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Indeed, the increase in number of crimes being committed in the country is a cause for alarm. An example is the rising occurrence of kidnap-for-ransom being posted in social media and text blasts. Even the Chinese-Filipino community is disturbed by these developments. According to the founder of Movement for Restoration of Peace and Order, Teresita Ang-See, just this January to August, 19 cases of kidnap-for-ransom were recorded in Metro Manila. Just last week, a retired […]
Indeed, the increase in number of crimes being committed in the country is a cause for alarm. An example is the rising occurrence of kidnap-for-ransom being posted in social media and text blasts. Even the Chinese-Filipino community is disturbed by these developments. According to the founder of Movement for Restoration of Peace and Order, Teresita Ang-See, just this January to August, 19 cases of kidnap-for-ransom were recorded in Metro Manila. Just last week, a retired […]
Good news for electric consumers. The Manila Electric Company has announced that the electric bills will go down P0.58 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) this month on lower generation and transmission charges resulting in lower electric bills in September. Generation charge went down to P5.19 per kWh which is its lowest level in 2014 to-date. Last month, the rate was P5.63 per kWh. The reason for the decrease in generation charge is the availability and reliability […]
As the years pass, many problems have been noticed plaguing the mass transit system, in particular, the Metro Rail Transit. These past few days recorded some of the more dramatic ones. Some of the notable examples include power outages blamed on damages done by past typhoons, which stalled the MR on July 16. And what’s worse is the derailment of the MRT in Pasay, which, according to the resulting investigation, was caused by human error […]
As the years pass, many problems have been noticed plaguing the mass transit system, in particular, the Metro Rail Transit. These past few days recorded some of the more dramatic ones. Some of the notable examples include power outages blamed on damages done by past typhoons, which stalled the MR on July 16. And what’s worse is the derailment of the MRT in Pasay, which, according to the resulting investigation, was caused by human error […]
Ever since President Noynoy Aquino started to consider charter change and term extension, various sectors could not help but react. Some are in favor, some are against, some expressed dismay. The President admitted that he is open to charter change to limit the allegedly broad powers of the Supreme Court in the present constitution. The President said that he is considering charter change because he wants to guarantee that the reforms and transportation started by […]
In order to alleviate the crippling financial burden, some lawmakers are proposing to lower the personal and corporate income tax in the Philippines. Valenzuela Representative Magtanggol Gunigundo proposed in House Bill 4099 to lower the taxes being paid by employees of private and public companies. Also included are the taxes paid by corporations to 15%. Currently, the corporate income tax in the Philippines is 30%, while the personal income tax is at 32%. Senator Sonny […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will conduct road-reblocking in Pasig starting tonight
Heavy traffic in our country’s main thoroughfares causes billions of pesos lost every year, which significantly impacts our economy, thus necessitating speedy resolution. There is also a need for safety inspections of commercial vehicles as well as strict processing in the giving of licenses especially to the drivers of trucks and public vehicles since citizens’ lives are also on the line. The government must monitor this long-standing traffic problem before the situation reaches more critical […]
The contractor of the Magallanes Interchange is going double time to finish the repair works on time.
President Aquino issued Proclamation 815 declaring the year 2014 as the Iglesia Ni Cristo Centennial Year in the Philippines. The said proclamation recognizes Iglesia Ni Cristo’s significant contributions in the attainment of spiritual maturity as well as developments in the religious aspect of the country from July 27, 1914. The government also recognized the Iglesia Ni Cristo Centennial Celebration as a World Event due to the fact that the Iglesia Ni Cristo has been established […]
President Aquino issued Proclamation 815 declaring the year 2014 as the Iglesia Ni Cristo Centennial Year in the Philippines. The said proclamation recognizes Iglesia Ni Cristo’s significant contributions in the attainment of spiritual maturity as well as developments in the religious aspect of the country from July 27, 1914. The government also recognized the Iglesia Ni Cristo Centennial Celebration as a World Event due to the fact that the Iglesia Ni Cristo has been established […]
