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'Kailangang mapatay': Anti-corruption commissioner pushes for death penalty vs corrupt officials

Angela Coloma, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 01 12:23 PM

MANILA - The country’s anti-corruption chief on Saturday said anew there is need to impose capital punishment for corrupt officials.    Read more »

'Tutulong lang,' paliwanag ng PNP sa hirit na gamitin ang mga tsismoso't tsismosa sa COVID-19 contact tracing

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 25 01:35 PM

MAYNILA - Nilinaw ng opisyal ng Philippine National Police ang magiging papel ng mga umano'y tsismoso at tsismosa sa pagsasagawa ng contact tracing, sa harap ng mga mungkahing gamitin ang kanilang nakakalap na impormasyon para rito.    Read more »

Motorcycle pillion-riding accidents caused by dividers due to 'faulty' material: official

Angela Coloma, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 25 01:37 PM

MANILA - An official from the Department of the Interior and Local Government on Saturday defended the policy requiring protective dividers for pillion-riding on motorcycles, reiterating that such barriers are a necessary health measure amid the continuing threat of COVID-19.  Read more »

Joint police task force urges public to report 'arrogant' cops in COVID-19 checkpoints

Angela Coloma, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 11 01:02 PM

MANILA - The public is encouraged to report “arrogant” police officers in COVID-19 checkpoints, the country’s COVID-19 joint task force said, promising a crackdown on such cops.    Read more »

Limited gatherings now OK in colleges, universities in MGCQ areas- IATF

Angela Coloma, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 20 10:32 PM

MANILA - Higher educational insitutions in areas under modified general community quarantine are now allowed to hold mass gatherings at a limited capacity, the country's coronavirus task force announced Saturday.  Read more »

Pagbabalik-operasyon ng lotto outlets pinaplantsa na ng PCSO

Angela Coloma, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 13 12:34 PM

MAYNILA - Naghahanda na ng Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office para sa pagbabalik-operasyon ng lotto outlets, ilang buwan matapos ipasara ang mga ito dala ng coronavirus lockdown sa bansa.  Read more »

DTI: Huwag samantalahin ang presyo ng laptop, bisikleta ngayong lockdown

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 02 04:05 PM

MAYNILA - Nakiusap ang Department of Trade and Industry sa mga nagbebenta ng bisikleta at laptop na huwag samantalahin ang lockdown para taasan ang presyo ng mga naturang produkto.    Read more »

'Extensive' use of technology led to cybercrime spike during lockdown - justice officials

Angela Coloma, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 30 02:11 PM

MANILA - Extensive use of technology as areas in the Philippines went under lockdown because of the coronavirus disease led to a surge in cybercrime cases in the country, including child exploitation, justice officials said Saturday. Read more »

Businesses operating under modified lockdown urged to provide transpo, accommodation for employees

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 16 01:08 PM

MANILA - The country's trade chief on Thursday appealed to companies to provide transportation and accomodation for workers required to be physically present to work, as the government rolls out a modified quarantine meant to "roll out" the country's economy.  Read more »

Bong Go says criticism, 'fake news' over donations meant to distract Duterte admin

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 04 01:41 PM

MANILA - Senator Bong Go on Saturday lashed out on critics and spreaders of "fake news" anew amid allegations he used private coronavirus (COVID-19) donations for personal gain.  Read more »

Lockdown curfew violators can be arrested, PNP reiterates

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 24 01:11 PM

Violators of curfews imposed by local government units during the month-long Luzon lockdown can be arrested, the Philippine National Police reminded the public on Tuesday. Read more »

WHO says COVID-19 patients with symptoms more contagious, PH right to focus testing on severe cases

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 24 12:35 PM

The World Health Organization on Tuesday said the Philippines is doing the right thing in focusing its limited testing capabilities on people with COVID-19 symptoms. Read more »