#PHnews: Magnitude 5 quake jolts Batanes MANILA – A magnitude 5.0 earthquake jolted Batanes on Sunday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. The tectonic quake struck 40 kilometers southeast of Sabtang at 10:53 a.m. It had a depth of 1 kilometer. Intensity V was felt in Sabtang, while intensity IV was felt … Continue reading #Philippines: Magnitude 5 quake jolts Batanes

#PHnews: Army confirms death of NPA female rebel in MisOr CLAVERIA, Misamis Oriental – The Army's 58th Infantry Battalion (58IB) on Sunday confirmed that one female rebel of the New People's Army (NPA) was killed during an encounter in the hinterland village of Bal-ason, Gingoog City, in the province of Misamis Oriental.The Army unit later … Continue reading #Philippines: Army confirms death of NPA female rebel in MisOr

#PHnews: Mall, store in CDO face fines for holding promo sale CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – A mall here and one of its locator shops could be facing penalties and sanctions for allowing hundreds of shoppers to crowd the establishment allegedly without regard to health protocols due to sale of shoes and other items on … Continue reading #Philippines: Mall, store in CDO face fines for holding promo sale

#PHnews: Palace: PhilHealth execs under probe should go on leave MANILA – Malacañang on Sunday expressed support for Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra’s call on all officials of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) linked to multibillion-peso anomalies in the agency to go on leave voluntarily.“The Palace reiterates the call of the (Department of Justice) Secretary, … Continue reading #Philippines: Palace: PhilHealth execs under probe should go on leave

#PHnews: 2 NPA rebels killed, high-powered firearms seized in CamSur clash LEGAZPI CITY – Two New People's Army (NPA) rebels were killed on Saturday in a clash with government troops in Barangay Olas, Lagonoy town in Camarines Sur province.In a phone interview on Sunday, Army Capt. John Paul Belleza, 9th Infantry Division (9ID) public affairs … Continue reading #Philippines: 2 NPA rebels killed, high-powered firearms seized in CamSur clash

#PHnews: Transport groups urged to police own ranks vs. Covid-19 MANILA – Joint Task Force Covid Shield commander, Lt. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar on Sunday urged the transport group leaders to help the police in the implementation of quarantine rules against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).In coordination with the Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Archie … Continue reading #Philippines: Transport groups urged to police own ranks vs. Covid-19

#PHnews: PhilHealth’s Covid-19 packages continue: Nograles MANILA – The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) continues to provide coverage for its members who have contracted the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said on Saturday.“Sinasagot pa po ([PhilHealth] continues to shoulder [the cost of getting treatment for Covid-19]),” Nograles said in a Facebook live. … Continue reading #Philippines: PhilHealth’s Covid-19 packages continue: Nograles

#PHnews: Gamboa orders PNP-ACG to toughen drive vs. cyberbullying MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Archie Gamboa on Sunday ordered the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) to step up its campaign against cyberbullying that victimize the youth on social media platforms.The PNP-ACG and its Regional Anti-Cybercrime Units created official Facebook pages that cater complaints … Continue reading #Philippines: Gamboa orders PNP-ACG to toughen drive vs. cyberbullying

#PHnews: DILG chief tests positive anew for Covid-19 MANILA – Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año on Sunday said he tested positive again for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).Año said in a statement that he began experiencing flu-like symptoms including sore throat and body aches on Aug. 13, prompting him to … Continue reading #Philippines: DILG chief tests positive anew for Covid-19

#PHnews: Gatchalian favors military backup to impose quarantine measures MANILA – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian supported the deployment of military personnel to strictly enforce quarantine measures, citing the need to support the police and barangay officials on the ground who have been falling ill due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).In a statement on Sunday, Gatchalian … Continue reading #Philippines: Gatchalian favors military backup to impose quarantine measures

#PHnews: Missing cop key to solving Dumaguete broadcaster’s slay MANILA – The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) said a missing cop holds the key to solving the killing of radio broadcaster Cornelio “Rex” Pepino in Dumaguete City.Citing reports from local investigators, the PTFoMS said Police Executive Master Sergeant (PEMS) Ruel D. Pinero of … Continue reading #Philippines: Missing cop key to solving Dumaguete broadcaster’s slay

#PHnews: Red Cross extends help to 200 quake victims in Kidapawan City KIDAPAWAN CITY, North Cotabato – More than 200 quake-stricken families in the remote village of Perez here on Saturday received cash assistance from the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) under its livelihood assistance program.PRC Provincial Chapter Administrator Joseph Fernandez said the beneficiaries, severely affected … Continue reading #Philippines: Red Cross extends help to 200 quake victims in Kidapawan City

#PHnews: ASF contaminates Kidapawan City village KIDAPAWAN CITY, North Cotabato – The contagious African swine fever (ASF) has penetrated a remote village here despite strict anti-ASF protocols.The Department of Agriculture in Region 12 (DA-12) said the dreaded hemorrhagic disease affecting hogs has now affected Barangay Linangkob, located in the boundary of this city and Magpet … Continue reading #Philippines: ASF contaminates Kidapawan City village

#PHnews: NTF to help build more quarantine facilities in Laguna CABUYAO, Laguna – National Task Force (NTF) Against Covid-19 on Saturday has pledged to help establish more quarantine facilities for coronavirus disease 2019-positive patients who are asymptomatic and those with mild symptoms here.NTF Deputy Chief Implementer and Testing Czar Secretary Vince Dizon said that, through … Continue reading #Philippines: NTF to help build more quarantine facilities in Laguna

#PHnews: NBA: Pelicans sack head coach Gentry ANKARA – The New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday dismissed head coach Alvin Gentry after missing the 2020 NBA playoffs."Alvin Gentry has been relieved of his head coaching duties," the Pelicans said on Twitter.Gayle Benson, the Western Conference franchise's owner, said a change is now "necessary" for the Pelicans … Continue reading #Philippines: NBA: Pelicans sack head coach Gentry