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MANILA, Philippines, May 20 (Eagle News) — Various groups from the public transportation sector are forming an alliance to ask for an exemption of public utility vehicles (PUV’s) from the coding scheme, saying that their inclusion to the said scheme causes a shortage of public transportation, especially during rush hour. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines, May 20 (Eagle News) — The House Committee on Energy, Committee on Government Enterprises and Privatization and Committee on Mindanao Affairs approved the bill proposing the formation of the Mindanao Power Corporation. Said corporation aims to guarantee the stable supply of energy in the said region, which will assure the development of Mindanao. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines, May 20 (Eagle News) — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is ready to step in and do its part to help resolve the problem of port congestion, with the said organization offering the use of their warehouses for the temporary storage of container vans. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines, May 20 (Eagle News) — The Climate Change Commission is looking towards Germany for additional funding for the Commission’s projects. The said commission submitted proposals to the said country. Germany already gave Php 750 million for said projects and is open to the idea of giving additional funding. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, May 20 — Given an overview of the Bangsamoro Development Plan, business leaders on Monday agreed that now, more than ever, is the time for the private sector to create a stronger presence in the region. Businessman Manny V. Pangilinan, chairman of the Philippines Business for Social Progress (PBSP) called it an investment for peace. Jaime Zobel de Ayala II, head of the economic cluster of the National Peace Summit, described it as an […]
MAY 20 (PCOO) — Boracay Island is now the Philippines’ new cruise ship destination, apart from being one of the best beaches in the world. “We received nine cruise ship visits last year. Of the figure, four were maiden voyages from the world’s most luxurious cruise liners,” Aklan Governor Joeben Miraflores boasted during the international conference on enhancing tourism competitiveness in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region held here Tuesday. This year, 12 cruise ship […]
QUEZON CITY, 20 May (PIA)–The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is urging Filipinos to take action to help save what remains of the country’s coral reefs. It said concerted effort is necessary to ensure the survival of the so-called “rainforests of the sea,” which is threatened by human activities and climate change. “We must act now to save our remaining coral reefs, before it’s too late,” the DENR said in a statement. The […]
MALACANANG has reiterated its hope for the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) to make it to the next level, and urged members of the House of Representatives’ ad hoc committee to “vote for peace” as they began voting on the proposed legislation. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said they are hoping that committee members would ‘vote for peace’ to help Mindanao achieve its much-needed progress and development. “We reiterate our hope that the committee members […]
VALENZUELA City, Philippines, May 19 (Eagle News) — The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) revealed that the local government of Valenzuela City issued a provisional business permit to Kentex Manufacturing Corporation despite lacking a fire safety inspection certificate. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines – Bayan Muna representative Neri Colmenares and Zamboanga representative Celso Lobregat said that they will counter the new version of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) drafted by the Malacañang, which they alleged, was formed during the meeting of several congressmen with President Benigno S. Aquino III during the weekend. The two further accused the Malacañang of rail-roading. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines, May 19 (Eagle News) — According to the PAGASA, Metro Manila may experience a 41 degree Celsius heat index. A heat index is the temperature felt by the body due to the hot weather. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines, May 19 (Eagle News) — For the first time, Senator Grace Poe challenged Vice President Jejomar Binay to face the Senate to clear the issues that he is facing, adding that this is the only way for the public to know that he is saying the truth. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
