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Volocopter’s ‘flying taxi’ takes to the skies in Singapore test flight
German aviation firm Volocopter’s electric air taxi took a test flight on Tuesday (October 22) in Singapore’s iconic Marina Bay. The flight itself, which was manned by a lone pilot, lasted for about...
View ArticleDPWH: 8 evacuation centers built in Western Visayas
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has announced, there are now eight evacuation centers in Western Visayas. Two evacuation centers have been completed recently and was officially...
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LTFRB issues over 800 special bus permits for ‘Undas’
Province-bound passengers crowd a bus terminal in the south of Manila, Philippines. EPA-EFE/FRANCIS R. MALASIG The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has issued over 800...
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Duterte names Diosdado Peralta as new Supreme Court Chief Justice
Newly-appointed Chief Justice Diosdado Peralta MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte named Associate Justice Diosdado Peralta as the new chief justice of the Supreme Court, Malacañang said...
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Rotational water interruption to begin on October 24
By Mietzekatze on Pixabay Water concessionaires, Maynilad and Manila Water, will implement rotational water interruptions beginning on Thursday (October 24) due to the low water level at Angat Dam. As...
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House to pass proposed P2.7-B rice subsidy in November
The House Committee on Agriculture and Food is seeking to have the proposed bill that will give the government the power to use the rice subsidy fund approved in November. On Wednesday (October 23)...
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NWRB to reduce water allocation for irrigation in Bulacan, Pampanga
The National Water Resources Board (NWRB) has announced that it will reduce water allocation for irrigation in Bulacan and Pampanga by November. From the current 30 cubic meters per second, water...
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Sangley Airport on track for operational dry run on Oct. 29 – DOTr
MANILA, Philippines – The Sangley Airport in Cavite is on track for its operational dry run on Oct. 29, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced Wednesday. In a Facebook post, the DOTr said...
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Manila South Road Diversion Road underpass in Lucena City now open to public...
The Manila South Road Diversion Road underpass in Lucena City in Quezon Province is now open to the public, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced on Wednesday. The opening of...
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Senators, colleagues pay tribute to Nene Pimentel
Senate President Vicente Tito Sotto III, presents Senate Resolution 17, expressing the Senate’s sympathy and condolences to Mrs. Bing Pimentel, wife of former Senate President Aquilino “Nene”...
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DENR issues environmental compliance certificate to Kaliwa Dam project
Filipinos belonging to the indigenous Dumagat tribe paddle a boat along a river in the Sierra Madre mountain range, Quezon province, Philippines, 15 May 2019 (issued on 24 May 2019). Thousands of...
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Hunger rate for most Filipino families subsides in July-Sept. – SWS
A street vendor puts food in a bowl for customers at a roadside stall catering to motorists and workers in nearby offices in Quezon City, east of Manila, Philippines. EPA/ROLEX DELA PENA MANILA,...
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Imee Marcos wants Manila Water, Maynilad held liable to service disruption
Senator Imee Marcos (C) MANILA, Philippines – Senator Imee Marcos on Thursday said that concessionaires Manila Water and Maynilad should be held accountable for implementing rotational water service...
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Water-intensive facilities get enterprising amid water service interruptions
MANILA, Philippines – The rotational water service interruptions scheduled by water concessionaires, Maynilad and Manila Water, had started in several areas in Metro Manila, Cavite and Bulacan at dawn...
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Anti-oil smuggling: BOC marks Unioil’s 53 million liters of gasoil in Bataan
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Thursday said its Fuel Marking Team has marked approximately 53 million liters of gasoil as part of its bid to curb oil smuggling in the country. The BOC said the...
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Alleged human trafficker nabbed at Clark Airport – BI
MANILA, Philippines – A female Taiwanese national suspected of being a courier for a human trafficking syndicate was nabbed at the Clark International Airport (CIA) in Angeles City, Pampanga, the...
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LRT-1 operating hours extended for holiday season
MANILA, Philippines – The service hours of the Light Rail Transit line 1 (LRT-1) will be extended in observance of the holiday season, its operator announced on Thursday. In a statement, the Light...
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Pinay scientist discovers world’s largest caldera in Benham Rise
Filipina scientist, Jenny Anne Barretto, along co-authors Ray Wood and John Milsom have discovered what may be the world’s largest caldera located in Benham Rise. The New Zealand-based scientist...
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Bong Go: Duterte plans to have one-week break after ASEAN Summit
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (L) arrives at the Imperial Palace to attend the enthronement ceremony of Japan’s Emperor Naruhito, in Tokyo, Japan, 22 October 2019. EPA-EFE/CARL COURT/POOL...
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AFP destroys over 1,500 seized firearms
MANILA, Philippines – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday destroyed thousands of firearms and magazines as part of its effort to curb the proliferation of illegal and loose firearms...
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