Following the directive of the Department of FInance, the Bureau of Customs will expand its operating hours from 7 in the morning to 7 in the evening, 7 days a week.
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Beijing accuses Tokyo of undermining China’s Sovereignty
China said that Japan should stop undermining its sovereignty and security interests as well as regional peace and stability.
China, U.S. join forces at start of joint training naval excercises in Hawaii
A giant U.S.-led naval exercise began off Hawaii last week with China joining its Asia-Pacific rivals for the first time. Des Acenas reports from Hawaii.
Culmination of European Culinary Season 2014
The European Culinary Season 2014 finally draws to a close through a cooking demonstration and an enchanting night of Greek cuisine.
DENR warns on dangers of mercury and lead, urges schools to prioritize chemical safety
Secretary Ramon Paje of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) called on all primary schools in the Philippines to make chemical safety a top priority as he sounded the alarm about the potential health risks of mercury and lead to schoolchildren. He made the statement at the launch of the “Lead and Mercury Safe Schools for Bright and Healthy Children” campaign by the DENR and the European Union (EU) held at Commonwealth Elementary […]
Kabayan Appreciation Day in Singapore
The Kabayan Appreciation Day was recently held in Singapore. Erica Bado reports.
NTC warns public on “PASALOAD” text scams
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) continued to warn the public on the spate of text scams making use of so-called “PASALOAD” schemes. The scam can victimize both pre-paid and post-paid subscribers. Recent reports show an increase in “PASALOAD” scams among post-paid subscribers. The NTC told the public to be extra vigilant in checking the numbers where their text messages originate. “PASALOAD” scams come from 11-digit numbers asking a subscriber to avail of a “rebate”, “discount”, […]
North Korea places two U.S. tourists on trial
North Korea said that it will try two US citizens tourists for “crimes against the state”.
UP law professor questions integrity of top state lawyers in Pork cases
A law professor from the University of Philippines is questioning the composition of the prosecution panel in the pork barrel cases.
DFA NCR-Northeast to start its authentication service on July 1st
Public service announcement: The Department of Foreign Affairs satellite office in NCR-Northeast will provide authentication of documents issued in Metro Manila.
Ombudsman drops plea to amend case vs. Enrile
The Ombudsman has withdrawn its amended case information against Senate minority leader Juan Ponce Enrile.
Gov’t is just ” Showing off” – Estrada
After his arraignment this morning, Senator Jinggoy Estrada said that the plunder and graft charges against him are politically motivated.
