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MMDA to apprehend unregistered motorcycle taxis amid pilot test run
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said they will apprehend motorcycle taxis who are not registered in the pilot test run. MMDA Chairman Jojo Garcia said apprehended motorcycle taxis...
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Lacson hits move to scrap VFA that exposes PH to security threats
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Panfilo Lacson on Thursday expressed his belief that the Philippines is now exposed naked to threats after being stripped of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the...
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Overweight cops won’t get promoted, PNP chief warns
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday reiterated its warning to its personnel to get fit and have a normal body mass index (BMI) or risk having a hard time getting...
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DOLE urges DOH to lift travel ban to Taiwan
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Thursday said it has requested the Department of Health (DOH) to lift the travel ban for overseas Filipino workers (OFW) to...
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NAIA passenger volume drops by 60% after travel ban
The passenger volume at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) has dropped by 60% after implementation of the travel ban due to COVID-19 threat. On Thursday (February 13), almost 50 round trip...
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Face mask prices skyrocket in Indonesia as fears over coronavirus mount
Prices of face masks spiked nearly 10 times in Indonesia triggered by fears over the spread of the deadly coronavirus, as a consumer group head urged the authorities to step in to regulate the growing...
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Alleged violations of ABS-CBN on its franchise sought in Senate
MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker is pushing for the Senate to look into the operation of ABS-CBN Corporation in relation to the allegations of franchise violations, following the quo warranto petition...
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5 Indian nationals nabbed in Davao City
MANILA, Philippines – Five Indian nationals staying illegally in the country have been arrested in Davao City, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Friday. In a statement, Immigration Commissioner...
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Skillfully concealed banned items intercepted at Davao Airport
MANILA, Philippines – A departing passenger was nabbed at Davao International Airport while attempting to sneak in sharp objects past airport screening. Personnel from the Office for Transportation...
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Drilon: Senate can look into ABS-CBN franchise compliance
MANILA, Philippines – Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon asserted that the Senate can look into the compliance of the broadcast network ABS-CBN with the terms of its legislative franchise amid...
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CIDG ready to arrest Trillanes, 10 others unless they post bail
The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said they are ready to arrest former Senator Antontio Trillanes IV and 10 others over conspiracy to commit sedition if they will not post bail....
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Former chief justice Bersamin appointed as new GSIS chair
Former Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed former Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin as the new chairperson of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS). Bersamin will...
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LIST: Weekend road reblocking, repair in Metro Manila
MANILA, Philippines – Several roads in Metro Manila will be closed for scheduled road reblockings and repairs starting Friday, February 14, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said. In...
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PH Customs fast-tracks release of face mask shipments amid COVID-19 threat
MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Friday said it has expedited the processing of shipments containing face masks amid increasing demand for surgical masks and other personal...
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MCGI receives highest recognition in Dugong Bayani Awards 2019
The Members, Church of God International (MCGI) received the highest recognition at the Dugong Bayani Awards 2019 of the Philippine Blood Center and the Department of Health (DOH). For the eighth...
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PH lifts COVID-19-related travel ban on Taiwan
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine government has lifted the travel restrictions it imposed on Taiwan due to the outbreak of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Malacañang announced Friday....
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PNR unveils two new train sets
The Philippine National Railways (PNR) unveiled two new train sets on Friday (February 14). The two 8100 series of diesel multiple unit (DMU) delivered from Indonesia will begin operating on Tuesday...
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PH mulls over lifting travel ban in HK, Macau
The Philippine government is mulling over lifting the travel ban in Hong Kong and Macau amid the COVID-19 threat. This is amid the call of Filipinos in Hong Kong to lift the travel ban in the said...
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Resolution seeking to extend ABS-CBN franchise to end of 2022 filed in Senate
MANILA, Philippines – A resolution seeking to extend the franchise of media network ABS-CBN Corporation up to the end of 2022 has been filed at the Senate. Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on...
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Duterte to visit tourist sites to boost tourism amid COVID-19 threat
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte prepares to board a helicopter after gracing the inauguration of the Sangley Airport Development Project in Cavite City on February 15, 2020. ALBERT ALCAIN/PRESIDENTIAL...
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