2 SC justices back in House to tackle charges vs Sereno
THE HOUSE impeachment committee resumes its inquiry today, Jan. 29, to hear the charges raised against Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes P.A. Sereno, with two...
Roque cries ‘fake news’ on remarks on Benham Rise
By Arjay L. Balinbin
PRESIDENTIAL SPOKESPERSON Herminio Harry L. Roque, Jr. on Sunday said recent statements attributed to him regarding sovereignty issues over Benham Rise...
Rain adds danger to continuing Mayon Volcano eruption
ANOTHER MAYON Volcano eruption was recorded at 10:33 a.m. yesterday as mudflows make their way into some roads in surrounding areas amid rains over...
P170-M project planned to address perennial flooding in Tacloban
THE DEPARTMENT of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is now preparing for a P170-million flood control project for Tacloban City, the most urbanized city...
Cebu provincial government steps in as traffic woes hound Metro Cebu area
THE CEBU provincial government is stepping in to help address the growing traffic congestion not just in Cebu City, but in most of the...
PDP-Laban builds up Mindanao support
ABOUT 8,000 new members from the provinces of Misamis Oriental, Misamis Occidental and Camiguin joined the ruling Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP Laban)...
DILG plans to deploy more SAF troops in western Mindanao area
THE DEPARTMENT of Interior and Local Government (DILG) is eyeing to increase the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) troops in Mindanao, especially in...
VP Robredo welcomes consultative group on charter change
VICE-PRESIDENT Maria Leonor G. Robredo, whose position could be dissolved with a shift to a federal form of government, has welcomed the consultative commission...
Nation at a glance — (01/29/18)
News stories from across the nation. Visit www.bworldonline.com (section: The Nation) to read more national and regional news from the Philippines.
Customs to create regional anti-smuggling task forces
THE Bureau of Customs (BoC) is forming national and regional anti-smuggling task forces to beef up the agency’s operations against illegal traders, Commissioner Isidro...
Gov’t to accept Uber, Grab franchise applications on February 5
By Arra B. Francia, Reporter
STARTING February 5, the government will start accepting franchise applications for vehicles to be used on ride-hailing platforms despite setting...
New complaint against Chief Justice says she didn’t file her SALN for 17 years
LAWYER Lorenzo G. Gadon filed another complaint against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes P.A. Sereno, this time for alleged non-filing of her statement of assets,...