MANILA, July 16 (PNA) — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) suspended Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) runway operation on Wednesday, as of 7 a.m.. According to the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) via Twitter, runway operations will be suspended due to bad weather caused by typhoon “Glenda” until further notice. Passengers are advised to check with the airline or NAIA flight information about status of their flight. NAIA flight information number […]
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DOJ sees no problem regarding graphic warning on cigarettes
According to the Department of Justice, there is no legal impediment in the enactment of a proposed law that requires the placement of graphic warnings in cigarette packages.
Central Luzon Police to deploy 3000 personnel for INC Centennial
To regulate traffic on July 27, the Central Luzon Police will deploy 3,000 police on the occasion of the celebration of the Iglesia Ni Cristo Centennial.
Accident in Manila injures 17
A public utility jeep was involved in an accident in Blumentrit, Manila, resulting in 17 wounded. The driver of the jeep was able to escape.
Presidential speech regarding DAP, already finished
According to Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma, the Presidential speech regarding the controversial DAP is already complete.
Possible new international airport in Sangley Point, Cavite
According to the Department of Transportation and Communication, Sangley Point in Cavite City will possibly be the location for a new Manila international airport.
“Glenda” gets stronger as it nears Bicol, Quezon Province
PAGASA raises public storm signal number 1 in various areas of Bicol and Quezon Province as tropical storm “Glenda” approaches said regions.
Malacanang welcomes award for global tourism campaign ‘it’s more fun in the Philippines’
MANILA, Philippines — The Palace congratulated the tourism department for receiving recognition for its global tourism campaign, “It’s More Fun in the Philippines.” The Department of Tourism’s promo landed third among the world’s best marketing campaigns, and the first in the Asia Pacific region, according to Warc 100, a global annual ranking of marketing campaigns based on performance, effectiveness and strategy. The Warc 100 serves as a benchmark for commercial creativity. It ranks world’s best campaigns based […]
Palace wants public to conserve energy as Luzon plant carries out maintenance shutdown
MANILA, Philippines — The Palace asked for public cooperation Saturday in conserving energy after the Department of Energy announced the possibility of having one-hour rotating brownout due to maintenance shutdown of a power plant in Batangas.Energy Secretary Jericho Petilla said the brownout is due to maintenance shutdown of the Ilijan natural gas power plant in Batangas. Luzon energy users are expected to be affected by the shutdown.“We do ask for the understanding of our citizens […]
Budget Department proposes P2.6 trillion budget for 2015
MANILA, Philippines — The budget department proposed a P2.606 trillion budget for 2015 during Friday’s Cabinet meeting, 15 percent higher than the 2014 national budget, Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma said in a statement.President Benigno S. Aquino III directed the Cabinet to fine-tune the budget assumptions and planning parameters for next year’s budget, he said.The President convened the Cabinet on Friday for a first-pass review and discussion of the 2015 national budget.“After the […]
GPH – MILF peace panels fail to reach consensus on Bangsamoro Law
The Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front has yet to reach full consensus on the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law.
DPWH to resume road repairs in QC
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has advised motorists to avoid certain areas in Quezon City as the Department of Public Works and Highways resumes its road-reblocking.
