Bong Go withdraws candidacy for president
Senator Bong Go on Tuesday announced his withdrawal of candidacy for president in the 2022 elections. In the past weeks, Go has been implying he was having a hard time …
PH suspends entry of foreign tourists amid Omicron variant threat
The government has already suspended the opening of the Philippines to foreign tourists due to another threat of the new COVID-19 variant Omicron. “The IATF (Inter-Agency Task Force for the …
Duterte might approve mandatory COVID-19 vaccination
President Rodrigo Duterte said he might approve making COVID-19 vaccination mandatory if the Inter-Agency Task Force recommends it amid the threat of the new Omicron COVID-19 variant. “I may agree …
Gossiping, loitering banned in voting areas – Comelec
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will ban loitering and gossiping at the polling place in Election 2022 to reduce the risk of infection with COVID-19. At the forum organized by …
Omicron variant expected to enter the Philippines – Duque
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said entry of the new Omicron variant to the Philippines is “not a matter of if, but a matter of when.” “Talagang ‘yan po papasok …
SWS: 45% of Filipino families feel poor
The national Social Weather Survey of September 12-16, 2021, found 45% of Filipino families rating themselves as Mahirap or Poor, 34% rating themselves as Borderline Poor (by placing themselves on the horizontal …
Biazon shocked by BuCor’s construction of wall in Muntinlupa
Muntinlupa Representative Ruffy Biazon was shocked by the construction of the wall of Justice in Muntinlupa by Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) personnel last Friday night. Biazon explained that they had …
MMDA brings back number coding scheme
The number coding scheme in NCR is expected to be reinstated this week but only during rush hours in the afternoon, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman Benhur Abalos said. …
3 million senior citizens remain unvaccinated – Galvez
Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. said Sunday there are still at least 3 million senior citizens who have not yet been vaccinated against COVID-19. “Nakita natin ‘yung mga nabakunahan is …
75 vaccination sites opened in Manila
About 75 vaccination sites are participating in the three days of ‘National Vaccination Day’ in Manila starting this Monday. According to the Manila Public Information Office, almost all vaccines used …
Apollo Quiboloy claims pandemic will end if public would stop ‘persecuting’ him
Self-proclaimed “Appointed Son of God,” Pastor Apollo Quiboloy claimed Sunday that the COVID-19 pandemic would only end if the public would stop “persecuting, prosecuting and maligning” him. The Kingdom of …
South Africa, 6 other countries added to PH Red List due to Omicron variant
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that it will implement the recent directive from the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-MEID) banning travelers coming from …
BI nabs 2 South Korean fugitives in Pasay, Pampanga
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of two South Koreans wanted by authorities in Seoul for fraud and drug pushing. In a report to Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente, …
Philippines welcomes fully vaccinated foreigners with visa-free privileges
Effective 1 December 2021, fully vaccinated nationals of non-visa required countries under Executive Order No. 408 (s.1960), as amended, shall be allowed to enter the Philippines until 15 December 2021, …
BI to deport British man who victimized women in Cebu
Bureau of Immigration (BI) arrested a British man in Cebu who was accused of being an undesirable alien by his Filipino wife for allegedly abusing and maltreating her. Immigration Commissioner …
Justice demanded for face mask violator killed by police
The family of the young man Abelardo Vasquez, who was shot by police in Bacolor, Pampanga, for allegedly not wearing a face mask and making noise, is now demanding justice. …
Mother dies after rescuing drowning child in Ilocos Sur
On Wednesday afternoon, a 33-year-old mother died after she rescued her 10-year-old son from drowning in Salcedo town in Ilocos Sur. According to Salcedo Municipal Police Station chief Police Lt. …
DOH uncertain if COVID-19 in PH is ‘under control’
Although the number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines continues to decline, the Department of Health (DOH) said it is not yet certain whether the pandemic can be considered “under …
Philippines has no plans to leave Ayungin shoal
Tensions between China and the Philippines over the Ayungin shoal issue in the West Philippine Sea remain unresolved. After delivering food and supplies to Philippine troops guarding the Ayungin shoal, …
SWAT in Caloocan shoots suspected snatcher
A suspected motorized snatcher was injured after authorities shot him near R. Papa LRT Station in Caloocan Thursday. The shooting happened around 4:30 p.m. Before the incident, the man and …
Cop shoots dead face mask violator in Pampanga
A man died after a police officer reprimanded him for not wearing a face mask in Pampanga. The victim was identified as Abelardo Vasquez, 20, who sustained three bullet wounds …
BI on standby for reopening of PH to foreign tourists
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said that it is on standby for the eventual reopening of Philippine borders to foreign tourists. In a statement, Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente stated that …
Probe on ‘cocaine user’ continues – PNP
The PNP’s investigation into the issue of the ‘cocaine user’ continues even though the presidential aspirants are volunteering for the drug test. According to PNP chief, Gen Dionardo Carlos, they …
JoyRide rider arrested for harassing female passenger
A JoyRide rider was arrested and fired after he touched and invited his female passenger to a motel in Valenzuela City. The incident, video captured by the victim. In a …
Fuel subsidy for jeepney drivers launched
The fuel subsidy for jeepney drivers who have been complaining about the recent increase in the price of petroleum products began on Wednesday. Under the government’s new fuel subsidy program, …
Victims of ‘text scams’ share experiences
After the text scam that allegedly offered to make money was made public, some victims came forward to warn the public. One of them is the alias “Erika.” Erika just …