The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will revoke the license of car dealers who issue multiple sales invoices to subvert the “no registration, no travel” policy of said government office.
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House of Representatives continues Mamasapano probe
The House of Representatives will continue its probe on the Mamasapano incident today.
DOE identifies cause of Mindanao blackout
According to Energy Secretary Jericho Petilla, a faulty electric cable caused the Mindanao blackout last Sunday (April 5).
Baguio City reconsiders taxi flag down rate
The reconsideration order of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) in Baguio City modified the 10 peso rollback on the taxi flag down rate to 5 pesos.
AFP Chief of Staff seeks closure on Mamasapano probe
The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr., is hoping for a closure on the Mamasapano probe, adding that the reports made by various groups should be consolidated.
Palace urges public to pay proper taxes
MANILA, PIA- Malacañang on Monday (April 6) called on the public to pay proper taxes for the continuous implementation of infrastructure projects. “Taxes are indeed the lifeblood of the nation and so we encourage everyone, every working tax-paying citizen, to please report, especially those who are not compensation employees,” Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said during the daily press briefing. “Compensation employees are withheld at source. For those who are professionals, those who have their own […]
‘Chedeng’ brings relief to farmers
CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela, PIA – Thousands of farmers in Isabela are thankful for the rains brought by typhoon ‘Chedeng’ to their farmlands recently. Edmond Guzman, Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer, said the rains brought by Chedeng’ have been a blessing to residents, especially to munggo farmers in San Mateo town since their crops are already in the vegetative stage, which needs a significant amount of water. He said the farmers were very […]
Sen. Bam asks BIR for postponement of penalties covered by Electronic Filings
Senator Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV requested the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to postpone the imposition of penalties on taxpayers covered by Electronic Filing and Payment System (eFPS) or Electronic BIR Forms (eBIRForms) who failed to file their tax returns under the electronic schemes.
DOE investigates Mindanao blackout
The Department of Energy (DOE) has created its investigating bodies to examine the 7-hour blackout that occurred in Mindanao yesterday (April 6). According to Energy Secretary Jericho Petilla, the said power outrage could have been caused by sabotage.
Big oil companies rolling back prices on petroleum
The Shell will implement its rollback on petroleum product around 12:01 am on Tuesday (April 7). The price roll back on Shell were P0.65 centavos for every liter of gasoline, P0.15 centavos for every liter of diesel, and the price reduction on kerosene is P0.20 centavos. The Phoenix Petroleum Philippines’ is making similar adjustments on its oil price products effective 6:00 am Tuesday.
PHL backs UN initiative in raising safety awareness vs disasters
Malacañang said it supports a United Nations initiative raising awareness on disasters to make vulnerable communities much safer. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon and United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction head, Margareta Wahlström, have urged disaster-prone countries like the Philippines to make “disaster risk reduction” a household word. In a radio interview on Sunday, Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma said such an initiative is already being done by the Aquino administration. Disaster […]
Palace welcomes US’ support in pushing West Philippine Sea claim
The Palace welcomed the support from the US after an American navy official said the US military is ready to respond to threats by China in the Asia Pacific region. “Lahat naman po ng nag-aalay ng suporta ay malugod nating tinatanggap at napatunayan na po sa mga nakaraang pagkakataon na ang Estados Unidos ay isa sa mga kaibigang bansa ng Pilipinas na nagbibigay ng kongkretong suporta at nakita po natin ito noong tayo ay dumaan […]
