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Thu, 2 Jun 2022 16:06:00 +0800
On World Bicycle Day, transport group says Filipino cyclists 'should arrive alive'
"Too many cyclists are dying on Philippine roads due to the lack of protected bike lanes," the statement reads. "Filipino cyclists should arrive alive. We demand more than just thoughts and prayers from the government for the cyclists who have died o...

Thu, 2 Jun 2022 14:47:00 +0800
UP slips, DLSU keeps spot in ranking of top Asian universities
UP went down to the 129th spot in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia Rankings 2022, while DLSU remained in the 401 to 500 bracket.

Thu, 2 Jun 2022 13:44:00 +0800
LTFRB to deploy 'mystery riders' after issuing show-cause order to Joyride for alleged excess fares
"The LTFRB intends to deploy mystery riders in the next few days to check on the compliance of the TNCs and TNVS operators on the proper fare structure and the terms and conditions the MC," the board said in a statement sent to reporters.

Thu, 2 Jun 2022 12:26:00 +0800
Rim of the Pacific: Philippines joins 25 countries in world's largest naval exercises
The US Navy said the biennial Rim of the Pacific will be conducted from June 29 to August 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California.

Thu, 2 Jun 2022 12:23:00 +0800
Drilon says Marcos admin should restore Filipino people’s confidence in rule of law
"That is a challenge. We must restore our people's confidence in the rule of law. These mainly unsolved crimes is because, to my mind, the perception that our justice system isn't working."

Thu, 2 Jun 2022 11:17:00 +0800
Sotto orders release of detained Pharmally execs Dargani, Ong 
Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III issued the release orders for detained Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp. executives Mohit Dargani and Linconn Ong, who spent months in Pasay City Jail after getting cited in contempt by the Senate. 

Thu, 2 Jun 2022 09:50:00 +0800
Marcos Jr. to take oath at National Museum on June 30
The Old Legislative Building was a site of power and resistance.

Thu, 2 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0800
PNP: Marcos inauguration either in Ilocos or Manila
The inauguration of president-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will be held either in the Ilocos region or Manila, Philippine National Police officer-in-charge Lt. Gen. Vicente Danao Jr. said yesterday.

Thu, 2 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0800
Second booster pushed for people with comorbidities
After health care workers and senior citizens, an infectious disease expert yesterday sought to expand the giving of a second booster COVID shot to persons with comorbidities.

Thu, 2 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0800
‘Graduating’ senators bid goodbye
The Senate of the 18th Congress adjourned sine die yesterday, with the leadership expressing satisfaction with the chamber’s accomplishments, particularly on legislation that helped the country survive the pandemic, and outgoing senators giving adv...



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