BI to deport apprehended Chinese yacht passengers in Palawan
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Thursday it would begin proceedings to deport the 10 Chinese nationals who tried to disembark from a luxury yacht in Puerto Princess City, Palawan, …
BuCor chief Bantag: I’m not Satan to order COVID to kill inmates
Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag refuted Thursday the allegations that they used COVID-19 to cover the alleged “execution” of inmates inside the New Bilibid Prison (NBP). Bantag stood …
Sotto: Law of the land protects ABS-CBN property
Senate President Vicente Sotto III said Thursday the Constitution protects ABS-CBN from any plans of seizing its properties, which was openly discussed by some House Representatives who also pushed the …
Maynilad explains viral P100K water bill
Water concessionaire Maynilad explained Thursday that there was an error in the computation of a customer’s water bill amounting to over P100,000, which went viral on social media. Customer Dominic …
Maynilad bill payment period extended to September 30
Water concessionaire Maynilad extended the bill payment period until September 30 amid the COVID-19 crisis impact on its consumers’ livelihood, the company’s spokesperson said in an interview on Unang Hirit, …
Average prisoner cell space in PH is 0.87 square meter – Recto
Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto lambasted the poor conditions of Philippine jails, describing them as “pandemic timebombs.” “Our congested jails…are petri dishes for the coronavirus. Prisons exist so offenders …
DepEd clarifies face-to-face classes optional
The Department of Education (DepEd) clarified that the implementation of face-to-face classes by January 2021 is optional. The education department also said only blended and distance learning would be implemented …
Metro Manila may return to MECQ if cases reach 85k by end-July
Malacañang said Wednesday that Metro Manila may be placed under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) again if the number of COVID-19 in the Philippines would reach 85,000 by July 31, …
Lotto operations resume in GCQ, MGCQ areas starting August 4
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced Wednesday that lotto games operations would resume on August 4 in areas under general community quarantine (GCQ) and modified GCQ. PCSO general manager …
Face mask violators can be jailed for 10 to 30 days – Año
Violators or those who would be caught not wearing face mask could be put to jail for 10 to 30 days, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año announced Wednesday. According to Año, …
SWS: 5.2 Filipinos families experienced hunger in past 3 months
Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showed at least 5.2 million Filipino families experienced hunger at least once in the past three months, the highest number recorded since September 2014. The …
NBA G-League gives Kai Sotto a welcome package
Filipino pride Kai Sotto received a welcome package gear from the NBA G-League as his journey to the NBA begins. The 7’2″ player flaunted his official G-League gear on Tuesday …
Bucor has no ‘sterling record’ to prove inmates died of COVID-19 – senators
Senator Richard Gordon and Franklin Drilon said the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) lacks “sterling record” to prove that the cremated inmates in New Bilibid Prison indeed died of COVID-19. Gordon, …
DFA allocates P2.5B to boost OFW repatriation
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) allotted its P2.25 billion capital outlay fund to boost the country’s repatriation efforts for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who lost their jobs during the …
KidZania Manila to permanently close by August 31
The KidZania Manila, an amusement park for children and their families, announced that it would permanently stop operations by August 31 due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. …
Singson: Mayors want to lift term limits of local officials
Narvacan, Ilocos Sur Mayor Luis “Chavit,” Singson Sr said municipal mayors are pushing to lift the term limits of local officials in the country. Singson, who was the president of …
Children kill their father who tried to rape niece
A man was killed in Negros Occidental after his children beat him when he allegedly attempted to rape his niece. Based on the La Castellana Police investigation, the victim’s wife …
NBI files murder raps vs 9 cops involved in killing 4 soldiers in Jolo
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) filed murder charges against the six Jolo cops and three Sulu Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit (PDEU) members for killing four Army intelligence operatives who …
Vice Ganda Network goes live on July 24
Comedian Vice Ganda is launching his own digital network, the Vice Ganda Network after ABS-CBN was shut down by the government. It would go live on Friday, July 24. Vice …
Suspected bomb expert linked to ISIS killed in South Cotabato
The military reported Tuesday an alleged bomb expert being linked to an ISIS-inspired group was killed after he allegedly resisted arrest in Polomolok town in South Cotabato over the weekend. …
BuCor presents photos of Jaybee Sebastian’s remains
The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Tuesday showed photos of convicted kidnapper Jaybee Sebastian before he was cremated on Saturday to address suspicions that he was still alive. In Marisol …
Schools in low-risk areas can apply for limited face-to-face classes
Education Secretary Leonor Briones said Tuesday that school administrators in COVID-19 low-risk areas could apply for the conduct of limited face-to-face classes. Briones said at a press briefing that school …
Recto asks BuCor to show photos of inmates’ remains to address issues
Senator Ralph Recto said Tuesday the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) could simply present pictures of the remains of inmates who were reportedly died of COVID-19 to address different suspicions. “The …
Palace releases guidelines on face-to-face classes on January 2021
Malacañang announced that limited face-to-face classes would be allowed starting January 2021, subject to the guidelines given by the government. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said face-to-face classes would be allowed …
Duterte to Filipinos: God is wise; He will not forsake Filipinos
President Rodrigo Duterte turned to God as he encouraged the Filipinos to persevere amid the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. Duterte, in a taped speech, made the call as the …
Ban on unauthorized selling of ‘sin’ products online eyed
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of Health (DOH) supports the proposal of Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III to ban the unauthorized online selling of “sin” products such …