ECC approves higher sickness benefit
The Employees’ Compensation Commission (ECC) recently approved increasing sickness benefits to P600 per day and cash assistance for P30,000 for sick workers, such as COVID-19. Currently, the sickness benefit is …
Alert Level 3 extension lighter compared to lockdowns – NEDA
The National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) believes that the economic impact of undergoing Alert Level 3 in Metro Manila and other areas will not be as severe. According to NEDA …
Man unvaxxed due to religion arrested for selling fake vaccination card
A man was arrested in Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya, on Sunday for selling a fake vaccination card. The suspect was identified as Perlito Cabanban, 43. Cabanban was caught in an entrapment …
Fake paracetamol seized in Caloocan and QC
Because pharmacies are running out of paracetamol, some people are forced to buy it everywhere, and if they look at it, the drug they can buy is even counterfeit. In …
Unvaccinated, partially vaccinated workers exempted from ‘no vax, no ride’ policy
Officials clarified that the “no vaccination, no ride” policy on public transportation does not include workers entering work, even if they have not been vaccinated or have only had first …
Taiwan to welcome migrant Filipino workers
Taiwan will soon open its border for overseas Filipino workers, according to a labor official. “Sinabi po sa amin, hindi na po magtatagal ay bubuksan na rin po ang border …
Airlines will not accept partially vaccinated passengers – CAAP
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) reiterated that airlines would not accept unvaccinated and partially vaccinated passengers. CAPP noted only those who have received the full dosage of …
Bongbong Marcos’ name included on ballot for Filipino voters abroad
An official of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced that it included the name of the presidential aspirant and former senator Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr. on the overseas ballot for …
Duterte wants statue of Lapulapu bigger than Magellan’s
President Rodrigo Duterte wants a bigger statue for Lapulapu, citing he observed colonizer Ferdinand Magellan’s statue was bigger than the country’s national hero. “I am not belittling Magellan…I do not …
Omicron predominant COVID variant in NCR: DOH
Omicron can be considered the “predominant” variant of COVID-19 in the National Capital Region (NCR), according to the Department of Health (DOH). According to the DOH, based on samples collected …
Those caught with fake vaccination cards can face charges – PNP
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has warned the public that anyone who shows a fake vaccination card can be prosecuted. This is related to implementing the “no vaccine, no ride” …
2 PDLs who escape Bilibid prison killed in encounter
Two of the three inmates who escaped Monday from the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa died after a follow-up operation against them ended in a shootout, police said. They …
BI agents nab Taiwanese fugitive wanted for forgery
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of a Taiwanese woman wanted by authorities in Taipei for the crime of forgery. In a report to Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente, …
BI rescues 688 trafficking, illegal recruitment victims in 2021
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said its officers at the airports rescued a total of 688 possible victims of human trafficking and illegal recruitment, as part of its continuing drive …
BBM’s camp thanks Comelec for junking disqualification case
The camp of presidential aspirant BongBong Marcos thanked the Commission on Election (Comelec) after it junked the petition to cancel his candidacy in the 2022 elections. Marcos’ camp thanked the …
No vaccination, no ride policy in NCR violates constitution – PAO’s Acosta
Public Attorneys Office (PAO) chief Persida Acosta said Monday the no vaccination, no ride policy implemented by the government starting today is unconstitutional and discriminatory. “I think the policy of …
CRYPTOPAYZ not registered with SEC
Based on reports and information gathered by the Commission, the entity operating under the name CRYPTOPAYZ by a certain WESLEY “BILLION DOLLAR” VIRGIN along with his supposed partner SEYI ADELEKEwho …
3 ‘armed and dangerous’ inmates escape Bilibid prison
Three inmates or persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) escaped the maximum-security compound of the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City at about 1 a.m. today, Jan. 17. According to …
Quezon City cop arrested for raping minor
A Quezon City policeman is now detained at Quezon City Police District Station 10 for allegedly raping a 17-year-old Saturday night. According to Police Lt Col Alex DJ Alberto, Station …
Woman robbed while live selling plants
Aling Bebiana, 46, of Caloocan City, is now suffering from severe trauma after being the victim of a holdup while live selling on January 13. He said that she was …
Inbound passengers from red list OKd, general travel restrictions till in place –BI
The Bureau of Immigration announced that it will be allowing the entry of qualified travelers from red list countries. In an advisory, BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said that following the …
DOH opposes home quarantine for returning Filipinos
The Department of Health (DOH) has stated that balikbayan or overseas Filipino workers who test positive for COVID-19 should not go home for quarantine. “Sa tingin ko base po sa …
DOH targets to lower price of RT-PCR tests – Duque
The Department of Health is taking measures to lower the price cap for swab tests or RT-PCR tests, DOH chief Francisco Duque said Friday. “That is P1.4 billion a day. …
POEA warns against job offer text scam
Even with a pandemic, scammer still has no forgiveness. This is a reminder of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) regarding the spread of text messages that offer fake employment …
DFA supports formation of Department of Migrant Workers
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) supported the formation of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). According to the DFA, having its own department for Filipino migrant workers reflects the …
Isko Moreno declares ‘health break’ in class in Manila
Public and private schools will be closed in Manila from January 14 to 21, 2022, after Manila Mayor Isko Moreno declared a “health break” due to the high COVID-19 case …