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Other than the much-publicized power crisis, summer 2015 may also see a water crisis due to the El Niño phenomenon. Pertinent government agencies are on the top of the problem because such crisis may result in the rise of water utility charges. In particular, Sevillo David Jr., Director of the National Water Resources Board added that they are monitoring the water levels of Angat Dam, said dam supplying 90% of water in Metro Manila. Prior […]
In the summer of 2015, the country may experience a shortage in the electrical supply due to various scheduled maintenance of different power plants. According to President Aquino, it is about time that a state of emergency in the power sector be declared to be able to remedy the power crisis. Presently, the Electric Power Industry Reform Act or EPIRA law forbids the government to make transactions regarding power generation. But Section 71 of the […]
Many employees and students were not able to go to their workplace or attend their classes. The reason is the severe traffic in North Luzon Expressway up to Meycauayan, Bulacan and lasted for seven hours. The severe traffic was caused by the long line of container trucks along NLEX. Also affected were Mindanao Avenue, Balintawak, C3 Road, A. Bonifacio and Blumentritt. Even Roxas Blvd. and the surrounding roads of the port area was affected by […]
As the years pass, many problems have been noticed plaguing the mass transit system, in particular, the Metro Rail Transit. These past few days recorded some of the more dramatic ones. Some of the notable examples include power outages blamed on damages done by past typhoons, which stalled the MR on July 16. And what’s worse is the derailment of the MRT in Pasay, which, according to the resulting investigation, was caused by human error […]
As the years pass, many problems have been noticed plaguing the mass transit system, in particular, the Metro Rail Transit. These past few days recorded some of the more dramatic ones. Some of the notable examples include power outages blamed on damages done by past typhoons, which stalled the MR on July 16. And what’s worse is the derailment of the MRT in Pasay, which, according to the resulting investigation, was caused by human error […]
Ever since President Noynoy Aquino started to consider charter change and term extension, various sectors could not help but react. Some are in favor, some are against, some expressed dismay. The President admitted that he is open to charter change to limit the allegedly broad powers of the Supreme Court in the present constitution. The President said that he is considering charter change because he wants to guarantee that the reforms and transportation started by […]
In order to alleviate the crippling financial burden, some lawmakers are proposing to lower the personal and corporate income tax in the Philippines. Valenzuela Representative Magtanggol Gunigundo proposed in House Bill 4099 to lower the taxes being paid by employees of private and public companies. Also included are the taxes paid by corporations to 15%. Currently, the corporate income tax in the Philippines is 30%, while the personal income tax is at 32%. Senator Sonny […]
Heavy traffic in our country’s main thoroughfares causes billions of pesos lost every year, which significantly impacts our economy, thus necessitating speedy resolution. There is also a need for safety inspections of commercial vehicles as well as strict processing in the giving of licenses especially to the drivers of trucks and public vehicles since citizens’ lives are also on the line. The government must monitor this long-standing traffic problem before the situation reaches more critical […]
President Aquino issued Proclamation 815 declaring the year 2014 as the Iglesia Ni Cristo Centennial Year in the Philippines. The said proclamation recognizes Iglesia Ni Cristo’s significant contributions in the attainment of spiritual maturity as well as developments in the religious aspect of the country from July 27, 1914. The government also recognized the Iglesia Ni Cristo Centennial Celebration as a World Event due to the fact that the Iglesia Ni Cristo has been established […]
President Aquino issued Proclamation 815 declaring the year 2014 as the Iglesia Ni Cristo Centennial Year in the Philippines. The said proclamation recognizes Iglesia Ni Cristo’s significant contributions in the attainment of spiritual maturity as well as developments in the religious aspect of the country from July 27, 1914. The government also recognized the Iglesia Ni Cristo Centennial Celebration as a World Event due to the fact that the Iglesia Ni Cristo has been established […]
In the latest surveys conducted by Pulse Asia and the Social Weather Station, the trust and approval ratings of President Aquino fell drastically.
The public was shocked when a new incident of fraternity-related violence resulted in the death of a college student, Guillo Servando. Servando died last June 28 with bruises and wounds all over his body due to strong blows given in a hazing by his supposed to be brothers in the Tau Gamma Phi fraternity. In a CCTV footage, Servando was seen while he was being pulled away by fraternity members in a hallway while dying. […]
