Senator eyes probe of seaman training amid risk of EU ban
A SENATOR on Tuesday filed a resolution seeking to investigate how the government could improve maritime training and education after 50,000 Filipino seafarers in European Union (EU)-flagged vessels almost lost their jobs.
Court sides with senator on forgery in pork barrel case
THE PHILIPPINES’ anti-graft court has affirmed its Aug. 30 order acknowledging the forgery of a senator’s signatures in a corruption case that accused him of pocketing P183.3 million in so-called pork barrel funds.
Typhoon Yolanda lesson: Community empowerment, not new laws, needed in disaster management
ONE of the biggest lessons from Typhoon Haiyan, which struck central Philippines on Nov. 8, 2013, is that disaster management must involve communities from planning to rehabilitation, said a professor who has done studies on what is locally known as Super Typhoon Yolanda.
Marcos says PHL needs to boost defense capability amid geopolitical tensions
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Tuesday said the government will continue to boost its defense capability against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions in the Asia Pacific region.
MRT-3 privatization plan to undergo consultations — DoTr
THE DEPARTMENT of Transportation (DoTr) on Tuesday vowed to be transparent in the planned privatization of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3), saying it will undergo consultations with various stakeholders.
Metro Manila shopping malls to adjust operating hours starting Nov. 14
SHOPPING malls in Metro Manila will be open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. starting Nov. 14 as part of measures to ease traffic congestion in the capital region as the Christmas season nears, authorities announced on Tuesday.
Maynilad customers to receive P50 rebate
CUSTOMERS of Maynilad Water Services, Inc. in areas severely flooded during Tropical Storm Paeng will receive a rebate of P50 in their December bill, the company announced on Tuesday.
Bill to help solo parents pursue child support
A BILL has been filed in the House of Representatives seeking to create a program that will assist solo parents in locating and filing cases against absentee partners who do not pay child support.
Manila jail chief faces murder rap over broadcaster’s death
PHILIPPINE police on Monday filed a complaint against the country’s prison chief before the Justice department for ordering the murder of a local broadcaster whose death has sparked international alarm.
Average daily infections declined by 30% — DoH
THE PHILIPPINES posted 6,346 coronavirus infections in the past week, the Department of Health (DoH) said on Monday.
Philippines holds sea training exercises with US, Japan coast guards
THE PHILIPPINES held its third joint sea training with the US and Japan this year to boost operational and rescue capabilities of its coast guard, according to the Japan Embassy.
Marcos to tackle food, energy security in APEC summit next week
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. will discuss measures to address food security and energy sustainability with state leaders at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Thailand next week, his press secretary said on Monday.