The Philippine Coast Guard and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources confiscated 16 containers full of fish that were illegally caught by dynamite fishing.
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DFA confirms 3 Filipina nurses in Saudi Arabia have Mers-Cov
Three Filipina nurses working in Saudi Arabia have tested positive for the deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus or Mers-Cov, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs. Foreign Affairs spokesperson Charles Jose said the three female nurses, were exposed to patients with Mers-Cov in the course of their work. The first Filipina Mers-Cov case is a 56-year-old nurse, assigned at an emergency room of a hospital. She is now under isolation in the hospital’s staff house. […]
LTFRB cuts by P10 the taxi flag-down rate
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has announced that that it would slash by P10 the flag-down rate for taxis nationwide. Starting March 9, the P40 flag down rate for taxis will be down to P30. Although the taximeter will not reflect this yet, the LTFRB said that taxi riders would still have to cut P10 from the taxi rate when they pay their fare. The LTFRB has also called on commuters to […]
Electricity rates to increase this month
Power rates are due to increase this month because of the increase in electricity rates in the wholesale electricity spot market (WESM). The Manila Electric Company also confirmed that the generation charge will increase. The rate of increase will be announced on Monday. In Luzon, power consumption has also increased with the start of the summer season. The Department of Energy, in the meantime, called on the public to save on electricity.
DFA brings home 77 OFWs from Libya
MANILA, PIA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported the repatriation of seventy-seven (77) overseas Filipino workers from the strife-torn country of Libya. DFA in a statement said the OFWs left Libya on chartered vehicles and were brought to the Tunisian border from where they took commercial flights back to Manila, where they arrived in separate batches on February 27 and March 01. Representatives from the DFA, the Office of the Vice President, the Overseas […]
Lacson urges President Aquino to appoint new PNP chief
According to Panfilo Lacson, President Aquino should appoint a permanent Philippine National Police (PNP) chief to replace Alan Purisima to avoid negative effects on ongoing police operations.
Philippines calls on APEC economies to strengthen linkages in trade, investment
(TAGAYTAY CITY, Cavite) — A Philippine finance official has urged member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) to intensify efforts to boost trade and investment amid the uneven pace of growth across and within economies, as they seek to maintain a high growth trajectory. During the APEC Finance and Central Bank Deputies’ Meeting held here on Thursday, National Treasurer Roberto Tan said the Asia-Pacific region is seen to be an engine of growth with […]
FDA warns against artificial nails
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned against the artificial nails which contain a banned ingredient which may cause severe allergic reaction to those who come in contact with it.
Missing fire hydrants in Manila
According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), hundreds of fire hydrants in Manila are already missing because of deliberate attempts to take them for the value of their metal as well as for illegal water connection. [youtube id =
Investigation starts on Revilla shooting incident
The Muntinlupa police investigators were already given the go signal to visit Vice-Governor Jolo Revilla in the hospital to start its investigation on the said shooting incident.
Sen. Santiago declares negotiation with MILF unconstitutional
Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago is asking the government to stop negotiations with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), saying that said move was unconstitutional.
Sen. Santiago berates POEA head
Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago berated the head of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) for arriving late for a Senate hearing.
