PCG member, civilian nabbed for illegal gun discharge

John Eric Mendoza 01/02/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday said a civilian and a member of the Philippine Coast Guard were arrested for indiscriminate firing during New Year festivities. “The celebration was resoundingly safer compared to…

Travelers from China to face tighter PH quarantine rules

John Eric Mendoza 12/31/2022

MANILA, Philippines — In response to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in China, the Department of Health (DOH) announced Friday that it would tighten its quarantine standards for visitors arriving from that country. “To strengthen its…

Neda chief backs Maharlika fund to help sustain economic growth

John Eric Mendoza 12/18/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Secretary Arsenio Balisacan, chief of the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda), backs the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) as it would help the country sustain its growth. “With the Marcos Administration’s Economic Team…

Hontiveros: Gov’t must pass urgent measures to lower food prices instead of Maharlika Investment Fund

John Eric Mendoza 12/17/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday said the government should certify as urgent a measure that would lower food prices instead of the Maharlika Investment Fund. “Certify urgent? Eh kung ang gawin munang urgent…

BIR vows to study Marcos Jr. estate tax case

John Eric Mendoza 12/14/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) will study the estate tax case of the family of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., the bureau’s commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. said. “Pagaaralan po natin yan at sisisguraduhin…

Pagasa: 1 to 2 storms expected in December

John Eric Mendoza 12/01/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Up to two tropical cyclones are expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) in December, the state weather bureau said on Thursday, December 1, 2022. “Asahan po natin ang isa or dalawang…

Two tropical cyclones may enter PAR in November — Pagasa

John Eric Mendoza 11/20/2022

MANILA, Philippines — There are no weather disturbances seen to enter the country in the coming days, but the state weather bureau on Sunday said we should watch out for two tropical cyclones by the end of…

DOT sees 2.4 million overseas visitors by year-end

John Eric Mendoza 11/17/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) is seeing 2.4 million overseas visitors arrivals by the end of the year, its chief Christina Frasco said on Thursday, November 17, 2022. “Per the projections of the DOT, we’re…

Bantag to Remulla: I will not surrender until you resign

John Eric Mendoza 11/15/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Suspended Bureau of Corrections director general Gerald Bantag on Monday said he would not surrender until Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla steps down from his post. Bantag was alleged to be involved in the…

QC teacher dead in Bataan bus accident

John Eric Mendoza 11/06/2022

MANILA, Philippines — A teacher from Quezon City died while many others were injured in a bus accident in Orani, Bataan on Saturday, the Department of Education (DepEd)-Quezon City said on Saturday. The teacher was among the…

PH to replace One Health Pass with eArrival Card for inbound travelers on Nov. 1

John Eric Mendoza 10/22/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Starting November 1,  an eArrival Card will be required for all inbound travelers arriving in the country instead of the One Health Pass (OHP), the Department of Health (DOH) said in an advisory on…

Gains in health, livelihood, peace highlight first 100 days – Marcos

John Eric Mendoza 10/09/2022

MANILA, Philippines — “Kalusugan, Kabuhayan, Kapayapaan” (health, livelihood and peace). President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Saturday said advances in those areas were the highlights of his first 100 days in office. “They say that the first…

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