CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga – Police reminded the people that a two-day liquor ban is in effect in Central Luzon on Sunday, October 29, and Monday, October 30, in line with the barangay elections. Police Regional Office-3 Director Police Brig. Gen. Jose S. Hidalgo Jr. said that …
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New columbarium with 12,000 niches opens in Pasig City
A new columbarium with 12,000 available niches was recently inaugurated in the Pasig City Cemetery ahead of All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days or Undas on Nov. 1 and 2. Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto, Vice Mayor Robert “Dodot” Jaworski Jr., Rep. Roman Romulo, city councilors and other government officials …
Read More »Manila Bulletin wins 3 major awards in Catholic Mass Media Awards
The Manila Bulletin has bagged three awards in the 45th Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA). Screengrab from CMMA Celebrating its 45th year, the CMMA pre-announced the winners held virtually on Friday, Oct. 27. Among the Manila Bulletin’s winning categories is Best Digital Ad – Public Service “Everyday Santa.” Screengrab from …
Read More »UST’s clinical, health subjects climb a spot in THE World Rankings
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) has climbed to second best in the Philippines for clinical and health subjects in the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject. (Photo credit to Margaret Louise Noriega and Jose Emmanuel Pacheco of UST The Nursing Journal) In a statement from …
Read More »Viscom activates monitoring center for village polls
CEBU CITY – The Armed Forces Visayas Command (Viscom) has activated its Election Monitoring Center (EMC) at its headquarters in Camp Lapu-Lapu here. The EMC will boost Viscom’s monitoring on the deployment of security forces in the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections and other election-related events throughout the Visayas. THE …
Read More »Cebu ports on heightened alert for All Saints, BSKE
CEBU CITY – With the expected influx of passengers, all ports in Cebu will be on heightened alert with the activation of “Oplan: Biyaheng Ayos.” The heightened alert started on Friday, October 27, and will end on November 5, the Cebu Port Authority (CPA) said. PASSENGERS in Pier 1, Cebu …
Read More »Ontarians hit with sticker shock at the pumps
Drivers looking to fill up their tanks in the GTA were greeted with higher prices at the pumps Thursday, as the cost of a litre of gasoline rose roughly 14 cents overnight to $1.79. Analyst says carbon tax, geopolitical issues and fuel blend change are driving rising prices Drivers looking …
Read More »Canada’s premiers united in their criticism of federal housing policy, carbon tax changes
Canada's premiers lashed out at the federal government Monday, saying Ottawa is treading on thin ice by signing bilateral housing deals directly with municipalities while leaving provinces out of the mix. Provincial leaders demand national carbon tax reprieve after some energy consumers get a break Canada's premiers lashed out at …
Read More »Trudeau says there will ‘absolutely not’ be further carbon tax exemptions
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is standing firm that his government will not make any further exemptions to the carbon tax after announcing a three-year break on heating oil. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe threatening to stop collecting carbon tax if further exemptions aren't granted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is standing firm …
Read More »MMDA allows provincial buses to traverse EDSA until Nov. 6
(MB FILE PHOTO) Expecting the exodus of passengers during the long weekend due to the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) and observance of “Undas”, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has allowed provincial buses to ply EDSA until Nov. 6. In a statement, MMDA Acting Chairperson Don Artes said …
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