How to Apply for SSS Unemployment Benefits Online
Here is How to Apply for SSS Unemployment Benefits Online. The Social Security System (SSS) announced Friday that it is now ready to accept online applications for the unemployment benefit …
Vlogger Emman Nimedez finally released from hospital
Vlogger Emman Nimedez has been released from the hospital after one month of chemotherapy treatment for his acute myeloid leukemia. The YouTuber said in his latest vlog that the doctors …
Suspected Abu Sayyaf member linked to ISIS killed in Parañaque
An alleged member of the Abu Sayyaf who is believed to be connected to the international terrorist group ISIS was killed in a Parañaque City clash. In an exclusive report …
DILG: 112 areas nationwide under localized lockdown
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Friday said a total of 112 areas nationwide had been placed under localized lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic. “Localized lockdown …
DepEd asks private schools to delay tuition fee increase
The Department of Education (DepEd) urged private schools to delay any increase in tuition and miscellaneous fee amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. DepEd in advisory said it understood …
3 lawmakers, including Paolo Duterte want to rename NAIA
Three House Representatives, including presidential son Paolo Duterte, filed a bill to rename the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to the “Paliparang Pandaigdig ng Pilipinas.” On Thursday, Reps. Paolo Duterte …
Congress to probe P1.8 billion fertilizer scam
The House of Representatives is set to investigate the Department of Agriculture (DA) officials in connection with the controversial P1.8 billion fertilizer scam. This was after Makabayan bloc solons filed …
Duterte okay with 14-day jail time for suspected terrorists
President Rodrigo Duterte supported the 14-day jail time for suspected terrorists, even in the absence of a case because he believes it is not unconstitutional. Section 29 of the Anti-Terrorism …
DBM prepares P4.3 trillion 2021 national budget
The Department of Budget and Management is already preparing a P4.3 trillion national budget proposal for 2021 that Malacañang would submit to Congress. According to Budget Secretary Wendel Avisado, this …
2 PMA cadets, 3 doctors charged with murder in death of Dormitorio
The Baguio City Prosecutors Office found a basis to file murder charges against two Philippine Military Academy (PMA) cadets involved in the death of Cadet 4th Class Darwin Dormitorio in …
DepEd Usec: Modules not yet printed; 60% of teachers yet to be trained
The Department of Education Undersecretary Diosdado San Antonio said Thursday DepEd has yet to train 60 percent of its 800,000 public school teachers for distance learning, and modules are not …
Stricter issuance of PWD ID urged
Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Thursday urged local government units to impose stricter rules on issuing identification cards (ID) for persons with disabilities (PWD) after reports of dishonest individuals availing …
Kanlaon Volcano continues to emit plumes
Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island continues to emit white steam-laden plumes as it remains under Alert Level 1. “Moderate emission of white …
Palace: Duterte needs emergency powers ‘again’
Malacañang said Wednesday President Rodrigo Duterte needs emergency powers again to expedite purchases to continue the government’s COVID-19 response. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque released the statement as the Bayanihan to …
4 million Pinoys could be jobless by end of 2020- DOLE
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello III said around four million Filipinos could lose their jobs by the end of 2020 due to the economic impact of …
No COVID-19 deaths despite surge in cases in Eastern Visayas-Año
Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said Thursday that though there was a spike in the number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in Eastern Visayas, no deaths related to the virus …
UV express, jeepneys to resume operations next week-LTFRB
Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Chairman Martin Delgra said Wednesday that UV express units and traditional jeepneys would be allowed to resume operations in Metro Manila beginning next week. …
17 workers infected in BGC construction site
The local government placed a construction site at Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig under a two-week lockdown after 17 workers tested positive for the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19). “The health …
6 Abu Sayyaf members surrender in Sulu
Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) said Wednesday six members of terror group Abu Sayyaf surrendered to the military forces in Luuk, Sulu. The six ASG members surrendered to the 4th Marine …
House to probe repatriation of stranded OFWs
The House of Representatives would hold on Friday an inquiry on the repatriation of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were stranded abroad and outside their hometowns in the country. Anakalusugan …
Boy enrolls self online at ‘Pisonet’ shop
A photo of a boy who enrolled himself online at a “pisonet” shop in Caloocan City went viral on social media, Tuesday. “Pisonet” shops allow users to have internet access …
Finance Sec. Dominguez explains why Duterte keeps on saying gov’t has no money
The Department of Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III explained why President Rodrigo Duterte always says the government is running out of money for COVID-19 response. Dominguez said the Philippines has …
Olongapo mayor faces charges over repeated quarantine violations-DILG
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday said Olongapo Mayor Rolen Paulino Jr is facing charges before the Office of the Ombudsman for repeatedly violating quarantine …
Palace: UV Express has ‘better chance than jeepneys’
Malacañang said Wednesday that UV Express units have a better chance of resuming operations than the traditional jeepneys under the community quarantine. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque that unlike in a …
Rep. Lucy Torres-Gomez defends anti-terror bill
Leyte 4th District Representative Lucy Torres-Gomez said Wednesday that the fear of abuse is not a “valid reason” to reject the opposed Anti-Terror bill, which now awaits the President’s signature. Torres-Gomez …
Phivolcs Kanlaon Volcano Update
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said on its update that Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island emitted white steam-laden plumes again for the third consecutive day on Wednesday. …