Cagayan back to 2nd strictest lockdown as COVID-19 cases spike
CAGAYAN has been placed under the second strictest quarantine level for two weeks starting May 10 due to a continued spike in coronavirus cases, the provincial government announced late Sunday.
Ayala Group funds COVID-19 test lab in Marinduque
THE AYALA Group of Companies turned over a new coronavirus laboratory to Marinduque, the first molecular lab in the island province.
8 Abu Sayyaf members caught in Sabah
MALAYSIAN troops arrested eight members of the kidnap-for-ransom Abu Sayyaf group in Sabah on May 8, the Philippine military reported on Monday.
Philippine COVID-19 infections top 1.1 million
THE DEPARTMENT of Health (DoH) reported 7,174 coronavirus infections on Sunday, bringing the total to 1.1 million.
Analysts thumb down planned debate on China sea dispute
POLITICAL analysts on Sunday frowned upon a planned debate between the palace spokesman and an opposition leader on the South China Sea dispute, saying nothing good would come out of it.
SEC-Davao warns vs investing in KAPA-linked MER’S Business Center
THE SECURITIES and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Davao office has issued a public warning against putting money into or acting as coordinator for MER’S Business Center, which does not have a permit for investment operations.
Military chief says no civilian casualties in Saturday’s encounter with terrorist group, calls for...
THERE were no civilian or military casualties in Saturday’s encounter between government forces and members of an extremist group in a commercial area of Datu Paglas town in Maguindanao, according to the country’s military chief.
DoLE forms committee to speed up OFW Hospital construction
THE DEPARTMENT of Labor and Employment (DoLE) has formed a committee that will focus on speeding up the completion of the hospital for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW).
BFAR issues red tide warning over Biliran, Western Samar, Zamboanga del Norte
THE BUREAU of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) warned consumers from eating shellfish harvested from Biliran Island and areas in Western Samar, Leyte, and Zamboanga del Norte after testing positive for paralytic shellfish poison or red tide.
DLS-CSB to serve as quarantine facility for judiciary personnel
THE SUPREME Court, Philippine Red Cross, and the De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) have partnered to provide quarantine facilities for members of the judiciary who test positive for the coronavirus and are mild or asymptomatic cases.
Davao City to legalize, regulate motorcycle taxis
THE DAVAO City government will legalize the local operation of motorcycle taxis through an ordinance that is expected to be approved by the council this week.
Philippine COVID-infections hit 1.09M
The Department of Health (DoH) reported 7,733 coronavirus infections on Friday, bringing the total to 1.09 million.
The death toll rose by 108 to 18,099,...