It is up to the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) to shutdown the operations of the MRT for maintenance, according to the spokesperson of MRT holdings.
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AFP calms public regarding terrorism
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) issued a statement asking the public to remain calm after the United States issued a travel advisory asking its citizens to be careful regarding terrorist attacks in the Philippines.
Spain blames Ebola infection on human error as nurse worsens
(Reuters) – The health of a Spanish nurse with Ebola worsened on Thursday and four other people were put into isolation in Madrid, while the government rejected claims that its methods for dealing with the disease weren’t working, and blamed human error. Teresa Romero, 44, is the first person to have contracted Ebola outside of Africa, after becoming infected by one of two Spanish priests repatriated from Africa with the disease. In total, eight people […]
Australian nurse is under observation in hospital with suspected Ebola
(Reuters) — Health officials in Queensland on Thursday (October 9) said they are testing a 57-year-old nurse who recently returned from Sierra Leone for the Ebola virus. The nurse was a volunteer with the Red Cross in West Africa, treating patients with the deadly virus, Queensland’s Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young said. “She came back into the country, she was perfectly well at that time, she did not have any symptoms, she did not have a fever. So, it’s only since this morning that she’s […]
At least 20 killed in suicide bombing in Yemeni capital
(Reuters) – At least 20 people were killed on Thursday when a suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden belt in a district of the Yemeni capital where supporters of Shi’ite Muslim Houthi movement were to have held a rally, witnesses said. A Reuters witness counted at least 20 bodies after the attack on a checkpoint held by the Houthis, the country’s main power brokers since their paramilitary forces seized the capital on Sept 21 following weeks […]
National Children’s Month
Our government has declared October as National Children’s Month. Here are some Filipino children, who not only made their parents proud, but the whole nation as well.
De Lima expresses interest in Binay case, says DOJ might conduct its own probe
Justice Secretary Leila De Lima said that the DOJ is considering investigating the issues being hurled against Vice-President Jejomar Binay, saying that the Department can offer the aid of its arm, the National Bureau of Investigation, to assist the Senate Blue Ribbon sub-committee. She added that the DOJ can also conduct a separate investigation.
Australian Jets strike first Islamic state targets in Iraq
Australian fighter jets have made their first strike against Islamic State militants in Iraq where a US-led coalition is engaged in a fierce bombing campaign to weaken the group.
Lower price of rice
Due to the good harvest, the price of rice will be lower this season by 4 pesos per kilo.
President Aquino attends democracy forum
President Aquino will leave for Bali, Indonesia to attend the two-day democracy forum.
Limit on emergency powers
House Committee on Energy is considering the term limits of the emergency powers to be given to President Aquino to resolve the possible electricity shortage in 2015.
“Ompong” slowly leaves country
“Ompong” remains inside the Philippine Sea but is also far away from the country. No public storm warning has been raised in any part of the country.