NPA rebels block soldiers responding to Ulysses victims
A band of New People’s Army or NPA rebels blocked and engaged in a 50-minute encounter with the soldiers who were on their way to respond to those affected by …
Oubaali not fighting Nonito Donaire after contracting COVID-19
Nordine Oubaali would not be defending his bantamweight world title against Filipino boxer four-division champion Nonito Donaire because he tested positive for COVID-19. Oubaali clarified that his withdrawal from the …
Coast Guard sending more rubber boats, rescuers to Cagayan
More rubber boats and rescuers would be sent to Tuguegarao City in Cagayan Province for rescue operations amid the flooding caused by Typhoon Ulysses and water released of Magat Dama …
At least 276 stranded individuals rescued in Cagayan, Isabela
The Philippine Coast Guard rescued at least 276 individuals who were stranded in their homes in Cagayan and Isabela early Saturday morning. The towns of the two provinces were submerged …
VP Leni Robredo brings ‘lugaw’ to typhoon victims
On Friday, Vice President Leni Robredo visited and brought hot porridge or “lugaw” to communities affected by the typhoon Ulysses. “Speaking engagement in the morning, and the rest of the …
Gang tattoos of over 10,000 inmates covered – BuCor
Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) reported over 10,000 inmates had their gang tattoos covered in the hopes of reducing riots inside the country’s penitentiary. The BuCor said Thursday night that there …
World’s richest nations already bought 80% of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
The richest countries in the world already bought over 80 percent of US pharmaceutical company Pfizer’s potential COVID-19 vaccine, an analysis of a UK campaign group said. The Global Justice …
Bus kills traffic enforcer assisting elderly pedestrian in EDSA
A traffic enforcer was killed on Tuesday after being hit by a bus while helping an elderly commuter cross the EDSA. According to a report by Mark Salazar in “24 …
Mud covers some areas in Rodriguez, Rizal
Typhoon Ulysses left thick mud covering the roads and households in Rodriguez town in Rizal province. “Unang Balita” reported on Friday that Barangay Kasiglahan was severely affected by the thick …
Ulysses re-intensifies into typhoon; exits PAR
Ulysses re-intensified into a typhoon and is now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), Pagasa reported on its 11 am severe weather bulletin. At 10:00 AM today, the center …
Ulysses leaves 7 people dead in Luzon
At least seven people were killed after typhoon Ulysses caused the worst flooding in years in Luzon and Metro Manila. Ulysses is the 21st weather disturbance and the eight in …
Marikina placed under state of calamity due to Ulysses
Marikina Mayor Marcy Teodoro, on Friday, declared a state of calamity over the city due to the flooding and damages brought by Typhoon Ulysses. “Ngayong umaga, nagdedeklara ako ng state …
SWS: 80% of Pinoys expect COVID-19 vaccine by 2021
The Social Weather Stations (SWS) September 17-20, 2020 National Mobile Phone Survey found that 80% of adult Filipinos expect a vaccine against Covid-19 to be available in the next 12 …
US Embassy welcomes extension of VFA abrogation
The Embassy of the United States in Manila welcomed President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision to suspend the Visiting Forces Agreement or VFA abrogation for another six months. “The U.S.-Philippines alliance remains …
Ulysses Typhoon Update
Ulysses Typhoon Update: Ulysses weakens into a Severe Tropical Storm as it moves further away from the country, Pagasa said on its 5 am severe weather bulletin Friday, November 13. …
Privacy commission to investigate LTO info leak
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) announced that it will be conducting an investigation into into a possible info leak at the Land Transportation Office (LTO). NPC released the statement via …
Duterte says ‘Gusto kong lumangoy’ in areas affected by Typhoon Ulysses
President Rodrigo Duterte says he wanted to go out and visit areas affected by Typhoon Ulysses but the Presidential Security Group (PSG) prevented him. After the hashtag #NasaanAngPangulo (Where is …
Marikina mayor calls for air rescue Ulysses floods thousands of homes
Marikina Mayor Marcy Teodoro has pleaded for air rescue as the continued rains caused by Typhoon Ulysses flooded thousands of homes in the city. In an interview with Teleradyo on …
Pagasa update: Typhoon Ulysses continues to intensify
Typhoon Ulysses continues to intensify as it threatens the Quezon-Aurora area, Pagasa said on its 5 pm weather bulletin, Wednesday. On the forecast track, “ULYSSES” will move generally westward throughout …
Duterte extends suspension of VFA abrogation for another 6 months – Locsin
President Rodrigo Duterte extended for another six months to suspension the abrogation of the Visiting Force Agreement (VFA) with the United States amid the continuous tensions in the South China …
Manila RTC judge shot by clerk inside chamber
Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 45 Judge Ma Theresa Abadilla was shot by her clerk of the court inside her chamber at the Manila City Hall on Wednesday, November …
Qualified PUV operators to receive P6,500 cash subsidy per unit: DOTr-LTFRB
Transportation authorities will distribute direct cash subsidies to select and qualified operators of public utility vehicles (PUV) in various regions of the country. This will be done by the Department …
Lacson reveals ‘skeleton’ infra projects included in 2021 DPWH budget
Senator Panfilo Lacson bared Wednesday revealed the status of some unfinished local infrastructure projects that were already funded in previous years but are still included in the proposed 2021 budget …
Typhoon Ulysses latest update
Typhoon Ulysses intensifies further as it continues to move closer towards the Quezon-Aurora area, Pagasa’s severe weather bulletin update said. At 1:00 PM today, the center of the eye of …
Senate passes bill raising ‘chalk allowance’ of teachers
The Senate passed on the third and final reading a bill that would increase public school teachers’ chalk allowance (budget for school supplies) to P5,000 in 2021 and eventually to …
DOH to public: Temper expectations on Pfizer vaccine
The Department of Health (DOH) urged the public to temper expectations on a potential COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech, which is said to 90% effective. “Hindi naman kailangang …