Robredo to focus on infrastructure projects for water resources, public transport, and calamity-stricken areas
If Vice-President Maria Leonor G. Robredo becomes president after the elections in May, she is planning to prioritize infrastructure projects for water resources management,...
6-hour work day under a Ka Leody presidency
LABOR LEADER Leodegario de Guzman said on Friday that if he is elected president, he would reduce the maximum number of work hours in...
PDP-Laban’s Cusi bloc adopts Sara Duterte as VP bet
THE PARTIDO Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) bloc led by Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi on Friday said they will adopt Davao City Mayor...
Bayan Muna files resolution to probe IATF orders against the unvaccinated
A party list group filed a House resolution on Thursday seeking to investigate whether orders given by the government task force that manages infectious...
Solon pushes for bill granting benefits to health workers
A lawmaker has called on the House of Representatives to approve measures for the benefit of health workers who have been fighting against COVID-19.
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Philippine COVID cases on downtrend — OCTA
CORONAVIRUS infections in Manila, the capital and nearby cities were on a downtrend, according to researchers from the country’s premier university.
Marcos camp bares Senate slate for May general elections
THE CAMP of presidential aspirant Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. on Thursday endorsed 10 senatorial candidates for the May elections.
Nine cops face murder charges for mayor’s ambush
GOVERNMENT prosecutors have endorsed the indictment of nine policemen for the killing of Calbayog City’s mayor and his aides in March.
Senate minority seeks assessment of gov’t response on typhoon Odette
THE SENATE minority bloc has called for an assessment of the government’s response to typhoon Odette, internationally known as Rai, to determine policy and funding needs in the continued recovery efforts.
Maritime agencies say additional measures in place to ease Matnog-Allen route congestion
THE TRANSPORTATION department’s maritime sector said more measures are being implemented to address the congestion at the Matnog-Allen route, a major passage connecting Luzon in the north to the Visayas in central Philippines.
House probe sought on BENECO leadership
MEMBERS of the Makabayan bloc in the House of Representatives filed a resolution to investigate the takeover of Benguet Electric Cooperative (BENECO) through an allegedly “anomalous appointment” of its general manager by the National Electrification Administration (NEA).
Prison’s maximum security compound chief, guard commander relieved after Monday’s escape incident
THE HEAD of the national penitentiary’s maximum security facility and the commander of guards have been dismissed from their posts, the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) announced Thursday.