The provincial government of Ilocos Sur has suspended the rule requiring the use of the Safe, Swift, and Smart Passage (S-PaSS), a travel management system for easier contact tracing purposes, for travelers.
Dr. Trina Tabboga-Talaga, medical chief of the Ilocos Sur Provincial Hospital-Gabriela Silang, confirmed …
Read MoreA prison official on Monday said they will wait for the findings of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) before deciding on whether to allow face-to-face visits to persons deprived of liberty (PDLs).
Speaking at the Laging Handa press …
Read MoreThe House of Representatives on Monday approved on final reading a measure strengthening professionalism and promoting the continuity of policies and modernization initiatives within the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
With 184 affirmative votes, six negative votes, and no abstention, the chamber passed on …
Read MoreA former high-ranking leader of the New People’s Army (NPA) once deceived by its left-leaning group urged the public on Monday not to vote for party-list groups under the Makabayan bloc.
In the virtual program Laban Kasama ang Bayan” of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI), …
Read MoreThe city government of Marikina on Monday officially opened its Christmas Shoe Bazaar to help the local shoe industry recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Marikina City Mayor Marcelino “Marcy” Teodoro led the opening of the bazaar, which will run until January 15 …
Read MoreThree more public schools here opened limited face-to-face classes on Monday and more are undergoing assessment for possible expansion in the coming weeks.
Romelito Flores, Department of Education (DepEd) city division superintendent, said the three schools are situated in two barangays – San Jose and …
Read MoreThe local government here on Monday issued an order regulating the sale, distribution, manufacture, and use of fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices in the city this holiday season.
“In anticipation of holiday celebrations, it is expected that as part of Filipino traditions, the use of …
Read MoreA senator on Monday said the new fire protection law that seeks to efficiently and effectively address fire-related accidents by modernizing the country’s firefighting capability will benefit the communities.
In a statement, Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, vice chair of the Senate committee on finance, …
Read MoreMayor Michael Rama on Monday said the city will bolster inoculation efforts for persons with disabilities (PWD) before the distribution of their financial assistance, in a bid to protect the sector against severe coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infection.
In a press briefing, he said the …
Read MoreTransportation Secretary Arthur Tugade on Monday promised to continue his commitment to deliver infrastructure projects necessary to spur the country’s development as he shared the challenges he faced as transportation chief.
In a statement, Tugade said being a public servant was “a thankless endeavor, with …
Read MoreThe Army’s 97th Infantry Battalion (IB) turned over Sunday night the remains of a female communist rebel, who was seriously wounded in a clash and abandoned to die by her comrades in the hinterlands of Sergio Osmeña, Zamboanga del Norte.
“We brought the remains of …
Read MoreSenator Christopher “Bong” Go is appealing to supporters and critics alike not to doubt his intention to withdraw from the 2022 presidential race, insisting that he would formally file his statement of withdrawal before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) at the right time.
This, as …
Read MoreThe Department of Agriculture (DA) provided PHP157 million worth of various agricultural interventions to the province of Misamis Oriental on Monday.
Agriculture Secretary William Dar and members of the DA-Regional Field Office 10 led the activity, which forms part of the support of the national …
Read MoreThe House of Representatives on Monday approved on third and final reading the measure requiring the registration of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards.
With 181 affirmative votes, six negative votes, and no abstention, the chamber passed House Bill No. 5793 or the “SIM Card Registration …
Read MoreThe Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has declared 16 barangays from the towns of Umingan, Sual, and San Fabian, and this city as drug-cleared following a series of evaluations and monitoring.
In a phone interview on Monday, PDEA Pangasinan provincial officer Rechie Camacho said Pangasinan …
Read MorePhilippine office demand surged in the last quarter of the year registering year-to-date at 539,000 square meters (sqm), or already 38 percent higher than the 2020 figure of 389,000 sqm, supported by strong fundamentals, according to the latest study by Leechiu Property Consultants (LPC).
Take-up …
Read MoreRegistration of residents aged 5 to 15 years old to the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) is subject to local ordinances, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in Sarangani.
Without an ordinance or express approval from local government units, registration centers will cater only to …
Read MoreThe city government here has issued an order disallowing the holding of face-to-face parties this Christmas season among individuals not staying in the same dwelling.
Mayor Carmelo Lazatin Jr., in his executive order (EO) issued on Monday, said the move is a measure to prevent …
Read MoreA total of 164 party-list groups will participate in an electronic raffle on Dec. 10 to determine the order of their listing on the official ballot for the May 2022 polls.
The e-raffle will be held at the Commission on Elections (Comelec) Session Hall on …
Read MoreThe National Task Force Against Covid-19 (NTF) on Monday urged those unvaccinated to get their Covid-19 jabs as the country received a total of 1,497,200 doses of government-procured Moderna vaccine.
“Tayo po ay muling nanawagan sa ating mga kababayan, lalo na po ngayon na meron …
Read MoreThe biggest secondary school in the province of Antique started on Monday the limited face-to-face classes for senior high school taking up Technical-Vocational Livelihood (TVL).
Antique National School (ANS) principal, Roger Jomolo, said in an interview that 88 out of 500 senior high school students …
Read MoreLocal government officials in Negros Occidental are mourning the death of former provincial board member David Lacson after a battle with coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).
Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, in a statement Monday, said the sudden demise of Lacson last week came as a shock …
Read MoreThe death toll from the eruption of Mount Semeru in Lumajang District, East Java, rose to 13 as of Sunday morning, according to Head of the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) Lt. Gen. Suharyanto.
The eruption also left tens of people injured and they have …
Read MoreTwo Ilonggo families blamed the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) for the death of their relatives following a military operation in Barangay Alimodias, Miagao, Iloilo on Dec. 1.
“May those who recruited my brother die so they could no longer harm more …
Read MorePhilippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Dionardo Carlos has ordered all unit commanders in the National Capital Region (NCR) to increase police visibility as the pilot implementation of limited face-to-face (F2F) classes starts Monday in 28 public schools across the metropolis.
“The resumption of the …
Read MorePhilippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Dionardo Carlos has ordered all unit commanders in the National Capital Region (NCR) to increase police visibility as the pilot implementation of limited face-to-face (F2F) classes starts Monday in 28 public schools across the metropolis.
“The resumption of the …
Read MoreThe provincial government of Catanduanes has now allowed fully vaccinated travelers to enter the island province and lifted the required negative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), saliva, and antigen test results for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).
Executive Order No. 44 issued by Catanduanes Governor Joseph …
Read MoreA senior police official drowned after being slammed by waves and swept by strong current in Surigao del Sur on Saturday morning.
Gen. Dionardo Carlos, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, expressed his condolences to the family of Col. Francisco Dungo, 54, resident of Libertad, Butuan …
Read MoreYoung Negrenses are calling on the public to promote and engage in regenerative practices for the protection of the environment as they shared their personal experiences in vlogs which were cited in a contest that aims to recognize their creative content.
The grand prize winner …
Read MoreThe second round of the national vaccination against Covid-19 can accommodate more if walk-ins will be allowed in all local government units (LGUs).
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, acting Presidential spokesperson, said it is among the suggestions for the second “Bayanihan, Bakunahan” drive from December 15 …
Read MoreTo prevent wastage, the government is taking steps to accept only Covid-19 vaccine donations that are far from expiring.
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, acting Presidential spokesperson, said the government has already set parameters and guidelines when it comes to accepting donations.
Citing National Task Force …
Read MoreThe national government’s anti-insurgency task force is saddened over the inclusion of party-list groups Gabriela and Kabataan in the May 2022 elections.
To recall, the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) filed petitions before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to disqualify …
Read MoreThe northeast monsoon or “amihan” and a low-pressure area (LPA) will bring scattered light rains and slightly colder weather in several parts of the country this weekend.
In its 4 a.m. weather forecast on Saturday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said …
Read MoreThe Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) said Saturday four more New People’s Army (NPA) rebels surrendered on Nov. 29 and 30.
In a statement, Lt. Gen. Greg Almerol, commander of the Eastmincom, identified the surrenderers as Nester Tausan alias “Bong”, supply officer of Squad Primera; alias …
Read MoreThe government-run Benguet State University (BSU) is bent on implementing the order of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) and the Civil Service Commission (CSC) for eligible workers to get vaccinated or be required to regularly submit swab test …
Read MoreFormer Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Secretary Emmanuel Piñol said on Saturday he will push for the completion of the projects for Mindanao should he be given a chance for a Senate seat in the coming 2022 polls.
“This is one of the advocacies that I …
Read MoreFollowing the success of its yarn production and innovation center in Iloilo, the government is preparing to set up a new one in Northern Luzon in line with its goal to establish four more such centers across the country in the next four years.
Department …
Read MoreOpening a Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) account may be done online by Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) registrants.
No initial deposit will be required, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said.
Opening an account is voluntary but the PhilSys encourages registrants to do so to …
Read MoreThe construction of road networks in the war-torn city of Marawi is in its final stages of completion, the Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) reported on Saturday.
In a statement, TFBM chairperson and housing czar, Secretary Eduardo del Rosario said he is satisfied with the …
Read MoreGovernment troops seized war materiel and personal belongings after separate clashes against New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in the province of Zamboanga del Norte on Dec. 3, a top military official said Saturday.
Brig. Gen. Leonel Nicolas, 102nd Infantry Brigade commander, said the first clash …
Read MoreSome 235 houses were razed in a two-hour fire that engulfed a village in Isabela City, the capital of Basilan province, on Saturday.
Lt. Col. Julpikar Sitin, Isabela City Police Station commander, said the fire broke out around 9 a.m. in Barangay Kaumpurnah Zone 1 …
Read MoreUnless disqualified by law, the right to suffrage does not distinguish who is vaccinated or not.
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rowena Guanzon thus urged even unvaccinated voters to exercise their rights in the May 9, 2022 national and local polls.
“Vote even if you …
Read MoreThe provinces of Surigao del Sur and Surigao del Norte and four cities registered zero coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases on Friday.
In a report on Saturday, the Department of Health (DOH) 13 (Caraga) said the cities of Butuan, Surigao, Cabadbaran, and Bislig likewise logged …
Read MoreThe Philippine Red Cross (PRC) takes pride in its volunteers who are always first, ready, and willing to reach out to serve no matter what the circumstances are.
As the spirit of volunteerism is at the heart of the PRC, the country’s premier humanitarian organization …
Read MoreThe Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) opened a Philippine passport renewal center in Los Angeles, the first in North America, to cater to the growing demand for the service.
The DFA on Saturday said it is a testament to the Philippine government’s “untiring push to …
Read MoreResidents of Barangay Mintal here will have an easier time applying for the Philippine Identification (PhilID) card or national ID with the opening of a registration center at Gaisano Capital Mintal.
The shopping center announced on social media that it has been chosen as a …
Read MoreMalacañang on Friday said President Rodrigo Duterte needs more time to decide on who to endorse as his successor after Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, his preferred choice, announced that he was dropping out of the 2022 presidential race.
“Si Pangulo (The President) has options, has …
Read MoreThe National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) will allow the deployment of police officers near their residences for the holiday season.
In a statement on Friday, NCRPO chief, Maj. Gen. Vicente Danao Jr. said this is in compliance with Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Gen. …
Read MoreThe Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Negros Oriental is gearing up for the mock polls here on December 29 and in the municipality of Zamboanguita in preparation for next year’s elections.
Lawyer Ian Macaraya, city election officer and Comelec-Negros Oriental spokesperson, in an interview with …
Read MoreThe National Capital Region (NCR) is now classified as very low risk for the coronavirus, the OCTA Research Group said Friday.
OCTA Research Group Fellow Dr. Guido David, in a Twitter post, said compared were NCR’s data for the week of November 26 to December …
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