Duterte backs charges vs Satur Ocampo et. al.
Bayan Muna partylist representative Satur Ocampo MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte supports the filing of charges of kidnapping and trafficking of minors against former Bayan Muna...
View ArticleCommuter, transport groups call for resignation of LTFRB’s Martin Delgra
FILE PHOTO: LTFRB Chairman Martin Delgra III QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Some transport and commuter groups are dismayed by the sudden cut in jeepney fares without proper consultation from stakeholders....
View ArticleBFP, PNP holds fire drill simulation in Bocaue, Bulacan
BULACAN, Philippines — Complete with fire alarms and firefighters battling fire, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) conducted a fire drill simulation in Bocaue, Bulacan on Monday (December 3). The...
View ArticlePNP to arrest security guards posing as cops to solicit donations during...
(file photo) MANILA, Philippines — The management of the Philippine National Police- Supervisory Office on Security and Investigation Agency (PNP-SOSIA) issued a memo last November 5 prohibiting its...
View Article7-year-old Ryan of ‘Ryan ToysReview’ is Forbes’ highest-paid YouTube star
Seven-year-old YouTube star Ryan and his toys | Photo courtesy to Ryan ToysReview via Forbes MANILA, Philippines — American business magazine, Forbes, on Monday (December 3) released its list of...
View ArticleHistoric Balangiga bells to return home on December 11
One of the historic Balangiga Bells | Photo courtesy: Philippine Embassy in Washington DC TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines – Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana confirmed on Monday (December 3) that the...
View ArticlePH gets failing mark in int’l assessment of road safety standards
MANILA, Philippines — Vehicular accidents and people getting run over while crossing roads are reported in the news almost every day. According to the International Road Assessment Program (IRAP), one...
View ArticleOver 200 individuals likely to face court over illegal mining activities in...
Entrance to an illegal mining site in Agusan del Sur AGUSAN DEL SUR, Philippines – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is planning to file charges against operators of an...
View ArticleLTFRB cancels franchise of entire Dimple Star fleet
A Dimple Star bus unit MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) canceled on Wednesday (December 5) the franchise of the entire Dimple Star fleet. This is in relation...
View ArticleLuzon farmers seek presidential veto of rice tariffication bill
Protesters in Mendiola MANILA, Philippines — Representatives of farmers from different parts of Luzon gathered in Mendiola on Tuesday morning (December 4) to express their strong disapproval to the...
View ArticleBudget Dep’t trusts 2nd oil tax hike in 2019 will not affect inflation
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Benjamin Diokno noted that the since the government’s measures in the previous months have been effective to lower...
View Article64 candidates in 2019 elections apply for police escorts
FILE PHOTO: Philippine National Police QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Several politicians vying for elections in 2019 have applied for police escorts, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP)....
View ArticleWage Board reminds employers to give employees’ 13th month pay not later than...
MANILA, Philippines – The National Wages and Productivity Board (NWPB) has reminded employers to give employees’ 13th month pay not later than December 24. According to the Wage Board, even employees...
View ArticleSC upholds tax court’s acquittal of Mike Arroyo
Former First Gentleman Mike Arroyo MANILA, Philippines —The Supreme Court on Wednesday (December 5), upheld the Court of Tax Appeals’ decision acquitting former first gentleman Mike Arroyo of tax...
View ArticleSC upholds tax court’s acquittal of Mikey Arroyo
FILE PHOTO: Supreme Court of the Philippines facade MANILA, Philippines —The Supreme Court on Wednesday (December 5), upheld the Court of Tax Appeals’ decision acquitting former Ang Galing Pinoy...
View ArticleDuterte to Joma Sison: ‘Don’t ever return home’
(L-R) President Rodrigo Duterte and CPP founder and NDFP chief political consultant Jose Maria Sison MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte has had enough of the Joma Sison and the Reds. In...
View ArticleDuterte to public on being taxed: ‘Your money is safe under my term’
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte delivers his speech during the awarding ceremony for the 2017 Presidential Award for Child-Friendly Municipalities and Cities (PACFMC), at the Malacañan Palace on December...
View ArticleHouse Speakership hit for ‘railroading’ Cha-Cha; Senate closes doors due to...
MANILA, Philippines – After only three session days, the Lower House of Congress passed on 2nd reading the proposed charter change on Tuesday, (December 4). Makabayan congressmen hit the House...
View ArticleDTI to release new SRP after price movement
(file photo) MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said prices of canned sardines have risen from P0.40 to P0.80. DTI explained that this is due to an increase in the price...
View ArticleGreen group pushes for nationwide total firecracker ban
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health is gearing up its annual anti-firecrackers’ campaign, “Oplan: Iwas Paputok, Fireworks Display Ang Patok,” which aims to reduce the number of...
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