Imee Marcos wants to lead finance committee – Angara
Senator Sonny Angara said that the chairmanship of the finance committee he now heads and not the Senate President seat is what Senator Imee Marcos wants to get. In a …
Ramon Tulfo arrested for cyber libel – MPD chief
Ramon Tulfo, a newspaper columnist and former special envoy for public diplomacy to China, was arrested on Wednesday for cyber libel, according to Manila Police District Director Police Brigadier General …
PCGG can’t tell if ‘Picasso painting’ seen in Imelda’s house is original
The Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) declined to comment on whether the picture shown on former First Lady Imelda Marcos’ wall was the missing Pablo Picasso painting “Reclining Woman …
Permit to carry guns now up to 10 years
President Duterte has signed a bill that extends the validity of weapons registration and firearms licenses into law. Duterte signed Republic Act No. 11766 on May 6, amending two articles …
BI resumes biometrics capturing for alien registration
After two years of operating with restrictive measures, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) announces the lifting of some of the temporary suspension, and exemptions given to aliens that were put …
Mom mourns daughter’s sudden death due to Type 1 diabetes
A mother mourns the sudden death of her daughter due to Type 1 diabetes. Wella Baloloy Sia shared in a Facebook post what happened to her child Nathalie Sophia who …
3 cases of omicron BA.2.12.1 detected in Western Visayas
The Philippines’ Department of Health announced Tuesday that three more cases of the COVID-19 omicron BA.2.12.1 subvariant have been discovered, bringing the total to 17. According to Health Undersecretary Maria …
Companies can apply for wage hike exemption – DOLE
Businesses that are struggling and those that have gone bankrupt due to the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for the wage hike exemption, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said …
Sara Duterte may take oath before June 30 – Comelec
On Tuesday, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) confirmed that likely Vice President Sara Duterte might be sworn in days before the present administration leaves office on June 30, 2022. In …
Toni Fowler, Tito Vince Flores now a couple
Social media influencer Toni Fowler shared that she has finally answered her lover Tito Vince Flores. Vince shared on his vlog on May 15 the proposal he made to Toni, …
PhilHealth expects to collect P206B with 2022 premium hike
With a monthly premium contribution hike from 3% to 4%, the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) hopes to collect P205 billion in 2022. Rey Balea, senior manager of the PhilHealth …
BRP Teresa Magbanua to join Regional Marine Pollution Exercise in Indonesia
For the first time, the Philippine Coast Guard has deployed BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) for its first mission in Makassar, Indonesia. The multi-role response vessel will participate in the Regional …
DA plans to return NFA rice to market
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is already planning to bring back to market affordable NFA rice that will only be allocated to beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). …
TikTok ‘The Dub King’ Jules Eusebio dies
Many were shocked and saddened by the sudden news of the death of Jules Eusebio or better known as ‘The Dub King’ on social media, specifically on the TikTok platform. …
Comelec approves extra pay for poll workers
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has already approved the provision of additional honoraria for teachers and poll workers who had to work overtime due to failed vote-counting machines (VCM). About …
Suspected Abu Sayyaf member arrested in NAIA
Bureau of Immigration (BI) agents disclosed that the suspected Abu Sayyaf Group member arrested on Tuesday, possibly held an assumed identity. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente disclosed that Omar Bin Harun, …
P20 per kilo of rice impossible – farmers group
The proposed ₱ 20 per kilo of rice in the country is impossible, according to a statement by a group of farmers. “Sa balangkas at sa umiiral na batas na …
Pets now allowed at MRT-3
Just two weeks before the end of the free ride here on MRT-3, the public transport allowed pets to board the trains. People and fur babies will be able to …
4 centenarians in Davao region received P100,000 each
Four grandparents who reached the age of 100 in various parts of the Davao region recently received P100,000 cash each. In the Island Garden City of Samal in Davao del …
Raffy Tulfo to push for law protecting men against domestic violence
On Thursday, Raffy Tulfo, a broadcaster who is expected to win a senatorial seat in the recently ended elections, announced that he would file a measure to protect males from …
Kris Aquino reveals her sickness is ‘life-threatening’
Queen of All Media Kris Aquino revealed that her disease has gotten worse and is now life-threatening. On Monday, Kris clarified online rumors that “she got confined,” “she was rushed …
BI opens Bay Service One-Stop-Shop in Port of Manila
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) inaugurated on Friday, May 13, its Bay Service One-Stop-Shop (OSS) at the Port of Manila. Port of Manila is the country’s largest and most important …
OVP prepares for end of VP Leni’s term
According to her spokesperson, Vice President Leni Robredo’s office (OVP) is prepared for the transfer of ‘whomever’ is named as the new vice president. According to lawyer Barry Gutierrez, they …
Benhur Abalos named Bongbong Marcos’ DILG chief
The Marcos campaign said Friday that Benhur Abalos, the campaign manager of presumptive president Ferdinand Marcos Jr, will lead the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) portfolio. “I would …
Presumptive VP Sara Duterte calls for unity
As the election season draws to a close, presumptive Vice President Sara Duterte called for a stop to politicking on Friday. During the Inday Sara Duterte Online Thanksgiving, Duterte emphasized …
Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination still unlikely in next admin
According to an adviser to the National Task Force (NTF) Against COVID-19, mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 is still unlikely under the future administration. “Hindi pa siguro, ‘no? Even mandatory vaccination. …