
DOH discovers one case of Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5
The Philippines has reported one case of the highly transmissible Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5.
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16 injured due to magnitude 6 quake in Mindanao
A magnitude 6 earthquake that jolted parts of Mindanao has injured 16 people, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD).
TWICE to release 12th mini album
Korean girl group, TWICE, is set to release its 12th mini-album titled “READY TO BE” on March 10 at 2 p.m. Korea time (1 p.m. in the Philippines).
2 roads in Metro Manila to be closed for weekend repairs
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said motorists should use alternate routes as two roads in Metro Manila are set to be closed for weekend reblocking and repairs.
Marcos Jr. tells quake-hit Turkey, Syria: ‘We’re ready to help’
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday expressed the country’s willingness to help Turkey and Syria, which were hit by a deadly 7.8-magnitude earthquake.
PH reports 89 new Covid-19 infections, lowest daily tally since 2020
The Philippines logged 89 new Covid-19 infections, the lowest daily tally since April 4, 2020, the Department of Health (DOH) said.

Vergeire ready to become DOH secretary if appointed
Department of Health (DOH) officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said that she is ready to become the next secretary of the department if she is appointed.
PH logs 1,206 new Covid-19 infections from Jan. 23-29
The Philippines logged 1,206 Covid-19 infections from Jan. 23 to 29, which is lower than the 1,891 cases recorded the previous week.
Why not channel Maharlika Fund to defense spending?
Marcos should modernize the military and prepare for any possible regional conflict that could ensnare the country in the future.
Let’s talk about ‘malice’
This manipulation and exploitation of our legal system has got to stop. Power to abuse is the very essence of abuse of power. The Constitution is not a piece of clay that one can shape or bend to follow an official’s sinister purpose.
His first act as Agriculture Secretary
Now that he says his run for president was based on the family’s survival, now that even his department could not control the prices of onions skyrocketing like bedlam, we see the essential Bongbong Marcos: family and cronies first helping out on government money. So very much like his father and mother.

FACT-CHECK: YouTuber falsely claims Marcoses were kidnapped by US during 1986 revolt
A pro-Marcos YouTube channel posted a video falsely claiming that the Marcos family was kidnapped by the United States military during the 1986 Edsa People Power Revolution. CLAIM: The Marcos family was kidnapped by the US military during 1986 Edsa People Power...

FACT-CHECK: Context missing from TikTok video of Percy Lapid saying he will support Marcos
A Twitter user posted a misleading TikTok video of Percy Lapid where he says he will support Bongbong Marcos if anyone tries to steal the presidency from him. CLAIM: Percy Lapid will support Bongbong Marcos if the presidency is stolen from him. RATING: MISSING...

FACT-CHECK: Pro-Marcos page reuses old photos to make false claim of ‘Paeng’ relief distribution
A pro-Marcos Facebook page and a netizen shared misleading photos showing boxes of grocery items allegedly given as “relief goods” by Sen. Imee Marcos and Nueva Ecija Rep. Emeng Pascual. CLAIM: Sen. Imee Marcos and Gapan, Nueva Ecija Mayor Emeng Pascual gave Typhoon...

Fact-Check: Netizens circulate old photo of bank branch’s ‘confessional setup’
CLAIM: Bank branch required a client to kneel before teller behind plastic-covered countersRATING: MISSING CONTEXTNetizens are circulating an old photo of a bank branch where a client is seen kneeling before a teller behind plastic-covered counters, without adequate...

80 out of 81 provinces in PH tagged as malaria-free
The Department of Health (DOH) officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said that 80 out of 81 provinces in the Philippines were now considered malaria-free.
Palarong Pambansa to return after 3 years – DepEd
The Palarong Pambansa is scheduled to return this year after nearly three years of absence since the Covid-19 pandemic started, the Department of Education (DepEd) said.
300K Covid-19 bivalent vaccines to be donated to the Philippines
The Department of Health (DOH) said one country will be donating more than 300,000 doses of the Covid-19 bivalent vaccines to the Philippines.

2 roads in Metro Manila to be closed for weekend repairs
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said motorists should use alternate routes as two roads in Metro Manila are set to be closed for weekend reblocking and repairs.
Over 200k Maynilad customers to get refund next month
Around 200,000 Maynilad Water Services Inc. customers affected by water service interruptions shall receive a huge refund in their water bills next month, according to the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System-Regulatory Office (MWSS-RO).
Covid-19 positivity rate in NCR down at 2.3% – OCTA
According to OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David, NCR’s positivity rate “dipped back” to 2.3% on January 28, after it posted a slight uptick to 2.4% on January 27.

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16 injured due to magnitude 6 quake in Mindanao
A magnitude 6 earthquake that jolted parts of Mindanao has injured 16 people, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD).
Agriculture damage due to bad weather now at P885M – NDRRMC
Damage to agriculture due to the combined effects of the weather systems since January 2 has reached P885 million, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).
Deaths due to bad weather now at 39
Fatalities due to inclement weather since January 1 have already jumped to 39, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

Marcos to meet with onion importers, traders, farmers over ‘overpricing’
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has ordered a stakeholders’ meeting for next week to discuss onions being sold at high prices, Malacañang said on Thursday.
Marcos Jr. wants explanation as eggs reach ‘unreasonable’ prices
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said he wanted an explanation as to why egg prices have reached “unreasonable” prices despite sufficient supply.
PH agri sector needs better cold chain system—Marcos Jr.
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Tuesday raised the need for a better cold chain system in the country to bring down the prices of agricultural products.

UST Varsitarian to celebrate 95th anniversary with grand alumni homecoming on Jan. 14, 2023
The Varsitarian, the official student publication of the University of Santo Tomas (UST), will celebrate its 95th anniversary with a grand alumni homecoming on Jan. 14, 2023, at 4:30 p.m.
Here are the last words spoken by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
The last words of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI as he lay on his deathbed were “Lord, I love you!” according to the late pope’s longtime personal secretary Archbishop Georg Gänswein, Vatican News reported.
PELIKULA journal 7 is out now!
The seventh volume of PELIKULA: A Journal of Philippine Cinema and Moving Image launched online last December 23 and can now be downloaded for free at www.pelikulajournal.com.

TWICE to release 12th mini album
Korean girl group, TWICE, is set to release its 12th mini-album titled “READY TO BE” on March 10 at 2 p.m. Korea time (1 p.m. in the Philippines).
BLACKPINK’s Lisa sets 3 new Guinness World Records
BLACKPINK’s main dancer and lead rapper, Lisa, set three new Guinness World Records for 2022.
BLACKPINK to headline Coachella
The group is scheduled to wow the Coachella stage on April 15 and 22 at the Empire Polo Grounds in Indio, California.

Marcos Jr: Paul Soriano not tasked to work for ‘PR machine’
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Wednesday defended his appointment of director Paul Soriano, the person behind his campaign ads in the 2022 polls, as his presidential adviser on creative communications.
Colmenares: SMNI should be investigated, not ABS-CBN
Former lawmaker Neri Colmenares criticized a 4th District Rep. Elipidio Barzaga Jr.’s proposal for Congress to reopen investigations into ABS-CBN.
Marcos Jr. appoints director Paul Soriano his adviser on creative comms
By Bongbong Marcos/Instagram President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has named director Paul Soriano, the person behind his campaign ads in the 2022 polls, as his presidential adviser on creative communications, Malacañang announced on Monday. Quoting the president,...

Sprint legend Lydia de Vega succumbs to cancer
By Filipino sprint legend Lydia de Vega-Mercado died on Wednesday at 57 after her bout with cancer, her daughter has announced.De Vega's daughter Stephanie Mercado-de Koenigswarter said the 1980s sprint sensation died at the Makati Medical Center.“On behalf of our...
Bowling legend Bong Coo named PSC commissioner
By Olivia "Bong" Coo, a Filipino bowling legend, has been appointed commissioner of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC).President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. made the appointment on Tuesday, July 19.PSC Executive Director Guillermo Iroy Jr. welcomed Coo to her...
Marcos Jr. congratulates PH women’s football team on AFF championship
By President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has extended his congratulations to the Philippine women's football team for bagging its first Asean Football Federation (AFF) Women’s Championship title on Sunday.The Filipinas outclassed Thailand in the finals, 3-0, to...