Conor McGregor announces retirement, says his ‘bored of the game’
UFC superstar and mixed martial arts champion Conor McGregor announced his retirement from the sport on Sunday. “Hey guys I’ve decided to retire from fighting. Thank you all for the …
DOJ: Faking Facebook accounts punishable by 6 to 12 years imprisonment
The Department of Justice (DOJ) said that faking Facebook accounts is a crime that is punishable by six to 12 years imprisonment. DOJ requested Facebook to take down more than …
Recto: Allow jeepneys to ‘restart their engines’ to jumpstart economy
Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto said if the government wants to jumpstart the economy, they should allow the return of jeepneys and other public utility vehicles (PUVs). He added …
Ex-PCGG chairman Sabio arrested for graft charge
National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) agents have arrested former Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) Chairman Camilo Sabio for a graft charge. In a delayed report, NBI-Technical Intelligence Division personnel …
Arum: Pacquiao planning to run as president on 2022
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum claimed that boxing champ turned senator Manny Pacquiao is planning to run for president of the Philippines in 2022. Arum said in an undated video posted …
Solon asks Gabby Lopez to recite ‘Panatang Makabayan’
A lawmaker asked ABS-CBN chairman emeritus Gabby Lopez III on Monday to recite the first line of “Panatang Makabayan” during the House Representatives hearing on the network’s franchise renewal. Deputy …
Briones: DepEd ready for blended learning by August 24
Education Secretary Leonor Briones, on Monday, disputed reports that the Department of Education (DepEd) is not ready for blended learning as schools open on August 24. “I would like to dispute …
Defense chief asks critics to read Anti-Terror Act first
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Monday asked those who are opposing the Anti-Terror Act to read the whole bill first and not just focus on selected provisions. “‘Yung mga sumasama …
National defense also investigating fake FB accounts
The Department of National Defense is also looking at the emergence of fake Facebook (FB) accounts in the Philippines, said Defense chief Delfin Lorenzana on Monday. “Mayroon na, mayroon nang …
PDEA targeting ‘puppet masters’ of illegal drugs entry in PH
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) chief Director General Wilkins Villanueva on Monday said the agency would target “puppet master” or those responsible for illegal drug entry in the country. “We …
Mall shootout: Chinese national, Pinoy driver dead; P244-M worth shabu seized
A Chinese national and his Filipino driver who believed to be members of an international drug syndicate were killed in a mall shootout in Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard, Parañaque City, Saturday …
NBI: Fake Facebook accounts could be a ‘glitch’
An NBI official said the fake Facebook accounts of individuals, mostly students, that surfaced days after protests against the Anti-Terror bill could be just a glitch. “Ang tinitingnan pa lang …
Church warns public against ‘holy’ alcohol, face masks
The Liturgical Commission of the Archdiocese of Pampanga warned the public against a marketing gimmick, saying there is no such thing as “holy” alcohol, face masks, and other medical supplies …
Lacson explains ‘most lenient’ 14-day detention in Anti-Terrorism bill
Senator Panfilo Lacson explained on Monday the 14-day provision of Anti-Terrorism bill that it was adopted from countries with the “most lenient” detention provision for suspected terrorists. “We adopted the …
NBI to probe death of PNP doctor
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Archie Francisco Gamboa said the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) would probe the death of police doctor Police Captain Casey Gutierrez. At a …
Terrorists’ problem is ideology, not poverty- Sotto
Senate President Vicente Sotto III said Monday addressing poverty and social injustices would not eradicate terrorism, adding it is an issue of fighting for ideology. The senator remarked in his …
Duterte can still veto Anti-Terror bill-Lacson
Senator Panfilo Lacson, one of the principal authors of the Anti-Terror bill, said the Department of Justice (DOJ) could advise President Rodrigo Duterte to veto the passage of the controversial …
Arrest of “Cebu 8” nothing to do with protests- PNP
The Philippine National Police clarified the arrest of said “Cebu 8” on Friday inside the University of the Philippines (UP) in Cebu City had nothing to do with the group’s …
Barangay officials lock frontliner, family inside their house
Police arrested five barangay officials after they locked a frontliner, who was allegedly a suspect COVID-19 patient, with his wife and three children in their house at Barangay 538 in …
Police doctor dies after being sprayed with bleach
A police doctor died after he underwent “decontamination after attending to a patient” and accidentally inhaled bleach, which was used as a disinfectant in a quarantine facility where he was …
Cop, wife charged for student trainee’s rape, forced abortion
A Manila police officer was charged for allegedly raping a criminology student and forcing her to commit abortion, an official said. The Manila Police District (MPD) women and children’s protection …
The Best Package Free Shop Online
For years now, people have been driving toward a waste-free world and we’re getting closer thanks to Package Free Shop. Brands are taking notes as consumers shift to more eco-friendly …
5 Items You Didn’t Know You Could get at Package Free Stores
Sometimes our packaging has packaging and some folks are tired of it and that’s why package free stores are popping up. No doubt, packaging waste is a contributor to environmental …
Face-to-face classes for college students allowed in MGCQ areas- IATF
The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Emerging Infectious Diseases said on its amended guidelines on quarantine measures said limited face-to-face classes are allowed for students in college in areas under …
IATF issues updated quarantine guidelines
The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Emerging Infectious Diseases released its updated guidelines for areas under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) and GCQ. IATF issued Resolution No. 43, series of …
DILG: Cockfighting still banned in MGCQ, GCQ areas
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Friday clarified that cockfighting is still banned even most areas in the country are already under general community quarantine (GCQ) …