Politicians and political parties can take voters to COMELEC offices so that they can register. According to the COMELEC, this is allowed by the said commission because it is also their goal to have a large number of registered voters.
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Portugal warns Filipinos regarding online job offers
The Portuguese embassy warns Filipinos about online job offers to their country, saying that many Filipinos have been victimized by those who pretend to be legitimate companies and asking job seekers for exorbitant fees.
Cloudy skies and rainy afternoons, according to PAGASA
Hot temperatures during the day may result in brief afternoon and evening rain showers or thunderstorms, according to the PAGASA. There are no traces of low-pressure are in the country.
Moro people pinning hopes on P-Noy, call on Congress to pass draft BBL
By Noel Y. Punzalan & Edwin O. Fernandez (Photo courtesy Philippine News Agency) COTABATO CITY (PNA) – Thousands of Moro people Sunday held a peaceful rally here calling on Congress to immediately pass the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) that will establish the Bangsamoro government. Bobby Benito, chair of the Mindanao Alliance for Peace (MAP) and rally organizer, said the gathering which was similarly held in other parts of Mindanao calls for the passage of the […]
Ombudsman grants immunity to Tuason in PDAF scam
The Office of the Ombudsman granted immunity to Ruby Tuason in exchange for her testimony in the 10-billion peso pork barrel scam. According to Assistant Ombudsman Asryman Rafanan, Tuason has “personal knowledge” of the involvement of senators Jinggoy Estrada and Juan Ponce Enrile in the pork barrel scam or the misuse of their Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF). This, he said, was the main reason for the grant of immunity. Tuason is also now officially […]
Pnoy orders review of salary in Government
President Aquino has ordered a review of the proposed pay hike of government employees but has noted that there may not be enough budget for it.
Arroyo to undergo urodynamic testing at St. Lukes
Former president and Pampanga representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is expected to take uro-dynamic testing in the St. Luke’s Medical Center.
Last day of Pasig River ferry free ride
Today is the last day for the one week free ride with free coffee of the Pasig River ferry system.
Sandiganbayan allows CGMA to go to St Luke’s
The Sandiganbayan 1st Division allowed former president and current Pampanga representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to St. Luke’s Medical Center to undergo a medical test which the Veterans’ Memorial Medical Center is not yet equipped to conduct.
Partly cloudy skies today
According to the PAGASA, the easterlies will affect the weather system of the Philippines including Metro Manila, bringing partly cloudy skies.
QC plans traffic re routing for Iglesia Ni Cristo “Lingap sa Mamamayan”
The Quezon City government is finalizing its traffic re-routing scheme for the “Lingap sa Mamamayan” to be held by the Iglesia Ni Cristo on May 9 at the Amoranto Stadium.
Senate vows to fast-track bills that will increase take-home pay of workers
The Senate leadership has vowed that it will fast-track bills that will increase the take-home pays of employees in the public and private sectors.