PH detects 14 cases of more contagious Omicron BQ.1 subvariant
The Philippines detected 14 cases of the Omicron BQ.1, which is a sublineage of the highly transmissible BA.5 subvariant, the Department of Health (DOH) said.
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BLACKPINK ends North American tour in LA
Phenomenal girl group BLACKPINK capped off the US leg of their Born Pink world tour in Los Angeles.
Abalos instructs LGUs to prepare own anti-drug action plans
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has urged local government units (LGUs) to prepare their action plans against illegal drugs ahead of the launch of the Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan (Bida) program.
Iloilo reports 1st case of African swine fever
The first case of the African swine fever (ASF) has been detected in Iloilo.
Metro Manila positivity rate up; Covid-19 wave possible
The OCTA Research Team on Thursday said Metro Manila could see a fresh wave of Covid-19 infections as it saw a spike in its positivity rate.
Decriminalize illegal drug use to decongest jails – Bato
Prior to winning a seat in the Senate, Dela Rosa led the bloody war on drugs of the Duterte administration as the chief of the Philippine National Police.
OCTA: ‘Very high’ Covid-19 positivity rate recorded in 7 areas
The OCTA Research Team on Monday reported “very high” Covid-19 positivity rates in seven areas as of Nov. 19.
‘US stands with PH on South China Sea issue,’ VP Harris tells Marcos Jr.
US Vice President Kamala Harris assured President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. that Washington was on the Philippines’ side on the South China Sea dispute, pledging the US’s “unwavering” support.
Strategic Northern Luzon
There is a tremendous opportunity for the Philippines to gain something to fortify its defenses. It has to play its cards well.
Deadly Dispatch: Ampatuan massacre 13 years after
As we remember the victims of the Ampatuan massacre today, let us also remember all the journalists who are still alive, and despite the threats on their lives and their families, remain honest and vigilant.
Diosdado Macapagal dies in his daughter
It is time to contrast Gloria Macapagal Arroyo with the norm against the Marcos dictatorship that her father had left us.
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...
Fact-Check: Where did the word ‘undas’ come from?
The lesson as we approach the long holiday: netizens should be careful in spreading content backed up by little or no research. CLAIM: Undas comes from the Spanish phrase ‘UNos Dias de las Almas y de los Santos’RATING: FALSE With All Saints and All Souls Days...
Binago daw ng mga Aquino ang Kasaysayan?
Noong nakaraang Mayo, nagpost ang YouTube Channel na Filipino Future sa community tab ng kanilang channel ng isang gawa-gawang fact check kung saan sinabi nila na pinasunog daw ni dating pangulong Cory Aquino ang mga history books na nilimbag noong panahon ng...
Hindi totoong pinamigay ni Cory Aquino ang Meralco nang libre
Naging parte na ng script ng mga nagpapakalat ng fake news at historical distortionism sa social media ang tsismis na pinamigay daw ni Cory Aquino ang Meralco sa pribadong sector na maging pangulo siya matapos and diktadurya ni Marcos.Ani ng mga nagpapakalat ng...
DOH to guide new PhilHealth chief
The Department of Health (DOH) said it will guide newly assigned acting Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) head Emmanuel Rufino Ledesma Jr. in terms of facilitating reforms in the agency.
DOH defends advisory group over Covid-19 vaccines wastage
Department of Health officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said it is not fair to blame the Health Technology Assessment Council (HTAC) for the spoilage of 31 million Covid-19 vaccine doses.
Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. named acting PhilHealth chief
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has named Emmanuel Rufino Ledesma Jr. as the acting president and chief executive officer of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), the Palace announced on Thursday.
MMDA extends duty hours of traffic personnel for Christmas season
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has extended the duty hours of traffic discipline personnel to intensify their visibility along major roads this Christmas season.
Covid-19 positivity rate in NCR down to 7.4% – OCTA
The Covid-19 positivity rate in Metro Manila has gone down to 7.4%,” OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David said.
Traslacion shelved for 3rd straight year due to Covid-19
The grand procession of the image of the Black Nazarene would not be held for the third straight year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a Quiapo Church official announced on Thursday.
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Abalos instructs LGUs to prepare own anti-drug action plans
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has urged local government units (LGUs) to prepare their action plans against illegal drugs ahead of the launch of the Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan (Bida) program.
Iloilo reports 1st case of African swine fever
The first case of the African swine fever (ASF) has been detected in Iloilo.
Magnitude 4.9 quake rocks Ilocos Sur
Ilocos Sur was jolted by a magnitude 4.9 quake on early Thursday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.
NEDA chief says PH ‘concerned’ over inflation
By National Economic and Development Authority Secretary Arsenio Balisacan (OPS photo) The Philippines cannot escape the effects of recent developments in the global economy even as its government attempts to address inflation, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary and...
PH’s September inflation hits 4-year high—PSA
By The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Wednesday reported inflation of 6.9 percent for September 2022, a four-year high.According to the PSA, the September inflation was the highest recorded since October 2018.The September inflation was higher than the 6.3...
Palace says gov’t ‘closely monitoring’ skidding peso
By Malacañang on Tuesday said President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and his economic team were "closely monitoring" the situation of the peso as it continues to hit new lows.In a virtual presser, Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said the peso inflation was not...
16 PAREF Schools to Host JCL ‘Holy and Heroic’ International Conference
The Parents for Education Foundation, Inc. (PAREF), a network of 16 schools based in the Philippines, in partnership with EWTN, Parousia Media, and Steubenville Conferences of the Franciscan University of Steubenville, is organizing the third Jesus-Centered Life (JCL) International Conference on December 8, 2022.
La Naval 2022 highlights call to synodality
The celebration of La Naval de Manila is set to kick off with the enthronement rites on Sept. 29 and the solemn feast on Oct. 9, 2022, at Sto. Domingo Church, Quezon City.
Caritas Philippines Leads Bike for Kalikasan
Caritas Philippines is leading the #CaritasBike4Kalikasan with the Social Action Network and other private and government partners this October 8, 2022.
BLACKPINK ends North American tour in LA
Phenomenal girl group BLACKPINK capped off the US leg of their Born Pink world tour in Los Angeles.
BTS’ Jin to join SoKor military next month
The visual of K-pop boy group BTS, Jin, is scheduled to start his military service on December 13.
BLACKPINK’s Manila concert ticket prices and seat plan released to the public
Live Nation recently dropped the ticket prices and seat plan for the much-awaited BLACKPINK’s Born Pink concerts set on March 25 and 26 at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan.
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...