The European Union have pledged to increase its financial assistance to the Philippines, from 130 million euros to 325 million euros, with most of the assistance going to the Bangsamoro region.
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COMELEC assures that PCOS machines will last for 25 years
The Commission on Election assured the public that the precinct count optical scan or PCOS machines will last for 25 years, after the Department of Budget and Management rejected their plan to buy new machines. Instead, the COMELEC opted to have their existing machines repaired by SMARTMATIC. [three_fourth]
SC hears petitions against MRT-LRT fare hike
The Supreme Court holds an en banc session to hear the multiple petitions against the hike on the MRT-LRT fare which almost doubled the fare of the said transport systems.
Fire in Tondo, Manila
An electrical overload caused a fire in Tondo, Manila which left 114 families without homes.
Minimum jeepney fare, now at seven pesos
From Php 7.50, the minimum jeepney fare is now at Php 7, after its approval by the Land Transportation and Franchising Board.
Rollback of prices of basic goods, under way
With the continuing rollback in the price of petroleum products, several basic goods saw their prices go lower as well.
LPA starts affecting parts of the country
As the LPA goes nearer the Philippine area of the responsibility, its effects are already being felt in the greater part of Visayas and Mindanao. If it gains more strength, it will be designated as “Amang” when it enters the PAR.
VP Binay’s ratings declines; yet ‘satisfies’?
Over 60 percent of Filipinos said they were supposedly ‘satisfied’ with Vice President Jejomar Binay’s performance, the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showed – despite an eight-point decline in his satisfaction rating. The survey, which gave the vice president a net satisfaction rating of 44 percent (satisfied minus dissatisfied, after rounding), was conducted from Nov. 27-Dec. 1, 2014. It also found that 20 percent of respondents were dissatisfied with Binay’s performance. In contrast, Senate President […]
President Aquino calls for international cooperation on global issues
International cooperation in global issues such as terrorism and global warning – that is the core message of President Aquino’s speech at the bi-annual event in Malacañang.
Solon asks Agriculture Secretary to take a vacation
Valenzuela representative Sherwin Gatchalian encouraged Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala to take a leave from his duties as investigation on his part in the garlic cartel.
VP’s satisfaction ratings goes down
In the latest survey conducted by the Social Weather Station, the satisfaction ratings of Vice President Jejomar Binay received another hit as it recorded lower results compared to earlier surveys.
LPA may enter Philippine area of responsibility
According to the PAGASA, the low pressure area that it is monitoring may enter the Philippine area of responsibility within the week.
