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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …