large number of MRT passengers are expected to wear red shirt today as protest to MRT mishap.
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Pimentel seeks probe into MRT 3 mishap
Senator Coco Pimentel is urging for a closer probe on the recent MRT accident.
VP Binay says he respect Pnoy’s open position on term extension
Vice President Jejomar Binay says he respects President Aquino’s open position on term extension but warned the President against vested interests.
Benhur Luy: i received “Pork” kickbacks, too
For the first time, pork barrel scam whistleblower admitted that he received commissions from the kickbacks from PDAF.
NBI may transfer Palparan to Bulacan provincial jail within the day
The National Bureau of Investigation will transfer retired Major General Jovito Palparan to Bulacan provincial jail due to the commitment order issued by the Malolos court.
Victims of Ebola outbreak continues to rise
According to the World Health Organization, the victims of the Ebola outbreak now stands on 1, 975, a marked rise
Repair works in Magallanes Interchange
The contractor of the Magallanes Interchange is going double time to finish the repair works on time.
Drilon, Belmonte personally deliver to the INC leadership a resolution declaring July 27 as special non-working holiday
Senate President Franklin Drilon and House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte were at the Iglesia Ni Cristo’s central office earlier this morning to personally deliver to the INC leadership joint resolution number 2, the resolution declaring July 27, 2014 as a special non-working holiday. The first time a joint resolution was passed was in the year 2011, more than three years ago.
PNP guarantees safety of Korean residents
The Philippine National Police assured the Korean embassy that the Korean residents in the country remains safe despite a series of killings involving said nationality.
Delay on removal of derailed MRT train
There will be a delay on the removal of the derailed MRT train in Taft. Ave due to the need of proper equipment as well as coordination of various agencies, but despite the delay, the MRT is already back to normal operations.
Senate approves allowance increase for AFP, PNP personnel
The Senate has approved the increased subsistence allowance of all enlisted personnel including members of the AFP and PNP.
Court orders Palparan’s transfer to Bulacan jail
Despite being a high-risk detainee, arrested retired Major General Jovito Palparan has been ordered transferred from his NBI detention cell to the Bulacan provincial jail. Palparan’s arraignment was scheduled on Monday, August 18.
