DTI seizes uncertified products in Pampanga, Parañaque City
THE DEPARTMENT of Trade and Industry (DTI) has seized over P2 million worth of uncertified products from retailers in Pampanga, including tires for automotive vehicles and construction supplies.
[EXPLAINER | Transportation] Privatization of the EDSA Carousel
Privatizing the EDSA Carousel busway will help address the sorry state of public transportation as well as overcome the fiscal and procurement constraints faced by the government in building the required infrastructure, according to the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP).
Korean Air says jet overran runway in Philippines, no injuries reported
A Korean Air Lines Co Ltd. jet with 173 people on board overshot the runway at Cebu International Airport in the Philippines late Sunday, the airline said, adding that there were no injuries and all passengers had evacuated safely.
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Manila may boost US ties amid China belligerence
CHINA’S belligerence would probably force the Philippines to strengthen its alliance with the United States, political analysts said on Sunday.
Prosecute killers of broadcaster, government told
THE PHILIPPINE government should prosecute the killers of a local broadcaster to show the world it is for press freedom, political analysts said at the weekend.
Senator seeks safety check on construction quality after string of collapsed bridges
THE SENATE minority leader has called on the Public Works department to investigate and conduct a safety review of bridges across the country following last week’s collapse of a bridge in Pangasinan, the latest in a series of similar incidents this year.
ASEAN ministers to take up labor sector concerns in Manila meet
LABOR ministers from the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are meeting in Manila this week to discuss concerns in the sector, including recovery measures from the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Solon raises urgency of appointing a DoH head
A SOLON on Sunday raised the urgency of having a full-fledged head of the Department of Health (DoH), citing the need for a leader who will provide direction and solutions on various health and administrative issues.
Legal case vs village election postponement raises public awareness on negative implications — analysts
QUESTIONING the new law that again postpones the election for village leaders before the Supreme Court raises public awareness on the negative implications of repeatedly deferring a democratic exercise, political analysts said at the weekend.
PHL Ceramic Arts and Craft Center in Albay gets P2.3-M fund
THE DEPARTMENT of Trade and Industry has allotted P2.3 million to the Philippines Ceramics Arts and Craft Center (PhilCeramics) in Tiwi, Albay as part of efforts to help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Baggao calls for bids on P209-M water supply joint venture project
THE LOCAL government of Baggao in northern Philippines is eyeing to call for bids by mid-November on a P209-million joint venture water supply project, according to the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center.
Matarinao Bay declared free from red tide
THE BUREAU of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has declared the waters in Matarinao Bay, Eastern Samar as officially free from paralytic shellfish poison or more commonly known as red tide.