Aboitiz Group laying off employees due to pandemic
The Aboitiz Group, one of the Philippines’ largest conglomerates, announced it is laying off employees as the COVID-19 pandemic impacts its businesses and forces a shift in strategy. The company …
More security forces to be deployed during hard lockdown in Cebu City- Año
Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said Wednesday more law enforcement forces would be deployed in Cebu City after it was put under hard lockdown due to the increase of COVID-19 cases. …
DA clarifies tilapia, shrimps safe to eat
The Department of Agriculture (DA) clarified that tilapia and shrimps are safe to eat despite the recent fish mortality cases in the country. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources …
P4.1 million worth marijuana plants uprooted in Cebu
PDEA agents uprooted and eradicated at least P4.1 million worth of marijuana plants in Sitio Liki, Barangay Bayong, Balamban, Cebu on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Joint forces of the Provincial …
WHO report: Cases in stranded individuals, OFWs due to ‘poor adherence’ to protocols
The World Health Organization stated in its report that the increase of COVID-19 cases among repatriated OFWs and stranded individuals is due to the government’s “poor adherence” to quarantine protocols. “Many …
31 accidents recorded in 22 days due to EDSA concrete barriers
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has recorded 31 EDSA accidents as motorists collided with concrete barriers on the highway this June. Despite this, the MMDA has no intention of …
No more ‘new normal’; Philippines remain under quarantine
The government removed the “new normal” in the list of possible classification of areas as the entire Philippines would remain under quarantine for now. “For now, there is no ‘new …
Stranded passengers at NAIA Terminal 3 sleep in sidewalk
Some stranded passengers who wanted to return to their provinces are sleeping at the sidewalk outside NAIA Terminal 3. Many of them already have tickets which got canceled on the …
Poe calls on gov’t to allow back-riding
Senator Grace Poe, on Tuesday, asked the government to allow back-riding of relatives in motorcycles to lessen the burden of commuters amid the lack of public transport. “Ang pag-angkas sa …
Makati giving free learning modules, internet load to its 85,000 public school students
The local government of Makati City would give its 85,000 public school students printed and online modules, and daily 5-hour internet load to assist them with alternative learning when school …
21 overstaying Chinese nationals blacklisted by Immigration
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has blacklisted 21 Chinese nationals who overstayed in the Philippines after availing the government’s Visa Upon Arrival (VUA) program. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente issued the …
Sofia Andres shares baptism of baby Zoe
After introducing her daughter to the world last Father’s Day, actress Sofia Andres shared on social media the baptism of baby Zoe. On Instagram, Sofia posted a video of her …
DepEd: 13.75 million students now enrolled
The Department of Education (DepEd) said Tuesday more than 13.75 million students or around 49.52% of expected enrollees for school opening on August 24 have enrolled since the month-long enrolment …
5 SAP/4Ps beneficiaries, 3 others arrested in Nueva Ecija gambling raid
Eight people, including five beneficiaries of the Social Amelioration Program (SAP) and the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), were arrested after allegedly gambling “Pusoy” amidst a modified general community quarantine …
Kanlaon Volcano emits white steam-laden plumes; more quakes recorded
Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) on Tuesday reported Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island emitted white steam-laden plumes anew. PHIVOLCS 8 a.m. bulletin said the emission was weak and …
Vergeire: Face masks, social distancing enough protection inside open-air PUVs
Health Undersecretary Rosario Vergeire said on Tuesday wearing a face mask and observing social distancing while riding an open-air public utility vehicle such as jeepneys would provide enough protection against …
Mayor Magalong eyes reopening Baguio to tourists by September
Mayor Benjamin Magalong said Tuesday the local government is eyeing to open Baguio to tourists by September. Magalong said in a television interview that the reopening of the country’s Summer …
DFA Sec Locsin: Modern jeepneys look like ‘inflated condom’
Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. yesterday that the modern jeepneys look like an “inflated condom.” These would replace the traditional and “iconic” Filipino jeep. “Keep the old …
Palace: Government coronavirus response improving
Despite the continuous increase of COVID-19 cases in the country, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said the government response to coronavirus the pandemic improved and saved “thousands” of lives. “We are …
Malacañang declares June 24 a special non-working day in Manila
Palace has declared June 24 a special-non working day in Manila to commemorate its 449th founding anniversary. Malacañang released a copy of Proclamation No. 696 Monday evening, which was signed …
TESDA to resume face-to-face classes in MGCQ areas
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) said it could resume face-to-face vocational education classes at 50 percent capacity in areas under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) based on …
Soldier killed, 9 hurt in Sulu encounter vs. Abu Sayyaf
A soldier was killed while nine other military forces were injured in an encounter with suspected members of the terrorist group Abu Sayyaf in Patikul, Sulu, on Monday. According to …
Marijuana plantation discovered in Isabela
Authorities raided a marijuana plantation at Sitio Dat-Ayan in Barangay Minagbag in Quezon town on Saturday afternoon. According to Police Cpt. Rouel Mena, chief of the Quezon Police Station, the …
Roque not interested in Philhealth post, calls it a demotion
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque on Monday, answered he is not interested in being the chief of Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), replacing Ricardo Morales. “Demotion po ‘yan. I’m not interested,” …
Ansel Elgort denies sexual assault accusations of 17-year-old girl
Ansel Elgort denied the sexual assault accusations by a girl who said the incident happened just a few days after she turned 17 in 2014. “I was distressed to see …
Philhealth: Funds enough for 2020 even amid pandemic
PhilHealth assured the public that its funds are sufficient to sustain operations for 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic, even its chief suggested delaying the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law implementation, …