Couple Coleen Garcia, Billy Crawford having a baby boy
International star Billy Crawford and actress Coleen Garcia revealed in a virtual baby shower that they are expecting a baby boy. The celebrity couple invited their family and fans to …
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Customers to fill out health declaration form before dining in
Department of Tourism (DOT) said customers who wish to dine in are required to fill out health declaration forms as part of the new normal during general community quarantine. The …
COVID-19 patient commits suicide in Cebu hospital
The Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC) hospital administration in Cebu confirmed that a COVID-19 patient committed suicide by jumping off from the building’s third floor. Dr. Gerardo Aquino Jr., …
LPA to develop into tropical depression Butchoy today
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said a low-pressure area off Catanduanes is expected to develop into a tropical depression to be named Butchoy by Thursday. According to …
Infected OFW fakes quarantine clearance to return to Catanduanes
Catanduanes recorded its second case of COVID-19, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who presented a fake quarantine clearance certificate to return to the province, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) Wednesday …
QC jeepneys transform into delivery service vehicles
At least 30 jeepneys in Quezon City were converted into delivery service vehicles as the government still prohibit them from transporting passengers amid general community quarantine. The local government partnered …
Woman who died waiting for bus trip tested positive for COVID-19
The 33-year-old woman who died while waiting for a bus in Pasay City and to go home to Bicol to be with her four children initially tested positive for COVID-19, …
India to supply Philippines affordable COVID-19 medicines
India expressed its commitment to supply the Philippines with affordable pharmaceutical products and medicines used for treating COVID-19. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a phone conversation with President Duterte …
How to Register Online Business under BIR
How to Register Online Business under BIR In general, the registration and its updates are done in the Revenue District Office (RDO) having jurisdiction over the place where the Head …
BIR: Online sellers need to register, declare past transactions for tax compliance
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) required “online sellers” or those facilitating business transactions through electronic or digital means to register to ensure tax compliance. “All persons doing business and …
3 top most wanted, 13 more arrested in Cagayan
Authorities arrested three top most wanted and 13 others in separate operations in Cagayan Valley on Monday. PBrig./Gen. Angelito Casimiro, regional police director of Cagayan Valley (Region-02), identified the three …
40 DOJ employees positive in COVID-19 rapid test
Up to 40 Department of Justice (DOJ) employees tested positive for COVID-19 rapid testing conducted when offices resumed operations after Metro Manila was placed under general community quarantine (GCQ). Justice …
Labor secretary: 7.3M jobless Pinoys ‘not actual nor factual’
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said Wednesday the 7.3 million jobless Pinoys the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported are “not actual nor factual.” Bello insisted during the Laging Handa virtual …
P1.7-M worth of shabu seized in Taguig
An estimated P1.7 million worth of shabu was recovered from the five people arrested Tuesday afternoon in a buy-bust operation in Taguig City. National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) and …
Duterte signs law that will establish National Academy of Sports
Senator and Senate Sports Committee Chair Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go said that President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law the Republic Act 11470, which aimed to establish the National Academy of …
Group to LTO: Suspend e-bike registration amid crisis
The president of the Clean Air Philippines Movement Inc. has asked the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to temporarily postpone the registration of electric bikes (e-bike) in this time of COVID-19 …
Coron reopens for local tourists
World-renowned tourist destination Coron now reopens, allowing local travelers to enjoy regulated tours as Palawan province transitioned to modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) amid COVID-19 crisis. According to Kim Ablana, …
PAGCOR may reopen casinos in June or July
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) is eyeing to reopen casinos this June or next month to generate jobs and revenues to boost the country’s economy post-COVID-19 lockdown. PAGCOR …
Duterte calls for ‘strengthening Philippines-China ties amid COVID-19
President Rodrigo Duterte called for strengthening the Philippines-China ties in facing challenges such as the COVID-19 crisis. The Philippines and China on Tuesday marked the 45th anniversary of the establishment …
Pangilinan believes Anti-Terrorism bill will become law
Senator Francis Pangilinan, who is from the opposition, said Wednesday that he doubts President Rodrigo Duterte would veto for Anti-Terrorism Bill not to become a law. “I doubt very much …
Duterte to review Anti-Terror bill for ‘public interest’
Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said Wednesday President Rodrigo Duterte would review the Anti-Terror Bill closer for “public interest” before deciding its fate. “The President did certify this as urgent, so …
‘Oldest active actress’ Anita Linda dies at 95
The veteran and “oldest active actress” in Philippine cinema Anita Linda dies at the age of 95, Wednesday. Director Adolf Alix, Jr., shared the news on Super Radyo dzBB, which …
Free internet access to be provided in schools- Duterte
President Duterte said in his report to Congress that the government plans to give free internet access in schools as the education department transitions to online and blended learning amid …
Canada to donate P44.5 million COVID-19 aid to Philippines
The Government of Canada announced today that it is providing more than CAD$ 1.1 million (approx PHP 44.5 million) in additional COVID-19 aid to the Philippines. The COVID-19 pandemic is …
Catholics need to fill out forms before attending mass
Catholics who would attend Mass would have to fill-out forms, indicating their personal information when the government allows religious gathering under a modified general community quarantine. The Diocese of Pasig …
WHO: Philippines received P6.5 billion COVID-19 donations
World Health Organization said the Philippines already received over P6.5 billion or at least $130.4 million donations for the government’s efforts to fight COVID-19 in the country. WHO, in its …