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(Eagle News)–The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority on Tuesday, July 30, launched a new application that will serve as an online database of jobs for Tesda graduates. According to Tesda, the free application 911 Tesda will also serve as a platform for individuals who wish to avail of the services of Tesda graduates. Tesda graduates and certified workers need to be accredited by the digital online service providers for them to be included in […]
(Eagle News)–In these pictures provided by the Manila Public Information Office, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno is seen presenting a pilot project to turn Manila into a “green city.” The plan, the Manila PIO said, includes the expansion of Arroceros Park in Ermita. Moreno has vowed to return Manila to its “former glory.” He has been hailed on social media for his efforts to clean up Divisoria, Lagusnilad underpass, among others.
(Eagle News)–The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has ordered a reshuffle of all its cashiers at the central office and the relief of all its security guards. LTFTB Chair Martin Delgra III also ordered all regional directors to submit themselves to a lifestyle check, and directed them to submit a copy of their Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth and other documents that may be necessary. Delgra issued the order after a composite […]
-60 day period set as deadline by DILG started on Monday, July 29 (Eagle News) – Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo M. Año cited the performance of Manila Mayor Isko Moreno as an example for other Metro Manila mayors to follow as he urged them to clear and clean Metro Manila’s streets within 60 days. The 60-day period for the clearing operations set by the Department of Interior and Local Government as deadline for […]
(Eagle News)–Manila Mayor Isko Moreno has lifted the ban on electric tricycles in the city. In a meeting with e-trike drivers on Monday, July 29, Moreno however reminded them not to ply main roads in the city, and to conduct themselves properly on the streets. Vice Mayor Honey Lacuña said the city council would give franchises to the e-trike operators after it finalizes their classification, route and fare. Moreno promised to push for the decrease […]
(Eagle News)–Manila Mayor Isko Moreno has ordered the city’s business licensing office to withdraw all business and mayor’s permits issued to Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office agents, licensees and franchisees. Moreno issued the order in a memo to Atty. Paul Vega, officer in charge of the department, after President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the termination of all forms of gambling under PCSO’s mandate allegedly due to “massive corruption.” Duterte did not elaborate. “You are further directed to […]
(Eagle News)–The last trip of the Light Rail Transit 1 will be earlier starting Monday, July 29, the Light Rail Manila Corporation said. According to the LRMC, trains coming from Baclaran station will now leave at 9:30 p.m. from Monday to Sunday. The LRMC said the new schedule includes holidays. Trains coming from Rossevelt, on the other hand, will leave at 9:45 p.m. from Monday to Sunday, including holidays. Both times are fifteen minutes earlier than […]
(Eagle News)–At least four people were killed in a fire that hit a residential area in Quezon City on Sunday, July 28. Only two fatalities have so far been identified by authorities in the blaze that hit a condominium building at 2:26 a.m. in Barangay Pasong Tamo. They were Emma Canlas, 80; and Genevieve Macalso, 46; Authorities have yet to identify the cause of the blaze but said it was possible an unattended candle was […]
(Eagle News)–At least four people were killed in a fire that hit a residential area in Quezon City on Sunday, July 28. Only two fatalities have so far been identified by authorities in the blaze that hit a condominium building at 2:26 a.m. in Barangay Pasong Tamo. They were Emma Canlas, 80; and Genevieve Macalso, 46; Authorities have yet to identify the cause of the blaze but said it was possible an unattended candle was […]
(Eagle News)–Residents took part in the metrowide earthquake drill early Saturday, July 27. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chair Danilo Lim, MMDA General Manager Jojo Garcia and Department of Science and Technology Undersecretary Renato Solidum Jr. led the ceremonial pressing of the button that marked the start of the drill at 4 a.m. The drill took place as a series of real earthquakes shook Batanes, with the highest being of a 6.4 magnitude. The latest earthquake […]
(Eagle News)–Metro Manila mayors have been given 60 days to clear streets of obstructions. Interior Undersecretary for Operations Epimaco Densing said a memorandum order to this effect was already being drafted by the agency, days after President Rodrigo Duterte ordered Interior Secretary Eduardo Año to take action on local government units that do not “reclaim” public roads.” The President issued the directive to Año on Monday, July 25, during his fourth State of the Nation […]
(Eagle News) — Manila City mayor Isko Moreno wants to ban e-tricycles in his city as these vehicles only “generate chaos.” He said he has already ordered these e-tricycles to be “pulled out” in Manila. The mayor announced this after the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said that battery operated e-tricycles were classified as “toys” Moreno said that even the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) could not regulate these vehicles as they […]
