President Aquino is planning to make permanent the designation of Acting Secretary Janet Garin as the Secretary of Health and is even planning to appoint an undersecretary to assist Garin.
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PNP releases list of firearms-free zone due to the papal visit
The Philippine National Police released the list of places declared as firearms-free zone due to the papal visit.
Officials still investigating death of media practitioner in Bataan
A reporter of Abante was killed in an ambush in Balanga, Bataan. Investigators were saying that said incident may be work-related.
Senate can reverse increase in water hike
The Senate can reverse the decision of water concessionaires to implement a water rate hike but Senator Osmeña said that the MWSS should follow the judgement of the International Chamber of Commerce.
Pimentel wants to investigate airline operations
Senator Koko Pimentel wants to call a hearing to investigate the alleged sorry condition of the domestic airline operations in the country.
LTFRB starts hearing petitions for lower fare for taxi
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board started the hearing of petitions for lower fare for taxis and UV express.
Lower air fare due to the removal of fuel surcharge
A lower air fare should be expected when the Civil Aeronautics Board removed the fuel surcharge on domestic and international flights.
Senator Angara pushes for 20% transport discount for students
Senator Sonny Angara is asking his colleagues to push the proposed law for 20% transportation discount for students in the light of the MRT/LRT fare hike.
President Aquino challenges fare hike protesters
President Aquino dismissed protesters of the MRT/LRT fare hike, saying that they only make noise but have no viable suggestions to solve the problem.
Western Samar nag-uwi ng 27 gold medals
Pagkatapos ng tatlong araw na Samar Athletic Meet, 27 na gold medal ang nauwi ng Unit 4 ng Western Samar.
Estrella Falls, inaasahang magpapalago sa turismo sa Palawan
Pinag-aaralan ng lokal na pamahalaan ng Narra, Palawan ang pagsasaayos ng Estrella Falls na inaasahang magpapalago ng turismo sa naturang bayan.
NPA, handang palayain ang mga bihag na pulis
Sa Surigao del Norte, nagpahayag ang NPA na palalayain ang mga bihag na pulis kung ihihinto ng pamahalaan ang mga operasyon nito sa mga bundok ng nasabing probinsya.
