An alleged member of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) who is wanted for a series of kidnap for ransom cases since 2021 was arrested by members of the Pasay City Intelligence Section and the Warrant and Subpoena Section on Friday (July 7). Col. Cesar Paday-os, city police chief, identified the suspect as...
The majority of the member hospitals of the Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PHAPi) did not receive yet the One Covid-19 Allowance (OCA) for their healthcare workers and support staff. Dr. Jose Rene de Grano (Screenshot taken from Laging Handa’s Facebook Live) This was...
Cosco Capital, Inc., the listed retail holding firm of Lucio L. Co, reported a 5 percent improvement in consolidated net income to P10.5 billion last year from P10 billion in 2020. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said its 2021 earnings is also 13 percent better than the...
A member of the notorious Sputnik gang who stabbed a barker for reportedly "annoying" him while calling for passengers was arrested in Pasay City on Sunday, May 8. Col. Cesar Paday-os, city police chief, identified the suspect as Rolando Reano, 44, also a barker and a resident of Zamora St., Pasay...
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced Friday, Feb. 18, that quarantine protocols have been further adjusted for flight and cabin crew members of all airlines who are returning to the Philippines, including those with layovers in the country. (File photo courtesy of...
State-run Social Security System (SSS) is urging riders in food delivery and courier activities to become self-employed members to enjoy various benefit programs and loan privileges offered by the pension fund. Aurora C. Ignacio, SSS president and chief executive officer said that undeniably, among...
By FAITH ARGOSINO Homecare may be possible for a family member who tested positive for COVID-19 depending on the gravity of the symptoms. This will be determined by the Barangay Health Unit of your local government unit who will visit the patient and interview the family members. Or you can consult...
When Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau encouraged Filipino-Canadians to run for public office at the culminating event of the Filipino Heritage Month in July this year, Rechie Valdez readily responded and won a seat at the House of Commons representing the federal district of...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will conduct a probe on the anonymous complaint against Rep. Duke Frasco and Provincial Board member Red Duterte in connection with a private beach party that occurred on July 10, 2021 in Camotes Island, Cebu. DILG Secretary Eduardo Año (Photo from DILG) This...
Starting this coming June and every year thereof, the Province of Ontario will officially celebrate Filipino Heritage Month following the passage of the bill that recognizes the Filipino contributions not just to Ontario but to the Canadian society in general. Philippine Consul General Orontes...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) today released the regional information campaign materials as the agency warned consumers of misleading advertisements being peddled by enterprises to lure customers. “The DTI enjoins the general public to always practice your rights and responsibilities...
