The total number of people affected by coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the Philippines is about 280,000, according to the Department of Health (DOH). According to the agency’s case bulletin, the number of disease cases in the country has increased by 3,257, to a total of 279,526 today. According to the Health department, 20 laboratories failed…
Malacañang announced that all cemeteries nationwide will be closed from October 29 to November 4 to prevent crowds during Todos Los Santos. According to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, those who are temporarily closed on the said date also include the columbaries. “All private and public cemeteries and memorial parks will be closed to visitors from…
The new foreigner boyfriend of 2015 Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach seems to be “at home” with her family in the United Kingdom. Venezuelan businessman Jeremy Jauncey has already met the mother and step father of the third Pinay Miss Universe at the dinner table. Among the Filipino dishes prepared by Wurtzbach’s mother is its version…
Regine Velasquez looks back on the one time she allegedly fought with her husband and fellow singer Ogie Alcasid, six months after the country was quarantined due to the coronavirus pandemic. It took place on April 22, 2020, the 50th birthday of the so-called Asia’s Songbird. According to the 50-year-old singer / actress, this is…
Cebu Pacific Air has confirmed that it has given up to P2.4 billion in refunds to passengers since the implementation of the cancellations of flights due to the COVID crisis. The amount is said to be 50% of the refund requests received. So far they have pending requests that are being processed as well. It…
It is alleged that President Rodrigo Duterte is giving until December the new chair of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp (PhilHealth) Dante Gierran to clean up the alleged corruption in the agency. According to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, President Duterte will look into whether Gierran, a former chief of the National Bureau of Investigation, will…
Metro Rail Transit (MRT) Line 3 management is now proud of their accomplishment after the deployment of 21 train sets that took place for the first time in 20 years. In a Facebook post, management said their move paved the way for reducing the waiting time interval of trains. As a result, the passenger capacity…
MANILA, Philippines – Instead of being fired, the new Philippine National Police chief wants to promote the controversial National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Maj. Gen. Debold Sinas. That is what PNP chief Camilo Cascolan announced on Wednesday, in an interview with the ANC on whether he will fire the said policeman. “Well, until…
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the crash of a Philippine Air Force (PAF) rescue aircraft in Brgy. Upper Manggas, Lantawan, Basilan that killed four people. In an exclusive interview with Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, commander of the Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom), said the Sikorsky Rotary Wing Rescue Aircraft came from Zamboanga City and was…
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Authorities are continuing their search and rescue operation on the two people who are currently missing after flooding in Poblacion, Palembang, Sultan Kudarat. According to Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer Jenel Tuanado, heavy rains last night caused floodwaters to overflow into the river. As a result, about 250 households…
