Duterte: No more junkets beginning next year
PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte said on Thursday, Dec. 21, he will put an end to junkets starting Jan. 1.
“January 1, wala akong pakialam kung...
Actor, director Eddie Garcia, 90
LEGENDARY actor/director Eddie Garcia died as a result of an accident while doing what he loved most — acting — after suffering a neck fracture on the set of his new television series. He was 90 years old.
BARMM launches job portal site
AN ONLINE job portal has been launched by the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) government as it undertakes the formal three-year transition period starting Jan. 1.
LTFRB to release jeepney fare matrix
THE LAND Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is set to release by the second quarter a fare matrix for public utility jeepneys (PUJ) that will allow drivers to raise or reduce fares according to the price of fuel.
Aquino slams Duterte on Ninoy Aquino Day
FORMER President Benigno S.C. Aquino III attacked his successor, President Rodrigo R. Duterte, on the occasion of the 35th commemoration of the assassination of Mr. Aquino’s father, Senator Benigno S. Aquino, Jr.
Younger kids allowed in malls
Minors as young as 10 years may go out to visit malls in areas under a general lockdown starting Feb. 1 to boost consumer...
Typhoon Ramon expected to intensify, affect Luzon until Sunday
TYPHOON RAMON, classified as a tropical depression as of Tuesday, is expected to intensify into a tropical storm within 48 hours, weather bureau PAGASA said.
Free tickets to be distributed for SEA Games closing, some sports events
FREE TICKETS will be distributed by the Philippine SEA Games Organizing Committee (PHISGOC) for the event’s closing ceremony on Dec. 11 and for most of the competitions, except the popular sports basketball, volleyball, and football.
New Pigalo Bridge in Isabela completed
THE 450-METER new Pigalo Bridge in Angadanan, Isabela is now complete, the Department of Public Works and Highways-Region 2 office announced on Tuesday.
Duterte urged to set De Lima free after favorable testimony
MINORITY senators on Sunday urged the government of President Rodrigo R. Duterte to release an opposition lawmaker critical of his deadly war on drugs after an expert witness said there was no evidence linking her to the illegal narcotics trade.
Senate to vote on quo warranto
By Camille A. Aguinaldo
SENATE PRESIDENT Aquilino L. Pimentel III on Wednesday said the Senate as an impeachment court would still need to vote on...
12 arrested for investment scams
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), together with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), has arrested 12 people who are allegedly involved in investment scams.