The Quezon City Regional Trial Court (RTC) ordered the city government to pay more than PHP6 million to relatives of the victims of Payatas dumpsite collapse in July 2000.
In a 133-page decision dated Oct. 30, 2019, and released Thursday, RTC Branch 27 Acting Presiding …
Read MoreThe total deployment ban of Filipino workers in Kuwait stays unless its government honors a pact signed to guarantee their protection, MalacaAang said on Thursday.
Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made this remark after the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) approved a resolution imposing a total …
Read MoreVegetable farmers and traders here supplying vegetables in Metro Manila will have something to celebrate as Manila Mayor Francisco Isko Moreno" Domagoso backtracked on the order prohibiting the entry of vegetable truckers from Jan. 17 to 19.
Okay na at hindi isasara (Recto Avenue), so …
Read MoreThe Philippine Navy (PN)'s first two anti-submarine helicopters, the AgustaWestland (AW) 159 'Wildcat", will be operational in detecting, and if necessary, destroy submersibles encroaching on the country's waters this November.
"The helicopters are okay and the (crew is) still undergoing training (on how to operate …
Read MoreA total of 7,626 qualified applicants will take the March 15 pen and paper career service examination in Eastern Visayas, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) said on Thursday.
The application for both professional and sub-professional levels in the region closed on January 6, earlier than …
Read MoreThe Philippine National Police (PNP) has set up checkpoints in areas within the 14-kilometer danger zone of the Taal Volcano, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said Thursday.
Undersecretary Jonathan E. Malaya, DILG spokesperson, said local government units may allow access to …
Read MoreThe Bureau of Internal Revenue-Cordillera Administrative Region (BIR-CAR) has surpassed its 2019 collection target by 5.3 percent, exceeding the collection by PHP326 million, an official said on Thursday.
The region's collection is PHP6,437,149,712 as against the PHP6,110,505,000 target.
The collection also posted a 17.29-percent increase …
Read MoreA total of 7,626 qualified applicants will take the March 15 pen and paper career service examination in Eastern Visayas, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) said on Thursday.
The application for both professional and sub-professional levels in the region closed on January 6, earlier than …
Read MoreThe Philippine Navy (PN) eyes to acquire eight Israeli Shipyard Ltd Shaldag-class patrol boats to replace the "PKMs" it is using for maritime interdiction operations.
PKM is short for "patrol killer medium" a term used to describe medium-sized naval craft tasked for patrol missions.
In …
Read MoreAmid reports of evacuees insisting in going back to their homes despite a lockdown in Taal danger zones, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday suggested that local government officials and the Philippine National Police (PNP) should arrest these "defiant" evacuees for their own safety.
In a …
Read More- President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the grant of gratuity pay of job order and contractual government workers for last year in recognition of their hard work.
Duterte signed Administrative Order No. 20 on January 10, authorizing the grant of gratuity pay of not exceeding …
Read MoreAmid reports of evacuees insisting in going back to their homes despite a lockdown in Taal danger zones, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday suggested that local government officials and the Philippine National Police (PNP) should arrest these "defiant" evacuees for their own safety.
In a …
Read MoreAlbay Rep. Joey Salceda on Thursday said Congress must prepare to accommodate a request from the executive branch for supplemental appropriations to fund the relief and rehabilitation efforts in areas affected by the Taal Volcano eruption.
In an aide-memoire addressed to Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano, …
Read More- Another attack was staged by the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA) against the Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng Manggagawa-Pilipinas-Revolutionary Proletarian Army-Alex Boncayao Brigade (RPA-ABB) in Alimodian town, Iloilo on Wednesday, the Philippine Army confirmed.
In an interview Thursday, Capt. Cenon Pancito III, spokesperson …
Read MoreAn additional 100 personnel have been deployed by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Thursday to augment the rescue and relief efforts of government forces in the province of Batangas following the continued eruption of Taal Volcano.
In a statement, the PCG said the personnel …
Read More- Another attack was staged by the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA) against the Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng Manggagawa-Pilipinas-Revolutionary Proletarian Army-Alex Boncayao Brigade (RPA-ABB) in Alimodian town, Iloilo on Wednesday, the Philippine Army confirmed.
In an interview Thursday, Capt. Cenon Pancito III, spokesperson …
Read More- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) regional office here has terminated four roads and bridges projects in Eastern Visayas due to the contractors' failure to complete the work within the timetable.
These projects are the PHP150.39 million paving of San Antonio Circumferential …
Read MoreThe Board of Investments (BOI) has approved a total of PHP1.14 trillion worth of projects in 2019, the highest in 52 years.
Data from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) show that BOI-approved investments increased by 24.7 percent last year from PHP914.96 billion project …
Read MoreThe Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) will launch a communications campaign on the accomplishments of the Duterte administration in its landmark programs and projects for the past three years, focusing on various narratives from its beneficiaries.
This in line with the department's bid to raise …
Read MoreThe Board of Investments (BOI) has approved a total of PHP1.14 trillion worth of projects in 2019, the highest in 52 years.
Data from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) show that BOI-approved investments increased by 24.7 percent last year from PHP914.96 billion project …
Read MoreTwo "small explosions" were recorded as Taal Volcano remains on Alert Level 4 (hazardous explosive eruption is possible within hours to days), the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Thursday.
"At 6:17 a.m. and 6:21 a.m., there were short-lived, small explosions (recorded), …
Read MoreThe Dumaguete City government has distributed relief goods to the victims of a fire that hit a densely populated informal settlers' area in Barangay Looc, Dumaguete City on Wednesday.
City Mayor Felipe Antonio ordered the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) and Looc Barangay …
Read MorePresident Rodrigo Duterte is set to review the explanation of the Philippine National Police (PNP) for the honest mistake it made in their presentation on the procurement of laser speed guns, MalacaAang said on Thursday.
They (PNP) will have to submit a report on that …
Read MoreThe Dumaguete City government has distributed relief goods to the victims of a fire that hit a densely populated informal settlers' area in Barangay Looc, Dumaguete City on Wednesday.
City Mayor Felipe Antonio ordered the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) and Looc Barangay …
Read MoreThe alert status of Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Island, one of the active volcanoes in the country, remains normal despite reported volcanic quakes, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has said.
The information was relayed by Negros Occidental Provincial Disaster Management Program Division …
Read MoreThe proposed 420-hectare reclamation projects in Bacoor City earned overwhelming support from directly-impacted stakeholders during the public hearing conducted by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Jan. 9, which is part of the Environmental Impact Assessment …
Read MoreMakati Mayor Abby Binay on Thursday ordered the deployment of the city's disaster response vehicles and equipment to Bauan, Batangas to assist thousands of evacuees from localities affected by the continuing unrest of the Taal Volcano.
Binay said the city government will send one supertanker, …
Read More- Back after almost two months of vacation, Lt. Col. Jovie Espenido on Wednesday resumed his duties as police deputy for operations and chief of the special anti-drug unit here with an ultimatum to those engaged in the illegal drug trade.
He is inviting people …
Read MoreTwo Catholic churches in Manila will assist couples whose wedding schedules were affected by the eruption of Taal Volcano.
Fr. Reginald Malicdem, rector of the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception popularly known as Manila Cathedral, said they are opening some slots for weddings for …
Read MoreEleven more former rebels and Militia ng Bayan members committed on Wednesday to serve the country, taking their oath of allegiance during a ceremony here.
"Maya" (not her real name) said she decided to avail of the government's offer of a new life for the …
Read More- Many Filipinos are still convinced that President Rodrigo Duterte showed sincerity in tapping Vice President Leni Robredo as Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs (ICAD) co-chair to improve the fight against illegal drugs, the latest survey by pollster Social Weather Stations (SWS) showed.
The SWS …
Read MoreThe Philippine Navy (PN)'s anti-submarine vessel, the BRP Conrado Yap (PS-39), for the very first time detected an American submarine with its sonar while patrolling off Palawan waters in November last year.
"For the very first, the BRP Conrado Yap was able to detect submarine …
Read MoreA record number of 7,724 unwanted foreigners were barred from entering the country in 2019, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported on Thursday.
Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said these foreigners were denied entry last year, an increase of 65 percent from 4,679 in 2018.
They …
Read MoreCeres Negros began its bid for a spot in the main tournament of the AFC Champions League with a 3-2 win against Shan United at the Rizal Memorial Stadium on Tuesday night.
Robert Lopez Mendy quickly found the net for Ceres Negros in the fifth …
Read MoreThe National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) postponed anew its scheduled volleyball games for the second straight day due to the eruption of the Taal Volcano.
San Beda and Lyceum's volleyball teams were to face off in the first set of games, while Perpetual Help and …
Read MoreThe Philippine Navy (PN) is readying 15 disaster response and rescue teams (DRRTs) in Manila and Cavite for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) missions in areas affected by the phreatic explosion of Taal Volcano in Batangas.
Lt. Commander Maria Christina Roxas, PN public affairs …
Read MoreThe Philippine Navy (PN) is readying 15 disaster response and rescue teams (DRRTs) in Manila and Cavite for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) missions in areas affected by the phreatic explosion of Taal Volcano in Batangas.
Lt. Commander Maria Christina Roxas, PN public affairs …
Read MoreThe Philippine Navy (PN) is readying 15 disaster response and rescue teams (DRRTs) in Manila and Cavite for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) missions in areas affected by the phreatic explosion of Taal Volcano in Batangas.
Lt. Commander Maria Christina Roxas, PN public affairs …
Read MoreThe National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced the postponement of its supposed volleyball schedule on Monday due to the phreatic eruption of Taal Volcano.
With the ashfall from the volcano's eruption on Sunday already reaching Metro Manila, the cities of Manila and San Juan had …
Read MoreThe National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced the postponement of its supposed volleyball schedule on Monday due to the phreatic eruption of Taal Volcano.
With the ashfall from the volcano's eruption on Sunday already reaching Metro Manila, the cities of Manila and San Juan had …
Read MoreThe National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced the postponement of its supposed volleyball schedule on Monday due to the phreatic eruption of Taal Volcano.
With the ashfall from the volcano's eruption on Sunday already reaching Metro Manila, the cities of Manila and San Juan had …
Read MoreJohn Wilson became the first player in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League to score 1,000 points in total, and San Juan scored a huge home win against Pasig, 109-99, at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan City on Saturday night.
Wilson entered the …
Read MoreJohn Wilson became the first player in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League to score 1,000 points in total, and San Juan scored a huge home win against Pasig, 109-99, at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan City on Saturday night.
Wilson entered the …
Read MoreBureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Rey Leonardo Guerrero on Friday said he is waiting for further orders regarding his supposed exit as head of one of the top two revenue-generating agencies of the government.
Going to the question kung anong balita (on what the news …
Read MoreA "hybrid" Gilas Pilipinas Men pool for the February window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers was revealed by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas on Friday.
A total of 13 young players and 11 Philippine Basketball Association stars make up the 24-man roster for the …
Read MoreThree major events here are slated on the same day in the middle of February.
The Panagbenga will have some of its main events on February 16 coinciding with the last day of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) homecoming and the start of the Cordillera …
Read MoreBarangay Ginebra rallied in the fourth quarter and kept Meralco Bolts at bay in the end for a 91-87 win in Game 1 of the PBA Governors' Cup Finals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Tuesday night.
In front of some 10,708 …
Read MoreDense bushfire smoke is threatening the start of the Australian Open with a potentially hazardous fog lingering over Melbourne less than a fortnight before the competition begins.
On Monday afternoon, the city's air quality was downgraded from 'very poor' to 'hazardous', prompting health warnings from …
Read MoreDerrick Pumaren has returned to the La Salle bench after being named the team's new coach for the upcoming University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) season.
The Green Archers announced on Tuesday that Pumaren will take over the spot vacated by Gian Nazario as …
Read MoreAlab Pilipinas started 2020 on a sorry note as the Macau Wolf Warriors pulled off a 98-93 stunner in an ASEAN Basketball League game at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan City on Sunday night.
Doug Herring scored five straight points, while Tang …
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