Workers struggle on online applying for DOLE assistance
More and more workers are being affected by Alert Levels 3 and 4, which are now being implemented in almost 100 areas in the country. They are eligible to be …
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Moderna, Pfizer booster shots effective vs omicron: study
Three studies in the United States showed that a third dose or booster shot of an mRNA vaccine such as Moderna or Pfizer was highly protective against the highly contagious …
Bongbong Marcos included in Comelec’s final ballot
Controversial presidential aspirant Bongbong Marcos made it to the official ballot face released by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the 2022 national and local elections. The official ballot included …
Duterte to name ‘most corrupt’ presidential bet in due time
President Rodrigo Duterte said he would talk about the presidential candidates in the 2022 elections in “due time.” During his pre-recorded Talk to the People, Duterte said he would reveal …
Kris Aquino denies fake news that she’s in ICU
Queen of All Media Kris Aquino slammed the recent “fake news,” saying she was in critical condition in the ICU. Aquino shared on Instagram a photo where she and her …
Cop kills Indian national to whom he owed money
A barangay councilor in Oas, Albay, who had just responded to an accident, died, which turned out to be a case of a policeman allegedly taking the Indian national to …
Around 14% of OFWs positive for COVID-19 – BOQ
The Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) said around 10 to 14 percent of returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) tested positive for COVID-19. “Sa ngayon ang average per day na arrivals, ‘yung …
BI arrests 158 aliens in 2021
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said that its intelligence officers arrested a total of 158 aliens in 2021 for violating Philippine Immigration Laws. According to BI Commissioner Jaime Morente, the …
NCR COVID-19 cases peaked – Duque
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said the daily COVID-19 cases in the National Capital Region (NCR) have peaked. “Lumalabas nag-peak na at nakita natin ilang araw nang sunod-sunod na bumababa …
American arrested in buy bust operation in Zambales
An American national was arrested by the Philippine National Police Drug Enforcement Unit in Barangay Del Pilar Castillejos, Zambales. The suspect was identified as John Louis May, a 42-year-old American …
5 more men missing after going to cockpit in Batangas
Before the disappearance of 10 men who went to separate cockpits in Manila and Laguna, five men who went to the cockpit in Batangas were reportedly unable to return to …
OFW who just came home stabbed to death by her partner
A female overseas Filipino worker died after receiving around 50 stab wounds to various parts of her body allegedly committed by her partner in Sipalay City, Negros Occidental. In a …
BI warns anew of fake employees offering services on Facebook
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente warned anew of scammers on Facebook posing as employees of the Bureau. In a statement, Morente said that his office has received reports …
SWS: Vaccine skepticism continues to decline
The national Social Weather Survey of December 12–16, 2021, found only 8% of adult Filipinos saying they are unwilling (1% probably not and 7% surely not) to get vaccinated against COVID-19, down from …
BI readies more than 100 officers as augmentation team to support airport ops
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has prepared a rapid response team on standby to augment its operations amidst a surge in the number of its officers affected by Covid-19. BI …
Baguio City reaches record-high COVID-19 cases
The number of new COVID-19 cases in Baguio City on Thursday was record-high. In a post on their Facebook page, the local government reported that 725 new cases were recorded …
COVID-19 cases in Bacolod increasing
The number of COVID-19 cases in Bacolod continues to rise, according to an official. “So far kahapon po nakapag-register po tayo ng 200 cases. Ngayong araw po lalabas po sa …
Gradual elimination of COVID-19 quarantine pushed
Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion pushes to gradually remove the quarantine restrictions in the country once the Omicron variant “subsides.” Concepcion, in a Go Negosyo forum, cited Thailand and …
National Defense supports mandatory military training
The Department of National Defense (DND) supports the mandatory military training of 18-year-old Filipinos, providing many benefits to the youth. According to Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, military reservists are ready …
Groups oppose Sara Duterte’s plan on mandatory military service
Various groups and candidates have criticized vice presidential aspirant Sara Duterte-Carpio’s plan to make the youth more active in nation-building. According to Duterte-Carpio, military service should be made mandatory. “Nakikita …
COVID-19 data on NCR slightly improved
The National Capital Region (NCR) saw a slight decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases, according to the OCTA Research Group. According to Department of Health (DOH) data, NCR recorded …
Robredo explains being top spender on Facebook ads
Presidential aspirant Leni Robredo clarified her lead in spending when it comes to campaign ads on Facebook while stressing her supporters did it to combat “fake news” and disinformation. Up …
Davao region hits record-high daily COVID cases
The Davao region recorded the highest number of new COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began on Wednesday. According to the regional Department of Health, the number of increased cases reached …
Duque appeals to PAO chief Acosta to get COVID-19 vaccine
Department of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III has appealed to Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) chief Persida Acosta to vaccinate against COVID-19. “Ako ay nananawagan kay PAO chief (Persida) Acosta dahil …
Lolo Narding posted bail through help of Asingan PNP
Lolo Narding, the 80-year-old man who was arrested for allegedly stealing around 10 kilograms of mangoes from a neighbor in Asingan, Pangasinan was able to post bail today, a police …
Disqualified candidate can be replaced – Comelec official
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) official clarified that a disqualified candidate could be replaced before the election. This was explained by Comelec Senior Commissioner Rowena Guanzon in connection with the …