EDSA southbound Timog flyover to be closed for a month starting June 25
THE SOUTHBOUND lanes of the Timog flyover along EDSA will be closed for a month for repairs starting June 25, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Tuesday.
July groundbreaking targeted for Samal-Davao bridge project
GROUNDBREAKING for a P19-billion China-funded bridge that will connect Samal Island to Davao City is targeted by July, according to Chinese Consul General Li Lin.
DILG orders barangays to implement registration for domestic workers
THE DEPARTMENT of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Tuesday directed barangays to implement the registration of domestic workers, which is intended to provide them with access to social services and protection from exploitation.
Global women’s group rallies behind PHL rights groups
A GLOBAL organization for women's rights urged Philippine courts to drop perjury charges against officers of local human rights group Karapatan, Rural Missionaries of the Philippines (RMP), and Gabriela National Alliance of Women.
Legarda says creative innovation can start at the local government level
A SENATOR on Tuesday said the government, specially at the local level, should focus on promoting creative innovation to strengthen Philippine competitiveness and recovery.
Ex-PCGG chair is new spokesperson of VP-elect Sara
LAWYER Reynold S. Munsayac took over as spokesperson of Vice President-elect Sara Duterte-Carpio on Tuesday, the latter’s camp announced.
Philippines’ weekly COVID infections jump by 82%
CORONAVIRUS infections in the Philippines rose by 82% to 3,051 in the past week from a week earlier, according to health authorities.
Physical distancing in schools may be relaxed in August
THE GOVERNMENT might ease physical distancing rules in schools holding limited face-to-face classes this school year in areas under the lowest coronavirus alert level, according to Philippine health authorities.
Typhoon-prone households in 2 provinces to get pre-disaster aid under DSWD-UNICEF program
THE PHILIPPINE Social Welfare department and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have launched a program that will provide financial assistance to vulnerable households on the path of an incoming typhoon to help them prepare better for the disaster’s impact.
De Lima undergoes major surgery
SENATOR Leila M. De Lima arrived on Monday at the Manila Doctors Hospital for a major surgery after being granted a five-day medical furlough by a Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court.
2 Abu Sayyaf members surrender in Basilan
TWO Abu Sayyaf group members surrendered in Basilan on Sunday, according to the military.
Comelec starts returning ballot boxes used for random manual audit
THE COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) on Monday started returning the ballot boxes used for the random manual audit to the respective districts of origin.