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 …
DepEd prepares for progressive expansion of face-to-face classes in January 2022
Face-to-face classes have been tested in nearly 300 schools in the Philippines amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Next year, the Department of Education (DepEd) will recommend to President Duterte “progressive expansion,” …
BI urges departing travelers: Be at the airport early
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) urged travelers who are going abroad during the holidays to be at the airport early to allow the agency to enforce strict social distancing. In …
DSWD prioritizes distribution of food, water to Odette victims
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said the government prioritizes food and water distribution to the typhoon Odette victims. However, there is no timeline yet on when houses …
Man arrested for spreading nude photos of ex-gf
A man was arrested by operatives of the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group 3 at a convenience store in Balagtas town, Bulacan, Monday afternoon. According to the authorities, the suspect …
Duterte might make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory
President Rodrigo Duterte raised the possibility of making COVID-19 vaccination mandatory as the government intensifies its inoculation drive amid the threat of Omicron variant. “Alam mo sa totoo lang, despite …
FDA okays 3 months interval for booster shots
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has shortened the interval period of COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to three months, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Tuesday. Under the new guideline, …
Duterte vows P10-B fund for Odette victims
President Rodrigo Duterte has promised to raise an additional P10 billion to rehabilitate the provinces affected by typhoon Odette. The President said this after visiting the typhoon victims in Kabankalan …
Ramp up vaccination to reach 2021 target – official
Vaccination against COVID-19 needs to be implemented in some parts of the country for the Philippines to reach its target of vaccinating 54 million Filipinos by 2021, the head of …
17 dead, 22 missing in Palawan due to typhoon Odette
It was reported that 17 people were killed, and 22 more are missing in Palawan, one of the provinces hit by typhoon Odette. In a report by Junfred Calamba of …
Briones urges parents to have their kids vaccinated
Education Secretary Leonor Briones on Tuesday urged parents to have their children vaccinated against COVID-19 as face-to-face classes resume in the country. “So iyong ating pag-asa ng bayan, siguro makausad …
P18.2-million worth of relief goods distributed – DSWD
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has already provided P18.2-million worth of relief goods for the victims of Typhoon Odette. DSWD spokesperson Irene Dumlao expects more aid to …
Annual report of aliens starts January, aliens urged to pre-register online
Foreign nationals registered with the Bureau of Immigration (BI) were reminded to report in person, to any of the agency’s participating offices nationwide starting January 2022. In an advisory, BI …
Price freeze on areas hit by Odette urged
Vice presidential candidate and Senator Kiko Pangilinan called on the government to immediately implement a price freeze in the areas affected by Typhoon Odette. According to Pangilinan, this way, it …
Duterte promises another P2 billion aid to Odette victims
President Rodrigo Duterte has promised to seek an additional P2 billion and the initial P2 billion he initially pledged to help the provinces devastated by typhoon Odette recover. Among those …
Over 500 Badjaos in Surigao City homeless after Odette
More than 500 Badjao natives living on the coast of Surigao City are also asking for help after their houses were destroyed at sea due to the ravages of typhoon …
Dinagat governor describes damage caused by Odette
Dinagat Islands Gov. Arlene “Kaka” Bag-ao described the damage caused by the ravages of typhoon Odette. Dinagat was one of Odette’s first trails. But, according to Bag-ao, although they were …
3rd Omicron case in PH an unvaccinated OFW from Qatar
Another case of the more contagious COVID-19 Omicron variant has been detected in the Philippines, the Department of Health (DOH) reported today. According to the latest biosurveillance data from the …
All donation drives need permit from DSWD – lawyer
A legal expert reminded those starting donation drives for Typhoon Odette victims that they still need to get a permit from the government. “Kailanan kumuha ng permit mula sa DSWD …