NICA proposes DICT power to shut down ‘harmful’ social media
THE NATIONAL Intelligence Coordinating Council (NICA) on Tuesday proposed that the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) be given authority to shut down social media accounts that may be deemed threats to public safety.
Comelec short of funds for teacher training
THE COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) said that it will need a bigger budget for the training teachers who will be assisting in the midterm elections next year.
15 Chinese nabbed for illegal online operations
THE NATIONAL Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested in two separate operations last week 15 Chinese nationals for illegal online activities.
Mayon, Kanlaon volcanoes under alert level 2
TWO of the most active volcanoes in the country -- Mayon in Albay and Kanlaon in Negros -- have been placed under alert level 2, which means a moderate level of unrest with volcanic earthquakes and emissions recorded.
Modern jeepneys begin plying Cebu City streets
AT least 40 modern jeepneys will start plying Cebu City’s roads today, Nov. 28, with two initial routes at a base fare of P8 for the first four kilometers (km) and an additional P1 for every succeeding km.
Cop, 2 others arrested for selling explosives to illegal miners
THE National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has arrested three individuals, including a police officer, for illegally selling high explosives used by unlicensed miners in Mt. Diwalwal in Compostela Valley.
24/7 Davao public library open by April 2019
A PUBLIC library in Davao City that will be open 24/7 is now under construction and is expected to be operational by April 2019.
More than 50 petitions submitted for BARMM inclusion
THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) is now reviewing more than 50 petitions filed for inclusion in the Bangsomoro Autonomous Region in Mindanao (BARMM) and the approved list is targeted for release “within December,” according to Comelec Chairman Sheriff M. Abas.
NHA chief takes over HUDCC sec-gen functions
MALACAÑANG on Tuesday announced that National Housing Authority (NHA) Acting General Manager Marcelino P. Escalada, Jr. has been designated Secretary-General of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC).
Imelda Marcos to bring graft case to SC
REPRESENTATIVE Imelda R. Marcos of the 2nd district of Ilocos Norte has informed the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division she will be appealing her graft cases before the Supreme Court (SC).
KMU files complaint vs Duterte before ILO
A LABOR GROUP is calling on the International Labor Organization (ILO) to file a case against President Rodrigo R. Duterte for violating civil and labor rights.
Budget faces reenactment under Senate schedule
THE SENATE is targeting to approve the proposed P3.757 trillion national budget for 2019 on third and final reading by Jan. 16, paving the way for a possible reenacted budget in January next year.