In the latest survey conducted by the Social Weather Station, the satisfaction ratings of Vice President Jejomar Binay received another hit as it recorded lower results compared to earlier surveys.
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Divers find AirAsia black box
Divers have confirmed finding the Air Asia black box but have not yet recovered it due to the object being under debris.
LPA may enter Philippine area of responsibility
According to the PAGASA, the low pressure area that it is monitoring may enter the Philippine area of responsibility within the week.
Palace to release names of inmates to receive executive clemency
According to Justice Secretary Leila De Lima, the Palace may release the list of inmates who will receive executive clemency this week, after the deliberations of the Office of the President. Said pardon will be given to inmates who are suffering from illnesses and those who were abandoned by their families. The Bureau of Corrections earlier said that around 200 inmates will be given pardon.
Another petroleum price roll back greets motorists
Motorists woke up to good news as another round of rollbacks lower petroleum prices by one peso.
Yes to fare hike, Yes to improvement!
In our economy today, we cannot prevent the increase of transportation fare. As a student and commuter at the same time, commuting is a hassle. It is annoying when buses get incredibly crowded especially during peak hours. That’s why many students still choose to ride the MRT or Metro Rail Transit because it has become a very indispensable way of travelling from one location to another. One can also escape traffic by riding the MRT. […]
PNoy defends fare hikes in trains
President Benigno Aquino III said that it was still ‘the right thing to do even if it is unpopular’, responding to criticism that the imposition of train fare hikes was “treacherous and deceitful,” adding that those opposing the spikes just want to look “cute” to the public. “The decision is not popular, but I do not want to be part of the problem where we do not increase the rates and leave it up to St. […]
US puts PH in Worldwide Caution alert
The U.S. Department of State has included the Philippines, particularly Mindanao, in its update of its Worldwide Caution against the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence all over the world, it announced over the weekend. The state department posted the five-page global terror alert on its website to replace the last Worldwide Caution it issued last October, but this time the Philippines merited three of the four paragraphs it dedicated to the security situation […]
Baby playing with python and anti-domestic violence ad in Italy
In the lighter side of the news, a video of a baby playing with a python goes viral and an anti-domestic violence ad in Italy garners attention.
Duchess of Cambridge celebrates her birthday
Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, celebrates her 33rd birthday while still performing her royal duties.
Manhunt for suspects of Paris attack
The manhunt for the suspects of the Paris attack on a satirical magazine continues.
James and Curry, neck-to-neck in votes
Lebron James and Stephen Curry are neck-to-neck on the voting for the upcoming NBA All-Stars game.
