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South African Variant Detected in the Philippines
The Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed entry of the South African Variant of the corona virus in the country, citing six cases. DOH reported that such cases were in the 8th batch of
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Return of Old PUJ Routes in Cebu City Deferred due to Rise in New Cases
The continuous spike of Covid-19 cases in Cebu City has prompted the Jeepney Task Force to approve the move for NO additional routes of traditional public utility jeepneys in the city. Task force head
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Auring to Intensify into Tropical Depression
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has given warning that tropical depression Auring may escalate into a tropical storm before making landfall at Caraga. Wednesday night has seen the typhoon to
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Taal Island Residents Ordered to Evacuate due to Volcano’s Increased Activity
Residents in Taal Volcano Island were given orders to evacuate by Batangas officials last February 16 due to a slight increase of activity. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHILVOCS), Taal
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Philippines among China’s Priority List for Covid-19 Vaccines
COVID-19 vaccines are set to arrive in the country within this month; thereby, making its arrival ahead of the COVAX vaccines promised by the World Health Organization. According to presidential spokesperson, Harry Roque, the
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Child car seat law’s full enforcement deferred
While the Child Car Seat Law was already implemented last February 02, full and strict enforcement would not begin until several months later. According to Roberta Valera, Land Transportation Office (LTO) Deputy Director for
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Health Workers from 4 Metro Manila Hospitals First to be Given Covid-19 Vaccine
The first to receive Covid-19 shots will be health workers from four Covid-19 referral hospitals located in Metro Manila as soon as the vaccines will arrive within this month. According to Carlito Galvez, Jr.,
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Ammonia Leaked from Ice Plant in Navotas Prompting Nearby Residents to Evacuate
An ice plant along the North Bay Boulevard of Navotas City had an ammonia leak; thereby prompting authorities to have nearby residents leave their houses and temporarily stay in evacuation centers. As vapors released
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PAGASA warns of possible flooding among several regions
State weather bureau PAGASA gave warning on January 21 that a number of regions in the country are in for possible flooding brought about by a low pressure area 100 kilometers east off Baler,
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Girlfriend and mother of first Filipino patient with new Covid-19 variant test positive
Following the news of the man who has tested positive with the new UK Covid-19 variant, the Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed that the girlfriend and mother of the said patient have both
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