MRT-3 management estimates rehabilitation will take two years
The rehabilitation of the MRT-3 will still have to take two years. The management of the Metro Rail Transit-3 said the new train rails have already arrived in the country. Once all the rail parts...
View Article16 arrested for illegal fishing in Agusan del Norte
Maritime police arrested 16 individuals for illegally fishing in Jabongga, Agusan del Norte while conducting seaborne patrol on Friday (July 12). Authorities immediately arrested the individuals who...
View ArticleLTFRB urged to decide on moratorium on ‘colorum’ TNVS apprehensions
Courtesy : Laban TNVS Facebook page MANILA, Philippines – A group of ride-sharing app drivers and operators on Friday urged the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to decide...
View ArticleMetro Manila shake drill set on July 27 – MMDA
FILE: PNP National Headquarters participated in the 1st Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on April 21, 2016. Response and Rescue operations were also done during the activity. (Photo:...
View ArticleSpeakership bets Cayetano, Romualdez, Velasco meet with PDP-Laban
(L-R) Marinduque Representative Lord Allan Velasco , Taguig-Pateros Representative Alan Peter Cayetano, and Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez | Courtesy: Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano MANILA,...
View ArticleCHR asks PH gov’t to cooperate with UNHRC probe
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Friday called on the Philippine government to fully cooperate with the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) as it sets to conduct a...
View ArticleUS Ambassador lauds ‘total rockstar’ Manila Mayor Isko
MANILA, Philippines – “A total Rockstar,” this was how United States Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim called new Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso when they met on Friday. Kim lauded...
View Article5.5 magnitude quake jolts Surigao del Sur
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake jolted Surigao del Sur and its neighboring provinces early morning Saturday, July 13. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the...
View ArticleDamage left by 5.5 magnitude quake in Surigao del Sur, manageable – PDRRMO
The Magnitude 5.5 earthquake that hit Surigao del Sur on Saturday (July 13) morning left the province with only manageable damage. Read: 5.5 magnitude quake jolts Surigao del Sur The Philippine...
View ArticleLPA likely to develop into tropical depression within 48 hours
Satellite image as of July 14, 2019, 1:50 pm. Image from PAGASA MANILA, Philippines – The low pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) is forecast to develop into a...
View ArticleDengue on the rise: How to protect your family against dengue virus
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday declared a national alert due to spiking dengue cases in several regions. READ: DOH declares dengue alert in several regions Data from...
View ArticleDuterte signs law on student fare discount on all modes of transportation
MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law the bill imposing a 20 percent fare discount for students on all modes of public transportation. Duterte signed Republic Act 11314...
View ArticleDeped suspends 55 ‘Lumad’ schools in Davao
The Department of Education (Deped) temporarily suspends 55 ‘Lumad’ schools in Davao region after receiving reports from National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. The said school are operated...
View ArticlePalace not keen on Robredo impeachment talk
Vice President Leni Robredo | Courtesy : OVP MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang on Monday distanced itself from the impeachment threat against Vice President Leni Robredo over her remarks supporting a...
View ArticleBaguio City Council approves ‘Anti-Distracted Walking’ ordinance on third...
A commuter uses his mobile phone as a train arrives at a station in Pasay City, Metro Manila July 7, 2008. REUTERS/Cheryl Ravelo/File Photo The Baguio City Council approved the ‘Anti-Distracted...
View ArticleDeped: Public schools to accommodate 1,100 displaced Lumad students
The Department of Education Davao Region said the 1,100 displaced Lumad students will be accommodated by public schools. These students are from the 55 suspended Lumad schools operated by the...
View ArticlePH to deploy social welfare attachés for OFWs under new law
MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law establishing the Office for Social Welfare Attaché to assist overseas Filipino workers (OFW), especially those who have fallen prey to...
View ArticleSignal No. 1 raised over 3 provinces due to TD Falcon
MANILA, Philippines – State weather service PAGASA has raised cyclone warning signal No. 1 over Northern Isabela, Cagayan and Batanes on Tuesday (July 16) due to the effects of tropical depression...
View ArticleBI intercepts 13 holders of fake airline tickets bound for HK
FILE PHOTO: Ninoy Aquino International Airport MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has warned the public to be wary of scammers following the arrest of 13 Filipino passengers bound...
View ArticleIt’s not a bird – it’s the ‘Hexa’ personal plane
A Texas company aims to sell short recreational flights later this year in a one-seater electric aircraft it has designed that can be controlled by a joystick without requiring a pilot’s license. It...
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