Quezon City suspended the “plaka vest” ordinance due to the amount of feed back received by the local government after its implementation.
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Thailand gives more cash aid for the rehab of Yolanda-affected areas
MANILA, Philippines — The government of Thailand recently gave additional cash donation worth more than half a million dollars to the Philippine government for the rehabilitation of areas affected by typhoon Yolanda (international name Haiyan). Thailand Ambassador to the Philippines Prasas Prasasvinitchai presented the check in the amount of US$622,243.39 to Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. del Rosario. The simple handover ceremony was held at the Department of Foreign Affairs and attended by Thelsa Biolena, […]
Philippines protests China’s patrols over Recto Bank
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government protested China’s latest activities involving illegal patrols over Philippine territorial waters, particularly in the gas-rich Recto Bank, also called Reed Bank, which is part of the continental margin of Palawan based on the United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). “We are protesting the conduct of sovereignty patrols by Chinese vessels on Recto Bank. The frequent passage of Chinese vessels in Recto Bank is not an innocent […]
Update on Palparan arraignment
Here is an update on the arraignment of retired Major General Jovito Palparan.
DOTC investigation on MRT accident, ongoing
The investigation on the MRT accident conducted by the Department of Transportation and Communication is currently ongoing as incidents involving the MRT rise.
Much needed rehabilitation for MRT
The Government declared that the MRT is long overdue a much-needed rehabilitation, with MRT spokesman saying that said mode of transportation needs rehabilitation every 8 years.
Western Iran hit by earthquake of magnitude 6.3 – USGS
Reuters) – An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck western Iran on Monday, near the provincial capital of Dezful, about 300 miles (480 km) from Tehran, the capital, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake, at a depth of 6 miles (10 km), hit at 0232 GMT (22:32 EST). There were no immediate reports of casualties.
Libyan OFWs return to the Philippines
Two batches of overseas Filipino workers – numbering 768 – have returned to the Philippines from Libya. Other than the immediate repatriation, the DFA is also enforcing a deployment ban due to the crisis in Libya.
Government agencies to conduct info drive regarding Mayon volcano
With the possible eruption of the Mayon volcano, various government agencies will conduct an intensive information drive to achieve zero casualty.
Bulacan court to arraign Palparan
Retired Major General Jovito Palparan will be arraigned today based on the decision of Malolos Regional Trial Court Judge Teodora Gonzales for the kidnapping of two University of Philippines students.
Armed men in Liberia attacked Ebola center
An Ebola center in Liberia was attacked by armed men who were objecting against the establishment of said center, with the attack resulting in the escape of 20 patients positive for Ebola virus.
Look, no hands! Test driving a Google car
(Reuters) – The car stopped at stop signs. It glided around curves. It didn’t lurch or jolt. The most remarkable thing about the drive was that it was utterly unremarkable. This isn’t damning with faint praise. It’s actually high praise for the car in question: Google Inc.’s driverless car. Most automotive test drives (of which I’ve done dozens while covering the car industry for nearly 30 years) are altogether different. There’s a high-horsepower car. A […]
