Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Camilo Pancratius Cascolan said National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Police Major General Debold Sinas deserves a promotion. Cascolan said in an …
A barangay in Silang, Cavite banned singing in videoke on Mondays to Fridays, as its noise allegedly disturb online classes of students. “Unang Hirit” reported on Wednesday that the ordinance …
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) issued a show-cause order against Isabela Isabela Colleges after one of its students, who attended face-to-face orientations, acquired COVID-19. CHED, in a statement issued …
Vice President Leni Robredo said Tuesday she has the right to criticize the government as a Filipino citizen and even if she is not the vice president of the Philippines. …
Pagasa Update: Leon intensifies into a tropical storm while moving West-Northwestward over the West Philippine Sea, Wednesday. According to the severe weather bulletin issued at 05:00 am, 16 September 2020, …
A labor group is pushing for a videoke ban, so those who are working from home and attending online classes would not be disturbed amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) …
Senator Win Gatchalian said the Department of Education (DepEd) needs 43,000 teachers for the school year 2020-2021. “Tiningnan din namin ‘yung hiring ng DepEd at lumalabas na mayroon pang 43,000 …
The Senate on Monday passed on 22-0 vote the Medical Scholarship Act or Doktor Para Sa Bayan bill, which aims to support the education of poor but qualified students who …
Secretary Carlito Galvez, the chief implementer of the government policy against COVID-19, said there is a higher possibility to acquire COVID-19 inside private cars than in public vehicles. Galvez made …
Two Filipinas were included in Forbes Asia’s 2020 Power Businesswomen List, which recognizes 25 outstanding female leaders in the Asia-Pacific region. Olivia Limpe-Aw, chairman and chief executive officer of the …
A recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey revealed that 57 percent of Filipinos believed that the worst is yet to come as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The SWS poll showed …
Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto warned the national government against alleged China’s debt trap amid the COVID-19 pandemic, noting the need to secure the country’s sovereignty over the West …
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) did not welcome the academic freeze appeal of some parents and students amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Tuesday. CHED executive director Cinderella Jaro said in …
The Philippine National Police is looking at reducing the current 12-hour police duty to eight hours to give PNP personnel enough rest and time for their families. PNP chief Gen. …
South Korean actress Oh In-hye died on September 14 at the age of 36 after an alleged suicide attempt. She was 36 years old. A spokesperson for the funeral parlor …
Cynthia Barker, the first Filipina mayor of Hertsmere District in Hertfordshire, England, died “following a period of illness” at the age of 58. Gene Alcantara, Baker’s brother, confirmed the news …
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) expressed support on the police’s move to monitor quarantine violators online through the official Facebook page of Joint Task Force COVID …
The Office of Vice President (OVP) Leni Robredo is getting the smallest share in the proposed 2021 national budget. Robredo presented the proposed P679-million budget of the OVP for 2021. …
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) can now lend more to the national government to boost its COVID-19 response under the newly signed Bayanihan 2 law. Section of the Bayanihan …
A Department of Education (DepEd) official said online class suspension is possible if there would be power outages due to typhoons amid the coronavirus pandemic. According to Education Undersecretary Diosdado …
Presidential Spokesperson Secretary Harry Roque Jr discussed Monday Bayanihan 2 fund allocations or the Bayanihan to Recover As One Act, which President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law on September 11, …
House Committee on Appropriations chair Eric Yap said Monday he was unaware that a facility at Benguet General Hospital was named after him, violating the country’s guidelines in naming institutions, …
A group of health workers criticized the government for its low fund allocation to the Department of Health (DOH) under the proposed 2021 national budget, citing the health budget per …
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) official reported a portion of the Forbes Park perimeter wall in Makati City collapsed. MMDA advised the motorists, bikers, and pedestrians passing by EDSA to …
Security Bank reported a significant increase in online banking transactions since the Philippines was placed under community quarantines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the country. In a statement, …
The Philippines is expected to import more rice as it is projected to produce less this year, an international report said. United States Department of Agriculture-Foreign Agricultural Services (USDA-FAS) said …