More transport groups in Metro Manila and other parts of the country have decided not to join the weeklong nationwide strike starting Monday. Based on a news release from the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), at least 11 major jeepney and UV (…
Continue ReadingThe Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will suspend the Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP) or the expanded number coding scheme Monday in view of the anticipated weeklong transport strike. An inter-agency meeting was held…
Continue ReadingIlocos Norte has a new attraction that both foreign and domestic tourists can include in their itineraries. Tanap-Avis falls, a basin-like waterfall that forms part of a watershed forest reserved in the rural village of Tanap in Burgos town, is now ma…
Continue ReadingThe Bureau of Customs (BOC) found smuggled agricultural products worth PHP101.6 million in 17 shipments at the Manila International Container Port (MICP). In a statement Sunday, the BOC said several containers mostly from China were found to contain mi…
Continue ReadingIt might be time to review existing laws aimed at protecting children’s welfare. Rizal (4th District) Rep. Fidel Nograles, also Committee on Labor and Employment chair, particularly mentioned Republic Act (RA) 9231 or the Special Protection of Children…
Continue ReadingBudget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman emphasized the importance of unity amid diversity to achieve the Marcos administration’s goal of bringing prosperity to the Philippines. Pangandaman made the call in a keynote speech delivered during the 100-day cou…
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