LTFRB to allow standing passengers in PUVs
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said that it would now allow standing passengers in some Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs) in areas under Alert Level 1 again.
52,000 people evacuated due to Karding
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) revealed that a total of 52,000 people have been evacuated from their residences due to Typhoon Karding.
Karding leaves estimated P141.38M worth of agri damage
Typhoon Karding leaves an estimated P141.38 million worth of damage and losses to agriculture, according to the initial estimates of the Department of Agriculture (DA).
NDRRMC evacuates 336 people in Cagayan Valley and Central Luzon due to Karding
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has preemptively evacuated a total of 336 individuals or 97 families in Cagayan Valley and Central Luzon due to Super Typhoon Karding.
Prices of Noche Buena items increase before Christmas
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) revealed that the prices of some Noche Buena goods have already spiked three months before Christmas.
CHR asks government to support free press
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) asked the government to support a free press after the Media Workers’ Welfare was filed again in the 19th Congress.
Taiwan to lift visa requirement for Filipinos
Filipinos can now enter Taiwan without a visa as the country is expected to lift its suspension on visa-free travel for Pinoys on September 29.
Enrile claims corruption more widespread
Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile said that corruption in government is more prevalent now.
Jinggoy files bill penalizing creation of fake news
Senator Jinggoy Estrada has filed a bill criminalizing the creation and dissemination of fake news.
DA says PH’s rice, meat supply sufficient for holidays
By The Department of Agriculture (DA) has assured Filipinos that the country's supply of rice and meat would be sufficient for the holiday season.Citing data from its national rice program, the DA said there was an increase in local palay production.However, the DA...
No new executive secretary yet, says Cruz-Angeles
By Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles on Tuesday said President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. had yet to appoint a new executive secretary following the resignation of his long-time ally Vic Rodriguez.Rodriguez announced his resignation on Sept. 17, citing family...
PSA: More than 72 million Filipinos registered for national ID
By The Philippine Statistics Authority has reported that more than 72 million Filipinos were already registered for the national ID.The PSA said that its latest figures as of Aug. 26 showed that 72,348,546 Filipinos had completed the second step of the registration...
PH logs 814 new Omicron cases
The Philippines reported 814 new cases of the highly contagious Omicron Covid-19 variant, the Department of Health (DOH) said.
New fare hike to start on Oct. 3 – LTFRB
The new fare increase for jeepneys and other public transportation will start on October 3, according to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB).
DOH studies easing of restrictions in PH for foreigners
The Department of Health (DOH) is looking at the possibility of easing border restrictions for foreign travelers who plan to enter the Philippines, according to officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire.
Comelec asks Congress to finalize sched of SK elections
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) asked lawmakers to finalize their decision on the schedule of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) before the end of September, as they start the printing of ballots for the upcoming elections.