Canadian arrested in marijuana buy-bust
Authorities arrested a Canadian tourist after he was caught selling a sachet of marijuana to an undercover government agent in Alicia, Isabela, during a drug buy-bust operation on Saturday afternoon. …
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Gamboa orders probe on victim-blaming post of Lucban police
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Archie Francisco Gamboa tasked the Directorate for Police Community Relations (DPCR) director, Maj. Gen. Dionardo Carlos to investigate the victim-blaming social media post of …
Female scientist from Davao invents ‘healthy beer’
A female scientist from Davao invented “healthy beer” because it contains probiotics and durian powder. Kriza Faye Calumba’s “ale beer” is the result of her two-year study in America. Calumba …
P23-M worth of smuggled Peking ducks seized in Pampanga
Bureau of Customs, National Bureau of Investigation, and Coast Guard agents seized about P25 million worth of smuggled Peking ducks and other raw food products in a warehouse in Barangay …
German arrested for alleged quarantine violations in Pagadian city
A German national was arrested in Pagadian City after allegedly violating quarantine protocols and having a heated discussion with the mall’s guard who apprehended him, according to a “Unang Balita” …
Panelo urges Duterte to sign Anti-Terrorism Bill
Chief legal counsel Salvador Panelo on Friday asked President Rodrigo Duterte to sign the Anti-Terrorism Bill, citing the measure has enough safeguards to prevent abuse. Panelo made the recommendation after …
Defense Secretary wants NCR to be under MGCQ
For Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, NCR could be placed under the modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) after June 15. “Personally, gusto ko nang maluwagan itong Metro Manila, maging MGCQ,” Lorenzana …
Metro Manila most likely to stay under GCQ- Año
Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año said Friday that Metro Manila would most likely remain under GCQ (general community quarantine) after June 15. Año, in a televised …
Solon urged colleagues who voted against Anti-Terror bill to resign
Camarines Sur Representative and Deputy House Speaker Luis Raymond Villafuerte asked his fellow lawmakers who voted against the proposed Anti-Terror bill to resign. Villafuerte said his colleagues who did not …
Xi Jinping promises to make ‘friendly neighbor’ PH a ‘priority’ for COVID-19 vaccine
Chinese President Xi Jinping in a phone call with President Rodrigo Duterte promised to prioritize the Philippines once China developed a vaccine against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), Malacañang said …
Sony unveils PS5 specs, features, exclusive video games
Sony PlayStation on Thursday let gamers have a peek of the new PS5, which came with a futuristic design, high-end specs and features, and exclusive video games. The PS5, also …
Former DFA secretary Perfecto Yasay dies
Former Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr died on Friday morning, his wife confirmed in a Facebook post, June 12. His wife, Cecille, said Yasay, who is …
Boracay reopening to Western Visayas tourists on June 16
The Boracay Inter-Agency Task Force on Thursday announced Boracay island is reopening to Western Visayas tourists starting June 16. Aklan Gov. Florencio Miraflores and Frolibar Bautista, acting mayor of Malay …
Rainy season officially begins in Philippines-Pagasa
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Friday announced the rainy season officially started in the Philippines. “Idineklara natin ngayong araw yung pagsisimula ng tag-ulan matapos nga yung …
Caraga IP leaders want Duterte to sign Anti-Terrorism Act
Leaders of Indigenous People Mandatory Representatives (IPMRs) in the Caraga Region have asked President Rodrigo R. Duterte to sign the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 into law. According to the IPMRs, …
Police to file murder case vs. couple who claimed nephew committed suicide
The Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) would file a murder case against a couple in Baguio who claimed their 7-year-old nephew committed suicide last May 30 after an autopsy showed …
Pagasa weather update tropical depression Butchoy
Tropical Depression Butchoy is expected to bring moderate to heavy rains over parts of Central Luzon, Pagasa weather bulletin reported Friday. On its severe weather bulletin issued 8 am today, …
DOLE investigates death of Pinay cruise ship crew
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said it is investigating the death of a Pinay cruise ship crew who committed suicide while aboard Harmony of the Seas in Barbados. …
Filipina cruise ship worker commits suicide in Barbados
A Filipina cruise ship worker committed suicide in Barbados while awaiting repatriation to the Philippines amid the coronavirus crisis, Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin said Thursday. The victim …
No second wave if Metro Manila shifts to MGCQ-Palace
The Inter-Agency Task Force will make sure that there would be no “second wave” of COVID-19 infection if Metro Manila would be placed in the modified general community quarantine (MGCQ). …
Briones: Education can’t wait for coronavirus vaccine
Education Secretary Leonor Briones remained firm that the school year 2020-2021 in the Philippines would open on August 24, noting that education could not wait for coronavirus vaccine. “As to …
UP experts project 40,000 COVID-19 cases by June 30
Experts from the University of the Philippines (UP) projected that the total number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the Philippines would reach 40,000 by June 30. Institute of …
Roque answers Hontiveros: Gov’t collecting unpaid taxes of POGOS
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque answered the question of Senator Risa Hontiveros and insisted the government has been collecting unpaid taxes of POGOs or Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators, Thursday. “Sinisingil po …
DTI: Online transactions complaints soar amid ECQ
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reported that customer complaints involving online transactions dramatically increased during the enhanced community quarantine periods (ECQ). Trade Undersecretary Ruth Castelo said in a virtual …
FDA questioned on sale of imported COVID-19 rapid test kits
Congressman Mike Defensor on Thursday questioned the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for allegedly allowing the sale of different COVID-19 rapid test kits brands without first checking their effectiveness or …
Balik Probinsiya program suspended
The national government suspended the implementation of the Balik Probinsiya, Bagong Pag-asa Program to focus the resources on bringing stranded individuals in Metro Manila to their provinces, National Housing Authority …