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Thu, 20 Oct 2022 15:53:00 +0800
DOTr: Public transport modernization, jeepney phaseout to continue
"It's an important project of the DOTr as far as having electric vehicles for public utility...We're working with certain groups already that have acquired electric vehicles," he said at a luncheon organized by the European Chamber of Commerce of th...

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 15:19:00 +0800
DOJ: 'Very possible' for suspect in Percy Lapid killing to get witness protection
"That’s very possible. If that’s the only way that we can resolve the case, we will consider that. We can talk about it and it will undergo the scrutiny of the court," he was quoted as saying over Dobol B TV in mixed Filipino and English when ask...

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 13:55:00 +0800
Marcos pays tribute to Filipino World War II veterans; 31 awarded with US medals
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. paid tribute to Filipino war veterans who served during World War II and promised that the government will continue to assist them.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 11:08:00 +0800
SC releases 14 schools as local testing centers for 2022 Bar exams
The Supreme Court has announced the 14 local testing centers that will serve as venues for the 2022 Bar examinations.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 10:01:00 +0800
Marcos names 2 Court of Appeals, 1 Court of Tax Appeals justices
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has named two new justices of the Court of Appeals and one magistrate to the Court of Tax Appeals.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 09:08:00 +0800
Signal No. 1 raised in 3 Northern Luzon areas due to Tropical Depression Obet
“Obet is forecast to gradually intensify and may reach tropical storm category by tomorrow evening or on Saturday early morning,” PAGASA said. 

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0800
‘More Pinays, babies dying of birth complications’
More Filipino women and babies are dying due to birth complications, according to the Commission on Population and Development.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0800
OP, DILG launch lantern-making contest
The Office of the President, in partnership with the Department of the Interior and Local Government, launched a nationwide parol-making contest to showcase the creativity and culture of the provinces.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0800
Polymer banknote’s sustainability hit
Senators and farmer groups yesterday warned of the adverse impact on the environment and the economy if the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas fully implements its controversial plan to issue new polymer banknotes, which it claims are recyclable and have a ...

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0800
Philippines to lose P65 billion with POGO shutdown
The Department of Finance is not keen on banning Philippine offshore gaming operators as the country stands to lose about P65 billion in economic contributions should the government decide to discontinue POGOs.



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