PH to vaccinate 0-4 years old before end June – Galvez
Vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said the government targets inoculating children aged 0 to 4 years old before the end of June. During President Rodrigo Duterte’s Talk to the …
Restricting movement of unvaccinated in NCR constitutional – MMDA
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has defended the mobility restriction in Metro Manila for those who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19-something that is not against the law. The …
CHR opposes arrest of unvaccinated individuals
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) opposed the recent order of President Rodrigo Duterte to arrest unvaccinated individuals who would insist on going out of their homes. “While the 1987 …
Higher Alert Levels not yet recommended by doctors
The group of doctors has not yet recommended increasing the COVID-19 Alert Level in the country despite the threat of a more infectious omicron variant. “We are not going to …
BI nabs 2 Korean fugitives wanted for swindling, illegal gambling
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported the arrest of two South Korean fugitives in Makati and Pampanga. Arrested on Friday is 56-year-old Kang Mingyu, who was caught hiding in his …
Unvaccinated will be ordered to go home, not arrested – DILG
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) clarified Monday that those unvaccinated against COVID-19 would not be arrested but would be instructed to go home. According to Interior …
Longer terms for President, House reps pushed
Pampanga 3rd District Representative Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr. is pushing to extend the terms of House representatives, local officials, and the President. For Gonzales, the current term for the government …
Select banks to close early amid COVID-19 surge
Some banks have announced that they will close early due to the rise of the COVID-19 case. Different banks notified their depositors and customers of banks that their operating hours …
BI intercepts Chinese man wanted for illegal drugs at NAIA
Bureau of Immigration (BI) agents have arrested a Chinese national wanted by local authorities, for possession of illegal drugs after attempting to flee the country via a commercial flight at …
DOH cannot disclose if Gwyneth Chua has Omicron
The Department of Health said the genome sequencing results of Gwyneth Chua’s swab sample already came out, but it could not be disclosed if she has Omicron variant due to …
Duterte asks NPA to help during COVID-19 pandemic
President Rodrigo Duterte today called on the leadership of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) to help curb the COVID-19 pandemic while emphasizing the promise they will …
Vaccination of children 5 to 11 to start early next month
The Philippines targets to begin the vaccination of children 5 to 11 years old early next month, Health Undersecretary Myrna Cabotaje, head of the National Vaccination Operations Center (NVOC), said. …
Unemployment eases to 6.5 percent in November 2021 – PSA
The country’s unemployment rate of 6.5 percent in November was the lowest since January 2021. The second lowest was in July 2021 at 6.9 percent, while the third lowest was …
Some hospitals in Metro Manila temporarily close outpatient depts
Several other hospitals in Metro Manila have temporarily closed their outpatient departments due to increased COVID-19 cases. The number of hospitals that are temporarily closing their outpatient departments continues to …
OWWA to help OFWs affected by HK flight ban
The government is ready to help overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who will be stranded in the country due to Hong Kong’s flight ban, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) said …
Duterte orders barangay captains to arrest unvaxxed residents
President Rodrigo Duterte ordered barangay captains to look for unvaccinated residents and asked them to stay home amid the spike in COVID-19 cases believed to be due to the Omicron …
BI nabs American fugitive wanted for stalking
The Bureau of Immigration Fugitive Search Unit (BI FSU) welcomed the new year with the arrest of an American wanted by US federal authorities for the crime of stalking. BI …
BI assures uninterrupted service to international travelers at int’l ports
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) assured the traveling public of uninterrupted service as it said that there will be no reduction in the work schedule of its manpower deployed at …
PH has now 48 Omicron cases, additional 18 delta cases
Up to 43 cases of the more contagious COVID-19 Omicron variant have been detected in the Philippines, the Department of Health (DOH) shared in a statement. The DOH is investigating …
DOH studies use of antigen self-test kits
The Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed that it is studying the use of antigen self-test kits. “Kailangan lang ho natin masiguro na wala tayong misuse of the self-test antigen …
EJ Obiena’s camp to file counter case for involving athlete’s mother
EJ Obiena’s legal team is preparing to sue the person who damaged the Olympian pole vaulter and his family- specifically his mother. This is related to the athlete’s dispute with …
Vaccination card required for travelers entering NCR, Bulacan – PNP
Travelers who want to enter the National Capital Region (NCR) and Bulacan must show their COVID-19 vaccination cards at checkpoints before allowing entry to the quarantine borders, the Philippine National …
Boracay requires negative RT-PCR test results for tourists
Tourists going on vacation to Boracay will be required to present a negative RT-PCR test result again. According to the order issued on Wednesday by Aklan Governor Florencio Miraflores, it …
Night vaccination of booster shots begins in Manila
The local government in this city on Wednesday started the first night vaccination of the booster shot. It was held at the Recto Avenue corner Juan Luna Street for those …
Star City to reopen this January, Enchanted Kingdom announces temporary closure
Star City management announced Wednesday it would reopen on Friday, January 14, two years after a fire hit the amusement park. “The long wait is finally over! Star City will …
Supply of paracetamol to be replenished this week: DTI
The supply of paracetamol and similar drugs in pharmacies in Metro Manila is expected to be replenished or increased this week, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Wednesday. …