P353.8 B released for virus response
The government has so far released P353.8 billion for various coronavirus response programs but will not seek a supplemental budget from Congress for now, Budget Secretary Wendel Avisado said yesterday.…
Palace says NCR ready for GCQ but public should still be careful
The National Capital Region is ready to shift to the general community quarantine due to the slower doubling rate of COVID-19 but Malacañang reminded the public yesterday to still stay…
Deportation of aliens in illegal clinics urged
The government should immediately deport and blacklist Chinese nationals involved in underground clinics in the country, Senator Risa Hontiveros said on Thursday. “Deport and blacklist these criminals. Hindi pwedeng ang…
3 NPA leaders captured in Cotabato
KIDAPAWAN CITY – Authorities arrested in Matalam, Cotabato three alleged top leaders of the New Peoples’ Army (NPA) operating in the hinterlands of North Cotabato, Wednesday, a top police official…
Cop faces raps for harassing village exec
DAVAO CITY -- A police officer in Maguindanao is facing charges for harassing a barangay official who was manning a quarantine checkpoint in Barangay Bago Gallera. Talomo Police Station…
Donate COVID-19 test kits, Willie asked
Malacañang yesterday asked TV host Willie Revillame to turn his substantial donation to testing kits and or a We Heal as One center to help the government more in its…
DENR employee held for extortion
TACLOBAN City - An employee of the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (DENR) posing as a member of the New People’s Army (NPA) was nabbed for allegedly extorting…
2 illegal COVID-19 clinic operators on BI alert list
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has placed on its alert list the two Chinese nationals caught operating an underground hospital for COVID-19 patients in Pampanga last week. BI Commissioner…
2 PN ships with stranded OFWs heading back to PH
After its engine room caught fire while on its way back to the Philippines, the Philippine Navy’s newly-repaired BRP Ramon Alcaraz will resume its voyage to the country from…
Isko backs proposed bikeway in Manila
The Manila City government is studying proposals to set up bike lanes in the city's thoroughfares amid restrictions on public transportation during the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) and…
Farm caretaker electrocuted
TIAONG, Quezon - A poultry farm caretaker died of electrocution while he was trimming a mahogany tree in a farm at Sitio Silangan, Barangay Ayusan 2, this town, Wednesday…
Workers not required to get PNP travel pass
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Thursday clarified that locally-stranded individuals (LSIs) and returning Overseas Filipinos (ROFs) are required to get travel permits from the…
Valenzuela liquor ban stays
Valenzuela City will not lift its liquor ban even after the entire Metro Manila has already shifted to general community quarantine (GCQ). Mayor Rex Gatchalian on Thursday said that the…
Hyun Bin’s ad for PH telco goes viral
Korean actor Hyun Bin, who plays Captain Ri in the blockbuster Netflix series "Crash Landing On You," has sent social media into a frenzy with a video clip of what…
Checkpoints, curfew part of new normal – Eleazar
The Joint Task Force COVID Shield urged the public to get accustomed to checkpoints and curfew, saying it will be part of the new normal under the government’s plan…
Crackdown vs secret clinics
By JEFFREY DAMICOG Government authorities vowed to run after secret medical facilities catering to foreign patients in the county. Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said yesterday he will task the National…
