The Philippine National Police (PNP) does not consider the break-away group Justice for Islamic Movement (JIM) as terrorists.
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MERALCO increases electricity rates
As the Malampaya plant shutdowns for maintenance, consumers should expect higher electricity rates this summer.
Minimum wage increases by 15 pesos
The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards (RTWPB) approved the 15 peso minimum wage increase in Metro Manila.
MRT 3 to shorten operations on Sunday
The Metro Railway Transit (MRT) will shorten its operating hours on Sunday (March 22) due to repairs.
Committee report of the Senate will be discussed in May
Although the committee report of the Senate have achieved majority, it will not be open for plenary discussion until May since the Senate session adjourned today.
Mamasapano incident, not an impeachable offense
According to House Speaker Sonny Belmonte, the President only committed a fault in judgment and not an impeachable offense regarding the Mamasapano incident.
Malacañang does not know where the Senate will submit its report regarding Mamasapano
The Malacañang said that the Senate can submit its report regarding the Mamasapano tragedy wherever they want, adding that said report is only in aid of legislation and has no prosecutor purpose.
NYC urges lawmakers not to take ‘two steps back’ on K to 12
QUEZON CITY, PIA – The National Youth Commission (NYC) is urging lawmakers not to take “two steps back” on the K to 12 program, amidst calls from various groups to suspend its implementation. “We all need to seriously consider the impact of any drastic move to halt the K to 12 program as it enters its fifth year with the Senior High School as its last mile,” NYC Chairperson Gio Tingson said adding that […]
DOTC, LTO to bare list of delinquent car dealers
MANILA, PIA – The Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) will release list of delinquent car dealers who deliberately misinform their customers as to the status of their license plate applications. “The public deserves to know if their car dealerships are shortchanging them. We will release lists of delinquent dealers in the coming weeks to show which ones aren’t fulfilling their promises to their customers,” Secretary of Transportation Jun […]
VP Binay will not leave Cabinet
Despite the alleged persecution against his family, a spokesperson said that Vice-President Jejomar Binay will not leave the Cabinet.
Mayor Junjun Binay questions police presence in city hall
Makati Mayor Jejomar Erwin “Junjun” Binay questions the presence of police in the City Hall despite the issuance of a temporary restraining order of the Court of Appeals.
Makati City Hall, back to normal
The Makati City Hall is now back to its normal operations even if there are still issues regarding the leadership in said city.
