OFW abused by employers in Saudi Arabia seeks rescue
A male employer raped an overseas Filipina worker in Saudi Arabia. The victim, who also said she was also abused by the suspect’s wife, sought rescue from authorities. The OFW …
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A5 group vaccination continues in Baseco
There is a long queue at the two schools in Baseco Compound that are some of the vaccination sites today in Manila this Friday. At Baseco, Corazon Aquino Elementary School …
Bicol tightens restrictions following increase in COVID-19 cases
Some areas in the Bicol region have tightened again following the recorded increase in COVID-19 cases there. The province of Albay is one of them, which has been placed under …
Comelec, PNP warn vs e-money transfer vote-buying in Election 2022
Even before the candidates’ campaign for Election 2022 began, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) warned on Thursday of possible rampant vote-buying using new technology. …
Duterte admin downplayed possible ICC war on drugs probe
He said President Rodrigo Duterte downplayed the evidence gathered by former International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda regarding the war on drugs in the Philippines. According to Presidential Spokesperson …
BI warns public of scammers pretending to be officials
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) warned the public about a returning modus of scammers pretending to be immigration officials. In a statement, BI Commissioner Jaime Morente stated that he received …
Texas passed law that allows residents to carry gun without permit
Texas in the United States approved a law that allows anyone to carry a gun in a public place legally, even without a permit. It was signed by their governor …
SWS: Joblessness drops in NCR, Balance Luzon; increases in VisMin
The national Social Weather Survey of April 28–May 2, 2021, found adult joblessness at 25.8% of the adult labor force. This is 1.5 points down from the 27.3% in November …
Duterte’s statement on face shield use considered as policy: Roque
Malacañang said Thursday that President Rodrigo Duterte’s statement on face shield use is already considered a policy. “I can confirm what Senate President [Vicente] Sotto and Senator [Joel] Villanueva said …
i-ACT opposes increasing public transport capacity
The Inter-Agency Council for Traffic (i-ACT) opposes the Department of Transportation’s proposal to increase the capacity of passengers on public transport. According to Reynante Sagragao, team leader of i-ACT Special …
LIST: Restaurants offering promos for vaccinated customers
Vaccinated customers can avail of perks, promos, and discounts from 188 NCR Plus (Metro Manila, Bulacan, Laguna, Cavite, and Rizal) food establishments from June 1 to August 31, 2021. It …
Female masseuses allegedly offering ‘extra service’ rescued
National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) personnel rescued 15 female masseuses who allegedly offered “extra service” to their clients in Manila. The women are said to be booked through social media. …
NHA warns those who rent out gov’t housing units
The National Housing Authority (NHA) has warned beneficiaries who rent out government housing. NHA general manager Marcelino Escalada said they are pushing for an amendment to their charter to disqualify …
DOH calls for more blood donors
“Jen” had to prepare 2 bags of blood before the second child was born by caesarean delivery in March. “‘Yong hospital din mismo wala silang ano, dugo talaga doon so …
Face shields still required – Nograles
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said Thursday wearing of face shield is still required amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “We will run this through the IATF meeting later,” Nograles said in an …
Shorter quarantines to be recommended for returning OFWs
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III will ask the IATF to reduce the quarantine days of returning OFWs, especially those vaccinated against COVID-19. According to Bello on Wednesday, OFWs do not …
Rock garden new attraction at Manila Bay dolomite beach
A rock garden was added as a new attraction to the controversial dolomite beach at Manila Bay. Phase 1 of the Manila Bay beach enhancement project, part of which includes …
Health care utilization in NCR can be considered in ‘safe zone’
According to a report by the OCTA Research Group, health care utilization in the National Capital Region (NCR) can be considered in the safe zone, according to a report by …
Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’ victims rejoiced at possible ICC probe
Some who lost their children in the war on drugs were heartened by the news that their communication with the International Criminal Court (ICC) is progressing. Normita Lopez is still …
Sara Duterte admits thinking about running for president
In a new interview, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio answered various questions about politics, specifically her plan for 2022. First, Duterte-Carpio culminated in the proposed Duterte-Duterte tandem in 2022, where …
‘The Hungry Syrian Wanderer’ is a full -fledged Filipino citizen
Famous vlogger and social media personality Basel Manadil or better known as “The Hungry Syrian Wanderer” admitted that he is a naturalized Filipino citizen. In his vlog released in conjunction …
Duterte asked Congress to prioritize proposals for tax reform
President Rodrigo hopes that Congress will give priority to bills regarding tax reform. During the ceremonial signing event in Malacañang Wednesday night, Duterte asked Congress to prioritize some of the …
Philippines likely to implement deployment ban in Oman
The Philippines may implement a deployment ban on Oman after Oman included the Philippines in its travel ban. This means that they will no longer send overseas Filipino workers to …
3 Lumads dead after being shot by military in Surigao del Sur
The 3 Lumad families were just picking abaca from the farm when they were shot by soldiers from the Third Special Forces Batallion in Lianga town, Surigao del Sur. The …
Duterte to order DOH to lift mandatory use of face shield: Sotto
President Rodrigo Duterte will allegedly order the Department of Health to stop using the face shield and use it only in hospitals, according to Senate Tito Sotto. Malacañang has not …
3 operators of Mer’s Business Center arrested in Panabo; P500k recovered
Panabo City Police in Davao del Norte on Monday arrested 2 men and 1 woman who were allegedly among the operators of Mer’s Business Center, which is allegedly an illegal …