The Republic Act 10648 will allow students who belong to the top 10 of their class to enter any state college or university without the need of taking any college entrance exam.
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Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago criticizes House of Representative’s definition of “savings”
The leadership of the House of Representatives defended their definition of the term “savings” against the criticism of Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago.
Government will borrow to address shortcomings of 2015 national budget
The remaining balance needed for the 2015 national budget will be met by government borrowing in foreign and domestic banks and other financial institutions.
Rice importer faces smuggling charges
The third largest rice importer in the country will face charges for selling imported rice without permit from the National Food Authority.
DOE explains oil price hike
The Department of Energy said that they cannot prevent the oil companies in raising the price of oil with the transfer of the oil depot in Pandacan.
Pilot stage of Justice Zone launched in Quezon City
Interior Secretary Mar Roxas, Justice Secretary Leila De Lima and Supreme Court Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno attended the launch of the pilot stage of the Justice Zone in Quezon City.
EBC signs MOA with Office of Civil Defense
To help the public against the threat of disaster, Eagle Broadcasting Corporation signed a memorandum of agreement with the Office of Civil Defense to aid in the proper dissemination of information in times of disaster.
EBC signs MOA regarding disaster-preparedness
Eagle Broadcasting Corporation (EBC), represented by its President, Mr. Jorge A. Cabacungan, signed a memorandum of agreement with the Private Sector Disaster Management Network and the Community Education Emergency Rescue Services, launching a new program entitled “In Case of Emergency” or “ICE”.
Malacañang denies Ona’s submission of resignation letter
Deputy Presidential Spokersperson, Abigail Valte said that Health Secretary Enrique Ona did not submit his resignation letter, instead the Palace gave extension to his leave.
“Queenie” leaves 4 dead, nine missing
After crossing three regions, “Queenie” destroyed more than 700 homes and caused 7, 000 individuals to be evacuated. 4 were recorded dead, while nine were declared missing.
MMDA wants license of Maserati driver cancelled
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Francis Tolentino will press for the cancellation of the driver’s license of the driver who assaulted a traffic enforcer.
Laude family unfazed despite DNA mismatch in murder complaint vs Pemberton
The DNA taken from the two condoms found inside the motel room where Filipino transgender Jeffrey “Jennifer” Laude was taken the night of Oct. 11, did not match that of US Marine Private First Class Joseph Scott Pemberton. This was the result of the DNA tests announced during the preliminary hearing on Nov. 28 of the murder complaint filed against Pemberton. But Laude’s family remained confident that they still have a strong case against the […]
