According to a new report released by a global rating firm, the Philippines’ credit rating remains stable due to new employment brought by Business process outsourcing (BPOs).
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PNP does not consider JIM as terrorist group
The Philippine National Police (PNP) does not consider the break-away group Justice for Islamic Movement (JIM) as terrorists.
Pacquiao’s sparring session starts
Manny Pacquiao’s sparring session will start today, focusing on fight strategy techniques, head movement and footwork.
MERALCO increases electricity rates
As the Malampaya plant shutdowns for maintenance, consumers should expect higher electricity rates this summer.
Minimum wage increases by 15 pesos
The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards (RTWPB) approved the 15 peso minimum wage increase in Metro Manila.
MRT 3 to shorten operations on Sunday
The Metro Railway Transit (MRT) will shorten its operating hours on Sunday (March 22) due to repairs.
Committee report of the Senate will be discussed in May
Although the committee report of the Senate have achieved majority, it will not be open for plenary discussion until May since the Senate session adjourned today.
Mamasapano incident, not an impeachable offense
According to House Speaker Sonny Belmonte, the President only committed a fault in judgment and not an impeachable offense regarding the Mamasapano incident.
Malacañang does not know where the Senate will submit its report regarding Mamasapano
The Malacañang said that the Senate can submit its report regarding the Mamasapano tragedy wherever they want, adding that said report is only in aid of legislation and has no prosecutor purpose.
Eco heroes in China
Two friends who have different disabilities were able to plant 10,000 trees in a decade in China.
Japan unveils latest bullet train
Japan unveiled its latest bullet train, the Hokuriku Shinkansen, on Saturday (March 14) to run on a newly extended line to link one of the last remaining unconnected areas on the mainland to Tokyo. The newly extended line to the old castle town of Kanazawa will run the new E7 or W7 train. The train also known as “Kagayaki” or brightness in Japanese takes 2 hours and 28 minutes to travel from Tokyo to Kanazawa. […]
NYC urges lawmakers not to take ‘two steps back’ on K to 12
QUEZON CITY, PIA – The National Youth Commission (NYC) is urging lawmakers not to take “two steps back” on the K to 12 program, amidst calls from various groups to suspend its implementation. “We all need to seriously consider the impact of any drastic move to halt the K to 12 program as it enters its fifth year with the Senior High School as its last mile,” NYC Chairperson Gio Tingson said adding that […]
