Teacher who allegedly killed student with a slap explains side
The teacher clarified that although his hand “landed” on the face of the deceased 14-year-old grade 5 pupil, it was not strong, according to the Antipolo police. In an interview …
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Chinese man convicted of sex crime barred at NAIA – BI
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) barred from entering the country, Thursday night, a Chinese national previously convicted of sex crimes in the United …
American sex offender barred from entering PH – BI
Immigration Officers assigned at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 barred from entering the country an American national tagged as a registered sex offender (RSO). RSOs include people …
DOH gets P10 billion budget cut for 2023
House Deputy Speaker Ralph Recto has expressed his disappointment over the reduction of P10 billion in the proposed budget for the Department of Health (DOH) for the fiscal year 2024. …
Mother who allegedly strangled her child has 3 other children
A mother suspected of strangling her own 2-year-old child will leave behind three more children after being jailed for parricide this Wednesday. According to alias ”Janna,” a cousin of the …
British sex offender arrested at airport – BI
A British national reportedly involved in sex-related crimes was arrested by immigration authorities on Thursday. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco identified the foreign national as William Hughes, 79, …
TikTok bans Apollo Quiboloy’s account
The account of the “Appointed Son of God” and Kingdom of Jesus Christ Church leader, pastor Apollo Quiboloy, can no longer be accessed on the video sharing platform TikTok, this …
Foreign minors sans parents may pay fees online – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that foreign minors traveling to the Philippines who are unaccompanied by their parents may now pay their fees online. In a statement, Immigration Commissioner …
BI stops African trafficking victims at Mactan airport
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the international airport in Mactan, Cebu intercepted a family of three Africans suspected to be victims of an international human trafficking syndicate operating in …
Pokwang confirms break up with boyfriend Lee O’Brian
Kapuso star Pokwang confirmed she her boyfriend Lee O’Brian, father of one of her children has separated. In an interview with Suzy Entrata on GMA show “Unang Hirit,” she said …
All schools expected to resume face-to-face classes by June 2022
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Education (DepEd) expects all schools in the country to hold face-to-face classes by June, according to Secretary Leonor Briones. Briones noted at the …
2 teachers in Texas massacre die protecting their students
The two teachers did not leave their young students until the last moment in the bloody massacre inside the school committed by an 18-year-old man in Uvalde, Texas. Two grade …
Texas gunman sent online warning minutes before attack
Governor Greg Abbott stated on Wednesday that the Texas gunman who killed 19 children and two teachers posted an online message minutes before the attack saying that he was going …
COVID-19 pandemic not yet over – Vergeire
While residents in Metro Manila and 38 other areas are ecstatic to be moving to the most relaxed Alert Level 1 starting today, Malacanang warned that vaccination and adherence to …
BI hopeful in gradual increase of tourists in PH for 2022
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said that the agency remains hopeful for the gradual increase of tourists for 2022, following the anticipated reopening of the country’s borders on February 10. …
Parents should not bring children ages 11 and below to the mall – PMA
Because there is still a COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) advises not to include children aged 11 and under in the mall for now. Dr. Benito Atienza, PMA …
Children can ride public transport – MMDA
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) clarified this Sunday that children could ride public vehicles, contrary to earlier statements by other officials. In an interview with Teleradyo, MMDA Chairman Benhur …
Some Dolomite Beach visitors still bring children even though it was forbidden
On Tuesday, some who went to the Manila Bay Dolomite Beach did not immediately know that children aged 11 and under are no longer allowed inside, so some still brought …
DOH to add hospitals for children’s COVID-19 vaccination
The Department of Health (DOH) has announced plans to increase further the number of hospitals that will administer COVID-19 vaccination to minors aged 12 to 17 years. Health Undersecretary Myrna …
Galvez details 3-phase vaccination for minors
Vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. detailed the pilot implementation of the immunization of minors that will begin on October 15. According to Galvez, those in this age group will …
60 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine allocated to young people
About 60 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine will be allocated for youth, according to vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. According to Galvez, there are 12.7 million young people aged 12 …
Entrepreneurs request to buy Pfizer, Sinovac vaccines for workers’ children
Entrepreneur groups are preparing to order a vaccine for the minor children of their workers. This is in the face of the spread of the Delta COVID-19 variant, which has …
31 children at home care in Lapu-Lapu City have COVID-19
At least 60 youths tested positive for COVID-19 at 2 youth centers in Cebu City and Lapu-Lapu City. In Lapu-Lapu City, 31 children and a social worker at a home …
Children hospitalized due to COVID-19 increased: hospital group
More and more children are being admitted with COVID-19 in private hospitals, according to the Private Hospitals Association Philippines. In an interview with Teleradyo, PHAPI President Jose Rene de Grano …
COVID-19 referral hospitals record cases in children, unvaccinated
Some COVID-19 referral hospitals in Manila find that many of those confined to their facilities for the disease are non-seniors and unvaccinated. This is in the face of the escalation …
Children not allowed to go out amid Delta variant local transmission
The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for Emerging Infectious Diseases announced that children would no longer be allowed outside after confirming Delta variant transmission in the country. “Ang latest natin diyan …