Convicted ex-Calauan, Laguna Mayor Antonio Sanchez dies — BuCor

Katrina Hallare 03/27/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Convicted former Calauan, Laguna Mayor Antonio Sanchez has passed away, the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) announced Saturday morning. BuCor spokesman Gabriel Chaclag said that Sanchez was declared on arrival when brought to the New…

New COVID-19 infections in PH reach 5,000; total now at 616,611

Katrina Hallare 03/13/2021

MANILA, Philippines — The total number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines has reached 616,611 as 5,000 new infections were recorded, the Department of Health (DOH) said Saturday.  The number of new COVID-19 cases is the highest…

Cloudy skies, rain showers over southern parts of PH due to LPA

Katrina Hallare 03/13/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Cloudy skies and rain showers are expected over some southern parts of the country due to a low-pressure area, the state weather bureau said Saturday. In its 5 a.m. live weather update, the Philippine…

Metro Manila, 9 other areas to remain under GCQ in March

Katrina Hallare 02/27/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila and nine other areas will remain under general community quarantine (GCQ) for the whole month of March, Palace spokesman Harry Roque announced Saturday. In an announcement made over state-run PTV, Roque said…

Auring maintains strength while over PH sea

Katrina Hallare 02/21/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Auring (international name: Dujuan) maintained its strength as it was over the Philippine Sea, the state weather bureau said Sunday. In its 11 a.m. severe weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and…

Robredo open to running for president but prefers local office

Katrina Hallare 02/21/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Robredo is open to the possibility of her running for president in the 2022 elections, but she prefers to run for local office. “If I run for president, I need to be…

Homeless man in Pampanga wows netizens in stunning makeover

Katrina Hallare 02/07/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Don’t be mistaken if you see a “celebrity” in the streets of Angeles City, Pampanga all thanks to a kind-hearted hairstylist. It was through the efforts of hairstylist Richard Strandz that a homeless man…

Cold weather in Metro Manila, most parts of PH due to amihan

Katrina Hallare 02/02/2021

MANILA, Philippines — It’s going to be a cold Tuesday in Metro Manila and most parts of the Philippines due to the northeast monsoon or amihan, the state weather bureau said. In its 4 a.m. live weather…

Magnitude 4.3 earthquake strikes Davao Occidental

Katrina Hallare 02/02/2021

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck the waters off Davao Occidental on Tuesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The earthquake occurred 1:14 a.m. at 246 kilometers southeast of the municipality of…

Over 20,000 devotees now in Quiapo for Black Nazarene feast— Manila PIO

Katrina Hallare 01/09/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Over 20,000 devotees are now in Quiapo for the feast of the Black Nazarene, according to the Manila Public Information Office (PIO) on Saturday. Citing data from the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management…

Thousands flock to Quiapo for Black Nazarene feast amid COVID-19 threat

Katrina Hallare 01/09/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Despite the threat posed by COVID-19, thousands of devotees flocked to Quiapo in Manila to celebrate the Feast of the Black Nazarene on Saturday. In an interview on radio station DZBB, Manila Police District…

Who administered COVID-19 vaccine? ’We vaccinated ourselves,’ says PSG chief

Katrina Hallare 12/30/2020

MANILA, Philippines —  Presidential Security Group (PSG) commander Col. Jesus Durante III on Wednesday bared that members of President Rodrigo Duterte’s security detail administered the COVID-19 vaccine among themselves, without the help of a medical professional. “We…

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