In the latest surveys conducted by Pulse Asia and the Social Weather Station, the trust and approval ratings of President Aquino fell drastically.
Public Affairs
SONA ADVISORY
Starting 3:00am, July 28, 2014, Commonwealth Ave. NB from Jocfer U-turn slot to San Simon will be closed to traffic. Affected vehicles shall take the zipper lane along southbound direction. IDENTIFIED ALTERNATE ROUTES: From San Jose del Monte or Lagro take Quirino Highway/ Novaliches Bayan to Mindanao Avenue and vice versa. From Commonwealth- Fairview, Right turn to Fairlane or Regalado, right to Dahlia, left to Chestnut, right to Old Sauyo Road, right to Mindanao Avenue […]
MMDA Advisory for Iglesia Ni Cristo Centennial Celebration
All motorists are advised to avoid the following routes from July 27 to July 28 and instead make use of inner roads/secondary roads of the following like Sta. Maria – San Jose Old Road and Sta. Maria to Manga to avoid the Sta. Maria By-pass Road. Motorists should also take the Old Cagayan Valley Road and the Malolos Plaridel Road to avoid the Doña Remedios Trinidad Highway as well as the Landicho-Sandico Road in the […]
NLEX Gears Up for the INC Anniversary Celebration
The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) is all set for the celebration of the Iglesia Ni Cristo Centennial Anniversary on July 27. The Tollways Management Corporation (TMC), operator of NLEX is expecting attendees to arrive at the Philippine Arena in the evening of July 25. To manage the volume of vehicles, additional toll personnel will be deployed in the affected plazas. Additional Traffic management and Security personnel will be deployed at strategic areas including the Philippine […]
Diskusyon – HAZING
The public was shocked when a new incident of fraternity-related violence resulted in the death of a college student, Guillo Servando. Servando died last June 28 with bruises and wounds all over his body due to strong blows given in a hazing by his supposed to be brothers in the Tau Gamma Phi fraternity. In a CCTV footage, Servando was seen while he was being pulled away by fraternity members in a hallway while dying. […]
Meralco Hotlines
A public service announcement, if you are experiencing electric supply problems in your area due to the typhoon, you can notify Meralco thru these numbers.
DPWH to resume road repairs in QC
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has advised motorists to avoid certain areas in Quezon City as the Department of Public Works and Highways resumes its road-reblocking.
Diskusyon – Disbursement Acceleration Program Or DAP
Certain provisions of the Disbursement Acceleration Program or DAP have been declared unconstitutional. This is exactly the decision of the Supreme Court. Consequently, the Palace reaped criticism from some sectors of our society due to the false distribution of additional funds to the legislators. There also calls for the return of the said funds to the state coffers by those involved in the issue. In its defense, the Palace said that they made use of […]
Diskusyon – Worsening criminality in the Philippines
Widespread criminal incidents happening in the country are causing worries and concerns. From January to May alone, more than 289,000 criminal incidents were recorded in various parts of the Philippines, according to the reports of the Philippine National Police. 59,000 of these happened in Metro Manila. There is a 17% increase in criminality compared to the same period in 2013 when 245,000 criminal incidents were recorded. The PNP explained that the rise is a result […]
DepEd, JICE announce youth exchange opportunities for public school students
In partnership with Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE), the Department of Education (DepEd) has announced that they will be accepting nominations for an all-expense paid exchange program of to Japan for the school year 2014-2015. The Japan East-Asia Network for Students and Youths (JENESYS 2.0) is a program of the Japanese government that aims to spread an understanding of Japanese culture and values through exchange programs youth exchange programs. This year, the program will be […]
DFA NCR-Northeast to start its authentication service on July 1st
Public service announcement: The Department of Foreign Affairs satellite office in NCR-Northeast will provide authentication of documents issued in Metro Manila.
APRUB – Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan
Ang Freeport Area of Bataan, ay itinuturing na maunlad na freeport area sa bansa. Ipinatupad nito ang original mandate na catalyst para sa development ng region. Ibinabahagi rin ng FAB ang mga livelihood opportunities. Kabilang pa rito ang mga services ukol sa Manufacturing Industry, Ship Building, BPO, Tourism, Logistics, Energy at Electronics and Semi Conductors. Nagsagawa ang FAB ng major developments sa infrastructure, business facilitation systems at marami pang iba.
