MANILA, Philippines — All drivers seeking to renew their license will now be required to acquire a certification from the Comprehensive Driver’s Education (CDE) starting Oct. 28,… Read more “Drivers now required to take driver’s education upon license renewal – LTO”
Category: BREAKING NEWS
NBI files raps vs. PDEA, PNP over ‘misencounter’
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) filed criminal complaints against Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agents and Philippine National Police (PNP) officers before the… Read more “NBI files raps vs. PDEA, PNP over ‘misencounter’”
NCIP: Whang-Od did not give consent to teach in Nas Academy tattoo masterclass
The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) concluded in its investigation that Filipino traditional tattooist Apo Whang-Od was not aware that she would teach in a Nas… Read more “NCIP: Whang-Od did not give consent to teach in Nas Academy tattoo masterclass”
Eleazar orders probe into alleged rape of quarantine violator by police
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Guillermo Eleazar has ordered an investigation into the the alleged rape of a female quarantine violator by a policeman and… Read more “Eleazar orders probe into alleged rape of quarantine violator by police”
NPC probes, orders takedown of four online lending apps due to data privacy issues
MANILA — The National Privacy Commission has ordered the immediate takedown of four online lending apps which are now being probed for their alleged unauthorized and “excessive”… Read more “NPC probes, orders takedown of four online lending apps due to data privacy issues”
Duterte stands by Duque but says he will accept resignation if offered
MANILA, Philippines — The Palace promised a “bombshell” during President Rodrigo Duterte’s taped address aired on Tuesday night but it began with a declaration that he would… Read more “Duterte stands by Duque but says he will accept resignation if offered”
No flights leaving Kabul as desperate people crowd tarmac, Germany says
No evacuation flights are leaving Kabul airport at the moment because desperate people trying to flee the country are blocking the tarmac, a spokesperson for the German… Read more “No flights leaving Kabul as desperate people crowd tarmac, Germany says”
Haiti: Many deaths feared after major 7.2-magnitude earthquake
A deadly earthquake has struck the Caribbean nation of Haiti. The 7.2-magnitude quake hit the west of the country on Saturday morning, according to the US Geological… Read more “Haiti: Many deaths feared after major 7.2-magnitude earthquake”
Metro Manila to be placed under ECQ from August 6-20
MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila will again be placed under Enhanced Community Quarantine from August 6 to 20 amid the threat of the more contagious Delta coronavirus… Read more “Metro Manila to be placed under ECQ from August 6-20”
DOH lists 6,664 new COVID-19 cases
MANILA, Philippines — Another 6,664 new COVID-19 cases were listed in the country on Monday, pushing the total to 1,555,396, the Department of Health’s latest bulletin showed… Read more “DOH lists 6,664 new COVID-19 cases”
PH detects 337 new cases from COVID-19 variants
MANILA, Philippines — The country has detected 337 new COVID-19 variant cases, the Department of Health reported on Sunday. The new infections came from four COVID-19 variants,… Read more “PH detects 337 new cases from COVID-19 variants”
PH logs 7 active Delta cases
MANILA, Philippines — There are still seven active COVID-19 Delta variant cases of the 35 cases that were detected in the country, the Health Department told AdChoiceTV… Read more “PH logs 7 active Delta cases”
Iloilo province, Iloilo City, CDO, Gingoog placed under ECQ until July 31
The government’s COVID-19 task force has placed Iloilo province and the cities of Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo, and Gingoog under enhanced community quarantine to curb the spread… Read more “Iloilo province, Iloilo City, CDO, Gingoog placed under ECQ until July 31”
Indonesia overtakes India as Asia’s new COVID-19 epicenter
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia reported 54,517 new cases of COVID-19, authorities said Wednesday, a single-day national record and dire warning sign for the world’s fourth-most populous country.… Read more “Indonesia overtakes India as Asia’s new COVID-19 epicenter”
Over 1M AstraZeneca vaccines from Japan arrive in PH
MANILA, Philippines — The country received a total of 1,124,100 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines from Japan on Thursday. “Let me assure everybody that throughout the rollout… Read more “Over 1M AstraZeneca vaccines from Japan arrive in PH”
Signal No. 1 over Batanes as ‘Emong’ slows down ahead of exit
MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over Batanes as Tropical Depression Emong continues move slowly away from the Philippines, the state weather… Read more “Signal No. 1 over Batanes as ‘Emong’ slows down ahead of exit”
Death toll in Sulu military plane crash climbs to 53
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The death toll in the aftermath of the military plane crash in Sulu climbed to 53, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said… Read more “Death toll in Sulu military plane crash climbs to 53”
177,500 additional appointment slots for NCR Plus passport applicants
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The Department of foreign Affairs has announced that 177,500 additional appointment slots have been opened for passport applicants living in the NCR Plus… Read more “177,500 additional appointment slots for NCR Plus passport applicants”
Military ends rescue and retrieval ops with 50 dead in C-130 plane crash in Sulu
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The Armed Forces of the Philippines has concluded its rescue and retrieval operations on the Philippine Air Force C-130 aircraft that crashed in… Read more “Military ends rescue and retrieval ops with 50 dead in C-130 plane crash in Sulu”
Pope Francis To Undergo Colon Operation: Vatican
Pope Francis, 84, was to undergo surgery Sunday in Rome for an inflamed large colon, a Vatican statement said. The pontiff was admitted to the Gemelli University… Read more “Pope Francis To Undergo Colon Operation: Vatican”