COVID-19 cases increased in provinces around NCR
Apart from the National Capital Region (NCR), its neighboring provinces should be monitored due to the continuous increase in COVID-19 cases. Experts are aware of the rapid increase in the …
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Iloilo City looking for huge freezer to house COVID-19 cadavers
Iloilo City is already preparing for the burial of the bodies of the deceased in COVID-19. At the meeting convened by Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas with the Department of …
Pinoy Muay Thai champion Delarmino returns home after being stranded in Dubai
World Muay Thai Council featherweight Asian title holder Phillip Delarmino and his coach Billy Alumno returned to the Philippines on Wednesday after being stranded in Dubai for more than a …
Metro Manila LGUs issue quarantine passes before ECQ
With the imminent implementation of enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) on Friday, various cities have already started issuing quarantine passes. Tighter protocols can be expected once the ECQ takes effect on …
Catholic congregation in Laoag City red-tagged
A Catholic congregation in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, condemned the alleged red-tagging against them. Fr Alex Bercasio, superior of the Redemptorist Laoag Mission Community, said on Wednesday that on July …
BFP modernization bill approved by the Senate
The Senate has already approved the Bicameral Conference Committee Report in relation to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Modernization Bill. Fourteen senators favored the report, and four opposed, including …
Some Quezon City areas placed on special concern lockdown
Due to the increase in COVID 19 cases, some areas in Quezon City have again been subjected to special concern lockdown recently. According to information from the city’s local government, …
BI deports South Korean fugitive wanted for cybercrime
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has deported a South Korean fugitive, wanted by authorities in his country, for illegally operating an online gambling site on the internet. BI Commissioner Jaime …
DITO has now 2 million subscribers
DITO Telecommunity Corp. announced Wednesday that it already has two million subscribers as of August 1, five months after its commercial launch. “We in DITO are pleased to announce that …
Kalibo crematorium already full due to COVID-19 deaths
The part of the municipal cemetery in Kalibo, Aklan, is being made a temporary burial ground for the patients who died in COVID-19 while they are still looking for other …
Calabarzon officials no agreement to implement ECQ- Remulla
Calabarzon governors have not reached a consensus or agreement to subject the region to Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ), according to the governor of this province. In a telephone interview, Cavite …
Tax exemption on donations, rewards to Olympic medalists pushed
A bill was tabled in the Senate to provide tax exemption on donations and rewards to athletes who get Olympic medals and their coaches. Under Senate Bill No. 2341 by …
DOH admits COVID-19 surge due to Delta variant
After several denials, the Department of Health (DOH) also admitted yesterday that the Delta variant is the main reason for the increase in new COVID-19 cases in the country in …
Quezon City controls panic buying amid ECQ
To prevent excessive shopping by residents in stores before the strictest lockdown in Metro Manila will be implemented on Friday, Quezon City will limit what can be bought in the …
Gatchalian wants to be Sara Duterte’s VP in 2022
A senator is now aiming for the second-highest position in the Philippine government, even though his party mate first expressed the desire to run for the same position. This is …
Bongbong Marcos to run for president if support is enough
Former Senator Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr. said he would run for president in the 2022 elections if he has enough support. “It is the usual [circumstances]. If there is a …
Manila Water, Maynilad suspend disconnection during ECQ
Maynila and Manila Water will suspend their service disconnection activities while implementing enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila from August 6 to 20. Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System Regulatory …
LPA in Batanes now Tropical Depression Gorio
The Low Pressure Area northeast of Itbayat, Batanes has developed into Tropical Depression Gorio. The center of Tropical Depression GORIO was estimated based on all available data at 730 km …
Over 21M COVID-19 vaccines injected in PH
Vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. reported Wednesday that the Philippine government had administered more than 21 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines as of August 3, 2021, “We would like …
Group of students asks for help for competition in United Kingdom
A group of students from Davao City who are scheduled to compete in the United Kingdom is appealing for help. Because of their invention that will help farmers, Alipugpug Tech …
Metro Manila LGUs continue preparations for ECQ starting Aug. 6
Local governments (LGUs) in Metro Manila continue their preparations on Tuesday to implement enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in the region starting this Friday, August 6. The National Capital Region will …
Metro Manila targets to vaccinate almost half of population during ECQ
Metro Manila targets vaccinating the eligible population during a 2-week enhanced community quarantine in the region, which will begin on Friday. According to the Metro Manila Council, 45 percent or …
Transport sector laments not being prioritized in cash aid, vaccination
The transport sector has appealed to the government to make it a priority to vaccinate drivers, especially since they seem to be “excluded” from government services, such as aid. Alliance …
DOH: NCR, 4 more regions ‘high risk’ in COVID-19
All island groups of the Philippines have seen an increase in COVID-19 cases. Based on the Department of Health (DOH) data, the National Capital Region (NCR) and NCR Plus – …
Food sales low 3 days before ECQ
There are few shoppers in markets in Metro Manila 3 days before the start of enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in the region. At Mega Q Mart, sales are still sluggish, …
PhilHealth urged to pay hospital’s COVID-19 expenses
A senator is already expediting the payment of its debts to hospitals by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) in conjunction with the scheduled implementation of enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) …