MANILA, Aug. 22 (PNA) — The Court of Appeals (CA) has stopped the implementation of an order by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) directing the telecommunications companies (telcos) to refund to their subscribers the excess collection from text messages or the short message service (SMS). The CA’s Sixth Division has issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) as prayed for in the petition filed by the Digitel Philippines Incorporated (Digitel). In a four-page resolution dated Aug. […]
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Businessmen: Truck Ban Suspension, Best Solution to port Congestion
A big group of traders and businessmen is pushing for the suspension of Manila City government truck ban, saying that it is the best solution to the problems spawned by the Manila port congestion.
DPWH to conduct road repairs in Pasig and Quezon City from Aug. 22 to 25
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will conduct road-reblocking in Pasig starting tonight
First Bodies of Malaysian Victims of MH17 Plane crash arrive home
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The LTFRB said that the non-apprehension policy which is a temporary reprieve for colorum trucks is still in effect.
Sandiganbayan allowed former First Gentleman to leave for Europe
The 5th Division of the Sandiganbayan allowed former First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo to leave for Germany and other European countries for a family vacation.
Roxas asks for additional police
DILG Secretary Mar Roxas asked NCRPO to increase their police manpower in various stations in Metro Manila to counter the rising crime rates.
New Associate Justice to take two week leave
Newly appointed Supreme Court Associate Justice Francis Jardeleza will take a two-week leave to put into order his remaining affairs as Solicitor General.
National Heroes’ Day protests
A protest event will coincide with the National Heroes’ Day celebrations. Said protest will stand up against the pork barrel system.
AFP asks public for understanding
The new Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief asks for more understanding from the public for the perceived shortcomings in their service to the nation, especially in the field of security, saying that the AFP is just now currently undergoing modernization.
BulSU to aid families of dead students
The Bulacan State University (BulSU) promised to aid the families of the seven tourism students who drowned in a field trip in the Madlum River in San Miguel, Bulacan.
Senate will wait for House of Representatives to pass charter change
The Senate leadership will wait for the House of Representatives to pass the proposed charter change.
