COTABATO CITY, April 14 (PNA) — The Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) tasked to draft a proposed bill that will replace the current Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) is hoping Philippine Congress will give its long awaited nod for the creation of the new political entity for muslims in Southern Philippines. Mohaqher Iqbal, BTC chairperson, said the commission will submit this afternoon to Malacanang the proposed bill that will legalize the establishment of the Bangsamoro […]
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PAGASA monitors LPA
PAGASA continues its monitoring activities of the low-pressure area now located at 140 kilometers near eastern Samar.
Henares urges Pacquiao to settle tax issues
Bureau of Internal Revenue Kim Henares urges Manny Pacquiao to settle his tax issues now that his fight with Timothy Bradley is over.
LTO inspects Araneta Bus Terminal
To guarantee the safety of passengers this holiday break, the Land Transportation Office continues its inspection at the Araneta Bus Terminal in Cubao, Quezon City.
Filing of income tax return, deadline on Tuesday
The Bureau of Internal Revenue reminds us that the deadline for the filing of income tax return is tomorrow, April 15, 2014.
Filipino boxing fans cheer Pacquiao’s victory against Bradley
(Reuters) — Boxing fans in Manila cheered Manny Pacquiao’s victory against American boxer Timothy Bradley for the World Boxing Organization Welterweight title on Sunday (April 13). Around 3,000 people packed a public park in the eastern Manila suburb of Marikina, braving sweltering heat, to watch the live telecast of the Las Vegas bout. Fans cheered each time Pacquiao landed a jab, and shouted words of support whenever Bradley counter-punched. By the end of round 12, the crowd kept cheering for their boxing hero, […]
Twenty confirmed injured in military encounter with Abu Sayaff
Twenty members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines were injured in a military encounter with the bandit group Abu Sayaff, while one member of the bandit group was killed and two injured.
Centennial graduates of the New Era University can easily find jobs
The centennial batch of graduates of the New Era University can easily get jobs despite the increasing unemployment rate in the country, not only because of the high quality of education provided by the said institution but also because of the good moral instilled by the university to its students.
DPWH removes barriers in highways due to holiday break
Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson has the barriers in national highways removed in preparation of the holiday break, including idle road repair equipments.
Philippine Coast Guard at heightened alert for holiday break
The Philippine Coast Guard is already placed at heightened alert for the upcoming holiday break, putting up additional assistant help desks in ports all over the country.
Various government agencies on alert for holiday break
As the holiday break begins, various government agencies are on alert at bus terminals and ports for the mass of passengers.
Water rationing for hospitals
Maynilad will conduct a 24/7 water rationing to hospitals in Metro Manila and Cavite due to an upcoming 3-day water cut-off. Residents of affected areas were advised to prepare for said water cut-off.