Eco-group pushes for consumer protection vs unsafe goods
Eco-group EcoWaste Coalition is pushing for consumer protection against unsafe goods in preparation for the holiday ‘shopping spree’. This is in celebration of Consumer Welfare Month (CWM) this...
View ArticleLRT-2 halts operations as power rectifier trips, causes fire
Thick smoke billows from the LRT carriageway as it catches fire MANILA, Philippines – The operation of the Light Rail Transit line 2 (LRT-2) was temporarily halted on Thursday (Oct. 3) after a power...
View ArticleTraffic management plan sought amid worsening traffic in SLEx
MANILA, Philippines – Traffic situation has become heavier along the South Luzon Expressway (SLEx) after its third lane was closed specifically the section where the construction of the Skyway Project...
View ArticleMMDA mulls over ‘no weekday sales’ in malls this holiday season
Vendors rest at a market in Manila, Philippines, 22 December 2018. EPA-EFE/MARK R. CRISTINOV MANILA, Philippines – The holiday season is fast approaching so expect heavier traffic situations on major...
View ArticlePoe wants P27M fund for road safety programs
Senator Grace Poe ( EPA/MARK R. CRISTINO) MANILA, Philippines – Senator Grace Poe on Wednesday said she would move for the reinstatement of the P27-million fund for road safety programs, logistics,...
View Article600 arrested in Parañaque’s 3-day police operation
Around 600 individuals have been arrested during the three-day police operation of the Parañaque Police and Southern Police District. Authorities arrested 25 personalities allegedly involved in...
View ArticlePhilippine Navy retires oldest war ship
BRP Cebu (PS28) MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Navy announced that its oldest war ship has been retired from naval service. The Philippine Navy held a decommissioning ceremony on Tuesday,...
View ArticlePublic school teachers to get incentive on World Teachers’ Day
The Department of Education (Deped) will distribute a P1,000 cash incentive to public school teachers in celebration of World Teachers’ Day on October 5. Based on Department Order No. 026 series of...
View ArticleCJ Bersamin calls for global effort to fight illegal drugs, arrest traffickers
Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin speaks during a press conference at the Supreme Court in Manila, Philippines, 28 November 2018. EPA-EFE/MARK R. CRISTINO MANILA, Philippines – Supreme Court Chief Justice...
View ArticleHail showers due to hot temperatures — PAGASA
MANILA, Philippines – Heavy rains with hailstones surprised residents in Alfonso, Cavite on Wednesday (October 2). On Thursday (October 3), a similar phenomenon was experienced in some areas in Metro...
View ArticleDuterte slams several PH partners during Valdai speech for ‘unfair criticisms’
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte joins other leaders during the plenary session of the 16th Annual Meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club at the Polyana 1389 Hotel in Sochi, Russia on October 3, 2019....
View ArticleDuterte tags two generals for still ‘playing with illegal drugs’
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte delivers his speech during the plenary session of the 16th Annual Meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club at the Polyana 1389 Hotel in Sochi, Russia on October 3, 2019....
View ArticleFree MRT-3 ride for our beloved teachers!
Filipino teacher Henry Lumundag leads pupils singing the national anthem during the opening of classes at a public school in Las Pinas city, south of Manila, Philippines, 13 June 2016. EPA/FRANCIS...
View ArticleAnother oil price rollback set next week
Industry players are set to implement an oil price rollback next week due to the increase of fuel supply in oil exporting countries. Diesel prices are estimated to drop from P0.85-P1.10 per liter...
View ArticleMMDA urges Metro Manila mayors to sustain road clearing ops
MANILA, Philippines – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has urged local chief executives of Metro Manila to continue their road clearing operations after the end of the 60-day...
View ArticleSenate panel approves proposed night differential pay for gov’t workers
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate Committees on civil service, government reorganization and professional regulation, and on finance have jointly approved the committee report on a bill that sought to...
View ArticlePNP to reopen case of 13 ‘ninja cops’ – Albayalde
PNP chief General Oscar Albayalde MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) is set to conduct a reinvestigation into the case of 13 policemen who were accused of engaging in the...
View ArticleBuCor officials in ‘GCTA for sale’ controversy still under Senate custody
Joint Senate committee hearing led by the committee on justice and human rights chaired by Sen. Richard Gordon on the Good Conduct Time Allowance controversy and the so-called “ninja cops” on...
View Article3 LRT-2 stations to be closed in next 9 months; limited ops to resume next week
MANILA, Philippines – The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) on Friday announced that limited trips may be implemented at the LRT-2 stations from Cubao to Recto and vice versa sometime next week....
View ArticleMagalong, Aquino fear for security of own families due to heightened death...
PDEA chief Dir. Gen. Aaron Aquino (L) and Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong (R) “Wala lang galawan ng pamilya o kaya they just have to make sure that na ‘pag may ginawa siya sa ‘kin eh, I will not...
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