DOLE investigates death of Pinay cruise ship crew
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said it is investigating the death of a Pinay cruise ship crew who committed suicide while aboard Harmony of the Seas in Barbados. …
Filipina cruise ship worker commits suicide in Barbados
A Filipina cruise ship worker committed suicide in Barbados while awaiting repatriation to the Philippines amid the coronavirus crisis, Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin said Thursday. The victim …
No second wave if Metro Manila shifts to MGCQ-Palace
The Inter-Agency Task Force will make sure that there would be no “second wave” of COVID-19 infection if Metro Manila would be placed in the modified general community quarantine (MGCQ). …
Briones: Education can’t wait for coronavirus vaccine
Education Secretary Leonor Briones remained firm that the school year 2020-2021 in the Philippines would open on August 24, noting that education could not wait for coronavirus vaccine. “As to …
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UP experts project 40,000 COVID-19 cases by June 30
Experts from the University of the Philippines (UP) projected that the total number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the Philippines would reach 40,000 by June 30. Institute of …
Roque answers Hontiveros: Gov’t collecting unpaid taxes of POGOS
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque answered the question of Senator Risa Hontiveros and insisted the government has been collecting unpaid taxes of POGOs or Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators, Thursday. “Sinisingil po …
DTI: Online transactions complaints soar amid ECQ
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reported that customer complaints involving online transactions dramatically increased during the enhanced community quarantine periods (ECQ). Trade Undersecretary Ruth Castelo said in a virtual …
FDA questioned on sale of imported COVID-19 rapid test kits
Congressman Mike Defensor on Thursday questioned the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for allegedly allowing the sale of different COVID-19 rapid test kits brands without first checking their effectiveness or …
Westpac Credit Cards – How to Apply for the Altitude Platinum Card
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Balik Probinsiya program suspended
The national government suspended the implementation of the Balik Probinsiya, Bagong Pag-asa Program to focus the resources on bringing stranded individuals in Metro Manila to their provinces, National Housing Authority …
Amazon Credit Card – Learn to Apply for the Amazon Pay ICICI Bank Card
Amazon Pay ICICI Bank Credit Card is an exclusive card issued by ICICI Bank. It is in association with the e-commerce giant Amazon and is powered by VISA. This credit …
Couple Coleen Garcia, Billy Crawford having a baby boy
International star Billy Crawford and actress Coleen Garcia revealed in a virtual baby shower that they are expecting a baby boy. The celebrity couple invited their family and fans to …
Customers to fill out health declaration form before dining in
Department of Tourism (DOT) said customers who wish to dine in are required to fill out health declaration forms as part of the new normal during general community quarantine. The …
COVID-19 patient commits suicide in Cebu hospital
The Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC) hospital administration in Cebu confirmed that a COVID-19 patient committed suicide by jumping off from the building’s third floor. Dr. Gerardo Aquino Jr., …
LPA to develop into tropical depression Butchoy today
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said a low-pressure area off Catanduanes is expected to develop into a tropical depression to be named Butchoy by Thursday. According to …
Infected OFW fakes quarantine clearance to return to Catanduanes
Catanduanes recorded its second case of COVID-19, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who presented a fake quarantine clearance certificate to return to the province, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) Wednesday …
QC jeepneys transform into delivery service vehicles
At least 30 jeepneys in Quezon City were converted into delivery service vehicles as the government still prohibit them from transporting passengers amid general community quarantine. The local government partnered …
Woman who died waiting for bus trip tested positive for COVID-19
The 33-year-old woman who died while waiting for a bus in Pasay City and to go home to Bicol to be with her four children initially tested positive for COVID-19, …
India to supply Philippines affordable COVID-19 medicines
India expressed its commitment to supply the Philippines with affordable pharmaceutical products and medicines used for treating COVID-19. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a phone conversation with President Duterte …
How to Register Online Business under BIR
How to Register Online Business under BIR In general, the registration and its updates are done in the Revenue District Office (RDO) having jurisdiction over the place where the Head …
BIR: Online sellers need to register, declare past transactions for tax compliance
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) required “online sellers” or those facilitating business transactions through electronic or digital means to register to ensure tax compliance. “All persons doing business and …
3 top most wanted, 13 more arrested in Cagayan
Authorities arrested three top most wanted and 13 others in separate operations in Cagayan Valley on Monday. PBrig./Gen. Angelito Casimiro, regional police director of Cagayan Valley (Region-02), identified the three …
40 DOJ employees positive in COVID-19 rapid test
Up to 40 Department of Justice (DOJ) employees tested positive for COVID-19 rapid testing conducted when offices resumed operations after Metro Manila was placed under general community quarantine (GCQ). Justice …
Labor secretary: 7.3M jobless Pinoys ‘not actual nor factual’
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said Wednesday the 7.3 million jobless Pinoys the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported are “not actual nor factual.” Bello insisted during the Laging Handa virtual …
P1.7-M worth of shabu seized in Taguig
An estimated P1.7 million worth of shabu was recovered from the five people arrested Tuesday afternoon in a buy-bust operation in Taguig City. National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) and …