Malacanang declares June 24 special non-working day in Manila
Malacañang has declared June 24 a special-non working day in Manila in celebration of its 448th founding anniversary. Malacanang yesterday released a copy of Proclamation No. 731 signed by Executive…
Meralco June rates down by P0.1948 per kilowatt hour
Despite the recurring yellow alert conditions in the Luzon grid, power utility giant Manila Electric Co. yesterday announced another round of P0.1948 per kilowatt hour reduction in its customers’ billing…
Bora-bora days are numbered in Cebu
CEBU CITY – The days of motorcycles with modified mufflers locally known as bora-bora are numbered. Victor Caindec, director of the Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO 7), said…
Pigalo Bridge in Isabela bridge opens
Pigalo Bridge in Isabela, which was badly damaged by twin typhoons eight years ago, was finally opened to public Thursday. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) inaugurated the…
Japan open to lower tariffs on bananas
Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol flew to Japan to ask Japanese officials to settle long-standing issues on banana tariffs as well as widen market access for Philippine agricultural products. He is…
Palace: Minimal inflation rate increase temporary
Malacañang said yesterday the minimal increase in the country's inflation rate is just temporary. "We assure our countrymen that the minimal increase in the inflation rate is a circumstance that…
Neophyte colleagues aggressive – Villanueva
Sen. Joel Villanueva believes that neophyte senators have been aggressive in seeking the chairmanship of their preferred Senate committees in the next Congress. Villanueva did not mince words when asked…
Wind shift to signal wet season onset
A gradual shift in the prevailing wind pattern will likely commence next week, which could signal the onset of rainy season in the country. According to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and…
Villar campaign materials transformed into bags
Re-elected Senator Cynthia Villar has tapped a group of women to transform her election campaign materials into bags. Villar's election tarpaulins are now being made into bags by women…
Trillanes warns PNP vs utilizing ‘Bikoy’
Sen. Antonio F. Trillanes IV yesterday warned the Philippine National Police against offering its services to Peter Joemel Advincula, the man who claimed to be "Bikoy" in the controversial video…
2 men arrested for raping SPED student in Tondo
Police arrested two men who allegedly drugged and raped a 17-year-old special education (SPED) student in Tondo, Manila, last Saturday. Manila Police District (MPD)-Raxabago Police Station chief Police Lieutenant…
PH resumes official business with Canada
The Philippine government has resumed its official interaction with Canada after it retrieved the heaps of garbage illegally shipped to the country years ago. Malacañang has issued a formal order…
2 brothers yield P160,000 Kush in QC sting
Police seized Thursday morning P160,000 worth of high-grade marijuana known as Kush from two brothers during a buy-bust operation in Quezon City. Police Lt. Col. Joel Villanueva, Quezon City…
Sotto declares conflict over committees resolved
Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III said the conflict between incumbent and newly elected senators over committee chairmanships is almost resolved following their meeting last Wednesday. Members of the 18th…
Corruption
OXFORD defines corruption as dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery. It includes a host of abuses such as graft, bribery, embezzlement, backdoor deals, nepotism,…
Are you dependable?
CAN people count on you not only in good times but also even in bad times? Are you a dependable person? Being dependable is one of the most important…
