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 …
Taxi driver says ‘massage girl’ did not proceed to quarantine facility
Instead of the quarantine facility, a balikbayan woman went straight to a condo unit. According to a taxi driver, she got a massage instead of going directly to the quarantine …
CaPEx allegedly forcing COVID-positive employees to work
CaPEx, a courier company in Pasay City, was sued for allegedly forcing employees to enter even though they were positive for COVID-19. Starting this Thursday, the local government unit (LGU) …
Students’ groups favor face-to-face classes in college
According to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), higher education institutions (HEIs) can now conduct limited face-to-face classes under Alert Level 3 starting January 31. “Iyong January 31, ang ibig …
6 anti-vaxx protesters arrested for going out without face mask, vaccine
Six people were arrested after violating various government health protocols in a protest against the COVID-19 vaccination. It is said to be related to gathering about 150 people at Liwasang …
Colorum vehicles to benefit from no vaccine, no ride policy
With the implementation of the no vaccine no ride policy, some passengers may resort to illegal modes of transportation, according to a group of attackers. Colorums operate without government permission, …
Immigration offices downgrades worksite capacity to 30%
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has announced that it will be downgrading its onsite workforce to at least 30 percent starting January 13. In an advisory signed by BI Commissioner …
BI sees rise in Covid cases for frontliners
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has seen a major increase in the number of Covid cases for its frontliners assigned at the airports and BI offices. According to BI Commissioner …
2 Cavite towns halt COVID-19 vaccination
Vaccination against COVID-19 has been temporarily suspended in the town of Tanza due to the increase in the number of medical workers testing positive for the virus. According to Tanza …
BSP warns against printing image, designs of money
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has warned that those caught printing images and designs of money, such as those who sold an envelope that looked like P1,000, could be …
Guidelines for shorter quarantine period COVID-19 cases, close contacts released
The Department of Health (DOH) released the guidelines on shorter quarantine periods for confirmed COVID-19 cases and close contacts. According to DOH spokesperson Health Undersecretary Ma. Rosario Vergeire, fully vaccinated …
No vaccination, no ride policy restricts enjoyment of fundamental rights – CHR
The Commission on Human Rights said the “no vaccination, no ride” policy in Metro Manila restricts the exercise and enjoyment of fundamental rights. CHR spokesperson Atty. Jacqueline De Guia said …
TESDA offers free COVID management courses
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) offers COVID-19 management courses such as Practicing COVID-19 Preventive Measures in the Workplace. According to TESDA Deputy Director-General Lina Sarmiento, all the courses …
Comelec removes Celine Pialago’s party list from ballot
Some groups hailed the Commission on Elections (Comelec) removal of the party-list led by Celine Pialago, the former spokesperson of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and the National Task Force …
COVID-19 growth rate in Bacolod at 250 pct
The growth rate of COVID-19 in Bacolod city reached 250 percent on Tuesday, according to a doctor who works in the said area. “Ang growth rate which is also a …
LGUs creating inventory of vaxxed, unvaccinated residents
Local governments units (LGUs) restricting the movement of unvaccinated residents are also ordered to create an inventory of those vaccinated and not, the Department of the Interior and Local Government …
DOTr to implement ‘No vaccination, No Ride’ policy
The Department of Transportation would be implementing a “no vaccination, no ride” policy for public transportation in Metro Manila under COVID-19 Alert Level 3. Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade issued an …
5-day quarantine for asymptomatic, fully vaxxed individuals pushed
The Department of Health (DOH) pushes for a shorter quarantine period for asymptomatic and fully vaccinated COVID-19 patients. DOH Undersecretary and treatment czar Leopoldo Vega the DOH would propose to …
Wife of Terrence Romeo arrested for extortion, carnapping
The Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) has arrested the self-proclaimed wife of a famous basketball player Terrence Romeo on charges of extortion and carnapping, authorities said Monday. Police identified …