Sinas relieves Makati police chief, SPD medico-legal, 2 probers handling Dacera case
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief General Debold Sinas “momentarily relieved” from their posts the chief of the Makati Police, the Southern Police District medico-legal officer, and two investigators over their handling of the Chrisine Dacera case.
DOT revokes authority to operate of City Garden Grand Hotel
The Department of Tourism (DOT) revoked the certificate of authority to operate of the City Garden Grand Hotel (CGGH) in Makati due to fraudulent solicitation of business.
Galvez: LGUs can’t buy vaccines without tripartite deal involving national gov’t
Galvez also said the prices of Covid-19 vaccines circulating online were market rates and higher than the negotiated rates under Covax.
Former DOJ chief Aguirre named Napolcom commissioner; Abalos is new MMDA chair
Former Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II will return to President Rodrigo Duterte's administration as he was named commissioner of the National Police Commission (Napolcom) representing the private sector. In a statement, Duterte's spokesman Harry Roque said...
Palace tells PNP: Don’t use ‘yantok’ to punish quarantine violators
Malacañang on Monday objected to the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) directive to whip quarantine violators with “yantok” or rattan sticks during the holiday season. “Hindi po pupuwedeng gamitin iyan na pang-hit or pamalo dahil hindi naman po iyan...
Gov’t allows seminars, conventions in GCQ areas
These events could be held at up to 30 percent capacity of venues, Malacañang said.
Metro Manila prohibits minors from going out, attending Simbang Gabi
However, exceptions would be made for those below 18 or older than 65 seeking essential services.
Metro Manila under GCQ for remainder of 2020
Aside from Metro Manila, Duterte’s hometown of Davao City, Iloilo City, Tacloban City, Lanao del Sur and Iligan City will also be under GCQ until Dec. 31.
Manila offers P5k financial assistance to contractual workers
City of Manila Mayor Isko Moreno has recently approved and signed an ordinance giving P5,000 financial assistance to contractual workers of the city government amidst the current onslaught of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.
Maynilad announces water interruption from Nov. 28 to Dec. 2
The water service interruption will affect residents in the cities of Las Pinas, Muntinlupa, Paranaque, Pasay in Metro Manila, as well as Bacoor and Imus in Cavite.
Overweight cops could face sanctions, PNP warns
New PNP chief Gen. Debold Sinas earlier ordered the resumption of cops’ BMI checking to help address obesity in the police force.
Metro Manila shift to MGCQ eyed post-holidays – Galvez
Vaccine czar and chief implementer of the National Action Plan vs Covid-19 Carlito Galvez Jr. on Thursday said Metro Manila mayors insisted on retaining the capital region's general community quarantine (GCQ) at least until the end of holiday season. "Mag-usap-usap po...
LTFRB requires transport franchise applicants to plant trees
The LTFRB said operators should coordinate with local government units (LGUs) or regional Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) offices on areas for tree-planting activities.
Driving license applicants soon required to plant trees
Deforestation, illegal mining and climate change were blamed for the flooding caused by “Ulysses.”
IATF OKs face-to-face clinical internship at PGH
The IATF and the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) have yet to release guidelines on the universal resumption of internships.
Isko approves LGBT anti-discrimination ordinance in Manila
Manila Mayor Francisco ‘Isko Moreno’ Domagoso signed on Thursday the city’s anti-discrimination ordinance, punishing anyone who discriminates according to a person’s Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Expression (SOGIE).