Woman in Zamboanga infects 26 neighbors with COVID-19
A woman in Zamboanga City who tested positive for COVID-19 transmitted the virus to her 26 neighbors. The 78-year-old patient, who is a resident of Barangay Zone II, infected her …
NBI shows CCTV footage of Meyah Amatorio’s alleged abduction
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) now holds the CCTV footage of Meyah Amatorio’s alleged abduction. Amatorio is the girlfriend of killed lady driver Jang Lucero in Laguna. In a …
BSP chief: Worst is over, Philippines on it’s way to economic recovery
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno said the worst is over for the Philippines and now, though fragile, is on its way to economic recovery. “The worst is …
DOLE: Bayanihan 2 to revive emergency employment program
The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) said the Bayanihan 2 (Bayanihan To Recover as One bill) would revive the agency’s emergency employment program. It is called Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa …
VP Leni Robredo supports P1.23-trillion ARISE bill
Vice President Leni Robredo expressed her support to the P1.3-trillion Accelerated Recovery and Investments Stimulus for the Economy (ARISE) bill that would help to jumpstart the country’s economy amid the …
China vows to prioritize Philippines COVID-19 vaccine needs
China responded to President Rodrigo Duterte’s plea and vowed it would prioritize the Philippines once it developed a vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Beijing assured the country of COVID-19 …
Philippines overtakes China in number of COVID-19 cases
The Philippines now has more COVID-19 cases than China, as the Department of Health (DOH) reports hospitals are closed to being overwhelmed. The health department reported 1,874 new coronavirus cases …
Girlfriend of Jang Lucero abducted in Laguna – police
Police said Wednesday that Meyah Amatorio, the girlfriend of slain lady driver Jang Lucero was abducted by armed men in Bay town, Laguna. Laguna Police Public Information Office chief Police …
DENR shuts down Calamba sanitary landfill
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) closed down a sanitary landfill in Calamba City in Laguna for not complying with its environmental compliance certificate’s (ECC) terms and conditions. Authorities …
Duterte creates committee to study nuclear power plant as energy source
President Rodrigo Duterte formed a committee that would study the possibility of operating nuclear power plants as an additional energy source for the country’s growing population and economy. Duterte signed …
DA-BAI detects bird flu in Pampanga egg farm
The Department of Agriculture, through the Bureau of Animal Industry (DA-BAI), confirmed Wednesday the detection of avian influenza A(H5N6) or bird flu in an egg-producing farm in San Luis, Pampanga. …
Government debt at P9.05T by end-June amid COVID-19 crisis
The outstanding debt of the national government now swelled at P9.054 trillion as of end-June, as the country continues to increase borrowings for COVID-19 response and economic recovery, the Bureau …
Senators ask Commission on Audit to look into gov’t COVID-19 spending
Several senators asked the Commission on Audit (COA) to check the government’s COVID-19 spending under the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act. They also urged COA to release its findings …
House panel approves 12% value-added tax on digital services, transactions
The House ways and means panel approved a bill that would impose a 12% Value-Added Tax (VAT) on some local and digital goods and services providers as well as electronic …
PNP Chief: Death penalty if over 50 grams of illegal drugs seized from suspects
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Archie Francisco Gamboa wants to impose the death penalty if over 50 grams of illegal drugs are confiscated from drug suspects. “We agree …
Sinas: Respect solemnity of Holy Mass, find appropriate place to air grievances
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Debold Sinas reminded the public always to respect the solemnity of the Holy Mass and find an appropriate place to air sentiments …
Call center agent found dead inside Laguna motel
A female call center agent was found dead inside a motel in Biñan, Laguna, Wednesday. The “Unang Balita” report on Wednesday identified the victim as Crisanta Magadia, a call center …
Manila COVID-19 walk-in testing centers open for nonresidents – Mayor Isko
Mayor Isko Moreno announced the COVID-19 walk-in testing centers of Manila would be open for nonresidents also for free. Moreno said Manila would be a “good neighbor” to nearby communities …
BI chiefs thanks Duterte for urging Congress to pass new Immigration Law
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente expressed his gratitude to President Rodrigo Duterte for calling the Congress during his fifth State of the Nation (SONA) to pass a law …
Chiz Escudero: ‘It could have been worse’ argument a fallacy
Former senator and Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero said the public should demand more from the government and not be contented with the current COVID-19 response. Escudero urged the Filipinos …
Front line doctors say COVID-19 situation ‘much worse’ than before
Doctors say the front line situation is worse than the first months of the pandemic, contrary to what government officials say that the public should not be alarmed with the …
Roque: Rising COVID-19 cases not alarming as death toll remains low
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said Tuesday the public should not be alarmed at the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines since the death toll remained low. “Hindi naman …
Imposing death penalty in Philippines a ‘mistake you can never correct’ – Drilon
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon and other minority senators expressed their opposition to reimposing the death penalty in the Philippines, citing the country’s weak justice system and COVID-19 crisis. “I …
Marcos, Sotto support death penalty for ‘big-time’ drug convicts
Senators Imee Marcos and Vicente Sotto III expressed their support on imposing the death penalty for “big-time” drug convicts. “Anti-poor ang death penalty eh… Makakakuha ng magagaling na abugado ang …
6 Chinese nationals, Filipino arrested for kidnapping POGO worker
Philippine National Police Anti-Kidnapping Group operatives arrested six Chinese nationals and a Filipino for the alleged kidnapping of another Chinese national POGO worker in Parañaque City. Police conducted a rescue …
Quark Henares questions why Joyce Bernal directed SONA
Director Quark Henares questioned the government’s use of filmmakers, such as this year’s director Joyce Bernal, in President Rodrigo Duterte’s annual State of the Nation Address (SONA). “WHY. WHY DO …