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LTO continues no plate, no travel policy

The Land Transportation Office continued the implementation of no plate, no travel policy but faced difficulty in enforcing the same due to local government units and Metro Manila Development Authority protesting refusing to take part in the implementation of said policy.

Super typhoon becomes stronger

According to Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the super-typhoon “Maysak” has gathered strength as it nears the Philippine area of responsibility.

Malacañang assures independence on National Peace Council

Malacañang on Tuesday (April 1) assured the independence of the National Peace Council convened by President Benigno S. Aquino III to discuss the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). The National Peace Council is composed of five citizen leaders namely Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle, businessman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, civil society leader Howard Dee, and peace advocate Bai Rohaniza Sumndad-Usman. Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda said in an interview that this council aims to entice the […]

Super typhoon nears Philippines

The super typhoon that hit Micronesia is nearing the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), according to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) and may enter the PAR on Wednesday evening or Thursday morning.