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COA flags DepEd over P2.4-B outdated laptops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for teachers in connection with the 2021 distance learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic, units that are “entry-level,” “outdated,” and “expensive” …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 …
Hontiveros wants probe on P5B to P13B COVID-19 vaccine wastage
Opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros wants the Senate to investigate the estimated P5 billion to P13 billion worth of COVID-19 vaccines purchased by the government that was allegedly unused and expired. …
Validity of birth, death, marriage certificates now permanent
There is no need for the public to repeatedly obtain birth, death or marriage certificates from the Philippine Statistics Authority, or the former National Statistics Office because the validity of …
SWS: 48% of Filipino families feel Poor
The national Social Weather Survey of June 26-29, 2022, the last under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte, found 48% of Filipino families rating themselves as Mahirap or Poor, 31% rating themselves …
Opening of classes to push through amid monkeypox threat in PH
Even though the nation has been able to identify its first case of monkeypox, Department of Health (DOH) officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire stated on Tuesday that there is no need …
Marcos appoints new heads of the AFP, PNP, and NBI
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has appointed new chiefs of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine National Police (PNP) and National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). In a text …
Marcos has no intention of rejoining the Philippines in ICC
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr said the Philippines has no plans to rejoin the International Criminal Court (ICC). Marcos made the statement at a gathering in Pasig City this Monday. …
Fidel V. Ramos dies at 94
Fidel V. Ramos, a former president, passed away on Sunday at the age of 94, according to his family. “The Ramos family is profoundly saddened to announce the passing of …
Family of Dr. Yumol in Basilan asks for protection
The family of Dr. Chao-Tiao Yumol, suspect in the Ateneo campus shooting in Quezon City, is now requesting protection after their father was shot and killed in Lamitan, Basilan this …
PNP applies to arrest FB, YouTube users who instigate child exploitation
The Philippine National Police (PNP) went to court this Thursday and filed an application related to their obtaining information from Facebook and YouTube users who target minors for obscene activities. …
Monkeypox virus enters the Philippines
The first case of monkeypox has been recorded in the Philippines, according to a Department of Health (DOH) official this Friday. In the press briefing in Malacañang, Health Undersecretary Dr. …
Father of Dr. Yumol shot dead in Basilan
The father of Dr. Chao-Tiao Yumol, the shooter at the Ateneo de Manila University, was fatally shot on Friday, according to the police in Lamitan City, Basilan. Police Lieutenant Colonel …
OFWs in Macau affected by COVID-19 restrictions
Some overseas Filipino workers (OFW) in Macau are appealing for help because their income is affected due to the COVID-19 restrictions. In Saleema Refran’s GMA News “24 Oras” report this …
Abra earthquake damaged 35 schools – DepEd
The Department of Education (DepEd) reported Thursday that the magnitude 7.0 earthquake that struck Abra on Wednesday affected more than 8,000 schools and damaged 35 others. DepEd stated in a …
Death toll in Abra earthquake reaches 4; 60 injured
The death toll has risen to four in the magnitude 7 earthquake that shook Abra this Wednesday morning. It was felt in the National Capital Region and neighboring provinces. In …
Vape bill lapses into law
The contentious vape bill that became law on Monday without president Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s veto or signature allows anyone as young as 18 to legally use e-cigarettes and other vaping …
CHED alarmed by alleged ‘instant PhD’
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is alarmed by reports of alleged “instant doctorate degrees” allegedly offered by a university, saying the issue has tarnished the reputation of the country’s …
Work, class suspended in Baguio after magnitude 7 earthquake
Following the magnitude 7 earthquake that struck Abra and was felt throughout the city on Wednesday, Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong issued an order suspending work and education in the …
Wife of slain guard in Ateneo shooting cries justice
The security guard who was killed in a shooting incident at the Ateneo de Manila University campus in Quezon City on Sunday afternoon was a good spouse, brother and son. …