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Speaker asks DOTr to do thorough review of program Speaker Martin Romualdez called for a congressional inquiry in aid of legislation into the alleged “corruption” issues surrounding the jeepney modernization program. In a statement, Romualdez said he will call on the House Committee on Transportation chaired by Antipolo City Rep. …
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China, US hold rival drills in disputed SCS waters
China showcased on Thursday fighter jets firing missiles in the South China Sea, as it held rival military exercises with the United States in the hotly contested waters. The drills follow tense standoffs between Beijing and Manila in disputed reefs that saw vessels from the two countries collide and Chinese …
Read More »‘Dropout rates may spike with SHS removal from colleges’
Lawmakers on Thursday warned that removing senior high school programs in state universities and local colleges could worsen dropout rates in the country. Reps. Arlene Brosas of Gabriela Women’s Party and France Castro of ACT Teachers issued the warning as they protested the Dec. 18, 2023 memo of the Commission …
Read More »‘Amihan’ rains to persist in Luzon — PAGASA
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Wednesday, Jan. 3 said the northeast monsoon or “amihan” may still bring rains to Luzon. Photo credit to MB Visual Content Group In its 4 p.m. bulletin, PAGASA said Cagayan Valley, Apayao, Aurora, and Quezon will have cloudy skies with …
Read More »Be responsible as system operator, DOE tells NGCP
ILOILO CITY – Following the ongoing massive blackout that hit Panay Island, the Department of Energy (DOE) reiterated on Wednesday the reminder to the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) to adhere to its responsibilities as system operator (SO). “NGCP is in a position to anticipate system disturbance such …
Read More »Manila LGU starts accepting applications for business permit renewal
Photo taken by Bong Son/ MANILA BULLETIN Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna announced that the city government has already begun accepting business permit renewal applications for 2024. The mayor urged all business owners in Manila to use the “GO! Manila App” to settle their business renewals and pay business taxes and …
Read More »PH to implement measures vs terrorism financing
The Philippines is set to implement at least three measures that would stop the proliferation of terrorism financing, or the entry of funds from abroad to finance terrorist activities, an official of the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) said. AMLC Secretariat Executive Director Matthew David speaks to the media a Palace …
Read More »Support for SHS ends — CHED
DepEd: 17.7k Grade 12 pupils need to transfer from state schools Some 17,700 incoming Grade 12 students will have to transfer from state and local universities and colleges (SUCs and LUCs) to private or public schools under the Department of Education for School Year 2024-25, DepEd spokesman Michael Poa said. …
Read More »NGCP points to power plants for Panay provinces’ blackout
GENERATOR POWER. Residents of Iloilo City charge their phones through a generator set up at the Kerr Building in front of City Hall, while businesses did the same – as others persevered despite the dark (below) — as the city deals with a blackout throughout Panay Island that started Tuesday. …
Read More »Pimentel to petition SC to nix P450b in unprogrammed funds
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III said he would file a petition before the Supreme Court this week to challenge as unconstitutional the additional P450 billion in unprogrammed funds in the 2024 national budget. “The target is this week, but of course, it depends …
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