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Abante proclaimed Manila sixth district representative
by Christine Boton - July 9, 2025 - 12:00am
The City Board of Canvassers of Manila formally proclaimed yesterday Bienvenido Abante as the duly elected representative of the city’s 6th District.
Isko signs tax amnesty ordinance
by Christine Boton - July 9, 2025 - 12:00am
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno yesterday signed an ordinance granting tax amnesty, waiving penalties, surcharges and interest on unpaid local taxes and fees from July until Dec. 31.
LTO suspends 10 NAIA drivers for overcharging
by Christine Boton - July 7, 2025 - 12:00am
For overcharging passengers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and engaging in illegal contracting, the Land Transportation Office has suspended the licenses of 10 taxi and Transport Network Vehicle Service...
MRT-3, LRT-2 student lanes set
by Christine Boton - July 7, 2025 - 12:00am
Dedicated lanes for students buying discounted tickets at the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) and Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) are now accessible.
DA to destroy 25 metric tons onions due to bacteria for E. coli
by Christine Boton - July 7, 2025 - 12:00am
The Department of Agriculture will proceed with the destruction of around 25 metric tons of smuggled onions found contaminated with the E. coli bacteria, following laboratory analysis by the Bureau...
LTO revokes license of driver in deadly Marikina crash
by Christine Boton - July 5, 2025 - 12:00am
The Land Transportation Office has revoked the license of a trailer truck driver involved in a fatal crash in Marikina City that killed three people and injured 10 others on April 23.
Bising exits PAR; monsoon rains to persist
by Christine Boton - July 5, 2025 - 12:00am
Tropical Depression Bising has exited the Philippine area of responsibility but continues to enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing rains and strong winds to parts of Luzon, the state weather bureau said Frida...
DENR vows to comply with writ of kalikasan
by Christine Boton - July 4, 2025 - 12:00am
The office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources  in Davao region has given assurance that it will comply with the writ of kalikasan issued by the Supreme Court (SC) against a China-funded Samal-Davao...
Smuggled agricultural products seized in Subic
by Christine Boton - July 4, 2025 - 12:00am
The Department of Agriculture  has flagged 59 shipping containers recently unloaded at the Subic Bay Freeport over suspicions of misdeclaration or possible smuggling of agricultural products such as fresh onions...
664 barangays, mostly in Metro Manila, at risk of flash floods
by Christine Boton - July 4, 2025 - 12:00am
Some 664 barangays across Luzon are at risk of rain-induced landslides, flooding and debris flow from July 3 to 6, according to the Mines and Geosciences Bureau.
LTO revokes license of driver in fatal Quezon City crash
by Christine Boton - July 4, 2025 - 12:00am
The Land Transportation Office has revoked the license of a jeepney driver involved in an accident that killed two college students and injured 16 other passengers along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City on April...
Better shuttle signages at NAIA sought
by Christine Boton - July 3, 2025 - 12:00am
Signages pointing to free inter-terminal shuttle services at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport should be clear and large, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said Tuesday.
LPA to become tropical depression
by Christine Boton - July 3, 2025 - 12:00am
A low-pressure area east of Cagayan has a high chance of developing into a tropical depression within the next 24 hours, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administra...
Three cyclones seen in July
by Christine Boton - July 2, 2025 - 12:00am
Up to three tropical cyclones are expected this month as the country transitions into the peak of the rainy season, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration....
Customs chief told: Fight smuggling, boost border protection
by Christine Boton - July 2, 2025 - 12:00am
President Marcos has directed newly appointed Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno to intensify border protection and strengthen the country’s fight versus smuggling.
LTO suspends staff in Samar
by Christine Boton - July 1, 2025 - 12:00am
The Land Transportation Office has suspended for 90 days an LTO employee assigned in Samar over the alleged illegal transfer of ownership of a motor vehicle.
LPA, monsoon to bring more rains in early July
by Christine Boton - July 1, 2025 - 12:00am
A low-pressure area (LPA) east of Central Luzon and the prevailing southwest monsoon are expected to bring rains and thunderstorms in several parts of the country well into the first week of July, according to the...
Cold chain support for food security sought
by Christine Boton - June 30, 2025 - 12:00am
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Thursday appealed to the Cold Chain Association of the Philippines to support the Department of Agriculture’s efforts to accelerate the development of...
LPA has low chance of intensifying – Pagasa
by Christine Boton - June 30, 2025 - 12:00am
A low-pressure area (LPA) identified outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) has a low chance of developing into a tropical depression within the next 24 hours, according to the Philippine Atmospheric,...
No fare hike on LRT-2, MRT-3 privatization plan
by Christine Boton - June 29, 2025 - 12:00am
Commuters on the Light Rail Transit Line 2 and Metro Rail Transit Line 3 can rest easy that no automatic fare increase will be imposed in light of the ongoing privatization push for both train lines, Transport...
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