900 ASF infected pigs culled in Bulacan
Almost 900 pigs infected with African Swine Fever (ASF) were culled on an eco-farm at Brgy FVR, Norzagaray, Bulacan, Monday. According to Agapito Pascual, municipal agriculturist, the owner of the …
2-year-old boy set on fire by mother’s lover
A 2-year-old boy died after his mother’s boyfriend set him on fire at Purok 7, Segapod, Maigo Lanao del Norte, Sunday night. The victim was identified as Romnick Balde, a …
Ebola co-discoverer says 2019 nCoV more dangerous than ebola; death toll climbed to 1,018
Professor Piot, the co-discoverer of Ebola and the presence of Aids in Africa, warned that 2019 new coronavirus (nCoV) is more dangerous than Ebola, with its death toll climbing to …
Duterte says Trump is trying to save VFA
President Rodrigo Duterte, on Monday, said that US President Donald Trump is trying to “save” the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between the Philippines and the US. “Ngayon, I’ll make it …
2019 new coronavirus death toll now higher than SARS, MERS
The death toll for the 2019 new coronavirus is now 910, overtaking the worldwide fatalities of pandemic SARS in 2002-2003 and MERS in 2012. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) killed …
Corpse of Chinese national found floating in Manila Bay
A Chinese national corpse was found floating in Manila Bay, part of the Baywalk, on Roxas Boulevard, Ermita, Manila, yesterday morning. The victim was identified through his passport as Suet …
Helper arrested for voyeurism, installed CCTV in women’s comfort room
Valenzuela City police arrested and jailed a helper for voyeurism after he installed a CCTV (closed-circuit television camera) in a women’s comfort room. The suspect was identified as Ereberto Look, …
VFA termination notice will be sent today- Palace
President Rodrigo Duterte will issue the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) termination notice to the United States today, Monday. Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo clarified that a formal document had not been …
Worldometer Coronavirus Update February 7
Worldometer Coronavirus Update February 7: As of today, the 2019 new coronavirus already infected 31, 481 people. 4,824 or 15% of infected patients are in critical condition. The virus killed …
Police directors, chiefs, officers sacked in PNP revamp
Central Visayas (Police Regional Office 7) Director Valeriano de Leon was removed from office yesterday, while six officers were also sacked in another PNP (Philippine National Police) revamp. The recent …
Dubai Media denies Labor Secretary’s statement that Pinay died of coronavirus
A government-run media in the United Arab Emirates clarified that the Pinay household worker in Dubai did not die of coronavirus. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III had earlier reported that …
Chinese national plowed through traffic, spits at police officer
A Chinese national riding an SUV was apprehended for violating traffic rules plowed through several cars in Manila and spits at a police officer. According to reports, Manila Traffic and …
Woman dies minutes after receiving glutathione injection at Manila spa
A 33-year-old woman was killed after allegedly receiving a glutathione injection at a spa in Sampaloc, Manila. Although glutathione is believed to whiten the skin, experts do not recommend that …
3 firefighters arrested for extorting money from fire victim
Three firefighters of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) were arrested and landed in jail after being caught in an entrapment operation in Barangay San Rafael Village, Navotas. According to …
Notorious drug pusher dead in police encounter
One alleged notorious drug pusher was killed in a police encounter Friday morning in Malate, Manila. According to Police Lt. Col Samuel Pabonita of the Malate Police, their anti-drug operation …
6 Filipina, 19 foreigners rescued in Makati prostitution den
Authorities rescued 6 Filipina and 19 foreign women at a police raid Thursday night at a suspected prostitution den on Guerrero St., Barangay Poblacion, Makati. According to Police Col. Samuel …
Coronavirus doctor, 27, died of heart attack after working 10 days straight
A young coronavirus doctor died of a heart attack after working 10 straight days on the front lines of the 2019 nCoV outbreak. The 27-year-old doctor, Song Yingjie, had worked …
Catholic Bishop’s Conference exec: no need for divorce in the Philippines
An official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines said Thursday the Philippines does not need divorce law because there are already legal remedies for separation available for married …
Chinese tourists disobey entry ban to Boracay; 78 arrived Tuesday
More Chinese tourists are still arriving on Boracay Island despite the entry ban order of President Rodrigo Duterte for tourists coming from mainland China and its administrative regions of Hong …
Man arrested for raping 12 children in Manila
A 45-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping 12 children in Manila, Vonne Aquino, reported in a Unang Balita report on Thursday. Cellphones containing photos and videos of the …
Mayon volcano ‘crater glow’ could be precursor to eruptive activity, alert level 2 remains
DOST-PHIVOLCS reported that Mayon Volcano “crater glow,” which was observed Tuesday, could be a precursor to a new eruptive activity. The agency posted on its Tweeter account, “#MayonVolcano crater glow …
Fort Magsaysay nCoV quarantine site not yet ready; water connection, additional linen needed
Department of Health seeks the delay on the arrival of the Filipinos repatriated from Wuhan, China, on Saturday, citing Fort Magsaysay nCoV quarantine site is not yet 100% ready. Nearly …
Activist who threw paint at US Embassy arrested
Authorities arrested a female who is part of a young activist group for throwing paint at the US Embassy in Manila, early Thursday morning. The rallying members of the Anakbayan …
Philippines confirms 3rd case of nCoV; patient traveled to Cebu, Bohol and returned to China
Department of Health confirmed Wednesday the 3rd case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the Philippines. The Chinese woman, however, has been discharged and returned to China. Health Undersecretary Eric …
Duterte: don’t blame Chinese for nCoV; China is kind to the Philippines
President Rodrigo Duterte has asked the public not to blame the Chinese for the outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCov) because it is harmful. “Blaming Chinese is xenophobia,” President …
DSWD urged childless couples to try legal adoption in the Philippines
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Davao urged the public, especially the childless couples, to try legal adoption procedures in the Philippines. This is to help …