Survey: 6 out 10 Filipinos hesitant work again amid COVID-19 threat
A survey showed that 6 out of 10 Filipinos are still reluctant to return to work even after the government would ease quarantine restrictions in the country amid the COVID-19 …
No decision yet if large religious gatherings resume in GCQ-Palace
Malacañang said Thursday the government has no decision yet if large religious gatherings would be allowed during GCQ or general community quarantine. Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said they welcomed the …
Grab Philippines proposes P5 ‘disinfection fee’ to LTFRB
Grab Philippines clarified Thursday it did not apply for a fare increase but proposed P5 “disinfection fee” per ride instead when its operations resume. Brian Cu, head of Grab in …
NCR ‘ready’ for GCQ transition- Palace
Malacañang Palace said Thursday NCR (National Capital Region) is ‘“ready” to transition from MECQ to GCQ by June 1. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque in a televised briefing, discussed that Metro …
Briones: Stand of DepEd, Duterte on school opening ‘exactly the same’
Department of Education Secretary Leonor Briones said Thursday there was no argument and conflict between the statements of DepEd and President Rodrigo Duterte regarding school opening. “There is no conflict, …
PLDT customer service Twitter hacked
The Twitter account of PLDT customer service has been hacked and hackers threatened to go after another telco Globe next. The hackers replaced the account’s name with “PLDT Doesn’t Care.” …
Couple Lee Dong-gun, Jo Yoon-hee divorce after 3 years of marriage
Jo Yoon-hee got their daughter’s custody after the divorce with Lee Dong-gun. South Korean celebrity couple Lee Dong-gun and Jo Yoon-hee are now divorced after three years of marriage, according …
Suspect for killing, peeling face of Christine Silawan found dead in jail
The suspect for killing and peeling the face of Christine Lee Silawan was found dead inside a jail in Cebu. Based on information obtained from Central Visayas police chief Brigadier …
Man bites, punch cop who confronted him
A man has been arrested in Naga, Camarines Sur, after he allegedly punched and bit the cop who confronted him, according to a Unang Balita report on Thursday. According to …
Deport Chinese nationals arrested in illegal COVID-19 hospitals- Hontiveros
Senator Risa Hontiveros wanted to deport the Chinese nationals involved in the illegal COVID-19 health facilities police have discovered in recent days. “Deport and blacklist these criminals. Hindi pwedeng ang …
HWG wants presidential proclamation to officially end war on drugs
The Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Wednesday urged the Philippine government to issue a presidential proclamation to officially end the President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs. Commission on Human Rights …
American sentenced to life for sexually exploiting Filipino children online
An American was convicted and sentenced to life in prison for sexually exploiting Filipino children by selling videos, photos, and live streams to buyers abroad. David Timothy Deakin was declared …
Government Compensation in Canada – Find Out if You’re Eligible
The Canadian Federal Government recently announced that it would donate 27 billion dollars in financial aid to Canadians. The government aims to implement a number of support plans, which we …
Drug suspect killed in Nueva Ecija police operation
An alleged drug pusher from Cabanatuan City in Nueva Ecija province during a police drug buy-bust, 8:30 am Tuesday. Authorities identified the suspect Mar Punzalan, who suddenly drew a handgun …
DepEd urged to clear confusion on opening of classes
A lawmaker on Wednesday asked the Department of Education (DepEd) to give “clearer” information on the upcoming opening of classes to avoid further confusion among parents and students. Pasig Representative …
DOJ alarmed over rising online child exploitation cases in PH
The Department of Justice-Office of Cybercrime (DoJ-OoC) is concerned about rising cases of online child exploitation in the Philippines amid the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the National Center for Missing …
255 tricycle drivers in Mandaluyong tested positive for COVID-19
A total of 255 tricycle drivers in Mandaluyong City were put under isolation after testing positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) rapid test. According to Mandaluyong City Mayor Carmelita ‘Menchi’ Abalos, …
Daniel Padilla, Kathryn Bernardo celebrate 8th anniversary
Reel and real-life couple Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo celebrated their 8th anniversary amid the COVID-19 crisis in the country. Daniel and Kathryn chose to celebrate in private and did …
DOH: Government hiring 95,000 contact tracers
Department of Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said Wednesday the Philippines is hiring 95,000 contact tracers amid the COVID-19 crisis. According to Vergeire, the ideal ratio of contact tracer is …
UP study: DOH not reporting 7,000 additional cases, NCR should maintain MECQ
A study conducted by the University of the Philippines said that NCR (National Capital Region) and other high-risk areas for COVID-19 should remain under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) even …
No more investigation on ‘overpriced’ PPEs after Duterte defended DOH
Malacañang said Tuesday that the alleged “overpriced” personal protective equipment (PPEs) purchased by the DOH would no longer be investigated. President Rodrigo Duterte earlier said he was the one who …
Andrea Bocelli survives COVID-19
Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli announced Tuesday he survived the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), describing the experience as “a nightmare.” On April 12, the 61-year-old sang alone in Milan’s Duomo to encourage …
2 Chinese doctors operating illegal COVID-19 clinic arrested in Makati
Police arrested two Chinese doctors operating another illegal clinic, which allegedly treating Chinese nationals with COVID-19 in Makati City, Tuesday. The said medical facility is located on the fifth floor …
DFA New Normal Guidelines on Consular Offices
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) released its guidelines for stakeholders transacting at Consular Offices (COs). In compliance with the Department of Health’s (DOH) protocols for all workplaces, the DFA …
Enrollment in public schools begins June 1-Palace
Palace announced Wednesday enrollment of students in public schools will still proceed on June 1, even after President Rodrigo Duterte declared “no vaccine, no classes.” “Tuloy po yan dahil hindi …
Coast guard frontliner died, 6 others injured in Batangas accident
A Philippine Coast Guard frontliner died while six others were injured in an accident in Batangas. The team was on their way to Metro Manila to assist stranded overseas Filipino …