Family driver holds mayor’s family hostage
The family of Dauin, Negros Oriental Mayor Galicano Truita was held hostage inside their house last Saturday, according to the Unang Balita report this Monday. Their long-time family driver, Venerando …
‘Florita’ leaves P33.7-M worth of damage to infrastructure, P3.4-M to agriculture
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), the recent typhoon “Florita” has caused millions of dollars in the Philippines — while the affected population has swelled …
DOH warns against ‘fake news’ on syndicates harvesting organs
The Department of Health (DOH) issued a warning to the public on Friday against false information regarding organ trafficking, asserting that hospitals do not engage in such practices. DOH officer-in-charge …
Price of salt increases; no shortage reported
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has approved raising the suggested retail prices of salt because its price has not been moving for several years. In a bulletin issued …
PNP denies reports of serial killer, white van kidnapping victims
The Philippine National Police (PNP) this Wednesday denied the spreading information that there is a serial killer or a group of criminals riding in a white van behind the incidents …
DSWD will no longer accept walk-ins in educational assistance distribution
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will no longer accept “walk-ins” in the next distribution of financial aid for poor students. “No. Kasi ‘pag nag-walk in po magkakaproblema …
Security guard directing traffic dead after being hit by SUV
A 52-year-old security guard was killed after he was hit by a speeding SUV in Dasmariñas, Cavite. In a report by Mark Labaro on GMA Regional TV “Balitang Southern Tagalog,” …
13-year-old boy who went missing during first day of F2F classes found in Cavite
The Grade 8 student who was reported missing in Trece Martires, Cavite, on August 23 has been found. In a Facebook post, Joena Quezon, mother of student Bobby Quezon Jr., …
DepEd to investigate alleged verbal abuse of teacher in viral post
The Department of Education will take action on the viral post where a student complained about being allegedly verbally abused by a teacher in Camarines Norte. “The school head was …
Suspect in alleged rape, death of Jovelyn Galleno speaks up
One of the suspects has spoken about what allegedly happened to the victim, Jovelyn Galleno, who was first reported missing inside a mall in Puerto Princesa, Palawan recently. In a …
4 people found dead inside a car in Rizal
Two men and two women who were found dead inside a car in Rodriguez, Rizal, allegedly had gunshot wounds to the head and body. In Nico Waje’s report on GMA …
4Ps beneficiaries to ‘refund’ DSWD educational assistance
The cash educational assistance that was “erroneously” given to the beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) will be recovered through a “refund”, according to DSWD Secretary Erwin Tulfo. …
President Marcos brings sugar price to P70 per kilo
Reports reaching Malacanang showed that owners of supermarket and grocery chains have acceded to the request of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for them to bring down the price of …
Filipino family needs P8K a month to eat 3 times a day – PSA
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) announced that a family of five needs to budget more than P8,000 per month for affordable and nutritionally adequate food three times a day. But …
Female passengers escape holduppers in Bulacan
A male student from San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan shared on social media how his girlfriend escaped as well as other women who were victimized by a group of holduppers, …
Philippines records 2 new cases of monkeypox
The Department of Health (DOH) announced two new monkeypox cases this Friday in the Philippines. In the press briefing, DOH officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said that the two new cases …
Officials of Colegio de San Lorenzo appears before DepEd-NCR
Officials of Colegio de San Lorenzo (CDSL) in Quezon City appeared this Thursday at the office of the Department of Education-National Capital Region to explain the sudden closure of the …
Former dean found dead inside car’s trunk; suspect is victim’s minor grandson
In San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija, a 68-year-old former college dean, was stabbed to death by her grandson. Virginia Del Rosario, from Barangay Castellano, San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija, was the victim, …
Man abducted in Batangas found dead in Quezon
A 25-year-old man was found dead in Quezon, a day after he was caught on CCTV being forced into a car by suspects while standing at a gas station in …
DSWD cash aid for students will run until September 24,2022
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced that it will provide financial assistance to poor students every Saturday until September 24, 2022. In the Palace briefing this Thursday, …
WHO wants to change the name of monkeypox
The World Health Organization (WHO) is now asking for the public’s help to create a new one to be called the ‘monkeypox virus’ to reduce the embarrassment it will bring …
Teachers should get vaccinated before face to face classes – expert
Infectious disease expert Dr. Rontgene Solante believes that there is a need for a mandate for teachers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 before face-to-face classes open in the country on …
Marcos favors state of public health emergency until end of 2022
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. favors extending the state of public health emergency in the country until the end of 2022. “Maraming mga binibigay sa international medical community kapag state …
Transport groups ask TRO vs no contact apprehension policy
The matter of the “no contact apprehension policy” or NCAP has reached the Supreme Court (SC) after some transport groups petitioned and asked the magistrates to stop the program’s implementation. …
Philippine population ‘graying’ – POPCOM
On Tuesday, the Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) stated that the Philippines should begin planning for the “graying” of its population due to the rise in senior persons. Juan …
Colegio de San Lorenzo in QC closes permanently
While some schools have started to open classes this Monday, Colegio de San Lorenzo management in Quezon City announced that they will be closing their school permanently due to financial …