DOH ensures safety of polling precints
The Department of Health (DOH) has ensured that the system in polling precincts is safe and compliant with COVID-19 protocols in holding elections amid a pandemic. According to Health spokesperson …
Five people to face cases for spreading ‘fake news’ on social media
Commissioner George Garcia said Wednesday that the Commission on Elections (Comelec) would file complaints against five people who allegedly spread “fake news” on social media about the 2022 elections. Garcia …
Son of Loren Legarda disowns her for running under BBM’s slate
Lorenzo Legarda Leviste, the son of senatorial candidate Loren Legarda, disowned her mother for running under the slate of Bongbong Marcos. Below is the son of Loren Legarda’s open letter …
E-sabong violators will be arrested – Año
Those who continue to engage in “e-sabong,” or online cockfighting, notwithstanding President Rodrigo Duterte’s order, may be jailed, despite the lack of implementation rules and regulations (IRR), according to Interior …
Bongbong Marcos urges Filipinos to protect votes from thieves
Days before the national elections in May 2022, presidential candidate Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to safeguard their ballots, saying they should not be “stolen.” “Kailangan nating makiisa sa …
Duterte says China might attack PH, Taiwan amid Russia-Ukraine conflict
President Rodrigo Duterte stated on Tuesday that if the crisis between Russia and Ukraine intensified due to the US military’s deployment here, China would attack the Philippines and Taiwan. “Kung …
Newbord dies after falling from tricycle where mother gave birth
A newborn was found dead after falling from the tricycle where the baby’s mother gave birth, Raffy Tima reported on “24 Oras” on Tuesday. The baby’s mother was rushed to …
HRW calls on Philippine gov’t to free De Lima
Human Rights Watch (HRW) called on Philippine authorities on Wednesday to drop the accusations against Senator Leila de Lima, free her from detention, and investigate allegations that witnesses were intimidated …
Comelec: Release of surveys 15 days before elections legal
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reminded that there was no violation from any survey firms, even though it was only a few days before the election. This was explained by …
15 foreign tourists test positive for COVID-19 in Palawan
The Department of Health revealed on Tuesday that fifteen fully vaccinated foreign travelers in Palawan had tested positive for COVID-19. DOH said in a statement that 13 of the tourists …
Iglesia ni Cristo endorses BBM, Sara Duterte for Eleksyon 2022
The Iglesia ni Cristo has declared its support for presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his running mate, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte. The religious group, whose endorsement is one …
Duterte will not endorse any presidential candidate
President Rodrigo Duterte emphasized that he will not endorse a presidential contender until December, already after the May 9 polls. “Ulitin ko, may haka-haka palagi na ganito kasi (I repeat, …
Duterte decides to end e-sabong
Following the advice of Interior Secretary Eduardo Año, President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the end of e-sabong activities, noting the societal cost to Filipinos. According to Duterte, an order prohibiting e-sabong …
Rafael Ragos apologizes to De Lima; wants the senator freed
Rafael Ragos said that then-Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II “coerced” him into testifying against Senator Leila De Lima in an affidavit notarized on April 30 in Pasig City but made …
Policeman allegedly aimed gun at person he was arguing with in QC
A policeman who went berserk allegedly pointed a gun at a man he argued with in Quezon City and said he would kill him. A viral video shows the incident …
Boy dies in St. Anthony Falls tragedy in Cavite
On Sunday, May 1, a joyful outing turned tragic when a nine-year-old child was washed away by a strong water current in St. Anthony Falls in Barangay Tambo Malaki. The …
DOH: PH fully vaccinates 75% of target population
According to the Department of Health (DOH), the Philippine government has fully vaccinated 75% of its target population, while new COVID-19 infections continue to fall. According to Health Undersecretary Maria …
De Lima believes justice will be served even if 5 years too late
Senator Leila de Lima, who is currently detained, took to Twitter on Monday to express her feelings after two key witnesses in the drug allegations filed against her recanted their …
Jinggoy Estrada allegedly threatens batchmate who will not vote for him
Senatorial candidate Jinggoy Estrada and his batchmate Jose Prats trended online. In a Viber screenshot circulating online, Estrada can be seen asking for help from his batchmate to vote and …
Leni Robredo calls to free Leila De Lima
On Monday, Vice President Leni Robredo asked authorities to free Senator Leila de Lima promptly after key witnesses in drug charges against her recanted their accounts. Robredo, who is running …
BBM, Sara Duterte still lead latest Pulse Asia Survey
According to the most recent Pulse Asia survey, former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (BBM) stayed on top among presidential contenders a week before the May 2022 national and municipal …
Morente reminds aspiring OFWs not to fall prey to traffickers
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente on labor day renewed his reminder to aspiring overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) not to fall prey to trafficking and illegal recruitment schemes. According …
Another vehicle pulled out of Loboc river after old bridge in Bohol collapsed
Another vehicle was pulled up from the Loboc River section in Loay, Bohol this Sunday, or four days after the old bridge collapsed there killing 4 people. The car was …
Another witness in De Lima drug case recants testimony
A former Bureau of Corrections officer who served as a witness against Senator Leila De Lima retracted his testimony, claiming he was intimidated by then-Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre into fabricating …
DOJ to file perjury case vs. Kerwin Espinosa
The Department of Justice (DOJ) plans to file a perjury case against ‘self-confessed drug lord’ Kerwin Espinosa after he withdrew all the testimony against Sen. Leila de Lima. “Tinitingnan ‘yan …
MMDA traffic aide arrested for extortion
A traffic aide of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) was arrested in Pasig City last Friday night for alleged bribery. According to a Facebook post by the MMDA on …