According to the PAGASA, “Queenie” has left the Philippine area of responsibility, going west to the Philippine Sea. Public storm signal 1 is raised in the Calamian Group of Islands. Another low pressure area is forming near Mindanao.
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DOJ to investigate cellphone and internet usage of inmates
The Philippine National Police is encouraging the Department of Justice to investigate the usage of mobile phones and internet of inmates in connection with the allegedly ongoing drug trade inside the New Bilibid prison.
“Queenie” leaves three dead
After the rampage of “Queenie”, three were confirmed dead – two in Bohol and one in Bicol.
Malacañang okay with EDCA investigation
According to Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma, the Malacañang sees no problem regarding Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago’s planned investigation of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement this December.
Motorcycle driver crashes in concrete barrier in QC
A motorcycle driver suffered injuries after crashing into a concrete barrier in Brgy. Doña Josefa, Quezon Ave., Quezon City.
Malacanang says 2014 GDP growth target still achievable
MANILA, Philippines — Malacanang said it remains optimistic that it could achieve the 6.5 percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth target for the year, despite slower economic growth in the third quarter. In a press briefing in Malacañang, Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said they remain hopeful that the country’s economy would rebound in the fourth quarter. Quoting National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Director General Arsenio Balisacan, Coloma said the administration’s […]
Transparency 3.0 Freedom of Information Asian Perspectives, Philippine Impact
Manila, Philippines – In this era of critical governance reforms and their role in both mitigating corruption while promoting investment and competitiveness, the Freedom of Information (FOI) Bill is positioned to serve as a linchpin for sustainable transparency and development for the country. To provide a better understanding of FOI and its implications to our society, Asia Society Philippines, INCITEGov and Young Public Servants present Transparency 3.0 Freedom of Information: Asian Perspectives, Philippine Impact on […]
Hold-uppers killed in shootout in Quezon City
A taxi driver was held-up by three men in the Mindanao Avenue Extension in Lagro, Quezon City. The police responded immediately and the three men ended up dead in an exchange of fire with the police.
Manila city government set asides housing for those affected by the oil depot transfer
According to Manila Vice-Mayor Isko Moreno, the city government of Manila is looking into the relocation of families that will be affected by the transfer of the oil depot in Pandacan, as well as extending help to those who will lose employment with the said transfer.
Transfer of oil depot may cause price hike
According to Energy Secretary Jericho Petilla, it is up to the oil companies if they are going to implement price hikes due to the transfer of the oil depot in Pandacan.
No classes in Visayas and Mindanao due to “Queenie”
Several schools in Visayas and Mindanao suspend classes due to the storm “Queenie”. Here are the lists of schools that suspended classes.
Solon advises VP Binay to take legal steps against detractors
According to Valenzuela representative Sherwin Gatchalian, Vice President Binay should stop tolerating his detractors and instead should start taking legal steps against them.
