The recent win of Manny Pacquiao can be considered a victory of the Filipino people according to the House of Representatives, with Speaker Sonny Belmonte saying that the Congress will recognize his victory in the body’s next session.
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PNOY suffers from drop in satisfaction, according to SWS
According to the latest surveys of the Social Weather Station, President Aquino suffers a drop in satisfaction ratings in 2014, with 66% saying that they are satisfied with his administration.
Senator Bong Revilla back from vacation
Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. is back from his two-week vacation in Israel, saying that he is expecting to be arrested once he return to the country, with the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee disclosing the results of their investigations, with the said senator allegedly involved in the pork barrel scam.
LTFRB allows additional 594 buses for holiday break
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board allowed 594 buses to travel in alternate routes through the issuance of special permit to address the rush of passengers for the holiday break.
Palace lauds Pacquiao’s win over Bradley; says warm welcome waiting for him in Manila
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, April 13 (PNA) — Malacañang congratulated Filipino boxing icon and Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao for regaining the World Boxing Organization welterweight title in his rematch against American boxer Timothy Bradley at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada Saturday night (Sunday in Manila). Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte, in a statement, said that the whole county was one with Pacquiao in celebrating the victory. “After 12 rounds, the strength […]
Bangsamoro Transition Commission hopes Congress will agree to new political entity in Mindanao
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 […]
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.
