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Fri, 15 Jul 2022 15:55:00 +0800DOTr vows sufficient transport for students by looking at 'compliance,' free rides
“We agreed that there is indeed a need for different agencies to meet and discuss problems and possible solutions, which we will encounter when face-to-face classes start in August,” Bautista said. “We need to work together to provide an access...
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 15:22:00 +0800US House agrees to block aid to PNP until PH meets basic human rights standards
The House of Representatives of the United States has agreed on an amendment to a defense spending measure blocking aid, including equipment and training, to the Philippine National Police until the Philippines is deemed to have met basic human right...
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:42:00 +0800NTF-ELCAC here to stay, but more questions than answers from new leadership after 1st meeting
"Amnesty" for communist rebels was dangled as a buzzword of sorts, but Friday afternoon’s first press briefing by the National Task Force to End Local Communist’s new leaders left more questions than answers.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:34:00 +0800DOH to put up COVID-19 vaccination sites in schools
Setting up COVID-19 immunization sites in schools may also persuade unvaccinated teaching and non-teaching personnel to get COVID-19 jabs, the health department said.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 13:21:00 +0800DOH to study dengue jabs as infections rise
The DOH recorded 64,797 dengue cases from January 1 to June 25. The figure was 90% higher than the 34,074 reported infections during the same period in 2021.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 10:06:00 +0800House probe sought on alleged abuses at PHSA
Two House of Representatives committees are being urged to probe the alleged abuses committed by teachers and staff against students at the Philippine High School for the Arts.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 09:44:00 +0800With no ICC probe set, advocates say drug war victims can still pursue accountability elsewhere
"Justice does not only equate with courts; justice can be pursued elsewhere outside courts."
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0800COA flags DOTr over delayed projects
The Commission on Audit has called out the Department of Transportation over its delayed projects amounting to P8.1 billion, which could have improved the mass transportation system.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +08002022 TOYM search launched
The search is on for The Outstanding Young Men and Women of the Philippines.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0800Duterte satisfaction rating high until term’s end – SWS
Former president Rodrigo Duterte maintained high satisfaction ratings until the end of his term, a survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) before the May 9 elections showed.