Samal gov’t tells resorts to invest in facilities after gender discrimination incident
SAMAL Mayor Al David T. Uy called on tourism establishments to ensure that they have suitable and enough facilities that will cater to everyone following an alleged discrimination incident between a transgender woman and the management of a popular beach resort last week.
Five-hour blaze hits Philippine hospital treating COVID-19 patients
MANILA - Firefighters put out a blaze early on Sunday at one of the Philippines' largest hospitals that had prompted the evacuation of dozens...
Private sector partners up with gov’t to vaccinate more Filipinos
Top brands, private healthcare providers, and malls have collaborated with the government to launch the Ingat Angat Bakuna Lahat campaign to promote the vaccination of more Filipinos against the.
“With Ingat Angat Bakuna Lahat,...
Philippines adds Oman, UAE to travel ban list amid spread of Indian COVID variant
The Philippine government has expanded its travel ban to include Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a bid to prevent the spread...
6,784 new COVID cases push active cases up to 58,986
The Department of Health (DoH) on Friday reported 6,784 new cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and nearly 3,000 recoveries. The DoH also...
Comelec mulls adjusting 2022 election campaign rules due to COVID-19
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said it is considering modifying its rules and processes for the 2022 national and local elections due to the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. These include...
DoJ Usec. says terrorist designation is not a new concept
Department of Justice (DoJ) Undersecretary Adrian F. Sugay said the concept of designating individuals as terrorists is not new as it has been used...
Budget, logistical problems delay normalization process in Bangsamoro — gov’t peace panel
The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) on Friday said budget and logistical problems have delayed the normalization process in...
DOLE gears up to evacuate Filipinos in Israel, Gaza
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said it is preparing to extract Filipinos who are located in affected areas in Israel and Gaza...
Duterte asks Enrile to discuss South China Sea dispute
Philippine President Rodrigo R. Duterte has invited former senator Juan F. Ponce Enrile to a discussion on the South China Sea dispute, saying “he...
Chinese economic aid may be blueprint for increasing its international power — Carpio-Morales
Former Ombudsman and Supreme Court Associate Justice Conchita Carpio-Morales warned that China’s economic support for the Philippines may have “trade-offs” such as debt traps,...
Duterte places NCR Plus under GCQ
by Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter
The National Capital Region (NCR) and nearby provinces will be placed under a less stringent quarantine status starting Saturday,...