Assures funds, food packs ready amid Mayon’s continued unrest President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged residents living inside the danger zone of Mayon Volcano to heed the evacuation instructions and directives of their local government officials to ensure their safety. “With the declaration of a state of calamity in Albay due …
Read More »Mayors are key to PH development —VP Duterte
Vice President Sara Duterte underscored the key role that city and municipal mayors play in the Philippines’ development and sustainable growth. Vice President Sara Duterte speaks during the Mindanao League of Municipalities meeting in Davao City on Saturday, June 10, 2023. (OVP photo) The official made this remark as a …
Read More »Meralco admits fault in NAIA power outage
THE Manila Electric Company (Meralco) admitted on Sunday that they were at fault for the more than 30-minute power interruption at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 last Friday, June 9. In a statement, Meralco said that its subsidiary MServ was testing the terminals’ electrical facilities when the power …
Read More »Higher NLEX toll fees to take effect June 15
Motorists will have to pay higher toll fees at the North Luzon Expressway starting Thursday, June 15. NLEX Corp., which manages the highway, said an additional P7 will be collected in the open system, while P0.36 per kilometer will be collected in the closed system. The toll rate adjustment approved …
Read More »Remove 15 days cap for service credits, DepEd told
The Department of Education (DepEd) should remove the limit set on service day credits, a group of education workers said on Sunday, June 11. (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN FILE) Issuing a statement, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines urged DepEd to remove the 15 days maximum limit currently …
Read More »Diesel leads oil price hike at P1.50/liter
Oil firms are poised to implement a price hike next week, according to Unioil Petroleum Philippines. Diesel prices may rise by P1.30 to P1.50 per liter while gasoline may go up by P1.10 to P1.30 per liter. The forecasted oil price hike will wipe out the price cut implemented by …
Read More »‘Chedeng’ may enhance habagat as it exits PH
Typhoon “Chedeng” may enhance the southwest monsoon or “habagat” as it maintained its strength while moving slowly over the Philippine Sea, the state weather bureau said Saturday. Chedeng is unlikely to directly bring heavy rainfall over the country in the next three days. But it mag bring gusty conditions while …
Read More »Tennis legend Evert: Swiatek can go for ‘10 French Opens’
PARIS—Iga Swiatek vowed to keep the lid on her Grand Slam expectations despite tennis legend Chris Evert backing her to go on and win “at least 10 French Opens”. World number one Swiatek claimed her third Roland Garros title and fourth career major, all in the last three years, with …
Read More »LeBlanc challenges opposition to suggest Johnston replacement, leaves door open to public inquiry
Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc says he has been tasked with consulting opposition leaders to hear how best to replace David Johnston, including around what a public inquiry might look like. David Johnston will leave no later than end of June after delivering brief final report. Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic …
Read More »Obiena breaches 6 meters, wins gold in Norway
Ernest John Obiena For many years, clearing the six-meter mark in pole vault has been the exclusive domain of 23 athletes in Europe, the United States and Australia. On Saturday, a Filipino joined that elite group. Ernest John “EJ” Obiena’s seven-year quest finally bore fruit as he jumped 6.0 meters to …
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