5 gun ban violators arrested in NCR, Zamboanga

By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan

PNP-Army checkpoint in Zamboanga Sibugay (Photo courtesy of PNP)

MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) said five persons were arrested in violation of the nationwide election gun ban that kicked off Sunday.

Of the five, two were nabbed at the National Capital Region while the three others were Continue reading

3,611 NBP personnel in Muntinlupa City vaccinated

by Jeffrey Damicby

New Bilibid Prison (NBP)


Ninety-one percent of the 3,961 personnel of the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City had been vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Department of Justice (DOJ) Undersecretary Emmeline Aglipay-Villar on Sunday, Jan. 9, said a total of Continue reading

EU, WHO provide lifesaving medical-grade oxygen

Pre-filled oxygen cylinders arrive at the Zamboanga City Medical Center. PHOTO COURTESY OF ZCMC
Pre-filled oxygen cylinders arrive at the Zamboanga City Medical Center. PHOTO COURTESY OF ZCMC

Representatives from the European Union (EU) and the World Health Organization (WHO) handed over 200 oxygen concentrators and relevant consumables to Department of Health (DoH) Secretary Francisco Duque 3rd.

The donation — valued at over P7 million — supports pandemic preparedness and the capacity of health facilities amid the potential threat of new Continue reading