Senators eye ‘junk food’ tax for COVID-19 funds
Some senators are eyeing to impose a tax on junk food to raise funds for the government’s coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. “The other possible sin tax that government may …
International travel for Filipino tourists still banned – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reiterated that international travel for Filipino tourists is still restricted as the country continues to battle coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente …
Police identify three possible suspects on Jang Lucero’s killing
Police said they already determined three possible suspects on Jang Lucero’s killing in Calamba, Laguna, last week. However, they are still gathering substantial evidence before they could release the suspects’ …
Jang Lucero murder case update: Girlfriend personally knows possible suspects
Jang Lucero murder case update: A police official said that Jang Lucero and her girlfriend personally know the possible suspects involved in the Laguna lady driver’s brutal killing last week. …
CamSur Rep. Marissa Andaya dies of cancer
Camarines Sur First District Representative Marissa Andaya died of cancer on Sunday, said her husband, former congressman Rolando Andaya Jr. “The love of my life has passed on into eternal …
SMC launches a coronavirus testing laboratory in Mandaluyong
San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has introduced its coronavirus testing laboratory in Mandaluyong on Friday. The laboratory can hold 4,000 tests per day using reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). RT-PCR is …
BIR changes tax requirements for Pogos to resume operations
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has tweaked the tax rules for Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos) and their service providers. The modifications will allow them to continue operating as …
Duterte signs controversial anti-terrorism bill into law
President Rodrigo Duterte signed the Anti-Terrorism Bill into law on Friday despite being barraged with criticisms from different sectors. The signing of the law was confirmed by Presidential spokesman Harry …
Harry Roque: No violations in visiting Subic resort, swimming with dolphins
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said Thursday he did not violate any quarantine and health protocols when he visited a marine park in Subic, Zambales, amid pandemic after he received criticisms …
DOH checking labs that failed to report cases for days
Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said Thursday the Department of Health (DOH) is looking at COVID-19 testing laboratories that failed to submit reports on cases in the past several days. In …
Made in China modern jeeps involved in several accidents – ACTO
Made in China air-conditioned modern jeeps that have been endorsed by the government have been involved in several accidents, a local jeepney driver association said Thursday. Among these accidents were …
Ben&Ben releases ‘Nakikinig Ka Ba Sa Akin’ with quarantine inspired lyrics
Ben&Ben officially released its song “Nakikinig Ka Ba Sa Akin” Wednesday evening with lyrics inspired by the quarantine brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. ‘Nakikinig Ka Ba Sa Akin’ OUT NOW …
AFP loses track of Jolo bombers after 4 soldiers killed
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Wednesday it lost track of the two suspected Jolo bombers after Sulu cops killed four intelligence operatives. Army spokesperson Col. Ramon Zagala told …
G4 swine flu in China very low risk – BAI
Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) officer-in-charge Director Ronnie Domingo said the G4, a new swine flu strain being monitored in China, has a very low risk. Domingo explained that China’s …
Infections in Calabarzon rose after Metro Manila shifted to GCQ
COVID-19 infections in Calabarzon spiked after neighboring region Metro Manila transitioned to general community quarantine, the chief of Department of Health (DOH) Region 4A said Wednesday. DOH Calabarzon Director Eduardo …
92 MRT3 personnel tested positive for COVID-19
A total of 92 personnel of Metro Rail Transit 3 (MRT3) tested positive for COVID-19, causing them to operate at reduced capacity beginning July 6. MRT3 said the number of …
Female driver Jang Lucero sustained more than 50 stab wounds; mostly in the chest
The female driver Jang Lucero who was found dead inside her car in Calamba, Laguna, sustained more than 50 stab wounds. In John Consulta’s report on GMA News “24 Oras” …
Duterte threatens to shut down J&T Express
President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to shut down delivery courier firm J&T Express over alleged mishandling of packages. The President in a televised address late Tuesday tasked the Criminal Investigation and Detection …
Army chief: Jolo shooting incident not a ‘misencounter’ but a murder
A Philippine Army chief said the Jolo shooting incident where Sulu cops killed four soldiers was not a “misencounter” but a murder. “This was not a misencounter. This was murder. …
CHR exec says PNP not cooperating on drug war probe
CHR Commissioner Karen Dumpit said the PNP is not cooperating in the investigation on human rights abuses related to the anti-drug war. “I have been in the CHR for 27 …
Security guard held doctor a hostage in East Avenue Medical Center
Police reported that a security guard held doctor a hostage inside the emergency room of the East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC) in Quezon City early Wednesday morning. Criminal Investigation and …
Cimatu wants to relocate Cebu City isolation facilities from barangay to coastal area
Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu, Cebu City’s COVID-19 response overseer, considers relocating all isolation facilities from barangays to the coastal area. Cimatu said in an interview with Unang Balita on Wednesday …
12,000 stranded in Cebu City amid ECQ – Cimatu
Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu said Wednesday there are around 12,000 locally stranded individuals (LSIs) in Cebu City due to the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). President Rodrigo Duterte assigned Cimatu to …
Ryza Cenon not yet ready to get married
Ika-anim na Utos star Ryza Cenon said she is not yet ready to get married to partner Miguel Miguel Cruz as they would first prioritize their first baby. In an …
Get to know the cinematographer father of Ryza Cenon’s baby
Who is the father of Ryza Cenon’s first baby? Actress Ryza Cenon surprised her fans after she announced that she is now five months pregnant with her first baby. “It’s …
Ryza Cenon pregnant with first baby
Actress Ryza Cenon announced Wednesday that she is pregnant with her first baby. The Kapamilya actress showed her baby bump upon sharing the news over her Instagram page. Ryza said …