The Department of Foreign Affairs is currently presenting their budget in a Congressional hearing while OFWs conduct protest actions outside of Congress.
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Bangsamoro Basic Law prioritized
Senate President Franklin Drilon asked the senate to prioritize the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law.
Implementation of Last Mile route
Today marks the start of the implementation of the last mile route for the trucks of Manila port. This was implemented to solve the problem of port decongestion.
Lawmakers ask for simpler budget presentation
The House Committee on Appropriation asked the various government branches and agencies to make use of simpler presentation for their proposed national budget and general appropriations act.
Former Justice Secretary Gonzalez passed away
Former Department of Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez Sr passed away at the National Kidney Institute at the age of 83. He served as Justice secretary during the Arroyo administration.
Cloudy and rainy Philippines
Two low pressure areas, one near Dagupan City and another, near Aparri, combined with the “habagat” brings cloudy and rainy skies to most of the Philippines.
BDO to conduct upgrades
The BDO Unibank Inc will conduct upgrades and maintenance which may result in its clients not able to conduct transactions through ATM for a limited time.
BFAR warns against red tide
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) warns the public against eating shellfish due to red tide. [yoututbe id=4N0y2eTypyA]
SC approves MOA regarding scholarships for child of Judiciary members
The Supreme Court (SC) has approved the draft of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the SC and the University of the Philippines for the scholarship for one child of a judge or a Justice.
New evidence in Enzo Pastor murder
The National Bureau of Investigation is coordinating with the Department of Justice regarding the new evidence that they uncovered which will help strengthen the case filed by the Quezon City Police District.
Suspects in Medrano slay face murder charges
Cases have been filed against the four suspects of the Medrano slay, including charges of murder and illegal possession of firearms.
COMELEC to install voting registration booths in malls
The Commissions on Election (COMELEC) will install voters’ registration booths in malls to ensure that voters will have all the chance they need to be registered before the 2016 election.
