MANILA, Sep. 6 — The government has approved five new projects in the transportation and energy sectors totaling P131.4 billion as it underscores the importance of improving the country’s infrastructure to sustain long-term economic growth. In a statement on Saturday, Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said among the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) approved projects include the new passenger terminal building at the Clark International Airport, which will be built to meet its expansion requirements. The […]
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DSWD warns public anew of text scams
(PIA) QUEZON CITY, Sept. 5 — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) warns the public anew on text scams that continue to circulate. The text message contains the following: “Congratulations, from President Noy-Noy Aquino Foundation 4Ps Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, your sim # won P950,000 as second prize winner in the Handog Pangkabuhayan raffle promo, DTI P#9513 s’12. Please text your complete name, age, address. ” “Do not believe this text message. There […]
Traffic czar not necessary, inter-agency efforts enough to ease Metro congestion, says Palace official
MANILA, Sept. 5 (PNA) — Designating a traffic czar is not necessary and the government believes that a coordinated effort among government agencies could solve the traffic congestion problem in Metro Manila, a Palace official said. In a radio interview on Saturday, reporters asked Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr about the need to appoint a Cabinet-level traffic czar to remedy the traffic congestion problem in Metro Manila. Coloma told dzRB Radyo Ng Bayan that in […]
APEC SOM chair highlights importance of internet in economy, education
(CEBU CITY, Cebu) Chairperson of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Senior Officials’ Meeting, Laura del Rosario, said she hopes the meetings on Internet connectivity would convince APEC member economies of the importance of the Internet in economic development and education. During a press conference here on Friday, del Rosario was asked if she thinks the discussions here in Cebu could bring in more investments to improve the speed of Internet connections in the country. “It […]
Storm-free Weekend; ITCZ continues to bring rains over S. Luzon, Visayas
MANILA, Sept. 4 (PNA) — Filipinos can still expect a storm-free weekend while parts of Southern Luzon and Visayas will continue to experience cloudy skies with rains until weekend due to the presence of Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Friday. ITCZ is the thick clouds coming from the south of Asia considered as breeding ground for low-pressure areas (LPAs) or potential cyclones. In an interview, […]
Malacañang allows investigation of allied lawmakers involved in pork barrel scam
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – According to Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma, the Malacañang stands firm in its position that those who were involved in the pork barrel scam should answer for their crimes, whether they are political allies of the administration or not. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)
OFW group accepts BOC Chief’s apology
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – The group Coalition of Pro-Overseas Filipino Workers accepted the apology made by Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Alberto Lina, adding that they appreciated the gesture made by Lina. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)
COA officials involved in pork barrel scam
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – According to Atty. Levito Baligod, four officials of the Commission on Audit are involved in the pork barrel scam, adding that its is the COA officials themselves who taught how to falsify documents so that they can pass the scrutiny of COA. Atty. Baligod filed a complaint of malversation through falsification of public documents. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)
Congress approves translation of OFW contracts into local dialects
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Congress approved in its third and final reading the translation of overseas employment contracts to local dialects to ensure that OFWs understand fully the contracts that they will sign. Employment agencies who will not follow said law will face penalties. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/CWuiTnW_IOU
Solon proposes fixed-salary for jeepney and bus drivers
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – House Committee Chairman on Metro Manila Development, Rep. Winston Castelo is proposing to replace the boundary system with a fixed-salary system for jeepney and bus drivers in order to lessen accidents. The proposal also includes a provision that said drivers be subject to a regular eight working hours. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/rMgucXnTTgM
Philippines ranks 5th in traffic worldwide
According to an online Traffic Index Per Country, the Philippines ranked as 5th worldwide for the worst traffic, with Egypt in the 1st place. Economic experts said that the Philippines lose 2.4 billion pesos due to said traffic. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)
Manila Water prepares to mitigate impact of El Niño
QUEZON CITY, Sept. 3 (PIA) — Manila Water has expressed its readiness in mitigating the impacts of El Niño phenomenon. In a statement, the Manila Water said that they have contingency and mitigation plans to lessen the potential impacts of the El Niño phenomenon to its 6.3 million customers in its service areas. This developed as the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) earlier said the public should expect that the current moderate El Niño […]
