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COVID-19
Cases
Metro Manila continues to see slight uptick in Covid-19 cases — OCTA
Metro Manila’s Covid-19 reproduction number and positivity rate have increased slightly for the May 31 to June 6 monitoring period, based on the OCTA Research’s latest report.
Manila Bulletin
COVID-19: Philippines detects 3 more cases of omicron BA.5
Three more cases of the COVID-19 omicron BA.5 subvariant were detected in the latest genome sequencing, raising its total to five, the Department of Health said Tuesday.
ABS-CBN News
Department of Health
PGH emergency room at 200% capacity but not due to COVID-19
The emergency room at the Philippine General Hospital is again overflowing with patients, with its capacity reaching up to 200%, but this is not due to COVID-19, an official said Tuesday.
Inquirer
DOH highlights meds price cut, UHC, Malasakit centers as Duterte admin’s top health reforms
The Department of Health’s (DOH) Pharmaceutical Division expressed its gratitude on Monday to President Rodrigo R. Duterte for his leadership and concern for the poor and vulnerable Filipino patients with the passage of two landmark executive orders (EO), which set the maximum retail price (MRP) to 120 high-cost medicines.
Business Mirror
IATF/NTF COVID-19
IATF allows 100-percent capacity operations under Alert Level 1
All establishments in areas under Alert Level 1 are now allowed to operate at 100-percent capacity, provided that those indoors or those participating in mass gatherings can provide proof of full vaccination.
Manila Bulletin
Public sector may adopt 'flexi-work' arrangements anytime starting June 15 – CSC
Starting June 15, the public sector may now choose to adopt flexible work arrangements anytime according to the Civil Service Commission (CSC).
Manila Bulletin
MONKEYPOX
Experts: No need to be scared of monkeypox
The health department has assured the public that there has been no confirmed or suspected case of monkeypox—a type of viral infection common in West and Central Africa—yet reported in the Philippines.
Inquirer
REGIONS
Luzon including NCR
13K individuals affected by Bulusan eruption – NDRRMC
The phreatic eruption of Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon has affected 2,784 families composed of 13,920 individuals, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported Tuesday, June 7.
Manila Bulletin
Village exec gunned down in Cabanatuan
A village councilman, who is the husband of a village chair, was gunned down by motorcycle-riding assailants in front of the barangay hall in Magsaysay Sur in this city on Monday, June 6, police said.
Inquirer | PNA
Visayas
6,000 unregistered vehicles in Bohol — Caindec
At least 6, 000 vehicles that are now plying the streets of Bohol province are yet to be registered with the Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7). Director Victor Emmanuel Caindec said the continued use of these vehicles will be considered as illegal and it’s owners will be sanctioned when caught.
Inquirer
Mindanao
GenSan bank manager, patay sa ambush
PATAY SA AMBUSH KAGABI sa Gen. Santos City ang isang bank manager na kinilala sa pangalang Peter Tiang Salvador.
NDBC News
No more curfew in Cagayan de Oro after 2 years
Cagayan de Oro Mayor Oscar Moreno on Monday, June 6, lifted an order that imposed curfew hours in the city at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic more than two years ago.
Rappler
World
India under fire as Muslim nations lash out over Prophet Mohammed remarks
New Delhi is struggling to contain the diplomatic fallout from controversial comments made by two prominent spokespeople from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. Afghanistan and Pakistan have joined Iran, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Arab states in expressing their outrage at the remarks – risking bilateral relations.
South China Morning Post
Funding needed for climate disasters has risen ‘more than 800%’ in 20 years
Last year was the third costliest on record for extreme weather events such as droughts, floods and wildfires with total economic costs estimated at $329bn, nearly double the total aid given by donor nations.
The Guardian
US, UAE Highlight the Need to Restore Stability in Afghanistan
The United Arab Emirates emphasized on Monday the necessity to pursue the efforts to promote stability in Afghanistan in cooperation with the regional partners and international community.
Asharq Al-Awsat
Gun Attack on Church in Southwest Nigeria Leaves 21 Dead
Gunmen using explosives killed at least 21 people, including children, in an attack on a Catholic church in southwest Nigeria, local officials said, in violence that drew widespread international condemnation.
Asharq Al-Awsat
After 100 days of anguish, UNHCR is focused on protection and shelter for Ukrainians
This is a summary of what was said by Karolina Lindholm Billing, UNHCR Representative in Ukraine – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
UNHCR
Incidents and Violations
Dominican environment minister shot dead in his office
The Dominican Republic’s environment minister, Orlando Jorge Mera, was shot dead in his office on Monday, authorities said. A spokesman for the president’s office, Homero Figueroa, said in a video posted to Twitter on Monday afternoon that a suspect, identified as Miguel Cruz, was arrested.
Inquirer
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Duterte: My administration contained COVID-19 in short period of time
Outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said his administration contained the COVID-19 pandemic in a short period of time.
CNN Philippines
Duterte urges Filipinos to 'rally behind' Marcos
"I urge, kayo [you] Filipinos, to rally behind and support the new leaders. We want the next administration [to be] successful," he said.
CNN Philippines
As he prepares to step down, Duterte calls for 'unity' behind successor Marcos
Outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte urged the public to “unite” behind his successor president-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. an echo of the latter’s campaign call — and called for no "politicking" to divide the country.
Philstar
AUDIT, GRAFT, AND CORRUPTION
Immigration officials in ‘pastillas’ scam charged with graft
The Office of the Ombudsman charged 43 people, including immigration officials, with graft in connection with the so-called “pastillas scam” which involved extorting money from Chinese nationals in exchange for Philippine visas.
Rappler
BUDGET, FINANCE, and TAXATION
Expect no fuel tax suspension under Marcos admin; Diokno to push for 'efficient, timely' aid
The administration of president-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is not looking at suspending excise taxes on fuel products any time soon, but the incoming finance chief acknowledged lapses in the implementation of assistance to drivers who have been bearing the brunt of higher oil prices.
CNN Philippines
Diokno sees no need for spending cuts
THE INCOMING Marcos administration will not reduce government spending to address the ballooning budget deficit, Finance chief-designate and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E. Diokno said.
Business World
Finance Department scored for debt burden blame game
THE Department of Finance (DOF) said the national government debt this year would have hit P15.4 trillion—higher by P2.2 trillion—had the Duterte administration given in to lawmakers’ proposed Covid-19 stimulus bills and other “revenue-eroding” measures, sparking an angry retort from a Congress leader.
Business Mirror
BUSINESS, ECONOMY AND INVESTMENT
Inflation hits 5.4% in May, fresh three-year high
The rate of increase in consumer prices accelerated to a fresh three-year high in May as the worsening inflationary pressures globally continued to eat into Filipinos’ purchasing power.
Manila Bulletin
BUILD, BUILD, BUILD and PUBLIC WORKS
Ilocos Norte eyes conversion of prov’l roads into nat’l highways
The province of Ilocos Norte is eyeing the conversion of its 25 provincial road lines into national roads to further boost economic growth in these areas under the term of President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.
PNA
DEFENSE AND SECURITY
Philippine National Police
Bayan tells PNP: No such thing as ‘illegal rallyists’
Activist group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) has called out the Philippine National Police (PNP) for its statement about blocking protesters who may stage programs during the inauguration of winning candidates, saying that there is no such thing as “illegal rallyists.”
Inquirer
Danao: No more ‘lemon’ cars, gadgets for PNP
The alleged practice of buying “lemon” vehicles and gadgets for the Philippine National Police (PNP) is now over. This was according to PNP officer-in-charge Lt. Gen. Vicente Danao Jr. as the institution received procured and donated equipment on Tuesday morning.
Inquirer
2,000 soldiers, cops to secure venue of VP-elect Sara Duterte’s oath-taking rites
At least 2,000 military and police personnel will secure the venue of the oath-taking program of Vice President-elect Sara Duterte in Davao City on June 19, an official of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) said on Tuesday.
Mindanews
EDUCATION
VP-elect Sara Duterte’s experience as mayor beneficial to DepEd, says exec
An official of the Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday said vice president elect Sara Duterte-Carpio’s “vast experience” as a local chief executive will be beneficial to her role as the agency’s secretary.
Inquirer
MARCOS-DUTERTE ADMINISTRATION
Marcos orders budget review, wants funds 'recast' for health, education: aide
"Mayroong isang mahalagang binilin si President-elect Bongbong Marcos, 'yung reviewhin at saka i-recast 'yung budgets ng different departments, kung puwede mangyari na iukol ang available government resources during this time onwards 2022 doon po sa may kinalaman sa health... education," he told ABS-CBN's TeleRadyo.
ABS-CBN News
Editorial, Analysis, Opinion and Features
Challenge for the ‘supermajority’
With Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo out of contention for leadership of the House of Representatives, Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez is all set to become the new speaker at the opening of the 19th Congress in July.
Inquirer
SHE TALKS PEACE: Recovering Power, Restoring Peace
Last week, we had a conversation on the environment with former DENR Undersecretary Ipat Luna. She had voiced her concerns for the state of our natural resources, with “schizophrenic” organization of the DENR (Department of Environment and Natural Resources) and the lack of political will of our legislators to do what must be done to protect us from the disastrous impact of climate change. This week, I saw for myself the devastation climate change can cause. I was in the Maldives, attending the annual conference of my network, the Women’s Alliance for Security leadership (WASL).
Mindanews
LABOR
Higher daily wages to take effect in 14 regions
A NEW daily minimum wage will be implemented in 14 regions this month, the Labor department said on Sunday, adding that domestic workers will also have higher monthly pay.
Business World
FOREIGN RELATIONS
President-elect Bongbong Marcos meets Spain, Germany, Morocco envoys
Three more diplomats paid a courtesy call Tuesday on President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to tackle issues on economy, national security, and human rights, among others.
Inquirer
In meeting with Bongbong Marcos, German envoy stresses importance of human rights
Germany Ambassador to the Philippines Anke Reiffenstuel underscored Tuesday the importance of human rights as she paid a courtesy call on President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.
Inquirer | Philstar
Sweden ready to work with next admin on 'building back better'
The Sweden Embassy in Manila is looking forward to forging close relations with the next administration to "build back better" following the effects brought about by the coronavirus pandemic.
PNA
Marcos tackles food security, climate change with European envoys
Food security, climate change, and renewable energy were among the topics discussed by President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos with ambassadors from Spain, Morocco, and Germany during separate meetings on Tuesday morning.
PNA
West Philippine Sea
China on dispute with Philippines on WPS: Bilateral consultation, friendly communication needed
"We are two neighbors who have some differences, but what is crucial is the way and manner we handle the differences. We need to manage our differences with bilateral consultation and friendly communication," China's Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian said during the turnover of various broadcast equipment donated by China to Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar.
GMA News
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
DTI: Proposed price hikes evaluated in 4 weeks
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) expects to complete the evaluation of manufacturers’ request to raise prices of basic goods in four to six weeks. “The whole process usually takes about four to six weeks,” Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said in a Viber message to reporters yesterday.
Philstar
Shippers urge Palace to stop planned 949% hike in tariffs
The companies argued that raising tariffs amid rising fuel prices and a looming food crisis is “against the interest of the people.” The tariff hike, which is applicable to all “tier 3” ports including the Pasig Port, is expected to affect the prices of grains used for flour and bread, animal feeds, construction materials, sugar, rice, and cooking oil, among others.
Business World
GENDER
Death of three sisters spotlights India dowry violence
Before the three sisters and their children were found dead in a well, they left a message blaming the family they had married into. Kalu, Kamlesh and Mamta Meena were victims of a dispute over dowries, the often hefty sums Indian parents pay to marry off their daughters.
Inquirer
HOUSING and SETTLEMENT
Creba expects housing to be among BBM’s priority agenda
WITH the incoming administration, real estate industry leaders expressed their hope that the country’s housing backlog now affecting some 6.7 million poor families will be given a high priority under the leadership of President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr.
Business Mirror
POVERTY
Palace blames 12% increase in number of hungry families to oil price hike
Malacañang on Tuesday blamed the 12.2 percent increase in the number of hunger Filipino families to the spate of oil price hikes in the first quarter of the year.
Inquirer
3.1 million Filipino families experienced hunger in Q1 — SWS
Some 12.2% of Filipino families, or an estimated 3.1 million, experienced involuntary hunger, defined as being hungry and not having anything to eat, at least once in the past three months, new survey results suggest.
Philstar
Gov’t exhausting all efforts to address hunger: Palace
"Patuloy nating tinutugunan ang issue ng kagutuman (We continue to address the hunger issue)," Andanar said in an online press conference.
PNA
TRANSPORTATION
Stop priority booking fees of TNVS, solon tells LTFRB
"Walang lugar ang anumang hindi makatwirang singil sa ating mga kababayang patuloy na nagigipit sa gitna ng pagtaas ng presyo ng mga bilihin (There is no place for any unreasonable charges for our countrymen who are struggling amid price hikes in commodities)," Poe, the chair of the Committee on Public Services, said in a statement.
PNA
TOURISM
Frasco says ‘heavy investment’ in tourism infrastructure will spur economy
Incoming Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco said on Tuesday that “heavy investment” in infrastructure, especially to prop up tourism sites will buoy the country’s economy which was harshly hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Inquirer
New DOT chief wants equal promotion of tourist sites including Mindanao
"Mindanao, in general, is a very, very beautiful part of our country that is endowed with natural beauty. However due to challenges as far as peace and order is concerned in certain areas, the potential of the region has not been fully harnessed," she said in an ANC Headstart interview.
ABS-CBN News
PHL ranks 37th among top destinations for Muslims
THE PHILIPPINES ranked 37th out of 138 destinations in the latest report that measures a country’s preparedness in tapping the Muslim travel market.
Business World
WATER and ENERGY
Community water source in Sorsogon contaminated by ashfall from Bulusan Volcano —NDRRMC
A water source in Juban, Sorsogon has been contaminated by ashfall from Bulusan Volcano, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Tuesday.
GMA News
Some fishers selling boats amid rising fuel costs
According to Cedrick Castillo's report on “24 Oras” on Monday, fishing boat owner Jovelina Castillo said she sold her two fishing boats because operating them have become too costly due to the successive increases in domestic pump prices.
GMA News
'Prioritize renewable, not nuclear power'
GLOBAL environment network Greenpeace International has urged the incoming administration of President-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos to prioritize renewable energy for the country's power requireme nts instead of reviving the mothballed Bataan nuclear power plant.
The Manila Times
Soaring oil prices ignite more protests
Workers and youth call out the Duterte administration for allegedly failing to implement oil price control measures during a protest at a gasoline station in Quezon City on Tuesday, amid another round of oil price hikes.
ABS-CBN News
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