Gatchalian supports proposed measures on nationwide total ban on firecrackers
MANILA, Philippines – The number of victims of firecrackers has reached 307 since December 21, 2018. This is lower than 201 reported cases or 40% during the same period in 2017. Advocates have...
View ArticleEstrella-Pantaleon Bridge rehab to resume on January 12
Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge MANILA, Philippines — Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will restart the closure of Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge on January 12 for its rehabilitation. The bridge...
View ArticleComelec approves 20 petitions to join plebiscite for landmark BOL ratification
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has approved the petition of 20 local government units (LGUs) to join plebiscite that will ratify the Bangsamoro Basic Law. Comelec said...
View Article6 suspects surrender, pin Daraga Mayor Baldo as mastermind in Batocabe twin-slay
Link diagram analysis for Batocabe slay case MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) is close to solving the Batocabe-Diaz double murder and multiple frustrated murder case. Over...
View ArticleDuterte suggests names for tropical cyclones; ‘Zigzag’ draws funny comments
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte holds a situation briefing with members of his cabinet and local government officials to discuss disaster response measures in the aftermath of Tropical Depression (TD)...
View ArticleMMDA all geared up for annual Traslacion
FILE PHOTO: Devotees at Trasclacion QUEZON CITY, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Sunday (January 6) began the deployment of personnel to the Quirino Grandstand in...
View Article3 injured, hundreds displaced in weekend fires
MANILA, Philippines — Two fire incidents occurred in Metro Manila over the weekend. A food stall caught fire last night at Brgy. 10, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, injuring three employees with...
View ArticleHigher penalty for illegal parking takes effect Jan. 7
MANILA, Philippines – Personnel from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) swept down the service road of Roxas Boulevard in line with the agency’s new initiative against illegal...
View ArticleGIS EXCLUSIVE: Atty. Macalintal eyes changes to the benefit system for senior...
Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal with Kuya Daniel Razon on the program Get It Straight with Daniel Razon | PVI/ Froilan Calces QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Veteran election lawyer Atty. Romulo...
View ArticleGunman’s firearm matches bullet shells in Batocabe twin slay – PNP
Mugshots of suspects in Batocabe slay case QUEZON CITY, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is confident of having a strong case against the suspects in the killing of Ako Bicol Party...
View Article2 Cabinet members under probe over corruption – PACC
MANILA, Philippines – Two members of President Rodrigo Duterte’s Cabinet are now under probe by the Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC). According to PACC Commissioner Manuelito Luna, they...
View ArticleLTO’s online medical certificate system draws flak for delays, inconveniences
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Metro Manila and Davao (Region 3) have started accepting medical certificates online from applicants for student permits, driver’s...
View Article1M kilos Belgian pork entered PH despite import ban says agri group
Imported meat QUEZON CITY, Philippines — Agricultural group, Samahang Industriya Ng Agrikultura (Sinag) revealed on Monday the entry of over 1 million kilos of Belgian pork into the country from...
View ArticleLiquor ban takes effect Tuesday for the annual Traslacion
The Quiapo Church in Manila where millions of Black Nazarene devotees flock to in an annual procession. MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) will start the implementation of the...
View ArticleHouse approves gov’t retirement age of 56
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – With 206 affirmative votes, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved on third and final reading a measure lowering the retirement age of government employees...
View ArticlePNP chief recommends giving P50-M bounty to witness in Batocabe slay
Photo of crime scene where AKO Bicol Partylist Rep. Rodel Batocabe and his police escort SPO2 Orlando Diaz were shot dead after attending a gift-giving event in Daraga, Albay. QUEZON CITY, Philippines...
View ArticlePNP discovers marijuana plantation in Agusan del Sur
Authorities destroy P3-M worth of marijuana plants in a hidden plantation in the municipality of La Paz, Agusan del Sur | PRO 13 AGUSAN DEL SUR, Philippines – Authorities were able to locate a...
View ArticleDOE to probe gas stations over unauthorized imposition of oil excise tax
Gasoline station crew fueling a car MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Energy (DOE) will investigate over 300 gasoline stations that have begun imposing additional tax on oil products. According...
View ArticleSuspect in Cotabato mall bombing surrenders
Site of the bombing incident that shook Cotabato City on New Year’s Eve QUEZON CITY, Philippines – One of the suspects in the bomb attack on South Seas Mall in Cotabato City yielded to authorities on...
View ArticleDuterte supports proposed tax increase on cigarettes, alcoholic drinks
A man taps ashes off his cigarette into an ashtray filled with cigarette. | REUTERS/Srdjan Zivulovic MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte supports the proposal to increase taxes on...
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