Public Affairs

11 oras na power interruption sa Camarines Sur

Inanunsyo ng National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) na magkakaroon ng labing isang oras na power interruption sa ilang bahagi ng Camarines Sur bukas, araw ng Huwebes. Sa advisroy ng NCGP, ang scheduled power outage ay mula 7 a.m. hanggang 6 p.m. Ito ay dahil sa may iaayos na linya sa Naga-Concepcion at Naga-Libmanan. Kasama sa mga maaapektuhan ang mga bayan ng Milaor, Minalabac at mula Del Rosario, Naga hanggang San Jose, Pili.

Weak water pressure starts

(Eagle News) — Manila Water will start the scheduled seven-hour weak water pressure in selected areas in Metro Manila. Manila Water advises the public to store water even if there will be no total cut-off of water supply. To find out if your area is affected, check the attached video. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/-r07IRS9Wbc

Kids should be taught value of money

(PIA6) – – Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Director for Financial Consumer Protection Department lawyer Prudence Angelita A. Kasala said financial awareness, like the concept and value of money, should be instilled during the formative years as this becomes the basis of lifelong habits. This interactive exhibit which will run until September 25 at the Grand Ballroom of Circle Inn Hotel and Suites in Bacolod City will teach children the concept and value of money, determine […]

LTFRB launches 24/7 hotline

QUEZON CITY, Sep. 17 — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has a new 24/7 hotline number, 1342, which the commuting public can call to report delinquent public utility vehicles (PUVs). All complaints pertaining to PUVs (e.g., arrogant drivers, defective taxi meters, hit and run incidents, reckless driving, etc.) will be entertained. The hotline is currently operational nationwide. The LTFRB also has SMS and Viber hotlines, where you can send pictures and videos: […]

NTC warns against text scams

MANILA, Philippines, September 10 (Eagle News) — According to the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), the public should be careful regarding text scams and should ignore said texts rather than replying. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

POEA warns nurses, healthcare professionals against fake job offers through email

MANDALUYONG CITY, Sept. 10 (PIA)–The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) reiterated its warning on fraudulent e-mails offering employment in big hospitals in Canada and other countries to Filipino nurses and other healthcare professionals. Administrator Hans Leo J. Cacdac said applicants should just ignore such e-mails that say the recipient has been selected for a nursing position in a hospital even without submitting an application. The bogus emails instruct applicants to pay PhP3,750 as registration fees, […]

NNC warns public against poorly iodized salts

TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan, (PIA) — The National Nutrition Council (NNC) region 2 has warned the  public not to buy salts that are  sold along highways. Rhodora Maestre, nutrition program coordinator  said that  in a surprise monitoring of the Regional Bantay Asin Task Force in the salt manufacturing in Ilocos Norte, they found out that those sold along the highways are inadequately iodized. Based on  tests results, the products only contain 0.5ppm of iodine content which […]

News Feature: How to avoid illegal drugs

BACOLOD CITY, SEPTEMBER 3 (PIA6) – The youth is one of the most vulnerable sectors when it comes to being influenced by the use of illegal drugs, arguably due to their frail sense of responsibility. The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) recently gave tips to the public, particularly to parents, on how to help the youth avoid using illegal drugs. Police Superintendent Armando Tubongbanua said parents should encourage their children to go home early and […]

POEA warns OFWs on “third-country recruitment”

AUGUST 29 — Administrator Hans Leo J. Cacdac yesterday advised Filipino workers who are presently employed overseas to be more careful about accepting offers of employment in another country. Cacdac said his office has received a report from the Philippine Embassy in Turkey on the case of a household worker who is now jobless in Ankara, after leaving her previous employer in Hong Kong. In her written statement, the household worker said she was recruited […]

LTO activates 25 sites for issuance of driver’s license

QUEZON CITY, Aug. 25 — Responding to the driver’s license backlog issue, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has activated 25 sites in Metro Manila, Regions 3, 4-A, and 8, for license issuances. Allcard Plastics will be responsible of the delivery of license cards over a 12-month period. The agency aims to erase 900,000 backlogs by the start of October 2015. To address the Agency Aims to Erase 900,000 Backlog by Start of October 2015 After […]

Mga dapat at hindi dapat gawin sa loob ng taxi, ipinalabas ng San Jose City – PNP

AGOSTO 24 (Agila Probinsya) — Sa layuning makapag-ingat sa masasamang loob at mapagsamantala, nagpalabas ang San Jose City, Nueva Ecija – Philippine National Police (PNP) ng anim na mga dapat gawin habang nakasakay sa taxi. 1. Ipaalam sa iyong pamilya at mga kaibigan ang mga impormasyon tungkol sa taxi na sinasakyan gaya ng pangalan ng taxi, plate number, at bosy number nito. 2. Palaging magtext sa mga kapamilya at mga kaibigan ukol sa kalagayan habang […]

DTI shares safety tips for online shopping

DAGUPAN CITY, August 24 (PIA) – While recognizing the contribution of online shopping to an active economy, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) cautions buyers against fraud and scams when shopping online. Provincial Director Peter Mangabat of DTI-Pangasinan warned consumers to be wary of online sellers that have no business name, address, help desk, live chat or contact details as these unscrupulous individuals take advantage of others when selling goods through the internet. Mangabat mentioned […]