be ignored. “Kalokohan lang po ‘yan. Hindi dapat pinapansin ‘yan dahil …
Solon: Blacklist Chinese hair product for calling Manila as ‘province of China’
PBA party-list Representative Jericho Nograles is pushing to blacklist a Chinese hair product in the country after its label listed Manila as province of China. Nograles sent a letter of …
Senate ends hearing on PhilHealth irregularities
The Senate Committee of the Whole ended its inquiry on the alleged irregularities in PhilHealth and is ready to draft its report, several senators said. According to Senate President Vicente …
PACC: PhilHealth region 1 documents,computers damaged by rain leak
The Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) is investigating the information that leaks due to heavy rain have damaged computers and documents in PhilHealth Region 1, which is currently under probe for …
Ateneo study: Around 3M COVID-19 cases in PH undetected
The Philippines has around 3 million unreported COVID-19 cases from April to June, a study from the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU)-Department of Economics. Jan Frederick Cruz of ADMU-Department of …
Bicam approves P10K risk allowance for private health workers
A P10,000 special risk allowance for health workers in private companies was approved by the bicameral conference committee on the proposed Bayanihan to Recover As One Act, House Speaker Alan …
COVID-19 vaccine trials volunteer to be compensated – DOST
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Wednesday individuals who would volunteer for the COVID-19 vaccine trials in the country would receive compensation. Dr. Jaime Montoya, executive director of the …
Senators to Duterte: Suspend more PhilHealth officials
Senators on Wednesday called on President Rodrigo Duterte to suspend PhilHealth President and CEO Ricardo Morales and other executives linked in the alleged corruption so investigators could access official documents. …
Gordon wants PhilHealth regional directors replaced
Senator Richard Gordon wants all regional directors of Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) replaced to eradicate the alleged corruption in the state insurer. Some regional directors have been in their …
DILG official wants jail time for face mask violators
With the return of Metro Manila and neighboring provinces to the general community quarantine (GCQ), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is pushing for the imposition of …
Brazil chicken import ban could affect canned good supplies – group
The association of meat processors in the country has appealed not to include the ingredients used in the production of processed meat in the import ban of chicken products from …
Jolo Revilla shares prayer for father Bong Revilla
Jolo Revilla shared his prayers for his father, Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., who tested positive for coronavirus. This follows the confirmation of Jolo’s mother, Bacoor Mayor Lani Mercado, who …
Kuya Wil gives cash, jacket to jeepney drivers
As promised, Kuya Wil or Willie Revillame has donated cash and rice, and even jackets to jeepney drivers who were affected by the pandemic on Wednesday. In a report by …
DOST: COVID-19 vaccine could be available to public by 2nd quarter of 2021
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Undersecretary Rowena Cristina Guevara said Wednesday the public could avail COVID-19 vaccine by the second quarter of 2021. Guevarra said in a press conference …