The PAGASA has spotted a low pressure area in the Pacific but said LPA has no effect yet in the country.
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COMELEC needs to conduct public bidding
The Commission on Elections needs to conduct a public bidding for the renewal of the contract for 80, 000 PCOS machines that will be used in the 2016 elections. Said public bidding will address transparency issues, according to a COMELEC commissioner.
Czech Republic aids Aklan and Iloilo Typhoon Yolanda rehab efforts
The wide public support of the Czech citizens and the significant humanitarian assistance extended by the Government of the Czech Republic enabled a substantial increase of Czech assistance allotted to the needs of the victims of the typhoon in Eastern Samar, Panay, Negros and Leyte islands. Previous Czech development and aid programmes included the islands of Bohol, Mindanao and Luzon as well. Among the international agencies that have extended support for the rehabilitation efforts with […]
DepEd issues guidelines on respecting indigenous peoples culture
MANDALUYONG CITY, Jan. 8 –The Department of Education (DepEd) has released an order promulgating “Guidelines on the Conduct of Activities and Use of Materials Involving Aspects of Indigenous Peoples Culture.” Signed by Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC at the National Indigenous Peoples Education (IPEd) Gathering, the guidelines seek to provide guidance on the ethical assessment of the conduct of learning activities and related engagements of schools, DepEd offices, and other education initiatives that involve […]
LTO launches brand-new PUV plates; LTFRB inspects first-ever E-Jeepney route
MANILA, Jan. 8 — Numbering the days of colorum operations with new yellow license plates and pushing a paradigm shift to sustainable public utility vehicles (PUVs), these programs mark the beginning of the Department of Transportation and Communications’ (DOTC) program for 2015 to aggressively push for the modernization of the country’s public land transport services. DOTC Secretary Jun Abaya on Wednesday joined the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in issuing the brand-new, security feature-packed yellow license […]
Wage board studies new basic wage rate in NCR
Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldos disclosed that the Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board in Metro Manila is studying the possibility of an increase in the basic wage rate in the National Capital Region.
Lawmaker wants PNP to stop naming criminal gangs by hometown
Misamis Occidental Representative Henry Oaminal wants to enact a law putting a halt on the habit of some police officials who name or call criminal gangs after their hometowns or ethnic communities, saying that the reputation of innocent townsfolk should not be sullied because of the acts of a few.
Militant solon push for investigation against CAB
Several militant solon is pushing for the House of Representatives to conduct an investigation against the Civil Aeronautics Board, citing its alleged inaction regarding the numerous anomalies involving leading airline companies in the country during the holiday season.
Sole survivor of cargo ship already in Philippine embassy
The sole survivor of the sunken cargo ship Bulk Jupiter is now at the Philippine embassy at Vietnam. Said survivor is the chef of the ship.
SC may possibly issue TRO
Even though the Justices of the Supreme Court are still in recess, the Supreme Court may still issue a temporary restraining order against the MRT-LRT fare hike, with SC Public Information Chief Atty. Theodore Te saying that it depends on how fast can Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno review the four petitions.
Northeast monsoon brings fair weather
Most of the Philippines including Metro Manila will experience fair weather due to the northeast monsoon while the Caraga region and Davao will experience rainfall.
PNR plans to increase fare
The Philippine National Railways is planning to increase its fare from 10 peso minimum fare to 15 pesos, but assured the public that said proposed fare increase will pass through the proper procedure.
