This weekend, the Metro Railway Transit (MRT) will be back to its normal operations as they wait for the arrival of new rails to be used in their maintenance operations.
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Bus falls in Benguet
A bus fell off Marcos Highway in Benguet, resulting in 44 injured.
AFP attacks BIFF bomb factory
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) uncovered an improvised bomb factory after attacking the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighter (BIFF) camp in Mamasapano.
Bicameral committee looks into presidential emergency power
The bicameral conference committee has started to examine the provisions that will grant emergency powers to the President to address the looming power crisis this summer.
Fire in Parola Compound, Tondo affects thousands
Suspected illegal electricity connection caused a fire in Parola Compound, Tondo, Manila which affected ten thousand families. [yotube id = yxQEJ191Yog]
DPWH reminds contractors of 3-strike policy
MANILA, March 3 (PIA) – Public Works Secretary Rogelio L. Singson has issued an order that strictly enforces the 3-strike policy against erring contractors, suppliers, and consultants involved in procurement of infrastructure works, goods, and consultative services of the DPWH. “Contractors doing business with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) must maintain a good track record to be able to continue participating in our public biddings,” he said after issuing Department Order (DO) […]
DTI-Sarangani rolls out i-PMDP
ALABEL, Sarangani, (PIA) – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Sarangani provincial office is pushing among local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) engaged in food processing its Integrated Product and Market Development Project (i-PMDP), an enhanced business development program. Processed food cluster is one of the prioritized sub-sectors under DTI’s industry clustering strategy. Engr. Nenita Barroso, DTI provincial director, said i-PMPD seeks to increase and sustain the supply of exportable-quality processed products of the province […]
Filipinos in Toronto warned against possible employment scam
MANILA, PIA- The Philippine Consulate General in Toronto warns the public of a possible scam targeting nurses and others in health-oriented professions in the Philippines by offering them non-existent jobs in Canada, particularly as caregivers at Ian Anderson House, an in-resident cancer hospice located in Oakville, Ontario. The Consulate General received a report that an invitation is being circulated through e-mail for a two-day seminar, currently scheduled for March 07 to 08, in the Philippines […]
Cebu is proud of its lechon
Cebu is proud of its lechon, which is popularly know to be very delicious even without sauce.
AFP kills Usman’s trusted lieutenants
According to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), ever since the all-out offensive started against the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF), three of Usman’s alleged trusted lieutenants were killed.
Nationwide March for Justice, all set
The Nationwide March for Justice for the Fallen 44 is all set on March 8. Said march will be done simultaneously on various locations.
Senator Revilla asked Sandiganbayan leave to visit his son
Senator Ramon Revilla Jr., filed an urgent motion for leave at the Sandiganbayan to visit his son, Vice-Governor Jolo Revilla after the unfortunate shooting incident.
