Local News Six Filipinos rescued from human trafficking in Syria return to PH Group defends Bayan Muna solon vs NCIP-backed tribe leaders Health protocols get tougher in Boracay American who allegedly recruited teens for porn films arrested in Pampanga P20M fake copper masks seized in Laguna 55 ‘talipapa’ vendors have coronavirus Laid-off workers to sue garment firm 48 rescued from distressed boat in Batanes 55 ‘talipapa’ vendors have coronavirus Blogger found guilty of online libel CAR seizes 84 loose firearms, 622 ammo, 5 grenades in a month DOTr, LTO babalatan sa unli singil 3 QC cops nabbed for extorting money from POGO operators Remulla allows 14 cockpits to operate in Cavite Cebu City bans restos, bars from serving liquor DAR ginisa sa P678M Chicharon P2.4M marijuana seized in Angeles City 60 Bacolod employees fired as Villar firm takes over public water utility BOC seizes P100M worth of fake goods in Manila The City Of Manila Bans Chinese New Year Festivities This Year 9 drug peddlers nabbed in Pampanga '92% ng P15-B 'nawawalang' pondo ng PhilHealth, na-liquidate na' ‘HVT jail worker’, 8 others in drug stings 20,592 workers in Davao region lost their jobs in 2020 – NEDA GCQ retained in 7 areas, imposed in Cordillera SC orders judge to explain existence of ‘two mayors’ in Nueva Ecija town 3 sundalo, patay sa ambush Labor group assails ‘fake’ NPA surrenderees, red-tagging Congress probe sa inspection fee ng mga PMVIC hiniling 1 killed, 5 hurt in North Cotabato blast House approves bill declaring National Hijab Day Over 1,000 students in Manila schools went missing – Danao Piñol urges Mindanao LGUs to initiate self-reliant food production 'Be mindful of environment protection, conservation,' bizmen urges LGUs PLM denies red-tagging raps Transport agencies working to re-open inter-regional bus routes in Mindanao 4 universities: ‘We must retain independence, autonomy’ PRC starts saliva COVID-19 test Sto. Niño devotees honor ‘Father of Dinagyang’ Kasambahays who contract Covid eligible for ECC benefits DA eyes price cap on pork, chicken products 325 trucks apprehended for overloading in MM, R3 118 Davao City workers get Covid-19; only 18 remain active cases Lorenzana to UP: Explain deaths of students in armed encounters Customs seized P9.75B worth of smuggled goods in 2020 SRP ni Dar walang kuwenta 12 doctors among 166 persons nabbed during Oplan Bulabog DoH still looking for 7 co-passengers of Filipino with UK COVID strain Apayao bans dam, power firm 7 dead as military chopper crashes in Bukidnon Police seizes P800K shabu in Pampanga DENR closes illegal open dumpsite in Cavite Pinoy galing sa ibang bansa, papapasukin pa rin sa Pinas – Palasyo Septic tank project turns into illegal treasure hunt ‘Nanlaban’: Nigerian, an alleged drug lord, shot dead in Pasig City raid 4 cops arrested in drug bust in Subic 3 bodies dumped on Plaridel Bypass Road in Bulacan Raps recommended vs PhilHealth execs over fake memberships, claims Zamboanga DEU chief tests positive for illegal drugs PH Red Cross begins pilot test of COVID-19 saliva testing The Philippines has the worst traffic in SEA, 9th worst in the world PNP busts KFR group preying on POGO workers Only 12.8% of Covid beds occupied Taiwan uncovers illegal money transfers with Philippines Pandemic fails to stop Black Nazarene fiesta 2 M health workers avail of DOTr ‘Libreng Sakay’ PNP to probe for lapses in police killing of 9 members of Panay IP community Pacquiao offers P500K bounty for arrest of Dacera slay suspects ‘Surrender within 72 hours’ Slain rebels part of squad out to kill gov’t leaders – Año EXPLAINER: Mastermind in Atty. Wee killing still unknown and at large. No special group yet to probe murder of Atty. Landero-Ole. How Cebu's 2 'sensational, heinous' murders differ. Illegal drainage found near Manila Bay Chinese COVID-19 vaccine makers to seek Philippine use greenlight this week: envoy DOH confirms diarrheal outbreak in Davao Occidental PSA warns public vs PhilSys sign up scam 32 more firecracker injuries reported DFA advises inbound travelers to reschedule trips to a later date New Year flashflood in Negros Occ. ‘Queen Majesty’, 23 followers held for occupying school in Iligan Biga chief claims pleas ignored before landslide PSA warns against fake National ID processing services online 1 patay, 3 iba pang miyembro ng carnapping syndicate arestado sa Malate Metro Manila, 9 other areas still under GCQ this January Volume of Boracay boat passengers drops sharply Infections hit new 5-month low as labs close for holidays Grenade as booby trap vs thieves explodes, trader held 3 men yield fake money, drugs MMDA announces Pasig River Ferry service schedule this holiday season 35 NPA sumuko sa ika-52 anibersaryo ng CPP Regular neuropsychiatric tests for cops sought In pictures: Recovering from Typhoon Goni in Catanduanes 2 NPA fighters killed in Negros encounter PDEA gives ₱14.758M reward to 30 informants DOTr: MVIC program now a reality Dad kills 2 kids on Christmas day Baguio City urges DOH, NIATF to probe lapsed RT-PCR test kits DoJ: 4 suspects in ex-CA justice’s slay identified 5 passengers from Manila with fake RT-PCR test results arrested in Davao City Transport nightmare looms over Guimaras DOJ assures justice will be served vs cop in viral Tarlac shooting BI on heightened alert Army, cops on alert vs Reds’ anniv attacks NLEX-SCTEX intensifies operations for the holidays More PUV routes in Metro open Monday 114 most wanted persons, 1,137 firearms seized in Laguna Black Nazarene to visit devotees in 21 areas in Luzon Lady lawyer slain in Cebu LANDMINE ATTACK SLAMMED: Tubungan cops escape ‘NPA landmine blast’ Dating Pulis pumiyok: Drug Lord may P1.5M padulas kay De Lima Good News: Lower electricity prices this Holiday season Ombudsman orders 6-month suspension of MCIAA general manager Ex-governor now Quezon congressman Suarez, 3 others, face P56.1-million graft raps anew Cagayan Valley’s 8th most wanted captured P3.4M shabu nakumpiska sa Pampanga Face mask, shield now required in all public places 4 NPA killed in Mindoro clash BARMM economic team bullish on investment prospects with Cotabato City to its fold Japan needs Filipino caretakers – POEA Dry run ng face-to-face classes sa low-risk areas, aprubado na ni PRRD Partygoers to face arrest, PNP Chief Sinas warns Online Registration For Overseas Voting In 2022 PH Elections Begins Police sarge in hot water for indiscriminate firing Customs condemns 4.28 tons of unregistered, hazardous goods AstraZeneca no longer conducting COVID-19 vaccine trials in Philippines 32 Bacolod barangays 'Covid-free' Sinas orders hunt vs Reds in Samar cops’ ambush Troops clash with BIFF in Shariff Aguak Wildlife trader convicted for illegal shipment of 700 taratulas worth P311,000 in 2019 COVID SNAGS BIG TICKET PROJECTS DTI chief: 91.3% employment rate points toward PH economic recovery Jail for those using DQR codes for ‘non-essential movement’ 6 tourists arrested in Boracay for allegedly giving fake negative COVID tests EDC: Review expensive Visayan Electric rate Gov’t to buy rubber batons for cops ‘Hot meat’ abound during holidays Valenzuela suspends NLEX business permit Lanao Norte hostage drama ends in killing of suspect IATF gives green light to workshops, trainings, similar gatherings under GCQ 'Kilabot ng masahista' tinurbo 20 bebot Los Baños, Laguna mayor gunned down in town hall Army, mobile force repel BIFF attack as town cops hide Velasco sasapawan pa mahihirap! Mga cong uunahin sa bakuna 1 drowns, thousands flee floods in Danao, 4 towns Man caught with P4.08-M shabu at checkpoint Farmer dies in suicide joke Gensan lawmen seize more than a million pesos worth of cocaine Farmer dies in suicide joke Duterte identifies Makabayan bloc as communist front Cotabato mall bombing suspect killed in shootout with police Strict enforcement of health measures ordered Labor organization opposes House version of amended Security of Tenure Bill Farmer dies in suicide joke Gensan lawmen seize more than a million pesos worth of cocaine Farmer dies in suicide joke Duterte identifies Makabayan bloc as communist front