It is up to the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) to shutdown the operations of the MRT for maintenance, according to the spokesperson of MRT holdings.
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AFP calms public regarding terrorism
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) issued a statement asking the public to remain calm after the United States issued a travel advisory asking its citizens to be careful regarding terrorist attacks in the Philippines.
De Lima expresses interest in Binay case, says DOJ might conduct its own probe
Justice Secretary Leila De Lima said that the DOJ is considering investigating the issues being hurled against Vice-President Jejomar Binay, saying that the Department can offer the aid of its arm, the National Bureau of Investigation, to assist the Senate Blue Ribbon sub-committee. She added that the DOJ can also conduct a separate investigation.
Lower price of rice
Due to the good harvest, the price of rice will be lower this season by 4 pesos per kilo.
President Aquino attends democracy forum
President Aquino will leave for Bali, Indonesia to attend the two-day democracy forum.
Limit on emergency powers
House Committee on Energy is considering the term limits of the emergency powers to be given to President Aquino to resolve the possible electricity shortage in 2015.
“Ompong” slowly leaves country
“Ompong” remains inside the Philippine Sea but is also far away from the country. No public storm warning has been raised in any part of the country.
Former Makati Vice-Mayor bares photos, details of Batangas farm he links to VP Binay
Former Makati Vice-Mayor Ernesto Mercado continued to testify before the Senate Blue Ribbon sub-committee, presenting photographs of Vice-President Jejomar Binay’s alleged property in Batangas.
Germany and the Philippines: Celebrating 60 Years of Friendship
German Ambassador to the Philippines, Thomas Ossowski, hosted a reception celebrating 60 years of diplomatic relations between Germany and the Philippines, with 600 distinguished guests from the fields of politics, business and culture attending the event. Former German Minister for Economics and Technology, Michael Glos, conveyed greetings for the festive occassion. Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario was the evening’s guest of honor. Through the past 60 years Germany and the Philippines have built a deep […]
Israeli students paint schools in Nueva Ecija
A humanitarian delegation composed of 40 students went to the Philippines to conduct community work in Nueva Ecija. The Israeli students led educational activities in the Magtangol Integrated School in Muñoz, Nueva Ecija. Part of their outreach is the painting of class rooms. Headed by Shachar Nahari and Maor Cohen, the delegation came from the College of Management Academic Studies. With 12, 000 students, COMAS is the largest college in Israel and has extended […]
Israeli Ambassador presents his credentials to the Philippine President
Israeli Ambassador Ephraim Ben Matityau presented his letter of credentials to Philippine President Benigno Simeon Aquino III in Malacañang Palace, October 7. During the meeting, President Aquino and Ambassador Matityau exchanged views on how to further strengthen Israeli-Philippine relations, particularly in the areas of high-tech innovation, excellence in research and development, emergency preparedness and agro-technology, as basis for strong future cooperation. “Israel has 1,301 good reasons to thank the Philippines and you Mr. President. Your […]
Strongest storm this year
Said to be the strongest storm this year, tropical cyclone “Ompong” is placed at Category 4. Although already inside the Philippine area of responsibility, there is little chance that “Ompong” will make a landfall, according to PAGASA.
