QUEZON CITY, PIA—The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has appealed for public support and cooperation in countering the adverse effects of El Niño phenomenon, mainly water shortages and forest fires. According Environment Secretary Ramon J. P. Paje the country is now experiencing a mild case of El Niño. “Mild as this El Niño may be compared to the past, its impacts will be no less significant for everyone,” Paje explained. He said people […]
Other News
Reconsider travel plans if you can – Sec. Roxas
MANILA, PIA – Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas urged the public to reconsider their vacation plans if they are set to visit areas to be affected by typhoon Chedeng during the holidays. “Please adjust your travel plans…tatama siya sa may Isabela- Aurora-Northern Quezon areas anytime between Saturday evening and Sunday morning. Mag-ingat po tayo!” Roxas said. For those who are currently staying in these places, Roxas encouraged them to return to their homes by […]
ARMM and Bangsamoro underfunded, says Ferrer
MANILA -PIA – The government is not ‘over-financing’ the proposed Bangsamoro regional government or even the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), especially if we compare the projected Bangsamoro budget with the funds received by other regions from the national government. Government peace panel chair Prof. Miriam Coronel-Ferrer, in a press conference in Malacañang, said that the P35 billion that the government proposes to give the Bangsamoro in its first year is only half of […]
Proud Pinoy invention travels Manila’s roads
An inventor from University of the Philippines – Manila drives his invention through the streets of Manila. Made of bamboo, the “bangkarwayan” is an eco-friendly automobile that can also function as a boat.
Vin Diesel joins walk of stars
Vin Diesel joins the ranks of famous stars who made their marks in front of the historic Chinese Theater.
Mayweather and Pacquiao conduct media workout
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. will conduct media workout for their mega-fight on May 2. Said media workout will give fans the opportunity to see their respective idols’ improvement after months of preparation.
IMF raises forecast for Philippine economy
The International Monetary Fund raised its forecast on the Philippine economy up to 6.7% due to high government spendings and high consumption rate of the private sector.
COMELEC promotes “no bio, no boto” campaign
The Commission on Elections will aggressively promote its “no bio, no boto campaign” to encourage voters to validate their biometrics so that they can vote on the 2016 election.
COMELEC-Smartmatic deal, to be investigated by Ombudsman
A former Commission on Election lawyer is asking the Office of Ombudsman to investigate the allegedly anomalous deal between the COMELEC and Smartmatic.
DepEd buys obsolete textbooks
According to the report made by the Commission of Audit, a total of 608 million peso-worth of textbooks was rendered obsolete due to the adoption of the K-12 program.
Starts of classes on June 1
Department of Education said that the coming 2015-2016 school year will start on June 1 and end on April 1, 2016 with 201 school days.
Experimental Ebola vaccines, successful
After conducting early stage trials in Europe, the United States and Africa, the experimental Ebola vaccines was declared safe and effective.





