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Budol-budol gang robs P7M from 92-year-old grandma

‘Budol-budol’ gang robs P7M from 92-year-old grandma

by Margret Fermin

A 92-year-old grandmother in Balagtas, Bulacan, lost P7 million after being victimized by the Budol-budol gang. A suspect was arrested in an entrapment operation. Emil Sumangil reported on GMA News …

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Guard in quarantine facility rapes patient in Leyte

Guard in quarantine facility rapes patient in Leyte

by Margret Fermin

Authorities arrested a 49-year-old guard for allegedly raping a female COVID-19 patient recovering in a quarantine facility in Villaba town, Leyte province. The town’s mayor Jorge Veloso said the guard, …

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3 arrested for selling fake luxury bags

3 arrested for selling fake luxury bags

by Margret Fermin

Three suspects were arrested in an entrapment operation in Fairview, Quezon City, on Monday for allegedly selling fake luxury bags. The victim “Cecille” reported the suspects who allegedly sold fake …

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No more Internet Explorer 11 in 2021- Microsoft

No more Internet Explorer 11 in 2021- Microsoft

by Margret Fermin

Microsoft announced Monday it is officially saying goodbye to its web browser Internet Explorer 11 in 2021. “Today, we’re announcing that Microsoft 365 apps and services will no longer support …

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medical groups MECQ COVID-19

Medical groups that requested MECQ say COVID-19 response improved

by Margret Fermin

The medical groups that requested to place Metro Manila under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) for them to have a “breather” said the COVID-19 response improved. The Healthcare Professionals Alliance …

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Roque sad unemployment rate

Roque now ‘sad’ on 45.5% unemployment rate, says its temporary

by Margret Fermin

Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque clarified his earlier statement that he was “glad” that the unemployment rate among adult Filipinos is only 45.5 percent. “Ang ibig ko lang pong sabihin it …

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Kanlaon, Taal volcano emit steam, remain under Alert Level 1

Kanlaon, Taal volcano emit steam, remain under Alert Level 1

by Margret Fermin

The Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island and  Taal Volcano in Batangas emitted steam but remained under Alert Level 1, Tuesday, August 18. According to Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology …

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COVID-19 vaccine national budget

P2.5B COVID-19 vaccine funds allocated in proposed 2021 nat’l budget

by Margret Fermin

The government allocated P2.5 billion for the purchase of COVID-19 vaccine in the proposed 2021 national spending plan, Budget Secretary Wendel Avisado said Tuesday. “We have included P2.5 billion for …

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DOJ may consider probing killing of human rights worker

DOJ ‘may consider’ probing killing of human rights worker

by Margret Fermin

Secretary Menardo Guevarra said Tuesday the Department of Justice (DOJ) “may consider” looking into the killing of human rights activist Zara Alvarez under its mechanism on politically motivated killings. “We …

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Increase in OFW PhilHealth contribution could still continue after pandemic

Increase in OFW PhilHealth contribution could still continue after pandemic

by Margret Fermin

A Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) official said the increase in OFW (overseas Filipino workers) PhilHealth contribution could still continue after the COVID-19 pandemic. In May, President Rodrigo Duterte has …

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Retired cop dies, 10 slightly injured in Masbate earthquake

Retired cop dies, 10 slightly injured in Masbate earthquake

by Margret Fermin

A retired police officer died following the magnitude 6.6 earthquake that rocked Masbate province on Tuesday morning. According to Masbate Provincial Police Office, the fatality was identified as retired Police …

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Duque joins senate hearing on PhilHealth anomalies

Duque joins senate hearing on PhilHealth anomalies

by Margret Fermin

Chair of the PhilHealth Board of Directors and Health Secretary Francisco Duque III joined the Senate hearing on the alleged PhilHealth anomalies in the state insurer on Tuesday. Duque participated …

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Zara Alvarez is the 13th Karapatan member killed under Duterte admin

Zara Alvarez is the 13th Karapatan member killed under Duterte admin

by Margret Fermin

Human rights group Karapatan said activist Zara Alvarez was their 13th member who got killed under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte. Zara Alvarez, 39, is a paralegal for the …

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PH close to flattening the curve during MECQ

PH close to flattening the curve during MECQ – UP expert

by Margret Fermin

An expert from the University of the Philippines said Tuesday the Philippines was already close to flattening the curve of COVID-19 infections during modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) in Metro …

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death of human rights activist linked to leftist group

Police probe if death of human rights activist linked to leftist group

by Margret Fermin

Investigators are looking to the possibility that the killing of human rights activist Zara Alvarez is linked to her affiliation with leftist organizations. Bacolod City Police Station 3 chief Police …

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Magnitude 6.5 earthquake rocks Masbate

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake rocks Masbate

by Margret Fermin

Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported a magnitude 6.5 earthquake hit Cataingan, Masbate on Tuesday morning. The earthquake was recorded at 8:03 a.m. Its epicenter was located at 11.98°N, …

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CHED questioned about funds transferred to PS-DBM, PITC

CHED advises colleges not to open classes if not ready

by Margret Fermin

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) said colleges and universities should not open classes if they are not ready for the new normal in delivering education to students. CHED Chairman …

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Human rights activist shot dead in Bacolod City

Human rights activist shot dead in Bacolod City

by Margret Fermin

Another human rights activist was killed in Bacolod City by unidentified gunmen on the same day peasant activist Randy Echanis was laid to rest, Monday. The victim was identified as …

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NPA member killed in Camarines Sur encounter

NPA member killed in Camarines Sur encounter

by Margret Fermin

A member of the New People’s Army (NPA) was killed after rebels, and government troops clashed in a mountainous area in Brgy. Olas in Lagonoy town, Camarines Sur on Saturday …

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Online scam cases increase amid COVID-19 pandemic

Online scam cases increase amid COVID-19 pandemic

by Margret Fermin

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has once again warned against the increase in cases of online scams during this pandemic period where the online selling industry, online bank transactions, …

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Roque glad unemployment rate in PH is only 45%

Roque ‘glad’ unemployment rate in PH is only 45%

by Margret Fermin

Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said he is “glad” that the unemployment rate among adult Filipinos is only 45 percent, adding “it could have been worse.” “Ako po’y nagagalak na hindi …

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Classes end on June 16, 2021 - DepEd

Classes end on June 16, 2021 – DepEd

by Margret Fermin

The Department of Education announced Monday that the school year 2020-2021, which would start on October 5, 2020, would end on June 16, 2021. The Christmas break, meanwhile, will be …

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Korean national found dead inside Malate condo

Korean national found dead inside Malate condo

by Margret Fermin

A Korean national was found dead inside the condominium unit where he was staying in Malate, Manila. The foreigner visited the hospital due to tightness in his chest and shortness …

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no new coronavirus strain philippines

‘No solid evidence’ yet that new coronavirus strain more infectious – DOH

by Margret Fermin

The Department of Health (DOH) said Monday that there is no “solid evidence” yet that new coronavirus strain recently detected in the country is more contagious. According to Health Undersecretary …

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Makabayan lawmakers want probe on Randy Echanis killing

Makabayan lawmakers want probe on Randy Echanis killing

by Margret Fermin

The House Makabayan Bloc filed a resolution that would investigate the killing of peace consultant and Anakpawis leader Randy Echanis. Six Makabayan Bloc members filed House Resolution 1131, which orders …

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Voter registrations resume on September 1 - Comelec

Voter registrations resume on September 1 – Comelec

by Margret Fermin

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced Saturday that voter registrations would resume on September 1, 2020. However, areas under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) and modified ECQ could resume its voter …

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