COVID-19 vaccines for ages 5-11 coming in January: Galvez
The first batch of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccines, intended for vaccination in ages 5 to 11, is expected to arrive next month, vaccine czar Carlito Galvez said Monday. According to Galvez, …
Duterte to give P5K per family in Odette-hit areas
President Rodrigo Duterte announced the government would give P5,000 per family in areas hit by Typhoon Odette. “May pera naman. I am giving P5,000 per family. Itong pera na nakuha …
Philippines detects 4th omicron case
The Philippines has detected its fourth case of the more contagious omicron variant, the Department of Health (DOH) said Monday, amid fears that COVID-19 cases in the country will rise …
Sheryn Regis opens up about being a lesbian
A few weeks after the news about her new love affair, singer Sheryn Regis has already admitted that she is a lesbian. The so-called “Crystal Voice of Asia” became open …
Soldiers shoot 4 minors, 2 others on Christmas Day in Taguig
This Christmas, six people were injured, including four minors, after three soldiers shot them in Barangay Pinagsama, Taguig City. According to the initial report, the soldiers were drinking when they …
Customers complain about Marvin Agustin’s cochinillo
On December 24, Christmas Eve, many of Marvin Agustin’s customers have complained about the quality of the cochinillo they received from the actor. Here are some of the complaints of …
Zero stray bullet incidents on Christmas – PNP
No stray bullet incidents and firing from the police force and private gun owners on Christmas day, the Philippine National Police reported on Monday. “I’d like to give credits sa …
Events planner arrested over alleged wedding scam
An events planner is facing a complaint after allegedly scamming a couple on their wedding, according to a report by John Consulta in Unang Balita on Monday. Probably out of …
Siargao residents continue to appeal for help
The arrival of aid to the victims of Typhoon Odette on Siargao island was delayed after a barge carrying relief goods ran aground. According to Surigao Del Norte Governor Francisco …
Korean online gambling boss arrested in QC -BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of a South Korean fugitive wanted by authorities in Seoul for operating an illegal gambling site on the Internet. In a report …
Number of tourists in Baguio City this December reaching pre-pandemic levels
The number of tourists in Baguio City this December will soon reach pre-pandemic levels, based on the preliminary number of the Baguio Tourism Office. According to the agency’s latest data, …
P100M allocated for cash-for-work program in Odette areas
The Department of Labor and Employment has allocated P100 million for its cash-for-work program in the areas devastated by typhoon Odette. “Yung P100M initial lang ‘yan. Nag allocate ako ng …
FDA approves anti-viral drug molnupiravir
The Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the emergency use of the anti-viral drug molnupiravir given to patients developing COVID-19. According to FDA Director General Undersecretary Eric Domingo, …
120 hospitalized in Siargao due to diarrhea caused by Typhoon Odette
About 120 people were hospitalized due to a diarrhea outbreak in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte, after Typhoon Odette struck. According to Surigao del Norte Gov. Francisco “Lalo” Matugas, Siargao …
John Riel Casimero retains WBO bantamweight belt
The World Boxing Organization has decided not to take away his WBO world bantamweight belt from Pinoy champ John Riel Casimero. Casimero’s WBO bantamweight belt was put in jeopardy when …
Court frees Pinoy jailed for killing US Colonel James Rowe in 1989
The Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court has ordered the release of the Filipino imprisoned in New Bilibid Prison for the 1989 murder of a United States Army Colonel, James Rowe. In …
Hacker pretends to be employee to access victim’s bank account
Bank account hackers almost victimized a man after someone called him and identified him as a bank’s anti-fraud department staff member. In a report by Tina Panganiban-Perez on GMA News …
PH no longer at the bottom of Bloomberg resiliency ranking
The Philippines has improved its ranking in Bloomberg’s latest COVID-19 Resilience Ranking. After a consecutive month in the last place, the Philippines rose to 50th place. According to Bloomberg, this …
Victims of Typhoon Odette in Surigao del Norte already begging
Some victims of Typhoon Odette are already begging on passing vehicles on the roads of Surigao del Norte due to the alleged slow arrival of aid. From Sison town to …
DOLE gives emergency employment in typhoon-hit areas
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is implementing emergency employment for informal workers in areas severely affected by Typhoon Odette, an agency official said Thursday. According to Karen Trayvilla …
FDA approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5-11
The Food and Drug Administration has already issued emergency use authorization (EUA) to Pfizer’s coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine for ages 5 to 11 years. According to FDA Director-General Eric Domingo, …
Suspect for robbing P30M from Japanese arrested due to social media
A robbery suspect in Pasig City who allegedly involved some policemen was arrested after posting his picture on social media. According to police, the suspect admitted his participation in the …
PNP in Central Luzon releases list of prohibited fireworks
A few days before Christmas, the Philippine National Police released the list of prohibited fireworks. Prohibited fireworks include the following: 5-Star Atomic Bomb Atomic Triangle Bin Laden Boga Coke-In-Can Giant …
Bongbong-Sara tandem leads in latest Pulse Asia survey
Leading the latest Pulse Asia survey as the “most preferred” for president and vice president in the 2022 election is the tandem of Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Sara Duterte-Carpio. …
Electric bill charges to Odette victims should be eased: ERC
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has ordered the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) and electric cooperatives to speed up the restoration of electricity in the areas devastated by …
British man’s wallet stolen while distributing relief goods in Negros Oriental
A British man’s wallet was stolen while he was busy giving relief goods to the victims of Typhoon Odette (international name: Rai) in Negros Oriental. Authorities identified the victim as …