The Moro Islamic Liberation Front does not find it acceptable that the Malacañang amended 50% of the Bangsamoro Basic Law.
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Water level in Angat Dam
The water level in Angat Dam rises to more than two meters due to the continous rains.
Malacañang distances itself from call for President Aquino’s re election
Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma said that the Malacañang has nothing to do with the call for President Aquino to run once again in the 2016 elections, saying that it is just a call for support from the social media citizens. Coloma reiterated the constitutional provision which prohibits President Aquino from running for another term.
Santiago files bill protecting seniors from scammers
MANILA, Aug. 3 (PNA) – Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago has filed a bill establishing an advisory office within the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) that will primarily protect senior citizens from any kind of fraud or scams. ”The seniors have the right to be free from abuse or exploitation of any kind,” Santiago explained in her Senate Bill 2293 or ‘Seniors Fraud Prevention Act.” Under the proposed bill, the DTI shall be directed to […]
Palace renew calls for Filipinos in Libya to heed gov’t’s call for repatriation
MANILA, Aug. 3 (PNA) — Malacañang on Sunday renewed its call for Filipinos in Libya to repatriate themselves as the conflict there continues. “Tinatawagan po muli ang ating mga kababayang nasa Libya at pati na rin ang kanilang mga kamag-anak dito na pagtulungan po natin ang paghikayat sa kanila na lumikas na sa lalong madaling panahon para sa kanilang kaligtasan,” said , Presidential Communication Operations Office Secretary Hermio Coloma, Jr., in a press briefing over […]
Court stops ouster of PLM Prexy
Retired Justice retains his post as president of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM), after a Manila court issued a writ of preliminary injunction against the PLM Board of Regents, preventing them to execute a resolution ousting said retired Justice from his position as university president.
PAGASA monitors ‘Jose’
Another weather disturbance is being monitored by the PAGASA, which expects it to enter the Philippine area of responsibility by Monday or Tuesday next week.
PAGASA monitors new storm
Another storm outside the Philippine area of responsibility is being monitored by the PAGASA, which will be designated “Jose” when it enters the country. The “habagat” continues to bring rains to much of the country.
Tropical storm gains strength as it leaves the country
As it moves away from the Philippines, “Inday” gains strength, earning the status of a tropical storm.
Palace remains unfazed over coup rumors
Malacañang remains unfazed by rumors of a coup d’etat against President Aquino, saying that the men and women of the Armed Forces of the Philippines are satisfied with the government.
No additional provincial buses in EDSA – LTFRB
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board clears that there will be no additional provincial bus units in EDSA, contrary to inaccurate reports.
Bayan asks help from Alliance of Health Workers
The militant group Bayan asked help from the Alliance of Health Workers regarding the chemical added to the water used to bombard protesters in SONA.