Around 14% of OFWs positive for COVID-19 – BOQ
The Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) said around 10 to 14 percent of returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) tested positive for COVID-19. “Sa ngayon ang average per day na arrivals, ‘yung …
BI arrests 158 aliens in 2021
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said that its intelligence officers arrested a total of 158 aliens in 2021 for violating Philippine Immigration Laws. According to BI Commissioner Jaime Morente, the …
NCR COVID-19 cases peaked – Duque
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said the daily COVID-19 cases in the National Capital Region (NCR) have peaked. “Lumalabas nag-peak na at nakita natin ilang araw nang sunod-sunod na bumababa …
American arrested in buy bust operation in Zambales
An American national was arrested by the Philippine National Police Drug Enforcement Unit in Barangay Del Pilar Castillejos, Zambales. The suspect was identified as John Louis May, a 42-year-old American …
5 more men missing after going to cockpit in Batangas
Before the disappearance of 10 men who went to separate cockpits in Manila and Laguna, five men who went to the cockpit in Batangas were reportedly unable to return to …
OFW who just came home stabbed to death by her partner
A female overseas Filipino worker died after receiving around 50 stab wounds to various parts of her body allegedly committed by her partner in Sipalay City, Negros Occidental. In a …
BI warns anew of fake employees offering services on Facebook
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente warned anew of scammers on Facebook posing as employees of the Bureau. In a statement, Morente said that his office has received reports …
SWS: Vaccine skepticism continues to decline
The national Social Weather Survey of December 12–16, 2021, found only 8% of adult Filipinos saying they are unwilling (1% probably not and 7% surely not) to get vaccinated against COVID-19, down from …
BI readies more than 100 officers as augmentation team to support airport ops
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has prepared a rapid response team on standby to augment its operations amidst a surge in the number of its officers affected by Covid-19. BI …
Baguio City reaches record-high COVID-19 cases
The number of new COVID-19 cases in Baguio City on Thursday was record-high. In a post on their Facebook page, the local government reported that 725 new cases were recorded …
COVID-19 cases in Bacolod increasing
The number of COVID-19 cases in Bacolod continues to rise, according to an official. “So far kahapon po nakapag-register po tayo ng 200 cases. Ngayong araw po lalabas po sa …
Gradual elimination of COVID-19 quarantine pushed
Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion pushes to gradually remove the quarantine restrictions in the country once the Omicron variant “subsides.” Concepcion, in a Go Negosyo forum, cited Thailand and …
National Defense supports mandatory military training
The Department of National Defense (DND) supports the mandatory military training of 18-year-old Filipinos, providing many benefits to the youth. According to Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, military reservists are ready …
Groups oppose Sara Duterte’s plan on mandatory military service
Various groups and candidates have criticized vice presidential aspirant Sara Duterte-Carpio’s plan to make the youth more active in nation-building. According to Duterte-Carpio, military service should be made mandatory. “Nakikita …
COVID-19 data on NCR slightly improved
The National Capital Region (NCR) saw a slight decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases, according to the OCTA Research Group. According to Department of Health (DOH) data, NCR recorded …
Robredo explains being top spender on Facebook ads
Presidential aspirant Leni Robredo clarified her lead in spending when it comes to campaign ads on Facebook while stressing her supporters did it to combat “fake news” and disinformation. Up …
Davao region hits record-high daily COVID cases
The Davao region recorded the highest number of new COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began on Wednesday. According to the regional Department of Health, the number of increased cases reached …
Duque appeals to PAO chief Acosta to get COVID-19 vaccine
Department of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III has appealed to Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) chief Persida Acosta to vaccinate against COVID-19. “Ako ay nananawagan kay PAO chief (Persida) Acosta dahil …
Lolo Narding posted bail through help of Asingan PNP
Lolo Narding, the 80-year-old man who was arrested for allegedly stealing around 10 kilograms of mangoes from a neighbor in Asingan, Pangasinan was able to post bail today, a police …
Disqualified candidate can be replaced – Comelec official
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) official clarified that a disqualified candidate could be replaced before the election. This was explained by Comelec Senior Commissioner Rowena Guanzon in connection with the …
COVID positive gov’t workers excused from absences – CSC
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) said government workers under quarantine or being treated for COVID-19 are given excused absences. “Absence from work for every instance of the required quarantine period, …
‘Napapagod na ako’ commuter was pregnant, vaccinated on December
The partially vaccinated commuter who cried in frustration and tiredness after she was not allowed to ride a bus revealed she was pregnant. The commuter named Diana said she was …
80-year-old man detained for stealing 10 kilos of mangoes
Authorities arrested an 80-year-old man for allegedly stealing 10 kilos of mangoes in Asingan, Pangasinan, on January 13, 2022. According to the Asingan Public Information Office, the grandfather was arrested …
Philippines records Omicron deaths
The Philippines has already recorded deaths due to the more contagious omicron variant of COVID-19, the Department of Health (DOH) said Wednesday. According to the DOH, two people have died …
Inmates who escape Bilibid killed prisoner who was about to be released
The prisoner who was about to complete his sentence has died after he was allegedly shot by four inmates who escaped from New Bilibid Prison (NBP). In an interview with …
BI-NAIA men banned from going on leave as COVID cases rise
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has banned its personnel at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) from going on vacation leave until the end of the month, to maximize its …