Cainta is the first local government unit to make use of the prepaid electricity scheme. Said scheme will be used by public market stalls.
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Domestic flights cancelled due to bad weather
Due to the bad weather, several airlines cancelled their domestic flights according to the Department of Transportation and Communication.
Higher standards for law schools, urged by the SC
Chief Justice Lourdes Sereno urged law schools to implement higher standards for its students when the passing rate of the latest bar examination to 73%.
No problem in Makati City Hall
According to Makati Mayor Junjun Binay, the transactions of the Makati City Hall remains normal despite the extraordinary situation wherein there are two mayors in the said city.
No color-coding during long vacation
The Metro Manila Development Authority will suspend the color-coding traffic scheme during the long vacation next week.
Police on alert due to long vacation
The police is already on alert in preparation of the long vacation next week.
Buses, already fully-booked for the long vacation
As the long vacation nears, majority of bus trips and domestic flights are already fully-booked.
President Aquino asks various agencies to ensure security
In preparation for the long vacation next week, President Aquino ordered all concerned agencies to ensure the safety and security during said holidays.
PCG, on heightened alert
The Philippine Coast Guard is already on heightened alert for the long vacation as many vacationers are expected to go back to their home provinces.
CHR report regarding Mamasapano incident may come out next week
The report of the Commission on Human Rights regarding the Mamasapano incident may come out next week, with the CHR already saying that the Moro Islamic Liberation Front may have violated international humanitarian laws.
Various groups celebrate BBL comprehensive agreement anniversary
Various groups gathered at the Quezon City Memorial Circle to celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the comprehensive agreement on the Bangsamoro Basic Law.
Strong economy, good governance improve country’s public safety, says Pres. Aquino
Economic resurgence, coupled with efficient governance, has given the government greater opportunity to improve the country’s police force, President Benigno S. Aquino III said on Thursday (March 26). Addressing the graduates of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA), the President said that when he assumed his post several years ago, the country had a less effective police force. The members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) then did not have enough and modern weapons to […]
