The DOH was verifying the COVID-19 test results of 13 co-passengers. On Wednesday, the Department of Health (DOH) said that it was verifying the COVID-19 test results of 13 co-passengers of a seafarer who had tested positive for the B.1.617 (also known as the “double mutant”) COVID-19 variant first detected in India. Health Undersecretary Maria … Read more
Gubat sa Ciudad has no DOT accreditation GUBAT SA CIUDAD – A resort in Caloocan that has opened despite the existing modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ), does not have accreditation from the Department of Tourism (DOT). “Upon verification, the resort was also found to be operating without DOT accreditation,” said DOT. “The department stresses the … Read more
The DTI issued an administrative order banning the “installment only” mode of payment for consumer goods. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) had issued an administrative order banning the “installment only” mode of payment for consumer goods. Under the Department Administrative Order No. 21-03 issued last March 23, 2021, consumers must be given an … Read more
President Rodrigo Duterte insisted that Mactan’s hero Lapulapu came from a tribe in Mindanao called Tausug. “I raised Lapulapu to the level and dignity of a true warrior. And he was Tausug. The settlement is Tausug,” said the President in a speech at Camp Siongco in Maguindanao on Tuesday. “Itong mga pilosopo, they are contesting … Read more
COVID-19 “double mutant” variant community transmission still unsure Malacañang said that it has yet to be determined whether there’s a community transmission of the COVID-19 “double mutant” variant in the Philippines. On Tuesday, the Department of Health (DOH) confirmed that there were two cases of double mutant COVID-19 variant in the Philippines. The variant, which … Read more
After punching a motorist, the barangay chairman has been arrested A barangay chairman in Arayat town in Pampanga was arrested by the police after he allegedly punched a motorist. Based on the initial investigation, it started when San Jose Mesulo Barangay Chairman Elmer Buan confronted a 25-year-old victim for overspeeding while riding a motorcycle. The … Read more
The PGC will determine if 9 Filipino sailors of cargo ship from India carried B.1.617 COVID-19 variant. The Philippine Genome Center (PGC) will determine if 9 Filipino sailors of cargo ship from India carried B.1.617 (also known as the “double mutant”) COVID-19 variant. The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday said that samples from 9 … Read more
De Lima on president’s jet ski joke: “Joke lang para kay Duterte ang napaka-importanteng isyu sa bansa.” Senator Leila de Lima did not like President Rodrigo Duterte’s jet ski ride joke. According to De Lima, it appears that Duterte only deceived the Filipinos to win the election, specifically his promise when he would ride a … Read more
Briones: “I’m already vaccinated.” LEONOR BRIONES – The secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) has been vaccinated against COVID-19. The 80-year-old official shared the news during the “Laging Handa” public briefing. “I’m already vaccinated. At wala naman, absolutely, no side [effects] in my case,” she said. The Education secretary agreed with Dr. Isagani Padolina … Read more
Vice President Robredo was open to talk to President Duterte about the WPS issue. Vice President Leni Robredo was open to talk to President Rodrigo Duterte about the West Philippine Sea issue, according to her spokesperson. Manila Bulletin reported that Vice President Robredo had no interest to debate with Roque and she’s only open to … Read more