Ex-UP Fighting Maroons player, 4 others held at Parañaque bust

Consuelo Marquez 09/22/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Former University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons player and four other individuals were arrested early Tuesday morning in Parañaque for supposed possession of high-grade marijuana as well as a sachet of alleged cocaine.…

13 hospitals to participate in COVID-19 vaccine solidarity trials — DOST

Consuelo Marquez 09/22/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Thirteen hospitals will be involved in the solidarity trials for a potential COVID-19 vaccine in the country which will be conducted this year, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Tuesday. “In his…

Senate to pass legislation giving Duterte authority in curbing red tape

Consuelo Marquez 09/20/2020

MANILA, Philippines —  The Senate will create legislation that allows President Rodrigo Duterte to temporarily stop time frames under the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) which will ease processing time for doing business in government, two senators said…

Gov’t mulls strict ‘no home quarantine’ for COVID-19 patients

Consuelo Marquez 09/08/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The government is eyeing to strictly implement the “no home quarantine” for COVID-19 patients to avoid transmission of the virus to members of their household, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said on Tuesday. “Magkakaroon ng…

Ex-Ozamiz City councilor Parojinog found dead in jail

Consuelo Marquez 09/04/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Former Ozamiz City Councilor Ricardo “Ardot” Parojinog was found dead inside the detention facility of the city’s police station Friday morning, September 4, 2020, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said. “Parojinog was found dead…

Typhoon Julian gains strength while nearly stationary over Philippine Sea

Consuelo Marquez 08/30/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Julian has intensified while almost stationary over the Philippine Sea on Sunday morning, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. In its 11 a.m. weather bulletin, Pagasa said the typhoon…

‘Julian’ intensifies into typhoon, rains expected in Luzon, Visayas

Consuelo Marquez 08/30/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Julian will swirl over the Philippine Sea and a safe distance away from land mass but will is still expected to trigger rains over parts of Luzon and the Visayas areas on Sunday,…

Police task force clarifies: Travel authority still a requirement

Consuelo Marquez 08/26/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The Joint Task Force (JTF) COVID Shield clarified on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, that travel authority is still a requirement for stranded individuals as well as emergency travelers who would need to cross provincial…

DILG: Bring IDs, documents for pillion riding during GCQ

Consuelo Marquez 08/19/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday reminded motorcycle riders and passengers to ready their identification cards or other necessary documents after the government eased restrictions on pillion riding in…

Gov’t OKs pillion riding without barriers for riders living in same household — Eleazar

Consuelo Marquez 08/19/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The National Task Force (NTF) against COVID-19 has approved pillion riding without protective dividers if the riders are living in the same house as the government eased policies for areas under the general community…

Gov’t OKs pillion riding without barriers for persons living in same household — Eleazar

Consuelo Marquez 08/18/2020

  MANILA, Philippines — The National Task Force (NTF) against COVID-19 has approved pillion riding without protective dividers if the persons are living in the same house as the government eased policies for areas under the general…

Senators call for sanctions on PhilHealth execs amid controversy

Consuelo Marquez 08/16/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Two senators on Saturday said officials in Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) must face sanctions amid fresh corruption allegations within the agency. Senator Imee Marcos said officials in PhilHealth should get suspended to give…

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