US says Mutual Defense Treaty applies to South China Sea Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News Sep 23 03:00 PM The United States reaffirmed the applicability of the Mutual Defense Treaty to the South China Sea as it reiterated its commitment to assist the Philippines in efforts to modernize its armed forces. Read more »
Sitio San Roque residents in QC call for decent housing Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News Sep 23 03:00 PM Sitio San Roque residents picket for decent and affordable on-site relocation through a community development plan in Quezon City on Thursday. Read more »
NBI conducts own autopsy on Bree Jonson Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News Sep 23 02:40 PM The NBI conducted Thursday its own autopsy on the body of painter Bree Jonson, who died in La Union on Saturday. Read more »
QC prioritizes COVID vaccinations in closed facilities ABS-CBN News Sep 23 02:39 PM The Quezon City government said Thursday it would prioritize vaccinating residents of orphanages, home care facilities and apostolate centers in the city. Read more »
Comelec insists registration only until Sept. 30 Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News Sep 23 02:31 PM The Commission on Elections insisted voter registration is only until Sept. 30, but floated the idea of one week registration period after Oct. 8. Read more »
Duterte formally accepts PDP-Laban wing's VP nomination ABS-CBN News Sep 23 02:17 PM | Updated Sep 23 03:46 PM President Rodrigo Duterte has formally accepted the nomination of a PDP-Laban faction for him to run for vice president in next year's elections by signing a relevant document, the party's Cusi-led faction said Thursday. Read more »
Alert level system in NCR may be extended— official Benise Balaoing, ABS-CBN News Sep 23 01:59 PM | Updated Sep 23 03:37 PM The pilot implementation of the new alert level system with granular lockdowns in Metro Manila may be extended beyond September, an official said. Read more »
COVID-19: PH fully vaccinates 1/4 of target population Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News Sep 23 01:55 PM The Philippines has fully vaccinated least 19 million people against COVID-19. Read more »
Mandaluyong mayor Menchie Abalos seeks reelection in 2022 Arra Perez, ABS-CBN News Sep 23 01:43 PM Mandaluyong Mayor Menchie Abalos on Thursday said she would seek reelection in next year's elections. Read more »
Duterte signs POGO tax law Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News Sep 23 01:10 PM | Updated Sep 23 02:50 PM President Rodrigo Duterte has approved a law setting up a tax regime for Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs). Read more »
Paid quarantine leave for workers sought ABS-CBN News Sep 23 12:57 PM A senator said Thursday he has filed a bill seeking a 28-day paid quarantine leave for public and private employees exposed to highly contagious diseases or dangerous chemicals while at work. Read more »
'COVID test kits with short shelf life only choice in 2020' Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News Sep 23 12:53 PM | Updated Sep 23 02:36 PM The government had no other option other than buying COVID-19 test kits with a 6-month shelf life last year, said the FDA, as some lawmakers looked into the procurement. Read more »
Face shields 'di na kailangan sa open areas: Duterte ABS-CBN News Sep 23 12:25 PM Puwede nang hindi gumamit ng face shield sa open areas, ayon kay Pangulong Duterte. Maglalabas ng panuntunan ang pamahalaan tungkol dito. Read more »
Mga face shield bagsak presyo sa Divisoria ABS-CBN News Sep 23 11:46 AM Mas mura nang ibinebenta ang face shields sa Divisoria sa Maynila, matapos na ianunsiyo ni Pangulong Duterte na hindi na ito kailangan sa open areas. Read more »
Hundreds of St Luke's health workers under quarantine ABS-CBN News Sep 23 11:31 AM | Updated Sep 23 11:53 AM St. Luke’s Medical Center said they are still at full capacity as 119 of their health workers are in quarantine after being exposed to COVID-19. Read more »
Gov't eyeing to vaccinate children against COVID by October Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News Sep 23 11:30 AM | Updated Sep 23 11:42 AM The government is studying the possible COVID-19 vaccination of the 12 to 17 age group by the middle of October. Read more »
VP hopeful Willie Ong says PH needs doctor in govt ABS-CBN News Sep 23 10:04 AM The Philippines needs a doctor in government, Willie Ong said Thursday after announcing his intent to run for vice president in next year's elections. Read more »
Mga kumukuha ng passport dagsa sa DFA ABS-CBN News Sep 23 10:00 AM Umabot ng ilang buwan ang paghihintay ng ilang mga OFW para makuha ang nirerenew nilang passport mula sa Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Read more »
Babae patay matapos masagasaan ng bus sa EDSA Anjo Bagaoisan , ABS-CBN News Sep 23 09:31 AM | Updated Sep 23 11:44 AM MAYNILA - Patay ang isang hindi pa nakikilalang babae nang mabangga ng bus sa EDSA sa Makati Miyerkoles ng gabi. Read more »
Colmenares: Unifying opposition could be harder now ABS-CBN News Sep 23 09:10 AM | Updated Sep 23 12:07 PM A unified opposition is possible, even as aspirants have declared their intention to seek the presidency, Neri Colmenares said. Read more »
Trillanes: Leni must make immediate decision on ’22 plans ABS-CBN News Sep 23 08:59 AM | Updated Sep 23 03:42 PM Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Thursday said he hopes Vice-President Leni Robredo would announce her plans for the 2022 elections soon. Read more »
Dodot Jaworski to run for Pasig vice mayor, pair with Vico Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News Sep 23 08:24 AM | Updated Sep 23 11:55 AM Jaworski, a former basketball player, served as Pasig representative from 2004 to 2007. Read more »
Ospital ng Imus bubuksan muli ang outpatient services ABS-CBN News Sep 23 07:54 AM Nasa 38 virus patients ang naka-admit sa ospital, habang okupado ang 80 porsyento ng intensive care unit nito, ayon sa chief of clinics ng ospital. Read more »
Neri Colmenares to seek senate seat anew ABS-CBN News Sep 23 07:39 AM | Updated Sep 23 12:05 PM Colmenares, one of 9 senatorial bets the Makabayan Coalition endorsed in the 2019 elections, confirmed his bid on ANC's "Rundown." Read more »
17-anyos na babae patay sa pamamaril sa Pasay Anjo Bagaoisan, ABS-CBN News Sep 23 06:41 AM Droga ang pangunahing tinitingnang motibo ng mga pulis sa pamamaril sa 17-anyos na babae sa OC Laurel Street, Barangay 96 noong Sabado. Read more »