20.6 million COVID-19 vaccines wasted – DOH
Over 20 million donated and purchased COVID-19 vaccines in the Philippines were wasted. Health Undersecretary Carol Tanio said during the Senate Committee on Health demography hearing by Senator Bong Go …
Missing 15-year-old girl in Bulacan found dead
A 15-year-old girl who was first reported missing was found dead. The victim’s body has burns on her arms and strangulation marks. She was found in a grassy area on …
DepEd chief Sara Duterte orders probe on ‘outdated, pricey’ laptops
The procurement of allegedly expensive and out-of-date computers through the Department of Budget and Management Procurement Service (PS-DBM) in 2021 has been the subject of an investigation, according to Vice …
Zubiri asks SRA officials in importation of sugar to resign
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri is resigning the officials of the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) who were involved in signing the illegal importation order for 300,000 metric tons of sugar. …
Man arrested over piggery investment scam
A man is arrested after allegedly stealing P10 million from a victim for a piggery business that turned out to be an investment scam. In a report by John Consulta …
Philippines to get Omicron vaccines – DOH
Yesterday, the Department of Health (DOH) assured that the Philippines would be one of the first to buy ‘Omicron adapted vaccines’, also called ‘new generation vaccines’ in the countries that …
Explanation on quick Election 2022 results transmission sought
A few months after the 2022 Elections, former officials of the poll watchdog National Citizens’ Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) continue …
2 Nigerians, 1 Pinay arrested in Laguna phishing scam
Authorities arrested two Nigerian nationals and a Filipina involved in phishing. They allegedly stole P1.4 million from a bank account and attempted to withdraw P400,000 in San Pedro City, Laguna, …
Order to import 300K metric tons of sugar illegal – Malacañang
Malacañang said Sugar Order No 4, which directs the country to import 300,000 metric tons of sugar, is “illegal.” In a press conference this Thursday, Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles announced …
Teachers group lament DepEd’s defective laptops
The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) is not satisfied with the Department of Education’s (DepEd) plan to simply repair the complained slow laptops issued to teachers. In an interview with Teleradyo …
Lydia de Vega passed away at the age of 57
57-year-old Philippine sports icon Lydia de Vega-Mercado passed away this Wednesday due to breast cancer. The sad news was shared by his daughter, Stephanie Mercado de Koenigswarter. “On behalf of …
DepEd to address teachers’ slow laptops
The Department of Education (DepEd) assured this Wednesday that it would address teachers’ complaints about slow laptops. According to DepEd Spokesperson Michael Poa, they will contact the Procurement Service of …
Barbers asks House to look into ‘No Contact Apprehension Policy’
Surigao del Norte Rep Robert Ace Barbers asked the House of Representatives to investigate the complaints of some drivers and motorists against the No Contact Apprehension Policy or NCAP that …
Doctor sued after allegedly sexually assaulting male patient
A doctor has been charged, and his license could be revoked after allegedly sexually assaulting a patient, the National Bureau of Investigation said. A case of acts of lasciviousness was …
LTO asks LGus to suspend ‘no contact apprehension policy’
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) requested the local government units (LGUs) to suspend and review the implemented “no contact apprehension policy” or NCAP. In a statement this Tuesday, LTO chief …
COVID-19 wave may last up to ‘Ber’ months – OCTA
The increase in the number of cases of COVID-19 in the country may take some time until the Christmas season approaches, according to OCTA Research fellow Guido David this Monday. …
P3M for PGH foundation raised at 50th birthday party of Sen. Angara
Senator Sonny Angara raised P3 million at his 50th birthday party last Saturday. The funds raised will go to the Philippine General Hospital Medical Foundation and help poor patients. Among …
Philippines employment rate remains 94 percent in June 2022 – PSA
The country’s employment rate in June 2022 remained the same as the 94.0 percent employment rate reported a month ago. This was higher than the employment rate of 92.3 percent …
Get booster shots before face to face classes – Marcos
Due to the imminent start of face-to-face classes, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. encouraged students to get the COVID booster shots. In the President’s weekly vlog, he said that it …
Philippines may not receive free vaccines
It is said that there is a possibility that the Philippines will no longer receive free vaccines from the COVAX facility if it is proven that there was negligence in …
Bato dela Rosa wants to ban party-lists fighting the gov’t
Some progressive groups have questioned a bill that aims to disqualify party-list groups that the state red-tags as “directly” or “indirectly” acting against the government’s interest or allegedly involved to …
Solon pushes for Zero Hunger bill
A lawmaker pushed a proposal that aims to eliminate hunger and make affordable healthy food accessible to all Filipinos, similar to the “2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goal 2” of …
Philippines inflation rate at 6.4 percent in July 2022
The Philippine’s annual headline inflation rate continued its uptrend as it moved up further to 6.4 percent in July 2022, from 6.1 percent in June 2022. This is the highest …
PNP, Navy to tighten maritime security
The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Gen Rodolfo Azurin Jr., wants to give proper punishment to the vessels found to be involved in bringing illegal drugs into the …
COA flags DepEd over P2.4-B outdated laptops
The Department of Education (DepEd) purchased P2.4-billion worth of laptops for teachers in connection with the 2021 distance learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic, units that are “entry-level,” “outdated,” and “expensive” …
Group doubts Marcos admin’s 9% poverty rate target in 2028
If President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. continues the economic policies of former President Rodrigo Duterte, the plan to significantly alleviate the poverty of the Philippines will remain an “ambitious” target, according …