The Supreme Court has extended indefinitely the temporary restraining order stopping Meralco from implementing the 4 peso and 15 centavos power rate increase earlier approved by the Energy Regulatory Commission.
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Secretary De Lima visits Napoles in Ospital ng Makita
Justice Secretary Leila De Lima visited Janet Lim Napoles in the Ospital ng Makati last night, where Napoles will undergo operation.
LRT 1 suffers minor breakdown
Due to the lost of traction power in its brake system, a southbound train of the LRT-1 stopped in Blumentritt station. After a systems resetting, LRT-1 operations went back to normal quickly.
PAGASA monitors LPA east of Samar
According to the PAGASA, a low-pressure area is being monitored off the coast of Samar. The country will experience fair weather throughout the day with isolated rain showers.
Earthquake hits Vigan
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake shook Vigan, Ilocos Sur at 4 in the morning, with the earthquake being felt in other parts of Luzon, including Pasay City.
Manila Mayor Erap Estrada visits Hong Kong
Manila Mayor Jospeh “Erap” Estrada visits Hong Kong bearing the official apology of the city government to the victims of the 2010 Manila hostage crisis.
Fire in Quezon City razes a two story house
A fire razed a two-story house on Betty Go Street, Barangay Immaculate, Quezon City. The fire started in the second floor, around 9 in the evening, spreading quickly. The damage caused by the fire is estimated at 500, 000 pesos.
PNOY Tightens The Search Operations For Passengers On Etihad Flight Amid MERS Warnings
President Aquino will intesnify efforts to locate all passengers on board of Etihad Airlines flight carrying a Filipino nurse whom by the way positive for the deadly MERS virus. Philippine health officials immediately quarantined the nurse as well as the several family members who had a close contact with him following his arrival.
De Lima More Interested In Napoles As State Witness Than Reyes
Department of Justice Secretary Leila De Lima said she is more interested in having Napoles as a state witness than the former chief of staff Senator Juan Ponce Enrile. De Lima stated that it was important to know first the intention of Reyes in returning back to the Philippines after being away for more than half a year.
Suspect In Vhong Navarro’s mauling Case Wants ToTurn State Witness
DOJ Secretary De Lima confirmed on Monday that one of the suspects in mauling of TV host/actor Vhong Navarro has decided to turn as a state witness against the other accused. “One of the accused has turned state witness and is now talking to our WPP and is now being handled by the WPP,” De Lima said. “So this accused will be narrating the entire incident beginning with the planning made by the group of […]
President Aquino orders DOH to step up efforts in locating Etihad Flight EY 0424 passengers
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, April 21 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has directed the Department of Health (DOH) to intensify efforts in locating and contacting the passengers of the Etihad Airlines Flight EY 0424 who need to be screened for possible Middle East Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection. Last April 15, a returning overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who worked as a nurse in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was tested positive for MERS-CoV […]
Philippines-U.S. bilateral exercise balikatan begins with community projects in Albay
The Philippines-United States Balikatan exercise begins today. The military forces started the first phase by conducting preliminary work on community infrastructure projects in Legaspi City, Albay. The exercise aims to train military personnel of both countries to provide relief and assistance in the event of natural disasters and other crises that endanger public health and safety.
