According to Secretary Herminio B. Coloma Jr., President Aquino’s statement placing the blame on Gen. Getulio Napeñas regarding the Mamasapano incident does not preempt the findings of the Board of Inquiry (BOI).
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Militants urge President Aquino to stop cover up regarding Mamasapano incident
Militant groups, namely the Kilusang Mayo Uni, urged the President to stop covering-up the Mamasapano incident and to admit to his fault in the said incident.
DOTC to place bottled water scanners in airports
The Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) will place electromagnetic scanners in the country’s airports to detect harmful substances hidden inside bottled water.
Gov’t addressing concerns on the implementation of K-to-12 program
MANILA, PIA – The Cabinet cluster on education is currently addressing concerns before the K-to-12 program is fully implemented in the academic year 2016-2017, a Palace official said on Sunday. “Since the effectivity of the law and the Implementing Rules and Regulations, Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) and Technical Education Skills and Development Authority (TESDA) have conducted consultations with various stakeholders from private and public schools so that there will be a […]
Taxi fare rollback effective today
According to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), the ten-peso rollback on taxi fare will be effective today. Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) member Ariel Inton said that “the rollback was due to the continuous decrease in oil prices.”
Voter registration of MILF fighters marks entry to democratic process
COTABATO CITY, PIA- Members and combatants of the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF), the military arm of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) registered as voters at the special registration center set up by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) at the Bangsamoro Islamic Leadership and Management Institute (BLMI) Training Center in Camp Darapanan, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao on Saturday, March 7. BIAF spokesperson Von Al-Haq led his field commanders and men in the voter registration […]
Malacanang joins in celebration of Women’s Day
Malacañang on Sunday joined in the celebration of the Women’s Day held every 8th of March around the world, and recognized women’s contribution in the economy and society. In a radio interview, Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr,m said that women today do not just fulfill their usual roles at home, but also contribute to the rise of the country’s economy. “Nakikiisa ang pamahalaan sa buong mundo sa pagdiriwang ng Pandaigdigang Araw ng […]
Various groups commemorate 40th day of Mamasapano Incident
Various group gathered in Quezon City to commemorate the 40th day of the Mamasapano Incident to show support for the lasting peace on Mindanao.
Inter-faith rally supports BBL
Various Muslim communities in Quezon City conducted an inter-faith rally in support of the Bangsamoro Basic Law.
Passengers delighted over NAIA facelift
Passengers expressed their delight at the newly-renovated Terminal 1 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
Rollback on taxi fare
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board implemented a rollback on taxi fare due to the continuing rollback on the price of petroleum in the world market.
Filipina Summit empowers women
The Filipina Summit encouraged women – especially housewives and mothers – to enter into small-scale businesses as well as to look for part-time jobs to encourage economic development.
