How the Senate shifted its inquiry from ‘GCTA for sale’ to ‘Agaw Bato scheme’
Senate President Vicente Tito Sotto III, Sen. Richard Gordon, and Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon listen to the latest revelations during the continuation of the Good Conduct Time Allowance...
View ArticleSacks of dried endangered species seized in Palawan
(L-R) A box of dried seahorse and sacks of other dried endangered species A joint law enforcement operation yielded stockpiles of dried endangered species and wildlife byproducts seized at Barangay...
View ArticlePCG nabs 8 Vietnamese poachers in Palawan
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) arrested eight Vietnamese on Thursday (September 26) for allegedly poaching sharks along the coast of Barangay Mangsee in Balabac, Palawan. The PCG said they received...
View ArticleComelec expects influx of registrants amid last-day of voter registration
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is expecting an influx of ‘last-minute’ registrants at the voter registration for the 2020 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections. Comelec will officially...
View ArticleTyphoon Onyok slows down as it nears exit
MANILA, Philippines – Typhoon Onyok has slightly slowed down as it moves towards the northwest direction over the Philippine Sea, according to state weather service PAGASA. As of 5:AM on Monday...
View ArticleMMDA assigns 8 areas where stranded commuters may go amid transport strike
MANILA, Philippines – Despite appeal from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) not to pursue with the transport strike, several drivers and operators opted to stop...
View ArticleLGUs offer free rides to commuters affected by strike
Local government units (LGUs) has offered free rides to commuters who are left stranded due to the transport strike on Monday (September 30). Based on the Facebook post of Pasig Transport, free rides...
View ArticleDuterte appoints Mocha Uson to OWWA
Mocha Uson, a blogger and avid supporter of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte poses for photos during a protest rally against Vice President Leni Robredo at Luneta Park, Manila, Philippines, 02...
View ArticleAuthorities arrest alleged cohort of Manila ‘drug queen’
The Manila Police District (MPD) arrested an alleged cohort of Manila ‘drug queen’ Guia Gomez Castro on Saturday (September 28). The suspect, Marlon dela Cruz was presented by Mayor Isko Moreno...
View ArticleDILG to assess LGUs’ compliance with Duterte’s road clearing order as...
MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte’s 60-day road clearing order to all local government units (LGUs) ended on Sunday (September 29). Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya of the Department of...
View ArticleManila senior citizens to receive gifts on their birthdays
Manila senior citizens will receive a gift during their birthdays after Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso signed Ordinance no. 8570 on Monday (September 30). Under the said ordinance, Manila residents aged...
View ArticleDND wants exemption from ban on loans, grants from countries supporting probe...
Philippines Secretary of National Defence Delfin Lorenzana looks on during the fifth plenary session of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) 18th Asia Security Summit in Singapore,...
View ArticleMalacañang-PSC beats NHA at UNTV Cup
Malacañang-PSC Kamao rookie Joseph Roque stepped up to help Eric Dela Cuesta in taking the team to victory against NHA Builders. Roque added 18 points to Dela Cuesta’s 19 points to become best players...
View ArticleSotto doubts passage of SOGIE bill
Advocates for LGBT rights hold signs in front of a rainbow installation at the Quezon Hall of the University of the Philippines (UP) in Quezon City, east of Manila, Philippines 13 September 2019. The...
View ArticlePanelo dismisses possible US ban on PH officials linked to De Lima detention
MANILA, Philippines – Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo on Monday dismissed the possibility that the United States (U.S.) would prohibit entry to all government officials linked to the...
View ArticleLocalized thunderstorms to affect Metro Manila as Typhoon Onyok exits PAR
MANILA, Philippines – Typhoon Onyok has exited the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Monday evening (September 30), according to state weather service PAGASA. However, the trough of the...
View ArticlePrice cut on engine fuel, additional P4 to P5/kg on LPG starting October 1
MANILA, Philippines – The price of gasoline will have a price rollback of P1.45 per liter this week, according to industry players. Meanwhile, a P0.60 per liter price cut for diesel and a P1 cut per...
View ArticleMinDA requests DILG, PNP support in enforcing ASF quarantine measures
A city veterinarian (L) takes a blood sample from a pig in a backyard piggery to test for African Swine Fever (ASF) in Quezon City, east of Manila, Philippines, 17 September 2019. EPA-EFE/ROLEX DELA...
View ArticleAlbayalde denies receiving relief order from Duterte
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Oscar Albayalde has denied receiving a relief order from President Rodrigo Duterte amid speculations that he could be among...
View ArticleFree MRT-3 rides for the elderly this week!
In celebration of Elderly Filipino week, the Metro Rail Transit-3 is offering free rides to our beloved elderly from October 1-7. MAGANDANG BALITA!ONE WEEK na may LIBRENG SAKAY sa MRT-3 ang ating mga...
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