Expect rains and thunderstorms all over the country, brought by the combination of an active inter-tropical convergence zone and a low-pressure area. According to the modelling done by PAGASA, said weather system will not develop into a storm.
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Heavy traffic caused by an accident involving a truck
A truck heavily-laden with sand hit the center barrier in Pasay, causing heavy traffic.
Motorcycle rider dead in an accident in EDSA
A motorcycle rider was found dead in Barangay Highway Hills, EDSA Mandaluyong. The death was caused by an accident, the details of which is still being investigated.
DILG announces P1.864 billion budget for 1,865 new patrol jeeps.
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Interior and Local Government announced that it has a P1.864 billion budget to buy 1,865 new patrol jeeps to “enhance police mobility.”Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel A. Roxas has announced the start of a bidding process for the purchase of the vehicles meant “to enhance police mobility and shorten the response time to crime or rescue situation.” The DILG said it has a P1.864 billion budget for the […]
DepEd, JICE announce youth exchange opportunities for public school students
In partnership with Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE), the Department of Education (DepEd) has announced that they will be accepting nominations for an all-expense paid exchange program of to Japan for the school year 2014-2015. The Japan East-Asia Network for Students and Youths (JENESYS 2.0) is a program of the Japanese government that aims to spread an understanding of Japanese culture and values through exchange programs youth exchange programs. This year, the program will be […]
Roxas Lauds Patrol 117 for rescue of alleged hazing victims
MANILA, Philippines — Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas lauded Patrol 117 for being instrumental in the rescue of three De La Salle-College of St. Benilde students who were allegedly victims of a fraternity hazing incident in Manila.Roxas said that with Patrol 117’s swift and decisive actions and coordination, a Manila Red Cross ambulance was immediately sent to the condominium building where the four alleged hazing victims, including one who died, were rescued and […]
Palace joins prayers for Senator Santiago’s recovery
MANILA, Philippines — The Palace said it joins the people in praying for Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago’s recovery from lung cancer.“We are one with the people in praying for the health and recovery of Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago,” Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said in a text message to members of the Malacañang Press Corps. Senator Santiago earlier announced in a press briefing that she has been diagnosed with stage four lung cancer.She said she […]
UP official says UP got DAP for university projects
by Rey Mercaral The University of the Philippines benefited from the Disbursement Acceleration Program or DAP given by the Department of Budget and Management, according to a statement given Wednesday by Prof. Prospero De Veyra, Vice President for Public Affairs of the University of the Philippines. According to De Veyra, the university received 1.3 billion pesos in funds from the DBM last 2012. It was used for the rehabilitation of the dormitories inside the Diliman […]
Some parts of DAP unconstitutional – Malacañang
Malacañang said that it does not regret realigning savings to provide funds for its projects under the Disbursement Acceleration Program, following the unanimous declaration of the Supreme Court that some parts of the DAP was unconstitutional.
Administration allies stop impeachment calls against President Aquino
Various allies of the administration raises doubt against the success of the calls of impeachment against President Aquino.
Bureau of Customs expands operating hours
Following the directive of the Department of FInance, the Bureau of Customs will expand its operating hours from 7 in the morning to 7 in the evening, 7 days a week.
VP Binay describes as “divisive” impeachment calls vs Aquino
Vice President Jejomar Binay described impeachment calls against President Aquino as divisive and unproductive.
