Senators Teofista Guingona Jr., Koko Pimentel and Bam Aquino proposed a Resolution declaring March 6 as National Day of Healing for Unity and Peace.
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LRT suffers technical glitch
The Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 2 suffered from a technical glitch this morning but is now back to normal operations.
DOH warns against food poisoning
The Department of Health (DOH) warns public against the increased possibility of food poisoning as summer season begins.
DFA warns OFWs in Yemen
As the situation worsens in Yemen, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) warns overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the said country to leave.
MERS-CoV affects Filipinos in Saudi Arabia
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is still confirming reports saying that three Filipinos contracted the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in Saudi Arabia.
PAF to acquire new aircraft
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) will acquire a new C295, adding to its cargo and transportation capabilities.
BIFF kills soldiers in ambush
In Maguindanao, two members of the Philippine Army were killed in an ambush conducted by suspected members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF).
DPWH to implement 3 strike policy
The Department of Pubic Works and Highway (DPWH) said that it will strictly implement its 3-strike policy against erring contractors.
PAGCOR stops paying for streetlights
Streetlights in various streets in Parañaque City lost power after Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) stopped paying for their electric bill, saying that they want to use their funds for programs for street children.
Man in Ukraine, contender for world’s longest eyelashes
Armed with a secret diet, a man in Ukraine is aiming to be placed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the owner of the world’s longest eyelashes.
OWWA Caraga opens 76 scholarship slots for OFW dependents
BUTUAN CITY, PIA – The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Regional Welfare Office -13 is now accepting applications for Overseas Filipino Workers Dependents Scholarship Program (OFWDSP) for the school year 2015-2016. OFWDSP is offered to legal dependents of active OFWs who receive monthly salaries of not more than $400 US. Overseas Workers Welfare Officer II and Scholarship Coordinator, Rodel Deligero said “76 scholarship slots are open this year for Caraganon OFW dependents. Of this number, 12 slots […]
Pet exhibition in Cairo aims to raise awareness about animals
For the second year in a row, Alam Aleef (Arabic for: “domesticated world”) exhibition has taken place in Cairo. Varieties of animals were on display including cats, dogs, hawks, eagles, snakes, crocodiles and different type of birds, like parrots. One of the organizers, Ahmed al-Agan, said that the main goal of the exhibition is to bring together pet owners and companies that produce products for pets. “The main purpose of the exhibition is to break […]
