The Department of Education (DepEd) official said the agency has no budget allocation for teachers who tested positive for COVID-19. “COVID medication and treatment funding budgets are not present or …
University of the Philippines (UP) experts urged the government to place Metro Manila under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) for a month to slow the transmission of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). …
President Rodrigo Duterte hopes for a COVID-free Christmas celebration in the Philippines as he accepted Russia’s offer for the COVID-19 vaccine supply. “Hintay na lang kayo, kaunti na lang talaga …
President Rodrigo Duterte thanked and accepted the offer of Russia to supply the Philippines with COVID-19 vaccines, adding he hopes for a COVID-free Christmas celebration in the country. Duterte responded …
Below are the highlights of President Rodrigo Duterte’s address to the nation on Monday night, August 10. He said the public should follow quarantine measures for their own sake. He …
The Department of Health said it would not ban the rapid testing for COVID-19 because it could be useful for those who already recovered, said Health Undersecretary Rosario Vergeire, Monday. …
Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri bared Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) released P10 million to a 10-bed infirmary in Davao region. The hospital has no COVID-19 cases. “Maraming schemes ‘yan …
Medical professionals and doctors are urging authorities in Metro Manila to stop using thermal scanners and misting at quarantine checkpoints to prevent the spread of COVID-19. National Capital Region Police …
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Monday there was a downtrend in COVID-19 cases and that Metro Manila is ready to go back to less stringent general community quarantine (GCQ). “Yes, …
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced Sunday persons with disabilities (PWDs) and senior citizens could send authorized representatives to get their second wave of Social Amelioration Program …
Assistant Minority Leader and ACT Teachers Representative France Castro insisted Sunday teachers need internet allowance for the implementation of blended learning for the school year 2020-2021. Castro responded to the …
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency insisted marijuana plants do not naturally grow in the Cordillera region after raiding another plantation along the boundary of Mountain Province and Kalinga last Thursday. …
The University of the Philippines (UP) College of Education Student Council slammed the latest episode of VinCentiments entitled “Online Class,” showing students’ rants on the conduct of online learning in …
A nurse was kicked out of her boarding house after her landlady found out that she tested positive for COVID-19 in Makati City, Sunday. “Gem” is a customer care representative …
Tropical depression Ferdie continues to move northward and raised wind signal number one (1) in Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur, Pagasa reported. Pagasa weather bulletin issued at 5 am, 10 …
When you have a physical illness – even though it may be painful – it is easier to diagnose and cure. However, things like anxiety, insomnia, and mental disturbances are …
Whether it’s from celebrities or everyday citizens, trends come up all the time. Normally it’s with celebrities though; once they feature dance moves, it can quickly go viral. But, how …
A Danish national allegedly beat up a woman in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, on Tuesday afternoon. During the police investigation, the Danish national became angry after the woman spread …
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has suspended one of its employees who was caught on video, getting her hair rebonded or straightened while on duty at the Dipolog District Office. …
China praised the Philippines for not joining in international naval exercises in the South China Sea, citing the country refused to participate in some countries’ attempts to “incite tensions” in …
The low pressure area east of Aurora has developed into tropical depression Enteng Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported, Saturday morning. The Low Pressure Area (LPA) developed …
Up to P80 million worth of cigarettes and face masks smuggled into the country were seized by the Bureau of Customs during a raid on a warehouse in Bulacan last …
Anakalusugan party-list Representative Michael Defensor suggested Friday authorities should utilize Facebook and other social media platforms to improve contact tracing efforts of the Philippines amid the COVID-19 crisis. On Thursday, …
Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla refuted Friday claims that he is fighting the government and not cooperating with the implementation of national policies against the COVID-19 crisis. “Fake news po na …
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque denied Friday reports that the Philippines is already the new COVID-19 hotspot in Southeast Asia after overtaking Indonesia as the country with the highest number of …
Kuya Wil or Willie Revillame announced that he would provide P5-million assistance for jeepney drivers who are already begging amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as P100,000 to each family …