Light and Metro Rail Transit (LRT/MRT) operations were temporarily suspended on Wednesday morning. LRT/MRT spokesperson Hernardo Cabrera via Twitter, said that operations were suspended for safety considerations. Earlier, he noted that LRT-2 and MRT-3 were operating only with a limited number of trains. While LRT-1 was not operating due to limited/fluctuating power supply. It was also noted that there were some debris in the tracks of the transit systems. Cabrera, however assured that operations will […]
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Meralco to restore power once strong winds calm down
Meralco will resume power supply in Metro Manila once strong winds settle down, according to Meralco spokesperson Joe Zaldarriaga. Zaldarriaga explained that Meralco choose to halt power supply in Metro Manila as the company considers safety of its personnel and the communities in the metro. “As long as strong wind prevails in Metro Manila, we will not yet resume power considering the safety of our personnel and communities,” he said. He mentioned that 90 percent […]
CAAP suspends NAIA runway operations
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) suspended Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) runway operation on Wednesday, as of 7 a.m.. According to the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) via Twitter, runway operations will be suspended due to bad weather caused by typhoon “Glenda” until further notice. Passengers are advised to check with the airline or NAIA flight information about status of their flight. NAIA flight information number are: — NAIA terminal 1 […]
US embassy to help in coastal cleanup
The United States embassy will conduct coastal cleanup in various places, in celebration of the World Ocean Day and Philippine Environment Month.
APRUB – KAPISANAN NG MGA BRODKASTER NG PILIPINAS
Binuo ang Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas upang pagtibayin ang Press Freedom, free speech at maipahayag ang karapatan ng tao. Nagsasagawa din ang KBP ng mga trainings upang madevelop ang ethical standards at values sa Philippine Broadcasting. Sa pamamagitan ng pagkakaisa, ipino-promote nito ang patas na kumpetisyon sa bawat members. Kabilang rin ang pagsasagawa ng mga seminars at conferences na may kinalaman sa Broadcast industry. Bahagi pa ng KBP ang kaayusan para sa Economic, […]
Animania Bahrain 2014
The popular anime and gaming convention in Bahrain returns and was recently held at the Bahrain International Circuit. Clem Orjaliza reports from Bahrain.
PHL to have power reserve Monday
By Joann Santiago MANILA (PNA) — Power supply on Monday (May 19) is expected to be in surplus based on the outlook of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). According to the projection of the country’s grid operator, there would be about 984 megawatt (MW) reserve for the Luzon grid alone. This, however, is lower than the about 1,200 MW usual reserve of the country’s largest island group. Total expected available capacity for […]
PATAKARAN – Case Law
Can employers prohibit their workers from forming romantic relationships with employees of competiting companies? Let’s find out what the Supreme Court said in Case Law.
PATAKARAN – Legal 101 “Social Justice”
In our Legal 101, let’s find out what the Supreme Court has to say about the concept of “social justice”.
Asteroids may hit earth; scientists clamor for $250 million telescope
The chances of an asteroid impacting earth and destroying a major area are higher than one might think. This according to scientists that monitor nuclear weapons detonations, who say they have detected at least 26 asteroids between 2000 and 2013. According to Tom Jones, President of the Association of Space Explorers (ASE), they have already “asked the UN to consider five new measures to protect earth from asteroid strikes.” On the top of the list […]
Iglesia Ni Cristo Centennial Anniversary Update: INConcert in District Of Laguna
Iglesia Ni Cristo District of Laguna held a successful INConcert in preparation for the Iglesia Ni Cristo’s Centennial Anniversary this July 27, 2014.
Six-year-old girl rescued from sunken ferry in South Korea; parents and brother remain missing
(Reuters) — A six-year-old girl was rescued from the sunken ferry off South Korea on Wednesday (April 16), but her parents remain missing. Kwon Ji-yeon, who was separated from her family during the ferry sinking, was treated in a hospital in Mokpo near the coastal city of Jindo. Some video footage showed Kwon wearing a life vest being rescued by the coast guard. YTN quoting an official from the hospital said Kwon had no external injuries. Due to the media exposure, many people, […]
