A party-list representative is questioning the plan of the SSS and Philhealth to increase the monthly contributions of their members, saying that it will only burden the Filipino workers in the light of increasing price of basic commodities.
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Scores die in worst attack in Central African Republic
At least 11 people were killed when a church was attacked by Muslim gunmen in the Central African Republic.
Senator Bam Aquino investigates school supplies vendor in Divisoria
Together with the Department of Trade and Industry secretary and Food and Drug Administration, Senator Bam Aquino visited the vendors of school supplies in Divisoria in preparation for the opening of the new school year.
DPWH starts projects at North Harbor, Manila
After the relocation of residents in North Harbor, Tondo, Manila, the Department of Public Works and Highways started projects at the said area.
Real fight back to beat Atletico and win 10th European crown
Real Madrid secures a 10th European Cup by beating Atletico Madrid 4-1 after extra-time in Saturday’s Champions League final. Katherine Ferrer reports
Victoria Day in Canada
Victoria Day is a Canadian holiday celebrated on the Monday preceding May 25. Levi de Guzman reports from Ottawa, Canada
New Governor Ramil Hernandez guarantees that he will not fire supporters of former governor ER Ejercito
New Laguna Governor Ramil Hernandez guaranteed that he will not fire supporters and loyalists of former Governor ER Ejercito at the provincial capitol.
Man shot dead in Guadalupe, Makati
A man was shot by an unidentified suspect while walking home in Guadalupe, Makati.
Rainy first week in June
Expect a rainy first week as June enters because of the southwest monsoon or habagat.
Senate leadership not yet decided whether to summon Napoles or not
The Senate leadership is still studying if whether or not they should summon Janet Lim Napoles to face the said legislative body despite the numerous evidence already submitted to it.
IRRI’s iron-rich “miracle rice” ready by year 2029: Can the country’s poor wait?
By Rommel B. David It was 11:30am. Passengers were rushing to and from the port area of Allen in Northern Samar in Eastern Visayas. We were among the people at the port entrance. The sweltering temperature coming from the sea doubled the scorching heat of the sun. The humid air dampened our skin while the rays of the sun blinded our eyes. The heat made it difficult to use the improvised ladder to disembark from […]
Divided east Ukraine city calm after battle, rebels seek Russian help
(Reuters) – An uneasy calm returned to the streets of Donetsk on Wednesday after the biggest battle of the pro-Russian separatist uprising in eastern Ukraine, a conflict transformed by the landslide election of a pro-European leader who vowed to crush the revolt. Government forces killed dozens of rebel fighters on Monday and Tuesday in an assault to retake Donetsk International Airport, which the rebels had seized the morning after Ukrainians overwhelmingly elected Petro Poroshenko as […]
