No ‘number coding scheme’ for provincial buses from Dec. 21 to Jan. 2
MANILA, Philippines – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Thursday (December 20) suspended the implementation of the Number Coding Scheme for provincial buses from December 21 to...
View ArticlePresident Duterte wants to totally eradicate terrorism, rebellion – Palace
FILE PHOTO: President Rodrigo Duterte | PCOO\Rey Baniquet MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte is serious in eradicating terrorism and rebellion in the country according to Malacanang....
View ArticlePH employment rate rises up by 2%
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine’s employment rate went up by 2% this year based on the October 2018 Labor Force Survey of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). From the previous 40 million,...
View ArticleSeveral lanes in North Avenue, Elliptical Road to close for MRT-7 construction
MRT-7 construction Several lanes in North Avenue and Elliptical Road are set to close for MRT-7 construction. From December 27, only four lanes of North Avenue near the Quezon Memorial Circle will...
View ArticleCommercial structures mainly pollute Manila Bay – DENR
Manila Bay | UNTV Drone MANILA, Philippines – Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu personally inspects Estero de San Antonio De Abad in Manila on Thursday...
View ArticleMalacañang slams detractors for using UN as a platform for ‘baseless criticisms’
(L-R) UN special rapporteur Michel Forst (Image via Michael Forst Twitter account); Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo (UNTV News) MANILA, Philippines – Presidential Spokesperson Salvador...
View ArticleDepEd calls for public vigilance vs. bullying as Ateneo execs launch probe
MANILA, Philippines – A video of a junior high school student from Ateneo De Manila University has stirred up social media storm for assaulting his classmate inside the school’s restroom. The video...
View ArticleSari-sari store gets ‘Suking Tindahan Seal’ for products below SRP
Calulut convenience store Magtoto Family’s sari-sari store in Brgy. Calulut in San Fernando, Pampanga has been their business for 20 years. Couple Marlon and Lucia largely depended on their store in...
View ArticleDrivers reminded to gear up, be fit before hitting the road this holiday
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) Highway Patrol Group (HPG) has reminded motorists to ensure good physical state before hitting the road and joining the holiday rush....
View ArticleShoppers urged to consider mall distance to avoid heavy traffic
Mall goers QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Mall goers surge in major malls in the city for last-minute shopping, taking advantage of product discounts and promotions. Some prefer restaurant dining to feel...
View ArticleBanks closed for the holidays
MANILA, Philippines — Banks are closed for several days this holiday season. Based on the schedule released by Metrobank, their banks will be closed from December 22 to 24 and 29 to 31. PS Bank will...
View ArticleParents are the first to teach a child that bullying is bad – Psychologist
Dr. Camille Garcia, psychologist MANILA, Philippines – Parents have a major role to play in the development of a child. According to Dr. Camille Garcia, it is important for parents to talk about good...
View ArticleStudent passengers can still avail fare discounts on holidays – LTFRB
Civil Engineering student Joselito Derudar was excited to come home in Masbate to spend time with his family this holiday season. However, his trip was delayed when the bus conductor rejected him to...
View ArticleMedical marijuana can be legalized with proper provisions – Health reform...
Marijuana plant (Reuters image) | Cannabis Oil MANILA, Philippines – Opinions are divided about the legalization of medical marijuana in the country. Under the Philippines law, marijuana is...
View Article‘Oplan Biyaheng Ayos’: Passengers’ influx seen in major Manila piers
Passengers at the North Port Passenger Terminal MANILA, Philippines — Rainy weather has not become an obstacle for commuters traveling their way back to their provinces. In Manila North Harbor Pier on...
View ArticleAko Bicol Rep. Batocabe shot dead at a gift-giving in Albay
FILE PHOTO: Ako Bicol Partylist Representative Rodel Batocabe, ALBAY, Philippines – Ako Bicol Representative Rodel Batocabe was shot dead while attending a gift-giving program for senior citizens and...
View ArticleDepEd calls for public vigilance vs. bullying as Ateneo execs launch probe
MANILA, Philippines – A video of a junior high school student from Ateneo De Manila University has stirred up social media storm for assaulting his classmate inside the school’s restroom. The video...
View ArticleAteneo dismisses bully student in viral video
A screenshot from an uploaded bullying video online in an Ateneo de Manila campus toilet room. MANILA, Philippines – Ateneo de Manila University president Jose Ramon Villarin on Sunday (December 23)...
View ArticleThieves rob Ako Bicol Rep. Garbin’s house in Legaspi City
FILE IMAGE: AKO Bicol Representative Alfredo Garbin Jr profile picture from his official Facebook page LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines — Thieves ransacked the house of Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. Alfredo Garbin...
View ArticleTwo men found dead in the wake of a lawmaker’s murder in Daraga, Albay
2 unidentified cadavers found in the town of Daraga. (PHOTO BY: PNP PRO 4B) ALBAY, Philippines – Two unidentified men were found dead on Sunday morning (December 23) in the town of Daraga in the wake...
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